Flood Alert Issued for Tributaries in Gloucester and Surrounding Gloucestershire Areas

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the West Midlands area, specifically focusing on the tributaries in Gloucester. The alert was officially raised at 6:08 PM on February 18, 2026, in response to rising river levels observed throughout the day.

Affected Areas

The alert encompasses geographic regions within Gloucestershire, specifically affecting low-lying land and roads adjacent to several water bodies, including:

• Horsbere Brook
• Wotton Brook
• River Twyver
• River Sud
• Whaddon Brook
• Daniels Brook
• Dimore Brook

Specific locations that may be affected by these conditions include Kemerton, Tewkesbury, Stoke Orchard, Uckington, Churchdown, Upton St Leonards, Cheltenham, Horsebere, and Brookthorpe.

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

Rising river levels may lead to flooding of land and roads on February 18, 2026. Officials have indicated that the Horsbere flood storage area may be operating to manage the increased water volume.

Timeline

The alert is currently in effect as of February 18, 2026. This message is scheduled to be updated by 11:00 AM on February 19, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.