Flood Warning Issued for River Coln and Tributaries in Gloucestershire
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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 Coln from Fossebridge to Quennington, warning of high river levels and potential flooding of roads and land.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Gloucestershire
- 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 Gloucestershire.
Alert Details
A flood warning has been issued by the Environment Agency for the River Coln and its tributaries. The alert was officially raised at 10:09 AM on February 18, 2026, due to high river levels in the Thames area.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the River Coln from Fossebridge to Quennington in Gloucestershire. Key areas expected to see impacts include:
- Fossebridge
- Coln St Dennis
- Bibury
- Dudgrove Brook and surrounding tributaries
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid using low-lying footpaths and roads near rivers, as these are likely to be flooded.
- Monitor local weather reports and check 'River Levels Online' for the most current data.
- Stay prepared for high water levels to persist over the next several days.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently high, and flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected to continue throughout Wednesday, February 18. While the forecast predicts predominantly light rain for the afternoon and overnight, some periods of heavy rain are possible. These conditions are expected to keep river levels elevated for the foreseeable future.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately as of February 18, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an updated message by 12:00 PM on February 19, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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