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Flood Alert: River Severn in Worcestershire - February 2026

📍 Gloucestershire, Shropshire, Worcestershire 🌊 River Severn 📅 2 March 2026

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

StationRiverRisePeak
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

This report is automatically compiled from Environment Agency flood warning records and FloodRadar river-level monitoring data. Figures are observed gauge readings during the event period. This is a historical record, not a live warning — always check current flood warnings and gov.uk.