Flood Alert Issued for River Severn in Gloucestershire and Worcestershire
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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, warning of potential flooding on low-lying land and roads between Tewkesbury and Gloucester.
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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 for the River Severn in Gloucestershire. The alert (ID: 031WAF214) was raised at 9:04 AM on Sunday, February 15, 2026, following recent rainfall that has caused river levels to rise significantly.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the West Midlands region, specifically impacting Gloucestershire and Worcestershire along the Severn Estuary. Locations most at risk include low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Severn from Tewkesbury to Gloucester. Specific areas identified by the Environment Agency include:
- Apperley
- Maisemore
- Hempstead
- Minsterworth Ham
- Quedgley
- Severn Ham, Tewkesbury (which is currently beginning to fill)
What You Should Do
Residents and commuters in the affected areas are advised to take the following safety measures:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water, as conditions can be more dangerous than they appear.
- Stay informed by monitoring local weather updates and river level reports.
- Prepare for potential travel disruptions on roads near the river.
Expected Conditions
River levels are expected to remain high over the next several days. The Environment Agency has provided the following predicted peaks for Monday afternoon, February 16:
- Mythe: 4.2m - 4.3m
- Haw Bridge: 5.1m - 5.2m
Further rainfall is forecast overnight through Sunday, which may contribute to sustained high water levels. The agency is currently monitoring the situation closely.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately as of Sunday, February 15, 2026. High river levels and the possibility of flooding are expected to persist for the next few days. The Environment Agency will provide an updated message by 10:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if conditions change.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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