Flood Alert Issued for River Severn in Worcestershire and Surrounding Counties

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the River Severn in Worcestershire. This alert follows recent heavy rainfall which has caused river levels to remain high, making flooding possible throughout Thursday, February 19, 2026.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the West Midlands area, specifically affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Severn from Highley to Tewkesbury. Impacted locations include:

• Worcestershire: Bewdley (Dog Lane), Stourport, Diglis, and the Hylton Road towpath.
• Specific Sites: Worcester racecourse, Worcester CCG, New St Gate, and Waterside gates at Upton upon Severn.
• Counties: Gloucestershire, Shropshire, and Worcestershire.

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:

• Install Property Level Protection (PLP) where applicable.
• Consider activating any available flood protection products.
• Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
• Monitor local conditions as the Environment Agency continues to track the situation.

Expected Conditions

River levels are expected to peak at the following locations on Thursday, February 19:

• Diglis: 3.7m to 3.9m (Thursday evening)
• Kempsey Yacht Club: 5.7m to 5.9m (Thursday night)
• Saxons Lode: 4.5m to 4.6m (Thursday night)

Flooded drains are currently affecting the Worcester racecourse and Worcester CCG. Gates at New St and Waterside in Upton upon Severn have been closed.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately for Thursday, February 19, 2026. Peak river levels are anticipated between Thursday evening and Thursday night. The Environment Agency will provide an update by 10:00 AM on February 20, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.