A Flood Alert was issued for River Arrow and River Alne in Warwickshire, Worcestershire between 26th and 28th February 2026. Affected watercourses included the Arrow, Alne.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Alne at Little Alne rose 1.84m, peaking at 2.96m, while the River Arrow at Broom climbed 1.52m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High river levels today have led to flooding. Flooding is possible on 28 February 2026 . High river levels overnight at Henley and Little Alne are likely to have caused flooding. River levels are slowly decreasing but remain high so the risk of flooding remains. Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Arrow between Studley and Salford Priors and the River Alne between Bird in Hand and Alcester on the River Alne including farmland and caravan parks. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . Stay away from floodwater - it contains hidden dangers such as open manhol
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Alne | River Alne | +1.84m | 2.96m |
| Broom | River Arrow | +1.52m | 1.83m |
| Henley River | River Alne | +1.13m | 1.57m |
| Bidford on Avon | River Avon | +1.08m | 2.74m |
| Cheswick Green | River Blythe | +1.02m | 1.41m |
| Studley | River Arrow | +0.85m | 1.52m |
| Solihull Lodge | River Cole | +0.80m | 1.13m |
| Stoke Prior | River Salwarpe | +0.66m | 0.85m |
| Feckenham | Bow Brook | +0.60m | 0.76m |
| Stratford | River Avon | +0.35m | 1.13m |