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 rising at the Mythe Bridge river gauge as a result of Storm Bert.  Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected today 24/11/2024. 
 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. 
Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours.  We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation 
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water.  
This message will be updated by 17:00 this afternoon 24/11/2024, or as the situation changes.

To check the latest information for your area
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* Visit the GOV.UK website to see the current flood warnings, view river and sea levels or check the 5-day flood risk forecast: https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/031WAF214

* Or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 using quickdial code: 209024.

* Follow @EnvAgency and #floodaware on Twitter.

* Tune into weather, news and travel bulletins on local television and radio.

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