Flood Alert Issued for Upper Avon River, Swift, and Clay Coton Brook

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert for the Upper Avon River Swift and Clay Coton Brook area in the West Midlands. This alert indicates that flooding is possible due to forecast high river levels.

Affected Areas

The alert covers regions within Leicestershire, Warwickshire, and West Northamptonshire. Specifically, flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to:

• The River Avon between Stanford and Rugby
• The River Swift between Cosford and Rugby
• Clay Coton Brook between Yelvertoft and Lilbourne

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:

• Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
• Avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
• Monitor local conditions as the Environment Agency continues to track the situation.

Expected Conditions

Forecast high river levels throughout the evening may lead to flooding of land and transport routes. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the levels of the River Avon, River Swift, and Claycoton Brook.

Timeline

The alert is effective starting the evening of February 18, 2026. This message is scheduled to be updated by 11:00 AM on February 19, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.