A Flood Alert has been issued by the Environment Agency

Flood Alert in force: River Severn in Gloucestershire.

Flooding is possible for: River Severn from Tewkesbury to Gloucester.

Be prepared.

River levels are forecast to rise at the Mythe Bridge river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to begin between 10pm and midnight today, Monday 13/11/23.  We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads adjacent the River Severn from Tewkesbury to Gloucester. Locations that may be affected include Apperley and Maisemore. Predicted peaks:- Mythe 3.1m to 3.6m Tuesday evening 14/11/23, Upper Pound Tewkesbury 3.2m to 3.6m Tuesday evening 14/11/23.   
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days which may keep levels high. 
We are closely monitoring the situation. 
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. 
This message will be updated  by 9am on Tuesday 14/11/23, or as the situation changes.