Flood Alert Issued for River Severn in Worcestershire and Surrounding Counties
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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 in Worcestershire, Shropshire, and Gloucestershire through Thursday.
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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 (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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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