Flood Alert Issued for River Severn in Worcestershire, Shropshire, and Gloucestershire
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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 as water levels remain high following recent rainfall, with flooding possible through Monday.
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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 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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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