A Flood Alert was issued for Wye Estuary in Gloucestershire in Gloucestershire on 29th September 2026. Affected watercourses included the Wye Estuary.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Wye at Tintern_Abbey_Mill rose 5.77m, peaking at 8.06m, while the Oldbury Naite Rhyne at Oldbury climbed 0.27m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High tides today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible due to a series of fairly high tides over the next few days. Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent the Wye Estuary from Redbrook to Chepstow. Predicted peaks:- Avonmouth Portbury 7.3m to 7.6m on 29/09 at 21:45, Newport 7.0m to 7.3m on 29/09 at 21:45. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid coastal roads and low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded . This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 30 September 2026 or as the situation changes.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tintern_Abbey_Mill | River Wye | +5.77m | 8.06m |
| Oldbury | Oldbury Naite Rhyne | +0.27m | 2.57m |
| Redbrook River Station | Wye | +0.06m | 0.23m |