A Flood Alert was issued for River Severn in Worcestershire in Gloucestershire, Shropshire, Worcestershire between 28th February 2026 and 2nd March 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Severn.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Severn at Deerhurst Flood Plain Level rose 3.19m, peaking at 4.02m, while the River Severn at Worcester (Barbourne) climbed 1.65m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High river levels may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible today Monday 02 March 2026. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Flooding may affect low lying land & roads adjacent to the river from Highley to Tewkesbury; including Dog Lane Bewdley, Stourport, Diglis & Hylton Road towpath. Flooded drains affect the racecourse & Worcester CCG. PLP should be installed. New St Gate closed at Upton upon Severn. Peaks: Bewdley peaked at 2.7m on 28/02, Worcester 3.6m on 01/03, Diglis 3.2m on 01/03, Kempsey yacht club 5.4m on 01/03 and Saxons Lode 4.3m on 01/03. Further
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deerhurst Flood Plain Level | River Severn | +3.19m | 4.02m |
| Worcester (Barbourne) | River Severn | +1.65m | 3.44m |
| Diglis | River Severn | +1.63m | 3.18m |
| Kempsey Yacht Club | River Severn | +1.52m | 5.27m |
| Saxons Lode | River Severn | +1.20m | 4.17m |
| Mythe Bridge | River Severn | +1.15m | 3.78m |
| Deerhurst | River Severn | +1.12m | 5.03m |
| Haw Bridge | River Severn | +1.02m | 4.74m |
| Ashleworth | River Severn | +0.96m | 3.44m |
| Bewdley | River Severn | +0.92m | 2.72m |