Flood Warning Issued for River Severn at Sandhurst and Maisemore 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 Sandhurst and Maisemore, with high river levels expected to impact properties and roads on Sunday.
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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
A Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) has been issued by the Environment Agency for the River Severn at Sandhurst and Maisemore. This alert indicates that flooding is expected and immediate action may be required.
Affected Areas
The warning covers specific geographic regions within Gloucestershire in the West Midlands, including:
- Maisemore: Coal Wharf, Riverside, and properties in the Riverside area.
- Sandhurst: Sandhurst Lane and properties in Base Lane Sandhurst.
- Roads: The A417 from Over to Maisemore (affected by both fluvial and tidal flooding).
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water, as conditions can be dangerous.
- Monitor local conditions closely as the Environment Agency continues to track river levels.
- Prepare properties in high-risk zones for potential water ingress.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are expected to cause flooding throughout the day. The Environment Agency has provided the following specific forecasts:
- Predicted Peaks: The River Severn at Sandhurst is expected to reach between 3.9m and 4.1m on the evening of Sunday, February 15, 2026.
- Hazard Type: Flooding is being driven by high river levels affecting both residential properties and major transit routes like the A417.
Timeline
The alert was raised on the morning of February 15, 2026. Flooding is expected to occur throughout the day on Sunday, February 15. The Environment Agency will provide an update on the situation by 11:00 AM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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