Flood Alert Issued for Rivers in the Forest of Dean and Gloucestershire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for rivers in the Forest of Dean. This alert was officially raised at 7:54 AM on Thursday, February 19, 2026, following a period of recent rainfall.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the West Midlands region, specifically within Gloucestershire. The geographic scope includes the Lyd and Cinderford Brook. Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the river stretching from Gloucester to Chepstow. Specific locations identified as potentially affected include Westbury and Lydney.

What You Should Do

Residents and commuters in the affected areas are advised to take care. The Environment Agency strongly recommends avoiding walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Monitoring local conditions is advised as river levels remain high.

Expected Conditions

Due to recent rainfall, river levels on the Lyd and Cinderford Brook are currently high. Conditions indicate that flooding is possible today, Thursday, February 19, 2026, particularly for land and roadways in close proximity to the river banks.

Timeline

The alert is currently in effect as of February 19, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and expects to provide an update by 11:00 AM on February 20, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.