Flood Warning Issued for River Alne at Bird in Hand, Henley-in-Arden
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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 warning for the River Alne at Bird in Hand, with flooding expected to impact properties and roads in Warwickshire this evening.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Warwickshire, 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 Warwickshire, West Midlands.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the River Alne at Bird in Hand. This alert indicates that flooding is expected and immediate action is required for those in the vicinity.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the West Midlands region, specifically within Warwickshire. Flooding is expected to affect properties and roads around Birmingham Road in Henley-in-Arden.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area should take the following actions immediately:
- Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
- Activate any flood protection products you may have installed on your property.
- Monitor local conditions and stay informed on river level changes.
Expected Conditions
Rising river levels on the River Alne are expected to cause flooding this evening. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation, including rainfall patterns and river level data.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 11:19 PM on February 27, 2026. Flooding is expected to occur throughout the remainder of the evening on February 27. The Environment Agency has stated that this message will be updated by 11:00 AM on February 28, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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