Flood Warning Issued for River Coln in Gloucestershire: Flooding Expected Near Bibury
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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, with flooding of roads and low-lying land expected to continue through March 2.
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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
The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for the River Coln and its tributaries within the Thames area. The alert was officially raised at 07:55 on March 2, 2026, following reports of high river levels that may lead to flooding.
Affected Areas
The warning is specifically in force for the River Coln from Fossebridge to Quennington in Gloucestershire. Geographic areas of concern include low-lying land and roads near:
- Fossebridge
- Coln St Dennis
- Bibury
- Dudgrove Brook
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors 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 river conditions.
- Visit River Levels Online for the most current updates on water levels in the Gloucestershire region.
Expected Conditions
River levels on the River Coln are currently high but stable. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected to continue throughout today, March 2, 2026. While levels are currently elevated, the weather forecast predicts a dry day today and continued dry conditions for the next several days. Consequently, the Environment Agency expects river levels to begin decreasing over the coming days.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately as of March 2, 2026. The Environment Agency will monitor rainfall and river levels continuously and expects to provide an updated message by 12:00 on March 3, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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