Flood Warning Issued for River Blythe at Blyth End, 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, with flooding expected to impact properties and roads starting Saturday morning.
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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. The warning was officially raised at 8:23 AM on February 28, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Blyth End area in Warwickshire within the West Midlands region. Impacted locations include properties and roads in the vicinity of Blyth End, specifically those situated off the Blythe Road area along the River Blythe.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected area are urged to take the following precautions:
- Stay away from floodwater: It contains hidden dangers, including open manhole covers, raw sewage, and hazardous chemicals.
- Activate flood protection: If you have flood defense equipment or property protection measures, deploy them now.
- Emergency contact: Call 999 immediately if you are in danger.
Expected Conditions
Rising river levels on the River Blythe are expected to cause flooding starting the morning of Saturday, February 28, 2026. While the primary threat comes from rising river levels, some additional light rain is forecast to continue throughout the day on Saturday. The Environment Agency is actively monitoring both rainfall and river levels.
Timeline
- Alert Issued: February 28, 2026, at 8:23 AM.
- Expected Impact: Flooding is anticipated to begin during the morning of February 28, 2026.
- Next Update: The Environment Agency expects to provide an update by 5:00 PM on February 28, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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