Flood Alert Issued for River Severn from Highley to Tewkesbury
This alert is no longer in effect.
Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Severn in Worcestershire, Shropshire, and Gloucestershire as high river levels threaten low-lying land and roads.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- West Midlands
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in West Midlands.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Severn in Worcestershire. The alert was officially raised at 7:44 AM on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, in response to high river levels following recent rainfall.
Affected Areas
The alert covers geographic regions across Gloucestershire, Shropshire, and Worcestershire. Specifically, flooding is possible on low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Severn from Highley to Tewkesbury. Affected locations include:
- Bewdley: Dog Lane
- Stourport
- Worcester: Diglis, Hylton Road towpath, the racecourse, and Worcester CCG (affected by flooded drains)
- Upton upon Severn: New St Gate and Waterside gates have been closed
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Install Property Level Protection (PLP) where available.
- Consider activating any additional flood protection products.
- Exercise caution and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
Expected Conditions
River levels remain high today, Wednesday, February 18. Recent peaks recorded on Monday, February 16, include Diglis at 4.08m, Kempsey Yacht Club at 6.16m, and Saxons Lode at 4.80m. Flooding is currently possible for roads and land near the riverbanks.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as river levels remain elevated from previous weather events.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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