Flood Alert Issued for Mid Bristol Avon Area in Wiltshire and Bath and North East Somerset
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Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Mid Bristol Avon area, warning of potential flooding on roads and low-lying land throughout the week.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Wiltshire and Bath and North East Somerset
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Wiltshire and Bath and North East Somerset.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Mid Bristol Avon area. This alert, categorized as severity level 3, was raised on February 23, 2026, due to high river levels on the Bristol River Avon.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the Wessex area, specifically impacting the counties of Bath and North East Somerset and Wiltshire. Flooding of roads and low-lying land is considered possible, with particular concern for the region between Melksham and Bathford. Specific monitoring is occurring at the Semington Brook at Semington and the Mid Bristol Avon at Bradford-on-Avon.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges located near local watercourses. Be aware that the flood gates at Holt Road may be closed as a precautionary measure. Local residents should monitor the situation closely as the Environment Agency continues to track river levels.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are currently being observed. While river levels on the Semington Brook at Semington and the Mid Bristol Avon at Bradford-on-Avon remain steady or are steadily falling, the risk of flooding for roads and low-lying land persists. Conditions are being monitored for any changes that would require further alerts or warnings.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of February 23, 2026, and flooding remains possible throughout the current week. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update on the situation by 12:00 PM on February 24, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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