Flood Alert Issued for River Severn from Tewkesbury to Gloucester
This alert is no longer in effect.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 Gloucestershire and Worcestershire, warning of possible flooding on low-lying land and roads.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Gloucestershire and Worcestershire
- 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 Gloucestershire and Worcestershire.
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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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