A Flood Alert was issued for Severn estuary from Gloucester to Sharpness in Gloucestershire between 2nd and 4th March 2026. Affected watercourses included the Severn Estuary.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Wye at Lydbrook rose 1.70m, peaking at 3.99m, while the Oldbury Naite Rhyne at Oldbury climbed 1.56m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the Estuary from Sandhurst to Chepstow and Sharpness over the next few days. Some lengths of the flood embankment at Longney and The Noards may be overtopped. Rodley Lane, Westbury and Awre Road, Brims Pill may be flooded. Predicted peaks: Sandhurst 3.3m to 3.5m this morning 04/03/26 and Gloucester 3.1m to 3.3m this morning 04/03/26.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lydbrook | River Wye | +1.70m | 3.99m |
| Oldbury | Oldbury Naite Rhyne | +1.56m | 3.94m |
| Berkeley | Little Avon River | +0.21m | 0.61m |
| Eastington | River Frome (Severn) | +0.14m | 0.97m |
| Parkend | River Lyd | +0.11m | 0.37m |