Flood Alert Issued for Tributaries in Gloucester and Surrounding Areas
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 as high river levels from recent rainfall threaten low-lying land and roads near local brooks.
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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
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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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