A Flood Alert was issued for Wye Estuary in Gloucestershire in Gloucestershire on 26th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the Wye Estuary.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Wye at Tintern_Abbey_Mill rose 5.21m, peaking at 8.29m, while the Wye at Redbrook River Station climbed 1.54m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High tides this evening may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 19:00 to 20:00 on 26/10/2026. High tides today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible due to a series of high Spring 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 7.4m to 7.6m on 26/10 at 19:15, Newport 7.1m to 7.2m on 26/10 at 19:00 and Avonmouth Portbury 7.2m to 7.5m on 27/10 at 07:30, Newport 6.9m to 7.2m on 27/10 at 07:15. Avoid coastal roads and low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tintern_Abbey_Mill | River Wye | +5.21m | 8.29m |
| Redbrook River Station | Wye | +1.54m | 3.29m |
| Monmouth River Station | Wye | +1.30m | 3.03m |
| Oldbury | Oldbury Naite Rhyne | +0.55m | 2.92m |
| Monnow Gate River Station | Monnow | +0.29m | 2.22m |
| Mitchel Troy River Station | Trothy | +0.07m | 0.24m |