Flood Alert Issued for Severn Estuary from Gloucester to Sharpness

Alert Details

A flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for the Severn Estuary from Gloucester to Sharpness. This alert indicates that flooding is possible due to high tides occurring over the next two days.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the West Midlands region, specifically within Gloucestershire. Geographic areas at risk include low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Estuary from Sandhurst to Chepstow and Sharpness. Specific locations mentioned include:

• Longney and The Noards (potential embankment overtopping)
• Rodley Lane, Westbury
• Awre Road, Brims Pill

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to:

• Avoid coastal roads and low-lying roads near rivers which may be flooded.
• Monitor local weather conditions and water levels.
• Stay informed as the Environment Agency continues to monitor the situation closely.

Expected Conditions

High tides are the primary driver for this alert. Predicted water level peaks at Gloucester are as follows:

• February 17 Evening: 3.5m to 3.7m
• February 18 Morning: 3.4m to 3.6m

Flood embankments at Longney and The Noards are at risk of being overtopped during these peak periods.

Timeline

The alert identifies two specific windows of concern:

• February 17, 2026: 21:00 to 23:00
• February 18, 2026: 09:00 to 11:00

This message is scheduled to be updated by 12:00 PM on February 18, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.