Flood Warning Issued for River Coln from Fossebridge to Quennington in Gloucestershire
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 and its tributaries, with high river levels expected to impact roads and low-lying land through February 17.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Gloucestershire, England
- 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, England.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Coln and its tributaries. A specific Flood Warning is currently in force for the River Coln from Fossebridge to Quennington due to high river levels. The alert was officially raised at 9:53 AM on February 16, 2026.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this alert includes the River Coln and Dudgrove Brook within the Thames area of Gloucestershire. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected to continue today, specifically affecting the following areas:
- Fossebridge
- Coln St Dennis
- Bibury
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors in the affected regions are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid using low-lying footpaths and roads near rivers, as these areas may be submerged.
- Monitor current river conditions by visiting River Levels Online.
- Remain vigilant as river levels are expected to stay high for several days.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently high on the River Coln. While the forecast for Monday, February 16, 2026, is predominantly dry, scattered showers are expected, some of which may be heavy. These conditions are likely to keep river levels elevated over the coming days.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of February 16, 2026. Flooding of roads and land is expected to persist throughout the day. The Environment Agency will monitor rainfall and river levels and expects to provide an update by 12:00 PM on February 17, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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