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

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 high-level flood warning for Alcester and Oversley Mill, warning of rising river levels and imminent flooding of properties and roads.

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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 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.

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 high-level flood warning for Alcester and Oversley Mill, warning of rising river levels and imminent flooding of properties and roads.
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?
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