Flood Alert Issued for River Severn in Worcestershire; High Water Levels Expected Sunday

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the River Severn in Worcestershire. The alert was officially raised on the morning of Sunday, March 1, 2026, in response to rising river levels.

Affected Areas

The geographic scope of this alert includes Gloucestershire, Shropshire, and Worcestershire. Specific locations most likely to be affected are low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Severn from Highley to Tewkesbury. This includes Dog Lane in Bewdley, Stourport, Diglis, and the Hylton Road towpath. Additionally, flooded drains are currently affecting the local racecourse and Worcester CCG.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area are advised to install Property Level Protection (PLP). The New St Gate at Upton upon Severn has been closed as a precaution. The public is urged to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.

Expected Conditions

High river levels are expected to cause flooding on Sunday, March 1. Further scattered showers are forecast for the area. The Environment Agency has provided the following peak level data:

• Worcester: Predicted peak of 3.6m to 3.7m this afternoon.
• Diglis: Predicted peak of 3.2m to 3.6m this afternoon.
• Kempsey Yacht Club: Predicted peak of 5.4m to 5.5m this afternoon.
• Saxons Lode: Predicted peak of 4.3m to 4.5m this afternoon.
• Bewdley: Previously peaked at 2.7m on February 28, 2026.

Timeline

The alert is effective for Sunday, March 1, 2026, with peak conditions expected throughout the afternoon. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and expects to provide an updated message by 10:00 AM on March 2, 2026, or sooner if conditions change.