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Flooding

Preparation for flooding

The last significant flood in Alcester was in 2007 and, as a result, extensive flood management works were undertaken by Severn Trent and the Environment Agency in 2012.

An assessment since then has however highlighted that there are areas of the town that are still potentially at risk of flooding.

Residents of these areas are encouraged to sign up for flood warnings https://www.gov.uk/get-flood-warnings

The Town Council has prepared an information leaflet which has been delivered to properties which have previously flooded.  You can view the leaflet here Flood Leaflet

Residents are also encouraged to prepare a Household Flood Plan – a template is provided here  Template Personal Flood Plan

Monitoring

You can check for flooding here https://www.gov.uk/check-flooding

You can look at local river levels online using the web camera at Gunnings Bridge 

Please note that the camera at Oversley Bridge is currently not operational (December 2025)

The Town Council has recruited Flood Watcher volunteers who are assigned to different parts of the town to monitor and report on river levels.

In the event of flooding in the town

Call the Police or Fire service on 999 if there is an immediate risk to life (101 for non-emergencies).

To Report Flooding:

Environment Agency Floodline – 0345 988 1188 if flooding is from a river.

Warwickshire Highways – 01926 412515 if flooding is from the highway.

For Utilities:
For power cuts call 105 to report/get updates when electricity has been cut off.
For gas emergencies call 0800 111 999.
For Severn Trent Water call 0800 783 4444.

Please also notify the Town Council on 01789 766084 during office hours or email office@alcester-tc.gov.uk

Protection of property

The Town Council has a limited supply of sandbags which are available from the Town Council offices. Please ring 01789 766084 during office hours or email office@alcester-tc.gov.uk

Some sand is available from the sand bins outside School Road allotments B49 5DE. (What3words ref ///Wardrobe.dunes.basics) and the hard standing area next to Centenary Fields between Gas House Lane and Stratford Road B49 5AS (What3words ref:///dusters.vertical.mallets).

There are also various types of sandbag alternatives, also sometimes called Flood Sacks, which are easier to store (similar to pillow cases) and are activated by soaking in clean water when needed (not flood water!) so are light to handle and can be activated in situ. Have a look at other good ideas from the National Flood Forum