Flood Warning Issued for River Severn at Abbots Court, Deerhurst in Gloucestershire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the River Severn at Abbots Court, Deerhurst. This alert was raised on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at 9:29 AM, following high river levels caused by recent rainfall.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the following geographic regions:

• County: Gloucestershire
• Specific Locations: Abbots Court and Deerhurst
• Region: West Midlands
• Watercourse: River Severn

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected area are advised to take the following precautions:

• Take care when traveling through the region.
• Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
• Monitor local conditions as the situation evolves.

Expected Conditions

River levels remain high in response to recent precipitation, and further rainfall is forecast for the area. Flooding is considered possible today, Sunday, February 15, and throughout the coming days.

Specific predicted peaks for the River Severn include:

• Haw Bridge: Expected to reach between 5.1m and 5.2m on the evening of Monday, February 16.

Timeline

• Effective Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026.
• Peak Timing: Monday evening, February 16, 2026.
• Next Update: The Environment Agency will provide an update by 11:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.