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

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the Mid Bristol Avon area. The alert was officially raised on February 21, 2026, at 8:02 AM, following high river levels caused by recent rainfall.

Affected Areas

The alert covers geographic regions within Wiltshire and Bath and North East Somerset. Specific areas of concern include the Bristol River Avon, with potential impacts particularly noted between Melksham and Bathford. Monitoring is currently focused on the Semington Brook at Semington and the Mid Bristol Avon at Bradford-on-Avon.

What You Should Do

Residents and visitors are advised to avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges located near local watercourses. Additionally, travelers should be aware that the flood gates at Holt Road may be closed to manage the situation. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and will issue further warnings if required.

Expected Conditions

River levels on the Semington Brook and the Mid Bristol Avon remain steady after yesterday’s rainfall. However, further light rainfall is expected today and over the weekend. These conditions may lead to the flooding of roads and low-lying land.

Timeline

The alert is effective as of February 21, 2026, and flooding remains a possibility throughout the week. The Environment Agency will provide an updated message by 12:00 PM on February 22, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.