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High Water Levels

Too few unplanned closures filed this way in June to August 2026 and the same months a year earlier to tell a change from luck: 4 against 1. How a change is tested.

On record: 70 closures since May 2025

In force today

No closure filed this way is in force today.

By canal

14 canals have had a closure filed this way. A closure naming two canals counts on both.

Closures filed this way on each canal since May 2025, most first.
Canal	Closures
River Soar	12
Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal)	10
Droitwich Barge Canal	9
Droitwich Junction Canal	9
Trent & Mersey Canal	9
River Trent	8
Oxford Canal	6
River Severn Navigation	6
Sheffield & South Yorkshire Nav	6
Fossdyke Canal	5
New Junction Canal	4
Upper Trent	4

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Canal	Closures
Weaver Navigation	4
River Ouse	1

Every closure on record

Showing 70 closures CRT filed as “High Water Levels”.

PeriodFrom To

Rank byClosure daysNumber of closures

Population

59 closures are in neither group: 59 unplanned with no day in the cruising season since May 2025.

Status

Duration

Cause

Asset affected

Water problem

Unplanned failures naming one

CRT reason

Region

closures

607

closure-days since May 2025

in cruising season

no reopening date

What these figures mean

Population: Which closures a figure counts. All closures is everything; Unplanned closure drops the works CRT flags as its winter programme and any day outside the cruising season (the Friday nearest 15 March to the Sunday before the first Monday in November). Scheduled work CRT does not flag as winter works still counts here. CRT Planned closure is the flagged winter programme alone.
Defensible duration: The days between a closure's start and its reopening date, counted only where the dates allow it. A cancelled notice, or one whose reopening precedes its start, has no defensible duration and is in no total.
Closure-days: One day on which one closure was in force. Two closures on the same day are two closure-days; where the question is how long a canal was actually disrupted, overlapping notices are unioned into single intervals. They are counted from 1 May 2025, when this archive begins: a closure that started earlier adds only its days since then, though its own row shows its whole length. Every figure and chart counts only the days inside the Period chosen above them.
In force: A closure is in a Period, and a day is one a closure affected, if it was in force at any time that day, including the morning it reopened. Closure-days measure how long, so they count whole days and not the reopening day: a closure can be in a Period and add no closure-day to it.

Closures in force each month

closures active during the month

May 25Jun 25Jul 25Aug 25Sep 25Oct 25Nov 25Dec 25Jan 26Feb 26Mar 26Apr 26May 26Jun 26Jul 26Aug 26Sep 26

Canals ranked by the season's closures

share of the period's cruising-season days up to today — a closure somewhere on a long canal is likelier, and does not mean the canal was impassableclosures in force on the period's cruising-season days — a longer canal has more to go wrong on

Droitwich Barge Canal2%4

Droitwich Junction Canal2%4

River Soar2%4

Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal)2%3

Upper Trent2%1

River Severn Navigation1%1

New Junction Canal0%1

Sheffield & South Yorkshire Nav0%1

Droitwich Barge Canal49

Droitwich Junction Canal49

River Soar49

Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal)38

Upper Trent16

River Severn Navigation13

New Junction Canal11

Sheffield & South Yorkshire Nav11

Where

closure-days by regionclosures by region

East Midlands34632

West Midlands10415

Wales and South West656

Yorkshire and North East607

London and South East216

North West114

East Midlands32346

West Midlands15104

Yorkshire and North East760

Wales and South West665

London and South East621

North West411

A region with more canal has more to go wrong on, so these totals partly measure its size. Regions compared by length of canal are on the Reliability page.

What causes them

closure-days by causeclosures by cause

Weather60770

Weather70607

What fails

closure-days by assetclosures by asset

Canal or river60770

Canal or river70607

What fails on a lock

closure-days by part — unplanned lock failures naming a partclosures by part — unplanned lock failures naming a part

How long they last

closures by full length, including any days before May 2025 — the bands are not equal in width

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70 results · every closure CRT filed as “High Water Levels”Jump to list

Cranfleet Flood Gates
Upper TrentEast Midlands
56 days
From 9 January 2026
Reopened 6 March 2026
Where
Cranfleet Flood Gates
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Water levels and conditions remain unchanged. Strong flows continue to make navigation difficult and potentially dangerous, and locks may still be closed. Please do not attempt to navigate this section.
Latest of 8 CRT updates, 3 March 2026.
Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal) from Kings Lock though to River Soar at Redhill Lock
Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal), River SoarEast Midlands
47 days
From 9 January 2026
Reopened 25 February 2026
Where
Bridge 2 (See note) to Lock 59 - Redhill Lock
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Water levels and conditions remain unchanged. Strong flows continue to make navigation difficult and potentially dangerous, and locks may still be closed. Please do not attempt to navigate this section.
Latest of 7 CRT updates, 23 February 2026.
Lock 9 Lincomb Lock and Lock 2 Gloucester Lock.
River Severn NavigationWales and South West
42 days
From 22 January 2026
Reopened 5 March 2026
Where
Lock 2 Gloucester Lock to Lock 9 Lincomb Lock
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Please be advised that due to a period of persistent rain, the section between Lock 9 Lincomb Lock and Lock 2 Gloucester Lock is designated: Red - Do not proceed. CAUTION STRONG STREAM- we advise users of all boats not to navigate because the strong flows make it difficult and…
CRT's only update, 22 January 2026.
Torksey Flood Gates
Fossdyke CanalEast Midlands
34 days
From 22 January 2026
Reopened 25 February 2026
Where
Fossdyke Canal - 001
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Water levels and conditions remain unchanged. Strong flows continue to make navigation difficult and potentially dangerous, and locks may still be closed. Please do not attempt to navigate this section.
Latest of 5 CRT updates, 23 February 2026.
Torksey Flood Gates
Fossdyke CanalEast Midlands
29 days
From 30 November 2025
Reopened 29 December 2025
Where
Fossdyke Canal - 001
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Water levels have started to come down and the Environment Agency has opened Torksey flood gates. The navigation is now open.
Latest of 6 CRT updates, 29 December 2025.
Cranfleet flood gates
Upper TrentEast Midlands
28 days
From 29 November 2025
Reopened 27 December 2025
Where
Cranfleet Flood Gates
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Water levels have started to come down on the Upper Trent and we have opened Cranfleet Flood Gates. The navigation is now open.
Latest of 6 CRT updates, 27 December 2025.
Between Vines Park Barge Lock and Lock 6, Droitwich
Droitwich Barge Canal, Droitwich Junction CanalWest Midlands
24 days
From 9 January 2026
Reopened 2 February 2026
Where
Lock 6, Body Brook to Bridge 7, Swan Drive
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
The River Salwarpe is at a red status and navigation here remains closed. We will keep monitoring the situation and will reopen the locks as soon as it is safe to do so.
Latest of 3 CRT updates, 22 January 2026.
Doncaster Lock
Sheffield & South Yorkshire NavYorkshire and North East
20 days
From 16 December 2025
Reopened 5 January 2026
Where
Doncaster Lock
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Due to rising water levels Doncaster Lock is temporarily closed. Water levels will continue to reviewed over the coming days and this notice will be updated accordingly
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 18 December 2025.
Between Vines Park Barge Lock and Lock 6, Droitwich
Droitwich Barge Canal, Droitwich Junction CanalWest Midlands
19 days
From 4 February 2026
Reopened 23 February 2026
Where
Lock 6, Body Brook to Bridge 7, Swan Drive
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
The River Salwarpe remains in RED. We will keep monitoring the situation and will reopen the locks as soon as it is safe to do so.
Latest of 3 CRT updates, 19 February 2026.
Newark Flood Gates
River TrentEast Midlands
17 days
From 6 February 2026
Reopened 23 February 2026
Where
Newark Basin Flood Gates
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Water levels and conditions remain unchanged. Strong flows continue to make navigation difficult and potentially dangerous, and locks may still be closed. Please do not attempt to navigate this section.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 13 February 2026.
Naburn Lock - operational
River OuseYorkshire and North East
14 days
From 23 January 2026
Reopened 6 February 2026
CRT's title says reopened
Where
Naburn Large Lock
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
The team have been closely monitoring Naburn Lock and the water levels have dropped and the lock has been checked by our Electricial engineers. It has been confirmed that it is safe to operate and the water levels have dropped to an operational level. Naburn lock are open.
Latest of 4 CRT updates, 6 February 2026.
Between Vines Park Barge Lock and Lock 6, Body Brook, Droitwich
Droitwich Barge Canal, Droitwich Junction CanalWest Midlands
13 days
From 9 December 2025
Reopened 22 December 2025
Where
Lock 6, Body Brook to Bridge 7, Swan Drive
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Please note the River Salwarpe remains on RED alert this morning so the locks remains closed. We will provide an update as soon as the situation changes.
Latest of 3 CRT updates, 19 December 2025.
Alrewas River Section - Lock 12, Alrewas Lock to Lock 11, Wychnor Lock
Trent & Mersey CanalWest Midlands
12 days
From 6 February 2026
Reopened 18 February 2026
Where
Lock 12, Alrewas Lock to Lock 11, Wychnor Lock
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
This closure includes the towpath due to flooding and associated safety risks. Further updates will be provided as the situation changes.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 10 February 2026.
Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal) from Kings Lock 38 though to River Soar at Redhill Lock 59
Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal), River SoarEast Midlands
11 days
From 16 December 2025
Reopened 27 December 2025
Where
Bridge 2 (See note) to Lock 59 - Redhill Lock
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Water levels and conditions remain unchanged. Strong flows continue to make navigation difficult and potentially dangerous, and locks may still be closed. Please do not attempt to navigate this section.
Latest of 3 CRT updates, 24 December 2025.
Newark Flood gates
River TrentEast Midlands
10 days
From 9 January 2026
Reopened 19 January 2026
Where
Newark Basin Flood Gates
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Newark Town Flood Gates are closed. Water levels and conditions remain unchanged. Strong flows continue to make navigation difficult and potentially dangerous. Please do not attempt to navigate this section.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 13 January 2026.
Lock 1, Torksey Lock
Fossdyke CanalEast Midlands
10 days
From 10 January 2026
Reopened 20 January 2026
Where
Lock 1, Torksey Lock
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Water levels and conditions remain unchanged. Strong flows continue to make navigation difficult and potentially dangerous, and locks may still be closed. Please do not attempt to navigate this section.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 15 January 2026.
Don Doors and Doncaster Lock - Now OPEN
New Junction Canal, Sheffield & South Yorkshire NavYorkshire and North East
10 days
Fully shut 10 of CRT's 25 days
From 5 February 2026
Reopened 2 March 2026
CRT's title says reopened
Where
Doncaster Lock
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Due to a reduction in water levels, Don Doors and Doncaster Lock are now open for passage. Staff will continue to monitor the levels as the Spring Tides are due this week.
Latest of 5 CRT updates, 16 February 2026.
Cranfleet Flood Gates
Upper TrentEast Midlands
9 days
From 17 November 2025
Reopened 26 November 2025
Where
Upper Trent - 007
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Water levels and conditions remain unchanged. Strong flows continue to make navigation difficult and potentially dangerous, and locks may still be closed. Please do not attempt to navigate this section.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 24 November 2025.
River Severn Stourport to Gloucester
River Severn NavigationWales and South West
9 days
From 10 January 2026
Reopened 19 January 2026
Where
Lock 2 Gloucester Lock to Lock 9 Lincomb Lock
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Please be advised that due to recent rainfall and snow melt, the section between Lock 9 Lincomb Lock and Lock 2 Gloucester Lock is designated: Red - Do not proceed. CAUTION STRONG STREAM We advise users of all boats not to navigate because the strong flows make it difficult and…
CRT's only update, 10 January 2026.
Don Doors and Doncaster Lock
New Junction Canal, Sheffield & South Yorkshire NavYorkshire and North East
9 days
Fully shut 9 of CRT's 11 days
From 26 January 2026
Reopened 6 February 2026
Where
Doncaster Lock
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
The Don doors on the new junction canal will be staying down today, and Doncaster lock will remain closed as we monitor the river levels due to the predicted weather.
Latest of 4 CRT updates, 6 February 2026.
From Kings Lock 38 through to the River Soar at Redhill Lock 59
Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal), River SoarEast Midlands
8 days
From 4 December 2025
Reopened 12 December 2025
Where
Bridge 2 (See note) to Lock 59 - Redhill Lock
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
We advise skippers of all boats not to navigate the Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal) from Kings Lock through to the River Soar at Redhill Lock. The strong flows make it difficult and dangerous, and locks may also be closed.
CRT's only update, 4 December 2025.
Alrewas River Section - Lock 12, Alrewas Lock to Lock 11, Wychnor Lock
Trent & Mersey CanalWest Midlands
8 days
From 22 January 2026
Reopened 30 January 2026
Where
Lock 12, Alrewas Lock to Lock 11, Wychnor Lock
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
The River Trent at Alrewas is currently in flood, and the section from Alrewas Lock 12 to Wychnor Lock 11 is closed until water levels recede. This closure is necessary for the safety of all users. We will provide further updates as the situation changes.
CRT's only update, 22 January 2026.
Torksey Flood Gates
Fossdyke CanalEast Midlands
7 days
From 14 November 2025
Reopened 21 November 2025
Where
Fossdyke Canal - 001
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
The Environment Agency flood gates remain closed due to the continuing strong flows. Locks may also be closed
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 18 November 2025.
Lock 2 Gloucester Lock to Lock 9 Lincomb Lock. River Severn Navigation.
River Severn NavigationWales and South West
7 days
From 14 November 2025
Reopened 21 November 2025
Where
Lock 2 Gloucester Lock to Lock 9 Lincomb Lock
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Please be advised that due to the recent rain, the section between Gloucester Lock 2 and Lincomb Lock 9 is currently designated: Red - Do not proceed. CAUTION STRONG STREAM We advise all customers not to navigate because the strong flows make it difficult and dangerous (Locks…
CRT's only update, 14 November 2025.
Weaver Navigation
Weaver NavigationNorth West
7 days
From 15 December 2025
Reopened 22 December 2025
Where
Church Cut Bridge to Red Lion Visitor Moorings
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
We are pleased to advise that navigation will reopen from 12:00 noon today as high water flows have now reduced. Please proceed with caution while navigating.
Latest of 4 CRT updates, 22 December 2025.
Alrewas River Section - Lock 12, Alrewas Lock to Lock 11, Wychnor Lock
Trent & Mersey CanalWest Midlands
7 days
From 16 December 2025
Reopened 23 December 2025
Where
Lock 12, Alrewas Lock to Lock 11, Wychnor Lock
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
The River Trent at Alrewas is currently in flood, and the section from Alrewas Lock 12 to Wychnor Lock 11 is closed until water levels recede. This closure is necessary for the safety of all users. We will provide further updates as the situation changes.
CRT's only update, 16 December 2025.
Newark Flood Gates
River TrentEast Midlands
7 days
From 17 December 2025
Reopened 24 December 2025
Where
Newark Basin Flood Gates
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Water levels and conditions remain unchanged. Strong flows continue to make navigation difficult and potentially dangerous, and locks may still be closed. Please do not attempt to navigate this section.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 23 December 2025.
Kings Lock 38 through to Redhill Lock 59
Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal), River SoarEast Midlands
6 days
From 12 November 2025
Reopened 18 November 2025
Where
Bridge 2 (See note) to Lock 59 - Redhill Lock
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Water levels and conditions remain unchanged. Strong flows continue to make navigation difficult and potentially dangerous, and locks may still be closed. Please do not attempt to navigate this section.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 14 November 2025.
Newark Flood Gates
River TrentEast Midlands
6 days
From 28 January 2026
Reopened 3 February 2026
Where
Newark Basin Flood Gates
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
CAUTION, STRONG STREAM. Newark Town Lock Flood Gates have been closed. We advise skippers of all boats not to navigate because the strong flows make it difficult and dangerous. Locks may also be closed.
CRT's only update, 28 January 2026.
Shipton Flood Gate
Oxford CanalLondon and South East
6 days
From 5 February 2026
Reopened 11 February 2026
Where
Flood Gate
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Shipton Flood Gate is closed due to rising water levels - Amber warnings have issued by the Environment Agency The notice will be reviewed on Friday 6th February
CRT's only update, 5 February 2026.
Between Shardlow Lock 2 and Derwent Mouth Lock 1
Trent & Mersey CanalEast Midlands
6 days
From 7 February 2026
Reopened 13 February 2026
Where
Lock 2, Shardlow Lock to Lock 1, Derwent Mouth Lock
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
The Environment Agency has closed the flood gates at Shardlow. As part of this process both Shardlow Lock and Derwent Mouth Lock have been locked, and this section of the Trent & Mersey Canal is not currently navigable. We will update this notice when further information is…
CRT's only update, 8 February 2026.
Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal) from Kings Lock though to River Soar at Redhill Lock
Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal), River SoarEast Midlands
6 days
From 27 February 2026
Reopened 5 March 2026
Where
Bridge 2 (See note) to Lock 59 - Redhill Lock
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
We advise skippers of all boats not to navigate the Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal) from Kings Lock through to the River Soar at Redhill Lock. The strong flows make it difficult and dangerous, and locks may also be closed.
CRT's only update, 27 February 2026.
Lock 1 Torksey Lock
Fossdyke CanalEast Midlands
6 days
From 28 February 2026
Reopened 6 March 2026
Where
Torksey Trentside, EA Flood Gates
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Water levels and conditions remain unchanged. Strong flows continue to make navigation difficult and potentially dangerous, and locks may still be closed. Please do not attempt to navigate this section.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 2 March 2026.
Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal) from Kings Lock through to the River Soar at Redhill lock.
Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal), River SoarEast Midlands
5 days
From 29 November 2025
Reopened 4 December 2025
Where
Bridge 2 (See note) to Lock 59 - Redhill Lock
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Water levels and conditions remain unchanged. Strong flows continue to make navigation difficult and potentially dangerous, and locks may still be closed. Please do not attempt to navigate this section.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 1 December 2025.
Shipton Flood Gate
Oxford CanalLondon and South East
5 days
From 19 December 2025
Reopened 24 December 2025
Where
Flood Gate
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Shipton Flood Gate is now open to navigation as the risk of flooding has receded. Please note that navigation remains closed at Shipton Lift bridge 219
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 24 December 2025.
Canal between Lock 12, Alrewas Lock and Lock 11, Wychnor Lock
Trent & Mersey CanalWest Midlands
5 days
From 10 January 2026
Reopened 15 January 2026
Where
Lock 12, Alrewas Lock to Lock 11, Wychnor Lock
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
We are sorry to inform you that the canal between Lock 12 (Alrewas Lock) and Lock 11 (Wychnor Lock) has been closed due to high water levels. We are monitoring the situation closely and will provide an update as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
CRT's only update, 10 January 2026.
Between Shardlow Lock 2 and Derwent Mouth Lock 1
Trent & Mersey CanalEast Midlands
5 days
From 13 February 2026
Reopened 18 February 2026
Where
Lock 2, Shardlow Lock to Lock 1, Derwent Mouth Lock
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Water levels and conditions remain unchanged. Strong flows continue to make navigation difficult and potentially dangerous, and locks may still be closed. Please do not attempt to navigate this section.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 17 February 2026.
Shipton flood gate closure
Oxford CanalLondon and South East
5 days
From 17 February 2026
Reopened 22 February 2026
Where
Flood Gate
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Please be advised that the flood gate at Shipton has been closed due to rising water levels and strong streams from the River Cherwell. We'll update this notice with more information once the levels have reduced.
CRT's only update, 17 February 2026.
Cranfleet Flood Gates
Upper TrentEast Midlands
5 days
From 13 March 2026
Reopened 18 March 2026
Where
Cranfleet Flood Gates
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Cranfleet Flood Gates have been closed. We advise skippers of all boats not to navigate because the strong flows make it difficult and dangerous. Locks may also be closed.
CRT's only update, 13 March 2026.
Between Pillings Lock 52 and Bishop Meadow Lock 54
River SoarEast Midlands
4 days
From 13 November 2025
Reopened 17 November 2025
Where
Lock 52 - Pillings Lock to Lock 54 - Bishop Meadow Lock
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Due to emergency flood mitigation works being carried out, Pillings Lock 52 and Bishops Meadow Lock 54 on the River Soar are currently closed. The situation will be frequently monitored and this notice will be updated as soon as we have further information
CRT's only update, 12 November 2025.
Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal) from Kings Lock through to the River Soar at Redhill Lock.
Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal), River SoarEast Midlands
4 days
From 22 November 2025
Reopened 26 November 2025
Where
Bridge 2 (See note) to Lock 59 - Redhill Lock
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Water levels and conditions remain unchanged. Strong flows continue to make navigation difficult and potentially dangerous, and locks may still be closed. Please do not attempt to navigate this section.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 24 November 2025.
Newark Flood Gates
River TrentEast Midlands
4 days
From 11 December 2025
Reopened 15 December 2025
Where
Newark Basin Flood Gates
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
CAUTION, STRONG STREAM. Newark Town Lock Flood Gates have been closed. We advise skippers of all boats not to navigate because the strong flows make it difficult and dangerous. Locks may also be closed.
CRT's only update, 11 December 2025.
Don doors and Doncaster Lock - NOW OPEN
New Junction Canal, Sheffield & South Yorkshire NavYorkshire and North East
4 days
From 22 January 2026
Reopened 26 January 2026
CRT's title says reopened
Where
Doncaster Lock
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Water levels have now dropped sufficiently to allow Doncaster Lock on the Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation and the Don Doors on the New Junction Canal to reopen.
Latest of 3 CRT updates, 26 January 2026.
Between Alrewas Lock and Wychnor Lock on the Trent & Mersey Canal
Trent & Mersey CanalWest Midlands
4 days
From 28 February 2026
Reopened 4 March 2026
Where
Lock 12, Alrewas Lock to Lock 11, Wychnor Lock
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Due to high rainfall in recent days, the river section between Alrewas and Wychnor Locks has had to be closed off temporarily for safety reasons. This closure will remain in place until river levels reduce.
CRT's only update, 28 February 2026.
Between Vines Park Barge Lock and Lock 6, Droitwich
Droitwich Barge Canal, Droitwich Junction CanalWest Midlands
3 days
From 14 November 2025
Reopened 17 November 2025
Where
Lock 6, Body Brook to Bridge 7, Swan Drive
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Due to the canalization of the River Salwarpe between these two locks, we have temporarily closed them to ensure the safety of boaters during current flood conditions. We will keep monitoring the situation and will reopen the locks as soon as it is safe to do so.
CRT's only update, 14 November 2025.
Rotherham flood gate - closed
Sheffield & South Yorkshire NavYorkshire and North East
3 days
From 14 November 2025
Reopened 17 November 2025
Where
Rotherham Lock
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
We have received confirmation that the flood gate has now been lifted.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 17 November 2025.
Shardlow Lock 2
Trent & Mersey CanalEast Midlands
3 days
From 14 November 2025
Reopened 17 November 2025
Where
Lock 2, Shardlow Lock
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
The Environment Agency has closed the flood gates at Shardlow. As part of this process Shardlow Lock has been locked off and this section of the Trent & Mersey Canal is not currently navigable. We will update this notice when further information is received from the Environment…
CRT's only update, 14 November 2025.
Lock 2 Gloucester Lock to Diglis Lock.
River Severn NavigationWales and South West
3 days
From 19 January 2026
Reopened 22 January 2026
Where
Lock 2 Gloucester Lock to Lock 6 Diglis (Large)
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Please be advised that due to a period of persistent rain, the section between Diglis Lock and Gloucester Lock 2 is designated: Red - Do not proceed. CAUTION STRONG STREAM We advise users of all boats not to navigate because the strong flows make it difficult and dangerous…
CRT's only update, 19 January 2026.
Newark Flood Gates
River TrentEast Midlands
3 days
From 23 January 2026
Reopened 26 January 2026
Where
Newark Basin Flood Gates
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
CAUTION, STRONG STREAM. Newark Town Lock Flood Gates have been closed. We advise skippers of all boats not to navigate because the strong flows make it difficult and dangerous. Locks may also be closed.
CRT's only update, 23 January 2026.
Between Vines Park Barge Lock and Lock 6, Droitwich
Droitwich Barge Canal, Droitwich Junction CanalWest Midlands
3 days
From 27 February 2026
Reopened 2 March 2026
Where
Lock 6, Body Brook to Bridge 7, Swan Drive
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Due to the canalization of the River Salwarpe between these two locks, we have temporarily closed them to ensure the safety of boaters during current flood conditions. We will keep monitoring the situation and will reopen the locks as soon as it is safe to do so.
CRT's only update, 27 February 2026.
Newark Flood Gates
River TrentEast Midlands
3 days
From 2 March 2026
Reopened 5 March 2026
Where
Newark Basin Flood Gates
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
CAUTION, STRONG STREAM. Newark Town Lock Flood Gates have been closed. We advise skippers of all boats not to navigate because the strong flows make it difficult and dangerous. Locks may also be closed.
CRT's only update, 2 March 2026.
Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal) from Kings Lock though to River Soar at Redhill Lock
Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal), River SoarEast Midlands
3 days
From 13 March 2026
Reopened 16 March 2026
Where
Bridge 2 (See note) to Lock 59 - Redhill Lock
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
We advise skippers of all boats not to navigate the Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal) from Kings Lock through to the River Soar at Redhill Lock. The strong flows make it difficult and dangerous, and locks may also be closed.
CRT's only update, 13 March 2026.
Between Vines Park Barge Lock and Lock 6, Droitwich
Droitwich Barge Canal, Droitwich Junction CanalWest Midlands
3 days
From 13 March 2026
Reopened 16 March 2026
Where
Lock 6, Body Brook to Bridge 7, Swan Drive
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Due to the canalization of the River Salwarpe between these two locks, we have temporarily closed them to ensure the safety of boaters during current flood conditions. We will keep monitoring the situation and will reopen the locks as soon as it is safe to do so.
CRT's only update, 13 March 2026.
Weaver Navigation - High Flows - Storm Claudia
Weaver NavigationNorth West
2 days
From 15 November 2025
Reopened 17 November 2025
Where
Church Cut Bridge to Red Lion Visitor Moorings
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
We are pleased to advise navigation is now back open on the Weaver Navigation as flows have now reduced.
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 17 November 2025.
Newark Flood Gates
River TrentEast Midlands
2 days
From 17 November 2025
Reopened 19 November 2025
Where
River Trent - 045
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
CAUTION, STRONG STREAM. Newark Town Lock Flood Gates have been closed. We advise skippers of all boats not to navigate because the strong flows make it difficult and dangerous. Locks may also be closed.
CRT's only update, 17 November 2025.
Lock 2 Gloucester Lock to Upper Lode Lock
River Severn NavigationWales and South West
2 days
From 25 November 2025
Reopened 27 November 2025
Where
Lock 2 Gloucester Lock to Upper Lode Lock
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Please be advised that due to the recent rain, the section between Gloucester Lock 2 and Upper Lode Lock is currently designated: Red - Do not proceed. CAUTION STRONG STREAM We advise all customers not to navigate because the strong flows make it difficult and dangerous (Locks…
CRT's only update, 25 November 2025.
Shipton Flood Gate
Oxford CanalLondon and South East
2 days
From 18 January 2026
Reopened 20 January 2026
Where
Flood Gate
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Shipton flood gate is in use due to rising levels. Navigation closed
CRT's only update, 18 January 2026.
Shipton flood gate closure
Oxford CanalLondon and South East
2 days
From 29 January 2026
Reopened 31 January 2026
Where
Flood Gate
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Please be advised that the flood gate at Shipton has been closed due to high water and strong streams from the River Cherwell. We'll update this notice with more information once the levels have reduced.
CRT's only update, 29 January 2026.
Lock 9, Lincomb Lock to Lock 2, Gloucester Lock
River Severn NavigationWales and South West
2 days
From 14 March 2026
Reopened 16 March 2026
Where
Lock 2 Gloucester Lock to Lock 9 Lincomb Lock
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Please be advised that due to continuing high water levels and fast flow, this notice is being updated to include all the River Severn Navigation. Between Lincomb Lock and Gloucester Lock 2 is designated: Red - Do not proceed. CAUTION STRONG STREAM - We advise users of all boats…
Latest of 2 CRT updates, 15 March 2026.
Between Kings Lock 38 and Redhill Lock 59
Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal), River SoarEast Midlands
2 days
From 28 August 2026
Reopened 30 August 2026
Where
Bridge 2 (See note) to Lock 59 - Redhill Lock
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
We advise skippers of all boats not to navigate the Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal) from Kings Lock through to the River Soar at Redhill Lock. The strong flows make it difficult and dangerous, and locks may also be closed.
CRT's only update, 28 August 2026.
Weaver Navigation
Weaver NavigationNorth West
1 day
From 1 December 2025
Reopened 2 December 2025
Where
Church Cut Bridge to Red Lion Visitor Moorings
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Due to adverse weather conditions resulting in strong flows, navigation is currently closed on the Weaver Navigation. Our local team are aware and are onsite to help with water management. An update will be provided on or before, Tuesday 2 December.
CRT's only update, 1 December 2025.
Alrewas River Section - Lock 12, Alrewas Lock to Lock 11, Wychnor Lock
Trent & Mersey CanalWest Midlands
1 day
From 10 December 2025
Reopened 11 December 2025
Where
Lock 12, Alrewas Lock to Lock 11, Wychnor Lock
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
The River Trent at Alrewas is currently in flood, and the section from Alrewas Lock 12 to Wychnor Lock 11 is closed until water levels recede. This closure is necessary for the safety of all users. We will provide further updates as the situation changes.
CRT's only update, 10 December 2025.
Shipton flood gate closure
Oxford CanalLondon and South East
1 day
From 27 January 2026
Reopened 28 January 2026
Where
Flood Gate
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Please be advised that the flood gate at Shipton has been closed due to high water and strong streams from the River Cherwell. We'll update this notice with more information once the levels have reduced.
CRT's only update, 27 January 2026.
Marsh Lock to Winsford Flash
Weaver NavigationNorth West
1 day
From 9 February 2026
Reopened 10 February 2026
Where
Marsh Lock to Vale Royal Small Lock
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Weaver navigation closure Navigation is closed from Marsh Lock to Winsford Flash on the Weaver Navigation due to the adverse weather conditions resulting in high water levels. An update will be provided once normal levels have resumed.
CRT's only update, 9 February 2026.
Between Vines Park Barge Lock and Lock 6, Droitwich
Droitwich Barge Canal, Droitwich Junction CanalWest Midlands
1 day
From 27 August 2026
Reopened 28 August 2026
Where
Lock 6, Body Brook to Bridge 7, Swan Drive
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Due to the canalization of the River Salwarpe between these two locks, we have temporarily closed them to ensure the safety of boaters during current flood conditions. We will keep monitoring the situation and will reopen the locks as soon as it is safe to do so.
CRT's only update, 27 August 2026.
Droitwich Barge Canal, Droitwich Junction Canal
Droitwich Junction Canal, Droitwich Barge CanalWest Midlands
1 day
From 31 August 2026
Reopened 1 September 2026
Where
Lock 6, Body Brook to Bridge 7, Swan Drive
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Due to the canalization of the River Salwarpe between these two locks, we have temporarily closed them to ensure the safety of boaters during current flood conditions. We will keep monitoring the situation and will reopen the locks as soon as it is safe to do so.
CRT's only update, 31 August 2026.
Between Limekiln Lock 43 and North Lock 42
River SoarEast Midlands
same day
From 2 July 2025
Reopened 2 July 2025
Where
Lock 42 - North Lock to Lock 43 - Limekiln Lock
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Due to low water levels we have had to temporarily close the River Soar to navigation, between Limekiln Lock 43 and North Lock 42. We are currently on site and carrying out water management. We anticipate that the water levels will improve later today and we will update this…
CRT's only update, 2 July 2025.
Doncaster Lock & Don Doors - New Junction
New Junction Canal, Sheffield & South Yorkshire NavYorkshire and North East
same day
From 21 September 2025
Reopened 21 September 2025
Where
Doncaster Lock
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Due to rising water levels, Doncaster Lock and Don Doors on the New junction are temporarily closed this morning (Sunday 21st Sept), hopefully the water levels should settle down by the afternoon and the navigation will be ok re-open.
CRT's only update, 21 September 2025.
Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal) from Kings Lock though to River Soar at Redhill Lock
River Soar, Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal)East Midlands
same day
From 28 May 2026
Reopened 28 May 2026
Where
Bridge 2 (See note) to Lock 59 - Redhill Lock
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
We advise skippers of all boats not to navigate the Leicester Line (Grand Union Canal) from Kings Lock through to the River Soar at Redhill Lock. The strong flows make it difficult and dangerous, and locks may also be closed.
CRT's only update, 28 May 2026.
Between Vines Park Barge Lock and Lock 6, Droitwich
Droitwich Barge Canal, Droitwich Junction CanalWest Midlands
same day
From 2 June 2026
Reopened 2 June 2026
Where
Lock 6, Body Brook to Bridge 7, Swan Drive
CRT reason
High Water Levels
Cause
Weather
Asset
Canal or river
Due to the canalization of the River Salwarpe between these two locks, we have temporarily closed them to ensure the safety of boaters during current flood conditions. We will keep monitoring the situation and will reopen the locks as soon as it is safe to do so.
CRT's only update, 2 June 2026.

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