A Flood Alert was issued for River Dikler from Condicote to Little Rissington in Gloucestershire between 25th February 2026 and 14th March 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Dikler.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The Badsey Brook at Broadway Flood Storage Area rose 1.09m, peaking at 2.00m, while the River Evenlode at Shipton climbed 0.90m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High river levels may lead to flooding. River levels are high on the River Dikler. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 14 March 2026, including the area around Bourton on the Water. This evening and overnight is forecast to be mostly dry. Further rain, some of which could be heavy, is forecast for Sunday. We expect river levels to remain high over the next couple of days. River levels remain 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
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Flood Storage Area | Badsey Brook | +1.09m | 2.00m |
| Shipton | River Evenlode | +0.90m | 1.87m |
| Evenlode Bridge | River Evenlode | +0.76m | 1.39m |
| Bourton Dickler | River Dikler | +0.47m | 0.44m |
| Worsham | River Windrush | +0.47m | 1.25m |
| Bourton Windrush | River Windrush | +0.47m | 0.31m |
| Toddington | River Isbourne | +0.44m | 0.85m |
| Moreton | River Evenlode | +0.18m | 0.37m |
| Bibury | River Coln | +0.09m | 0.40m |
| Fosse Bridge | River Coln | +0.07m | 0.34m |