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

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 with further rainfall forecast.

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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 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.

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 with further rainfall forecast.
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.