Flood Warning Issued for River Severn at Abbots Court, 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 Abbots Court, Deerhurst, as the River Severn reaches high levels following recent rainfall and forecasted showers.

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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. 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.

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 Abbots Court, Deerhurst, as the River Severn reaches high levels following recent rainfall and forecasted showers.
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.