Flood Alert Issued for River Severn in Worcestershire; High Water Levels Expected Sunday
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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 affecting Worcestershire, Shropshire, and Gloucestershire, with peak levels expected Sunday afternoon.
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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. 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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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