Recent heavy rains have caused flood warnings in areas around Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, putting many homes and businesses at risk of flooding. Gloucester City Council has advised residents of Alney Island to evacuate their homes and move to the GL1 Leisure Centre by 22:00 GMT. Flood defences are said to be close to overtopping and water levels are expected to peak on Friday. A flood warning has been issued and people have been asked to move their possessions and valuables off the ground.
Alney Island comprises 2.1 miles of land between two channels of the River Severn in Gloucester. It features a mobile and static caravan park, as well as three streets with houses dating back to the 1820s. This area is also managed by the city council as a nature reserve open to the public.
Meanwhile, Tewkesbury is surrounded by flood water, with nine flood alerts issued for the town involving the River Avon and the River Severn. Tewkesbury Borough Council has requested that anyone needing to evacuate go to the rest center at Wheatpieces Community Centre in Walton Cardiff. Several roads are closed, including Mythe Road, Ashchurch Road, and Gloucester Road, along with ten others in the area.
Flood waters have also been threatening homes in areas such as Bradford-on-Avon, and Melksham Town Football Club posted a picture of their pitch under several inches of water in Wiltshire. As a result, businesses have been required to close due to the significant flood waters between Tewkesbury and Gloucester.
The general public has been advised to be extremely cautious while traveling, as many roads have been affected due to rising river levels and other water course levels. Key routes around the Tewkesbury area have been shut due to flooding. The line between Swindon and Bristol Parkway has already been closed and trains are being diverted via Bath or Temple Meads. Great Western Railway (GWR) and Network Rail are
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