Flood Alert Issued for River Severn from Tewkesbury to Gloucester

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the River Severn in Gloucestershire. The alert was officially raised at 9:20 AM on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, in response to high river levels following recent rainfall.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the River Severn Estuary area within the West Midlands, specifically affecting Gloucestershire and Worcestershire. Locations most likely to be impacted include low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Severn from Tewkesbury to Gloucester. Specific areas mentioned include:

• Apperley
• Maisemore
• Hempstead
• Minsterworth Ham
• Quedgley
• Severn Ham, Tewkesbury (which is currently starting to fill)

What You Should Do

Residents and commuters in the warning area are advised to:

• Take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
• Monitor local conditions as river levels are expected to remain high for several days.
• Stay informed of updates from the Environment Agency.

Expected Conditions

River levels are expected to remain elevated over the next few days. Recent monitoring shows that the Mythe peaked at 4.2m on Monday, February 16, and Haw Bridge peaked at 5.1m on Tuesday, February 17. The forecast indicates further scattered showers are expected over the coming days, which may impact the rate at which water levels recede.

Timeline

The alert is effective as of Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Flooding is considered possible throughout the day. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and will provide an update by 10:00 AM on February 19, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.