Flood Warning Issued for River Coln in Gloucestershire: Property Flooding Expected
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 property flooding expected in Fossebridge and Coln St Dennis.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Gloucestershire, Thames Area
- 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 Area.
Alert Details
A Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) has been issued by the Environment Agency for the River Coln. High river levels following recent rainfall have made flooding expected in the region. The alert was officially raised at 9:55 AM on February 22, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the River Coln from Fossebridge to Quennington in Gloucestershire. Flooding of property and roads is specifically expected in areas nearest the river, particularly within the Fossebridge and Coln St Dennis communities.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following actions immediately:
- Activate any available flood protection products.
- Stay away from flood water, as it may contain hidden dangers including open manhole covers, sewage, and chemicals.
- Monitor current river levels through official online updates.
Expected Conditions
While river levels on the River Coln are currently described as high but steady, they remain sensitive to further precipitation. The forecast for the next 48 hours predicts predominantly light rain, though periods of heavy rain are possible. These conditions are expected to keep river levels elevated for several days.
Timeline
The alert is currently in effect as of February 22, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and expects to provide an updated message by 6:00 PM on February 22, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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