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Wolston Flooding

Warwickshire • Live river level monitoring on Wolston Brook
1 monitoring station
1 river
8 warning areas
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Flood risk in Wolston today: Normal

No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Updated 2026-09-12 11:19:34 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Wolston
Wolston
Village in Warwickshire, England

Wolston is a village and civil parish in the Rugby borough of Warwickshire, England. The village is located approximately midway between Rugby and Coventry, with a population of 2,692 at the 2021 census. It is close to the A45 road and the Roman road the Fosse Way.

Source: Wikipedia
Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
Wolston Brook 1 station
Wolston ▬ Steady
12 Sep 10:45
0.04m
Recent Flood Events
31 Aug 2026 18:35 Warning no longer in force
River Cole
31 Aug 2026 08:42 Flood alert
River Cole
29 Aug 2026 10:46 Warning no longer in force
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29 Aug 2026 09:27 Warning no longer in force
River Anker and River Sence
29 Aug 2026 09:10 Warning no longer in force
Upper Tame
29 Aug 2026 09:07 Warning no longer in force
River Cole
Useful Links
Flood Monitoring in Wolston

Wolston is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the Wolston Brook, in Warwickshire. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes, providing real-time flood monitoring for the area.

Monitoring Stations

The Wolston Brook is monitored by 1 station (Wolston). Each station records water levels continuously, with data synced to FloodRadar every 5 minutes.

Flood Warning Areas

There are 8 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Wolston. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: River Avon at Marston and Wolston including Priory Road in Marston and Hawthorne Close, St Margarets Avenue, Bluemells Drive and Main Street in Wolston; River Avon at Bretford; River Sowe at Wyken and Stoke, Coventry including Heybrook Close, Sidmouth Close, Starcross Close, Plymouth Close, New Green Park, Blackshaw Drive, Triumph Close, Ventnor Close, Binley Road and Brookvale Avenue areas; River Avon at Little Lawford and Newnham Grounds including Little Lawford Lane.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 4 storm overflows within 5km of Wolston. None are currently discharging. Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Wolston, call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 for the latest information. Move valuables upstairs, turn off gas and electricity if safe to do so, and avoid walking or driving through flood water. Sign up for flood warnings on any station page above to receive email alerts when water levels rise. For emergency numbers, a preparation checklist and insurance guidance, see our flood help & preparation guide.

Recorded floods near Wolston

Floods whose mapped extent (EA Recorded Flood Outlines) reached within ~5 km of the town centre — most recent first. See them on the map →

  • 1998-04-07 — Princethorpe (Main river)
  • 1998-04-07 — Church Lawford (Main river)
  • 1998-04-07 — Ryton on Dunsmore (Main river)
  • 1998-04-07 — Little Lawford (Main river)
  • 1998-04-07 — Ryton on Dunsmore (Main river)
  • 1998-04-07 — Bretford (Main river)
  • 1998-04-07 — Baginton (Main river)
  • 1998-04-07 — Baginton (Main river)
  • 1998-04-07 — Ryton on Dunsmore (Main river)
  • 1998-04-07 — Bretford (Main river)
  • 1998-04-07 — Bretford (Main river)
  • 1998-04-07 — Ryton on Dunsmore (Main river)

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Wolston today?

Current verdict: Normal. No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Which rivers affect Wolston?

Wolston has river level monitoring on Wolston Brook — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Wolston?

Use the GOV.UK Check for Flooding service (check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk) or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 (24 hours). You can also set up free FloodRadar email or browser alerts from any station page above.

What should I do during a flood warning?

Follow official advice: move valuables and vehicles to safety, never walk or drive through flood water, turn off gas and electricity if safe, and check on vulnerable neighbours. See our flood preparation guide at floodradar.co.uk/flood-help.

Has Wolston flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 11 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1946, most recently in 1998. Absence of a record does not mean a place has never flooded. See the flood history link below.

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