Flood Alert Issued for River Stour in South Warwickshire

Source: Environment Agency · South Warwickshire

This alert is no longer in effect.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this Environment Agency flood warning.

What is this Environment Agency flood warning about?
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.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by Environment Agency. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects South Warwickshire. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Flood Warnings updates?
Browse the full Flood Warnings feed on Areazine at areazine.com/uk/floods/ for the latest updates from Environment Agency and other agencies.