Flood Warning Issued for River Severn at Abbots Court, Deerhurst

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the River Severn at Abbots Court, Deerhurst. The alert was officially raised at 10:22 AM on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, as river levels remain high following recent heavy rainfall.

Affected Areas

The primary area of concern is Abbots Court in Deerhurst, located in the county of Gloucestershire within the West Midlands region. The warning specifically focuses on the stretch of the River Severn in this vicinity.

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected area are advised to take immediate precautions. The Environment Agency urges the public to take care and strictly avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Officials are closely monitoring the situation as it develops.

Expected Conditions

River levels are currently elevated due to previous rainfall, and the forecast indicates further scattered showers are expected over the coming days. Flooding is considered possible today, Tuesday, February 17. Specific predicted peaks for the River Severn at Haw Bridge are estimated to reach between 5.1m and 5.2m during the day on Tuesday.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately as of February 17, 2026. The Environment Agency has stated that this message will be updated by 11:00 AM on February 18, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.