Flood Alert Issued for Tributaries in Cheltenham and Tewkesbury
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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 Gloucestershire and Worcestershire as high river levels threaten low-lying land and roads near Cheltenham and Tewkesbury.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Gloucestershire and Worcestershire
- 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 and Worcestershire.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert for tributaries in Cheltenham and Tewkesbury. This alert was officially raised at 6:10 PM on February 18, 2026, due to rising river levels that may lead to flooding.
Affected Areas
The alert covers geographic regions within Gloucestershire and Worcestershire. Specific locations that may be affected include Mitton, Ashchurch, Walton Cardiff, and areas along the River Chelt from Charlton Kings to Uckington and Boddington. Watercourses of concern include:
- Wymans Brook
- Carrant Brook
- Hatherley Brook
- Swilgate
- River Chelt
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as it develops.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are expected to persist today, making flooding possible on February 18, 2026. The primary hazards include the flooding of low-lying land and roads adjacent to the identified brooks and the River Chelt.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately as of February 18, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update 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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