Flood Warning Issued for River Alne in Aston Cantlow and Great Alne

Source: Environment Agency · Warwickshire, 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 warning for the River Alne in Warwickshire, with flooding expected to affect properties and roads 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. The alert was officially raised at 10:42 PM on February 27, 2026, following observations of rising river levels.

Affected Areas

The warning is specifically targeted at the River Alne at Chapel Lane and Church Lane in Aston Cantlow and Great Alne. These locations are situated within the county of Warwickshire in the West Midlands region.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following actions immediately:

  • Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
  • Activate any flood protection products you may have to safeguard your property.
  • Monitor local conditions as the Environment Agency continues to track rainfall and river levels.

Expected Conditions

Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this evening, February 27, 2026. The Environment Agency reports that flooding may affect properties and roads specifically around the Chapel Lane and Church Lane areas in Aston Cantlow and Great Alne.

Timeline

The alert is effective as of the evening of February 27, 2026. Officials are closely monitoring the situation and have 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this Environment Agency flood warning.

What is this Environment Agency flood warning about?
The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for the River Alne in Warwickshire, with flooding expected to affect properties and roads this evening.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by Environment Agency. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Warwickshire, West Midlands. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Flood Warnings updates?
Browse the full Flood Warnings feed on Areazine at areazine.com/uk/floods/ for the latest updates from Environment Agency and other agencies.