Flood Alert Issued for Upper River Thames Tributaries in Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
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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 tributaries on the Upper River Thames above Cricklade, warning of rising water levels and potential flooding in the Oaksey area.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
- 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 and Wiltshire.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the tributaries on the Upper River Thames above Cricklade. This alert indicates that high river levels may lead to flooding in the region.
Affected Areas
The alert covers parts of Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. Specific watercourses affected include:
- Flagham Brook
- Swill Brook
- Hankerton Brook
- Hykemeres Stream
- Derry Brook
- River Key
Flooding of low-lying land and roads is particularly expected to continue in the Oaksey area.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid using low-lying footpaths and roads near rivers, as these may be flooded.
- Monitor current river levels via the River Levels Online service.
- Stay prepared for changing conditions as further rainfall is expected.
Expected Conditions
While river levels on the Swill Brook are currently falling slowly, they remain high. Further rain is forecast for today, February 15, 2026, which has the potential to be heavy at times. River levels are expected to rise again in response to this forecasted rainfall. Officials note that levels will remain high and responsive to further rainfall over the next couple of days.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 9:32 AM on February 15, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update by 12:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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