Flood Warning Issued for River Avon at Strensham and Bredon in Gloucestershire and Worcestershire
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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 Avon at Strensham and Bredon, with water levels expected to peak Sunday evening following recent rainfall.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- 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 West Midlands.
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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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