Flood Warning Issued for River Severn at Apperley and The Leigh in 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 water levels expected to peak Monday evening.
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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. This alert was officially raised on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at 9:24 AM in response to rising river levels.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the River Severn at Apperley and The Leigh within the county of Gloucestershire in the West Midlands. Specific locations identified as being at risk include Gabb Lane at Apperley and local caravan parks.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to take immediate care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and urges the public to remain vigilant as conditions develop.
Expected Conditions
River levels remain high due to recent rainfall. Flooding is possible throughout Sunday and into the coming days. A predicted peak is expected at Haw Bridge, with water levels reaching between 5.1m and 5.2m.
Timeline
The alert is currently active as of February 15, 2026. The peak at Haw Bridge is forecasted to occur on the evening of Monday, February 16, 2026. The Environment Agency will provide an update on this situation by 10:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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