Flood Warning Issued for River Coln in Gloucestershire: Fossebridge to Quennington Affected
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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 alert for the River Coln and its tributaries, warning of high river levels and potential flooding of roads and land.
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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 (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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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