Flood Alert Issued for River Stour in South Warwickshire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Stour in South Warwickshire. This level 3 severity alert indicates that flooding is possible due to forecast high river levels overnight.

Affected Areas

The alert covers geographic regions within Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, and Warwickshire. Specifically, flooding may affect low-lying land and roads around the following locations:

• Shipston on Stour
• Tredington
• Halford
• Newbold on Stour
• Crimscote
• Wimpstone
• Clifford Chambers

What You Should Do

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

• Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
• Avoid driving or walking on low-lying roads near rivers, as they may be flooded.
• Monitor local weather reports and stay prepared for changing conditions.

Expected Conditions

Forecasted high river levels overnight are expected to lead to potential flooding of land and infrastructure adjacent to the River Stour. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as water levels respond to the forecast.

Timeline

The alert is effective starting the evening of February 18, 2026. Officials expect to provide an update by 11:00 AM on February 19, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.