Flood Warning Issued for River Coln in Gloucestershire from Fossebridge to Quennington
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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 and its tributaries, warning of high river levels and potential flooding of roads and low-lying land in Gloucestershire.
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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. This alert, designated at severity level 3, was raised on the morning of February 17, 2026, following reports of high river levels that pose a risk to the surrounding area.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the River Coln and Dudgrove Brook in the Thames area of Gloucestershire. Impacted geographic regions include the stretch of the River Coln from Fossebridge to Quennington, with specific emphasis on:
- Fossebridge
- Coln St Dennis
- Bibury
- Quennington
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 may be flooded.
- Monitor current river levels via the official River Levels Online service for real-time updates.
- Stay informed as the situation changes and follow local safety guidance.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are currently resulting in the flooding of low-lying land and roads, a condition expected to continue throughout today, February 17. While the forecast for today and tonight is predominantly dry, further rainfall is expected tomorrow. Consequently, the Environment Agency expects river levels to remain high over the coming days.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 9:14 AM on February 17, 2026. High water levels are expected to persist through the day and into the near future. A formal update to this message is scheduled to be provided by 12:00 PM on February 18, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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