Flood Alert Issued for Rivers in South Worcestershire 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 South Worcestershire and Gloucestershire as rising river levels threaten low-lying land and roads through February 19.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- South Worcestershire and Gloucestershire
- 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 Worcestershire and Gloucestershire.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for rivers in South Worcestershire. The alert was officially raised at 6:07 PM on February 18, 2026, in response to rising river levels that may lead to flooding of local infrastructure and terrain.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the West Midlands region, specifically impacting areas within Gloucestershire and Worcestershire. The primary waterways of concern include the River Isbourne, Badsey Brook, Honeybourne Brook, Bretforton Brook, and Littleton Brook.
Specific locations identified as being at risk include:
- Low-lying land and roads from North Littleton to Winchcombe
- Badsey, Childswickham, and Broadway
- Sedgeberrow and Toddington
- The road at Hinton on the Green bridge
What You Should Do
Residents and commuters are advised to exercise caution. The Environment Agency recommends that individuals avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Local conditions are being closely monitored by agency officials.
Expected Conditions
Flooding is currently possible for low-lying land and roads adjacent to the listed rivers. The following river peaks have been predicted:
- Sedgeberrow: Expected to reach between 1.7m and 2.2m during the evening of February 18.
- Hinton on the Green: Expected to reach between 2.4m and 2.9m during the morning of February 19.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of February 18, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an updated message 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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