Flood Warning Issued for River Blythe at Blyth End in Warwickshire
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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 Blythe at Blyth End, warning of high river levels and potential property flooding in Warwickshire.
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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 Blythe at Blyth End. This alert indicates that flooding is expected and immediate action may be required to protect property and safety.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Blyth End area in Warwickshire, West Midlands. Residents and businesses located near the River Blythe, particularly those with properties and roads off the Blythe Road area, are advised to prepare for potential impacts.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are urged to take the following precautions:
- Stay away from floodwater: It may contain hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, raw sewage, and hazardous chemicals.
- Avoid low-lying roads: Do not attempt to drive or walk through flooded areas near the river.
- Monitor conditions: Keep informed of local weather updates and river level changes.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are currently causing flooding in the region. While river levels at the Castle Farm gauge are reported to be falling slowly, they remain very high, maintaining a significant risk of flooding to local infrastructure and homes.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised on March 1, 2026, at 8:41 AM. Flooding is expected to persist throughout the day. The Environment Agency plans to provide an updated message by 11:00 AM on March 2, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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