Flood Alert Issued for Upper Avon River, Swift, and Clay Coton Brook in West Midlands
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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 parts of Leicestershire, Warwickshire, and West Northamptonshire as river levels remain high with further rain forecast.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- 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 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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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