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 have risen at the Tewks. Upper Pound river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall.  Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today, 09/10/24.  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. Severn Ham, Tewkesbury starts to fill. Predicted peaks:- Mythe 2.6m to 2.9m Thursday afternoon.   

Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.

Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.  We expect river levels to remain high in the coming days.

We are closely monitoring the situation.  Our incident response staff are checking defences.  
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.  

This message will be updated by 4pm on 09/10/24, or as the situation changes