Flood Alert Issued for River Stour in South Warwickshire
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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 Stour, warning of potential flooding in South Warwickshire starting the evening of February 18, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- South Warwickshire
- 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 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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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