Flood Warning Issued for River Swift at Rugby: Property Flooding Expected in Warwickshire
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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 Swift at Rugby, with flooding expected to impact properties and roads starting the evening of February 28, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Warwickshire, 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 Warwickshire, West Midlands.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the River Swift at Rugby. This alert indicates that flooding is expected and immediate action is required for those in the vicinity of the river.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the West Midlands region within the county of Warwickshire. Specific geographic areas at risk of flooding include:
- Brownsover Road
- Swift Park
- Leicester Road Retail Park
What You Should Do
Residents and business owners in the warning area should take the following precautions:
- Activate any flood protection products you have installed.
- Stay away from floodwater. It contains hidden dangers, including open manhole covers, sewage, and chemicals.
- Avoid driving or walking through flooded roads.
Expected Conditions
River levels are continuing to rise at the Churchover river gauge. According to the Environment Agency, these rising levels are expected to cause flooding of properties and roads in the identified areas. Officials are currently monitoring both rainfall and river levels.
Timeline
Flooding is expected to begin from the evening of February 28, 2026. The Environment Agency will continue to monitor the situation and expects to provide an update by 11:00 AM on March 1, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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