Flood Warning Issued for River Coln in Gloucestershire: Fossebridge to Quennington Affected

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the River Coln and its tributaries. According to the agency, a specific Flood Warning is currently in force for the River Coln stretching from Fossebridge to Quennington. The alert was officially raised at 8:30 AM on February 15, 2026.

Affected Areas

The geographic scope of this alert includes the River Coln and Dudgrove Brook within the county of Gloucestershire, part of the Thames Environment Agency area. Flooding is specifically expected to impact low-lying land and roads, particularly in the Fossebridge area.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected regions are advised to take the following precautions:

• Avoid using low-lying footpaths and roads near rivers, as these areas are likely to be flooded.
• Monitor local weather reports and current river conditions.
• Visit the River Levels Online service for real-time updates on water levels in the area.

Expected Conditions

River levels are currently high on parts of the River Coln. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected to continue throughout Sunday, February 15, 2026. The forecast indicates further rainfall today, which has the potential to be heavy at times. Officials expect river levels to remain high over the coming days due to the ongoing precipitation.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately as of February 15, 2026. High river levels and associated flooding are expected to persist through the day and into the following days. The Environment Agency will provide an update on this situation by 12:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.