Flood Alert Issued for Severn Estuary from Gloucester to Sharpness
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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 Severn Estuary in Gloucestershire, warning of potential flooding due to high tides through February 18.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Gloucestershire, West Midlands
- 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, West Midlands.
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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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