Flood Alert for Tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and Shirehampton (Sep 13, 2026)

Source: Environment Agency · Wessex

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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 13, 2026
Issuing authority
Environment Agency

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Alert Details

Flood alert (severity level 3) issued by the Environment Agency for the Tidal River Avon.

Affected Areas

City of Bristol, North Somerset, 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

Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. The agency is closely monitoring the situation.

Expected Conditions

High tides this evening may lead to flooding.

Timeline

Flooding is possible from 09:00PM to 11:00PM on 13/09. This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 14/09 or as the situation changes.

Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗

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What is this Environment Agency flood warning about?
A flood alert has been issued for the tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and Shirehampton due to high tides this evening.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by Environment Agency. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Wessex. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
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