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 remain high at the Gloucester River gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected.   

We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads on both sides of the river from Tewkesbury to Quedgeley, Gloucester. Locations that may be affected include Apperley and Maisemore. Severn Ham, Tewkesbury starts to fill. 

Predicted peaks:- Mythe 3.7 to 4.3m, Haw Bridge 4.7 to 5.1m, Sandhurst 3.5 to 3.9m, Gloucester 2.8 to 3.2m on Thursday evening 09/01/2025. 

 
Further rainfall is expected over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and or Local Authorities. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.    

This message will be updated by 11am on Monday, 06/01/25, or as the situation changes.  

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