Rivers in the Forest of Dean Flood alert 8:36am, Monday 9th February

Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

River levels remain high in response to the recent rainfall. Flooding is possible today, Monday 09 February, and in the coming days. 

Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Gloucester to Chepstow. Other locations that may be affected include Westbury and Lydney. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.

This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 10 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 8:36am, Monday 9th February.

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Flood Warning Area Details

River Lyd and Cinderford Brook

Region: West Midlands

Country: England

Counties covered: Gloucestershire

Watercourses covered: Lyd, Cinderford 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 Rivers in the Forest of Dean.

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).