A Flood Alert was issued for River Stour in Worcestershire in Staffordshire, Worcestershire between 28th February 2026 and 1st March 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Stour.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Stour at Puxton rose 1.21m, peaking at 2.10m, while the River Stour at Stourton climbed 1.19m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High river levels may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible today Sunday 1st 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. Predicted peaks: Worcester 3.6m to 3.7m this afternoon 01/03, Diglis 3.2m to 3.6m this afternoon 01/03, Kempsey yacht
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puxton | River Stour | +1.21m | 2.10m |
| Stourton | River Stour | +1.19m | 1.44m |
| Bewdley | River Severn | +0.80m | 2.72m |
| Stourbridge | River Stour | +0.64m | 0.98m |
| Halesowen Dogkennel Lane | River Stour | +0.47m | 0.59m |
| Halesowen | River Stour | +0.43m | 1.07m |
| Bromsgrove Factory Lane | Spadesbourne Brook | +0.37m | 0.94m |
| Oak Cottage | Dowles Brook | +0.33m | 0.59m |
| Wildmoor Flume | River Salwarpe | +0.16m | 0.40m |
| Bromsgrove Burcot Avenue | Spadesbourne Brook | +0.13m | 0.18m |