Flood Alert for Tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and Shirehampton (Sep 12, 2026)
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A flood alert has been issued for the tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and Shirehampton due to high tides this evening.
The weather record, at a glance
- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Wessex
- Issued
- September 12, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
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Alert Details
A Flood alert (severity level 3) has been issued by the Environment Agency for the tidal River Avon. The alert was raised at 2026-09-12T14:16:49 and the message was last changed at 2026-09-12T14:16:00.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the City of Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire. Areas most at risk include the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park, including Pill and Shirehampton.
What You Should Do
Residents should take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation.
Expected Conditions
High tides this evening may lead to flooding. The detailed tidal forecast indicates a peak level at Avonmouth Portbury with the first forecast high water of 7.46 mAODN at 9:00PM on 12/09, which is 0.12 m above tide tables, accompanied by westerly force 5 winds.
Timeline
Flooding is possible from 08:00PM to 10:00PM on 12/09. The message will be updated by 2:00PM on 13/09 or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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