A Flood Alert was issued for River Churn and its tributaries in Gloucestershire, Wiltshire between 25th February 2026 and 16th March 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Churn, Hilcot Brook, Daglingworth Stream, Gumstool Brook.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The Ampney Brook at Ampney St Peter rose 0.68m, peaking at 0.47m, while the Ampney Brook at Sheeppen Bridge climbed 0.47m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High river levels may lead to flooding. River levels are high on the River Churn. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 16 March 2026, especially near Cerney Wick. The forecast is for this evening and overnight to be mostly dry. Tuesday is forecast to be dry. River levels are falling slowly. We expect river levels to continue to fall gradually over the coming days. River levels are sensitive to further rainfall. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid low lying footpaths and roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Go to River Levels Online for updates
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ampney St Peter | Ampney Brook | +0.68m | 0.47m |
| Sheeppen Bridge | Ampney Brook | +0.47m | 0.97m |
| Whetstone Bridge | Marston Meysey Brook | +0.41m | 0.66m |
| Ewen | River Thames | +0.40m | 0.88m |
| Oaksey | Swill Brook | +0.39m | 1.29m |
| Cricklade | River Thames | +0.30m | 0.91m |
| South Cerney | River Churn | +0.30m | 1.16m |
| Cirencester | River Churn | +0.29m | 0.63m |
| Somerford Keynes | River Thames | +0.11m | 1.29m |