Flood Alert Issued for Tributaries in Gloucester and Surrounding Areas

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the West Midlands region, specifically targeting tributaries in Gloucester. This alert indicates that flooding is possible and residents should remain vigilant.

Affected Areas

The alert covers low-lying land and roads adjacent to several waterways, including Horsbere Brook, Wotton Brook, River Twyver, River Sud, Whaddon Brook, Daniels Brook, and Dimore Brook. Specific locations that may be impacted include:

• Kemerton
• Tewkesbury
• Stoke Orchard
• Uckington
• Churchdown
• Upton St Leonards
• Cheltenham
• Horsebere
• Brookthorpe

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take care. The Environment Agency strongly recommends avoiding walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Monitor local conditions and stay informed on further updates.

Expected Conditions

River levels remain high due to recent rainfall. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is possible throughout the day. Additionally, the Horsbere flood storage area may be operating to manage water volumes.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised at 7:49 AM on Thursday, 19 February 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and expects to provide an update by 11:00 AM on 20 February 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.