Flood Warning Issued for River Severn at Apperley and The Leigh, Gloucestershire
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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 Apperley and The Leigh, with flooding expected to impact Gabb Lane and local caravan parks on February 22.
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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 Apperley and The Leigh. The alert was officially raised at 9:22 AM on Sunday, February 22, 2026, in response to high river levels following recent rainfall.
Affected Areas
The warning is concentrated in the West Midlands region, specifically within Gloucestershire. Geographic areas at immediate risk include:
- The River Severn at Apperley and The Leigh
- Gabb Lane at Apperley
- Local caravan parks in the affected vicinity
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Take care when traveling near the river banks.
- Monitor local weather reports and stay alert for updates from the Environment Agency.
Expected Conditions
River levels remain high due to recent heavy rainfall. While the Haw Bridge peaked at 5.1m on Wednesday, February 18, levels remain elevated enough to cause flooding today. The forecast indicates that further scattered showers are expected in the area. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring the situation closely.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of Sunday, February 22, 2026. Officials expect to provide a status update by 10:00 AM on February 23, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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