Communities are being warned that 'flooding is possible'
Claire Harrison
16:07, 15 Jan 2026
New flood alerts have been put in place this afternoon (January 15)(Image: Getty Images)
The Environment Agency has issued a number of new flood alerts as heavy rain lashes Coventry and Warwickshire. Its live flood map shows several areas in Warwickshire where locals are being warned that 'flooding is possible'.
In the alerts it states that the Environment Agency 'closely monitoring the situation'. People are being urged to 'take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water'.
The live map updates come as heavy rain is lashing the area. While there are no official Met Office alerts in place, today's forecast states 'that rain is spreading northeastwards bringing 'heavy and prolonged downpours' this afternoon and into the evening.
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The full list of current alerts are as follows:
River Anker and River Sence
Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Anker between Nuneaton and Tamworth the River Sence between Temple Mill and Ratcliffe Culey.
Upper Avon River Swift and Clay Coton Brook
Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Avon between Stanford and Rugby, River Swift between Cosford and Rugby and Clay Coton Brook between Yelvertoft and Lilbourne.
Middle Avon Rugby to Bidford
Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Avon between Rugby and Bidford including Warwick, Stratford upon Avon, caravan parks and farmland.
River Leam and River Itchen
Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Leam between Grandborough and Leamington including Kites Hardwick, Birdingbury, Marton, Eathorpe, Hunningham and Offchurch and the River Itchen between Southam and Marton including Long Itchington
River Dene in South East Warwickshire
Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers.
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