Flood Alert Issued for Upper Avon River, Swift, and Clay Coton Brook in West Midlands

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the Upper Avon River Swift and Clay Coton Brook. This alert indicates that flooding is possible in the designated areas and residents should remain prepared.

Affected Areas

The alert covers specific geographic regions within the West Midlands, including parts of Leicestershire, Warwickshire, and West Northamptonshire. Impacted locations include:

• Low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Avon between Stanford and Rugby.
• The River Swift between Cosford and Rugby.
• Clay Coton Brook between Yelvertoft and Lilbourne.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:

• Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
• Avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
• Take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
• Monitor local weather reports and water levels closely.

Expected Conditions

According to the Environment Agency, river levels are currently falling but remain above the Flood Alert threshold level. However, further rainfall is forecast for today, which may cause levels to rise or remain high. Flooding is expected to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the identified rivers and brooks.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised on February 15, 2026. Flooding conditions are expected to persist through February 15 and 16, 2026. The Environment Agency will provide an update on the situation by 11:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.