Flood Warning Issued for River Severn at Abbots Court and Deerhurst
The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for the River Severn at Abbots Court, Deerhurst, as river levels remain high following recent rainfall.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the River Severn. This alert indicates that flooding is possible today, Monday, February 16, 2026, as river levels remain high in response to recent rainfall.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically targets Abbots Court and Deerhurst in Gloucestershire, within the West Midlands region. The primary area of concern is the River Severn at Abbots Court.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected area are advised to take care. The Environment Agency strongly recommends avoiding walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Officials are closely monitoring the situation as conditions evolve.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently high, and further scattered showers are forecast over the coming days. Specific predicted peaks for Haw Bridge are estimated between 5.1m and 5.2m on the evening of Monday, February 16.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 8:37 AM on February 16, 2026. Flooding is anticipated to occur throughout Monday. This message is scheduled to be updated by 11:00 AM on February 17, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
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