Flood Alert Issued for Severn Estuary Between Gloucester and Sharpness

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Severn estuary from Gloucester to Sharpness. This level 3 severity alert indicates that flooding is possible due to high tides affecting the West Midlands region.

Affected Areas

The alert covers geographic regions within Gloucestershire. Specific areas at risk include low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Estuary from Sandhurst to Chepstow and Sharpness. Potential overtopping of flood embankments may occur at Longney and The Noards. Specific locations mentioned as potentially affected include Rodley Lane, Westbury, and Awre Road at Brims Pill.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers are advised to avoid coastal roads and low-lying roads near rivers, as these areas may be flooded. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring the situation closely.

Expected Conditions

High tides are expected to lead to the flooding of adjacent land and infrastructure. Predicted water levels at Sandhurst are expected to peak between 3.3m and 3.5m during the high tides occurring this evening.

Timeline

The alert is effective as of Monday, February 23, 2026. The primary threat is associated with the evening high tides on this date. An update to this message is scheduled for 15:00 PM on February 23, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.