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 

Forecast rising river levels today may lead to flooding. 

Flooding is possible on 01 December 2025. 

River levels are currently rising due to rainfall overnight. Heavy rain is due to continue throughout today, subsequently flooding may continue over the next few days.
Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Severn from Tewkesbury to Gloucester.
Locations that may be affected include Apperley, Maisemore, Hempstead, Minsterworth Ham and Quedgeley. The Severn Ham, Tewkesbury may start to fill. 

Predicted peaks:-
Mythe 3.0m to 3.5m 04/12/2025 AM.
Haw Bridge 4.1m to 4.6m 04/12/2025 PM.
Sandhurst 2.7m to 3.2m 04/12/2025 PM.
Gloucester 2.5m to 3.0m 05/12/2025. 

We are closely monitoring the situation. 

Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. 

This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 01 December 2025 or as the situation changes. 

Be prepared 

You should: 

go to Check for flooding to see a map of the area and monitor up-to-date local flood informationget ready to act on your personal flood plan if you have onefollow the guidance in what to do before or during a flood

You can also read more about what flood alerts are. 

Stay up to date 

To get the latest flood information, you can: 

go to Check for floodingmonitor local weather, news and travel updatescall Floodline on 0345 988 1188, using quick dial code 209024

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