Flood Alert Issued for River Severn in Worcestershire, Shropshire, and Gloucestershire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the River Severn in Worcestershire. The alert was raised on the morning of Sunday, February 15, 2026, in response to high river levels following recent rainfall.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the River Severn in the West Midlands, specifically affecting the counties of Gloucestershire, Shropshire, and Worcestershire. Flooding is possible for low-lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Highley to Tewkesbury. Specific locations identified include:

• Dog Lane in Bewdley
• Stourport
• Diglis
• Hylton Road towpath
• Worcester racecourse and Worcester CCG (affected by flooded drains)
• Upton upon Severn (where New St Gate and Waterside gates have been closed)

What You Should Do

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

• Consider activating any flood protection products you may have.
• Property Level Protection (PLP) should be installed where applicable.
• Take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
• Monitor local conditions as the situation develops.

Expected Conditions

River levels are expected to remain high over the coming days. The Environment Agency has provided the following predicted peaks for Sunday and Monday:

• Bewdley: 3.2m - 3.7m (Sunday afternoon, 15/02)
• Worcester: 4.3m - 4.8m (Sunday afternoon, 15/02)
• Diglis: 4.0m - 4.4m (Monday morning, 16/02)
• Kempsey Yacht Club: 6.2m - 6.6m (Monday morning, 16/02)
• Saxons Lode: 4.7m - 5.0m (Monday afternoon, 16/02)

Timeline

The alert is currently in effect as of Sunday, February 15, 2026. Flooding is possible today and is expected to persist over the coming days. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and will provide an update by 10:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.