Flood Warning Issued for River Severn at Severn Ham and Tewkesbury

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the River Severn at Severn Ham, Tewkesbury. This alert indicates that flooding is expected due to high river levels following recent rainfall.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts regions within Gloucestershire and Worcestershire in the West Midlands. Specific areas at risk include properties and roads around Mill Avon Riverside, along with minor roads in the following locations:

• Tirley
• Chaceley
• Hasfield
• Hawbridge
• Lower Lode
• Ashleworth
• Deerhurst
• Wainlode
• Apperley

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are urged to take care. The Environment Agency advises against walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Property owners in the Mill Avon Riverside area should remain vigilant as flooding is possible today.

Expected Conditions

River levels remain elevated in response to recent precipitation. According to official monitoring, the Mythe and Upper Pound river gauges reached a peak of 4.2 meters on Monday, February 16, 2026. Flooding is anticipated to affect local infrastructure and residential areas throughout Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

Timeline

This alert was issued at 9:15 AM on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The Environment Agency is continuing to monitor the situation closely. An update to this message is expected by 10:00 AM on February 19, 2026, or earlier if the situation changes significantly.