Flood Alert Issued for Middle Hampshire Avon and Tributaries Between Salisbury and Ringwood
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 Middle Hampshire Avon due to high river levels and groundwater, with more rain forecast for the weekend.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Wessex (Dorset, Hampshire, 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 Wessex (Dorset, Hampshire, and Wiltshire).
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the Middle Hampshire Avon and its tributaries. This alert, managed by the Wessex area office, indicates that flooding is possible in the region due to high river levels resulting from recent rainfall and high groundwater levels.
Affected Areas
The alert covers geographic regions within Dorset Council, Hampshire, and Wiltshire. Specifically, the Environment Agency notes that locations most affected will be low-lying land and roads near rivers around the tributaries situated between Salisbury and Ringwood.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
- Do not attempt to walk, cycle, or drive through flood water.
- Exercise extreme caution as just 30cm of fast-flowing water is enough to move a car.
- Monitor local authority websites for information regarding road closures.
Expected Conditions
River levels on the Hampshire River Avon remain high. Current conditions are exacerbated by high groundwater and previous rainfall. Further precipitation is forecast for tonight and over the weekend, which is expected to impact river levels further. The Environment Agency continues to monitor the situation closely.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 10:37 AM on February 27, 2026. This message is scheduled to be updated by 11:00 AM on February 28, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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