Flood Alert Issued for River Wye in Gloucestershire and Herefordshire
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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 Wye, warning that rising river levels may cause flooding on low-lying land and roads through February 17.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Gloucestershire and Herefordshire
- 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 Gloucestershire and Herefordshire.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the River Wye. This alert, managed by the West Midlands agency office, indicates that flooding is possible due to rising river levels.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the River Wye corridor within the following counties:
- Gloucestershire
- Herefordshire
Flooding is expected to primarily affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the river.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to:
- Take care when traveling near the river.
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Monitor local weather reports and water levels for further developments.
Expected Conditions
Rising river levels observed on February 16, 2026, have created conditions where flooding is possible. The primary hazards include water accumulation on low-lying land and potential disruptions to local road networks along the River Wye.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 12:12 PM on February 16, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and expects to provide a formal update by 11:00 AM on February 17, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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