Flood Alert Issued for Mid Bristol Avon Area: Residents Advised to Monitor Rising River Levels
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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, including parts of Wiltshire and Bath and North East Somerset, as high river levels pose a risk to roads and low-lying land.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Bath and North East Somerset and Wiltshire
- 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 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 a severity level 3, indicates that flooding is possible and residents should remain vigilant. The alert was officially raised at 11:57 AM on February 16, 2026, following high river levels on the Bristol River Avon.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the Wessex region, specifically impacting the counties of Bath and North East Somerset and Wiltshire. Key areas of concern include:
- The Bristol River Avon
- Semington Brook at Semington
- Mid Bristol Avon at Bradford-on-Avon
- Geographic corridor between Melksham and Bathford
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected regions are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
- Be aware that flood gates at Holt Road may be closed to manage water flow.
- Monitor local weather reports and stay updated on river conditions as the situation evolves.
Expected Conditions
River levels on the Semington Brook and the Mid Bristol Avon remain high. While levels are currently described as stable or falling, flooding of roads and low-lying land remains a distinct possibility, particularly in the areas between Melksham and Bathford. Light rainfall is forecast for Monday and Tuesday, with the potential for weather conditions to worsen on Wednesday and Thursday.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of February 16, 2026, and flooding risks are expected to persist throughout the week. The Environment Agency is monitoring the situation closely and plans to provide an update by 12:00 PM on February 17, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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