Flood Alert Issued for Upper Avon River, Swift, and Clay Coton Brook
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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 Leicestershire, Warwickshire, and West Northamptonshire, warning of potential flooding starting the evening of February 18.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- West Midlands, England
- 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, England.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert for the Upper Avon River Swift and Clay Coton Brook area in the West Midlands. This alert indicates that flooding is possible due to forecast high river levels.
Affected Areas
The alert covers regions within Leicestershire, Warwickshire, and West Northamptonshire. Specifically, flooding may affect 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 and travelers in the affected areas 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.
- Monitor local conditions as the Environment Agency continues to track the situation.
Expected Conditions
Forecast high river levels throughout the evening may lead to flooding of land and transport routes. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the levels of the River Avon, River Swift, and Claycoton Brook.
Timeline
The alert is effective starting the evening of February 18, 2026. This message is scheduled to be updated by 11:00 AM on February 19, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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