Flood Alert Issued for Mid Bristol Avon Area in Bath and North East Somerset and Wiltshire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Mid Bristol Avon area. This alert, classified as severity level 3, was officially raised on February 15, 2026, at 11:28 AM. The alert indicates that flooding is possible due to high river levels resulting from recent rainfall.

Affected Areas

The alert covers the Wessex region, specifically impacting the counties of Bath and North East Somerset and Wiltshire. Geographic areas of concern include:

• Rivers: The Bristol River Avon, specifically the Mid Bristol Avon at Bradford-on-Avon and the Semington Brook at Semington.
• Specific Locations: Low-lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford.
• Infrastructure: Potential closure of flood gates at Holt Road.

What You Should Do

Residents and visitors in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:

• Avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses.
• Do not attempt to use bridges located near rivers with high water levels.
• Monitor local conditions closely as river levels are expected to respond to further rainfall.
• Stay informed on further updates from the Environment Agency.

Expected Conditions

River levels on the Semington Brook and the Mid Bristol Avon are expected to rise in response to today’s rainfall. This may lead to the flooding of roads and low-lying land. With further wet weather forecast throughout the coming week, river levels are expected to remain high and react to any additional rainfall received.

Timeline

The alert is effective as of February 15, 2026, and conditions are expected to persist throughout the week. The Environment Agency is monitoring the situation and will provide an updated message by 12:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or earlier if the situation changes.