Flood Warning Issued for River Arrow and River Alne at Alcester and Oversley Mill

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a formal Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the River Arrow and River Alne at Alcester and Oversley Mill. This alert was raised on the evening of February 27, 2026, following observations of rising river levels.

Affected Areas

The warning covers specific geographic regions within Warwickshire in the West Midlands. Flooding is expected to impact properties and roads in the following vicinities:

• The Mill Industrial Park
• Arden Road, Springfields Road, School Road, and Moorfield Road
• Fairwater Crescent to St Mary’s Road
• Oversley Green and Mill Lane
• Arrow Court and Arrow Mill

What You Should Do

Residents and business owners in the affected areas are advised to take immediate action:

• Start acting on your flood plan if you have one prepared.
• Activate flood protection products, such as sandbags or flood barriers, to safeguard property.
• Monitor local news and weather updates for changes in the situation.

Expected Conditions

Rising river levels on the River Arrow are expected to cause flooding throughout the evening of February 27, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring rainfall and river levels to assess the ongoing risk to the community.

Timeline

This alert is effective immediately as of 10:43 PM on February 27, 2026. Agency officials expect to provide a status update by 11:00 AM on February 28, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.