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River Levels

River Coln and its tributaries

Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

High river levels may lead to flooding.

River levels are high on the River Coln. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 16 March 2026, especially in the area around Fossebridge. The forecast is for a mostly dry day today and a dry day tomorrow. River levels are high but falling very slowly. We expect river levels to continue to fall gradually over the coming days. River levels are sensitive to further rainfall.

We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid low lying footpaths and roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Go to River Levels Online for updates on current river levels.

This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 16 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 9:10am, Monday 16th March.

Flood Warning Area Details

River Coln and its tributaries from Whittington to the confluence with The River Thames

Region: Thames

Country: England

Counties covered: Gloucestershire

Watercourses covered: River Coln, Dudgrove Brook

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for River Coln and its tributaries.

Note: the area shown on the map is the area covered by flood alerts and warnings. It is not a live map of current flooding. The area covered broadly equates to the area where the risk of flooding in any year is greater than 1% (the "hundred year" flood risk).

Other Nearby Flood Warning Locations

River Coln from Fossebridge to Quennington
River Coln from Fossebridge down to Quennington including Bibury

No current or recent warnings.

River Coln at Fairford
River Coln at Fairford

No current or recent warnings.

River Coln for Cotswold Water Park and Whelford
River Coln for Cotswold Water Park and Whelford

No current or recent warnings.

River Leach from Northleach to Mill Lane near Lechlade
River Leach from Northleach to Mill Lane near Lechlade including Fyfield and Little Faringdon

No current or recent warnings.

River Thames from Calcutt to Lechlade including Hannington Wick
River Thames from Calcutt to Lechlade including Hannington Wick

No current or recent warnings.

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