Flood Warning Issued for River Avon at Strensham and Bredon in Gloucestershire and Worcestershire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the River Avon at Strensham and Bredon. This alert indicates that flooding is expected and immediate action may be required. The warning was officially raised at 10:06 AM on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers geographic regions within Gloucestershire and Worcestershire in the West Midlands. Impacted areas include properties and roads surrounding Mill Lane in Strensham and areas around Dock Lane in Bredon.

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas are advised to take care and prioritize safety. The Environment Agency strongly recommends avoiding walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Monitor local conditions closely as the situation develops.

Expected Conditions

River levels remain high in response to recent rainfall. Specific predicted peaks for Sunday evening, February 15, include:

• Evesham: 2.3m to 2.6m
• Bredon: 2.7m to 3m

Timeline

Flooding is possible starting today, Sunday, February 15, 2026, and is expected to persist over the next few days. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and will provide an update by 11:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.