Flood Warning Issued for River Severn at Severn Ham and Tewkesbury
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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 Severn Ham, Tewkesbury, as high river levels threaten properties and roads in Gloucestershire and Worcestershire.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- West Midlands, England
- 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 West Midlands, England.
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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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