Flood Warning Issued for River Severn at Abbots Court and Deerhurst

Source: Environment Agency · Gloucestershire, West Midlands

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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 Severn at Abbots Court, Deerhurst, as river levels remain high following recent rainfall.

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Record type
Flood Warning
Affected area
Gloucestershire, West Midlands
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, West Midlands.

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the River Severn. This alert indicates that flooding is possible today, Monday, February 16, 2026, as river levels remain high in response to recent rainfall.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically targets Abbots Court and Deerhurst in Gloucestershire, within the West Midlands region. The primary area of concern is the River Severn at Abbots Court.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected area are advised to take care. The Environment Agency strongly recommends avoiding walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Officials are closely monitoring the situation as conditions evolve.

Expected Conditions

River levels are currently high, and further scattered showers are forecast over the coming days. Specific predicted peaks for Haw Bridge are estimated between 5.1m and 5.2m on the evening of Monday, February 16.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised at 8:37 AM on February 16, 2026. Flooding is anticipated to occur throughout Monday. This message is scheduled to be updated by 11:00 AM on February 17, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.

Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this Environment Agency flood warning.

What is this Environment Agency flood warning about?
The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for the River Severn at Abbots Court, Deerhurst, as river levels remain high following recent rainfall.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by Environment Agency. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Gloucestershire, West Midlands. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Flood Warnings updates?
Browse the full Flood Warnings feed on Areazine at areazine.com/uk/floods/ for the latest updates from Environment Agency and other agencies.