A Flood Alert was issued for River Arrow and River Alne in Warwickshire, Worcestershire on 12th March 2026. Affected watercourses included the Arrow, Alne.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Alne at Little Alne rose 1.12m, peaking at 2.19m, while the River Blythe at Cheswick Green climbed 0.63m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Forecast high river levels this evening may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from the evening of 12 March 2026 . We expect rivers to remain high into Friday afternoon. 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 closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 11:
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Alne | River Alne | +1.12m | 2.19m |
| Cheswick Green | River Blythe | +0.63m | 0.95m |
| Bidford on Avon | River Avon | +0.49m | 1.97m |
| Broom | River Arrow | +0.48m | 0.74m |
| Stoke Prior | River Salwarpe | +0.48m | 0.66m |
| Solihull Lodge | River Cole | +0.41m | 0.72m |
| Studley | River Arrow | +0.33m | 0.99m |
| Henley River | River Alne | +0.27m | 0.72m |
| Feckenham | Bow Brook | +0.26m | 0.40m |
| Stratford | River Avon | +0.18m | 0.89m |