Flood Alert for Tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and Shirehampton (Sep 29, 2026)
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A flood alert has been issued for the Tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and Shirehampton due to higher than normal tides.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Wessex
- Issued
- September 29, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
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Alert Details
Flood alert issued by the Environment Agency. Severity: Flood alert (level 3). Alert raised at 2026-09-29T13:21:35.
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
Avoid beaches and coastal promenades, which may be flooded. Flood defences are being checked.
Expected Conditions
Higher than normal tides due to spring tides and additional surge. Forecast high water level of 7.46 mAOD with a Force 5 South-easterly wind.
Timeline
Flooding possible either side of high water at 9:45 PM on 29 September 2026. Message will be updated by 9:00 AM on 30 September 2026 or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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