The Met Office has lifted all weather warnings for Gloucester, Gloucestershire, as of February 22, 2026, as river levels begin to fall after weeks of flooding. This decision follows a period of significant disruption in mid-February that saw the River Severn reach heights of more than four metres.
According to the Environment Agency, the risk of flooding for the community is now considered very low. River levels at the local monitoring station were trending downward as of 8:30 am on Sunday morning, signalling a break from the recent high water levels.
The improvements come after several weeks of disruption where the River Severn reached peaks between 3.88 and 4.4 metres, according to data from the Environment Agency. During the height of the flooding around February 18, 2026, rising water levels led to the closure of the A417 at Maisemore and triggered multiple alerts for residents in Sandhurst and the surrounding river corridor.
While the immediate threat to low-lying streets and gardens has passed, officials note that the ground remains very wet. Residents are encouraged to check for the latest updates on river levels through the Flood Mapper service before travelling near the water or using local roads.
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