Flood Warning Issued for River Coln in Gloucestershire: High Water Levels Impacting 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 in Gloucestershire, with high river levels expected to cause flooding on roads and low-lying land through February 22.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Gloucestershire, Thames Region
- 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, Thames Region.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert and warning for the River Coln and its tributaries. The alert was officially raised at 8:57 AM on February 21, 2026, due to high river levels that pose a risk to the surrounding infrastructure and land.
Affected Areas
The primary area of concern is the River Coln from Fossebridge to Quennington in Gloucestershire. Specific locations expected to see impacts include Fossebridge, Coln St Dennis, and Bibury. The alert also covers the Dudgrove Brook and other tributaries within the Thames area.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected regions are advised to avoid using low-lying footpaths and roads near rivers, as these are likely to be flooded. The Environment Agency recommends checking current river levels via the River Levels Online service for the most up-to-date information.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently high on the River Coln, and flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected to continue throughout Saturday, February 21. Forecasts indicate predominantly light rain over the next 48 hours, though some periods of heavy rain are possible. River levels are expected to remain high and will be sensitive to any additional rainfall over the coming days.
Timeline
The alert is currently in effect as of February 21, 2026. The Environment Agency expects river levels to remain high for the duration of the weekend. This message is scheduled to be updated by 12:00 PM on February 22, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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