Flood Alert Issued for Middle Hampshire Avon and Tributaries in Dorset, Hampshire, and Wiltshire
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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 Middle Hampshire Avon and its tributaries, warning of high river levels affecting Salisbury to Ringwood.
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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 for the Middle Hampshire Avon and its tributaries. This alert, categorized as severity level 3, was raised on February 17, 2026, at 4:15 PM following high river levels in the Hampshire River Avon.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the Wessex area, specifically impacting regions within Dorset Council, Hampshire, and Wiltshire. Locations most affected include 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.
- Be aware that just 30cm of fast-flowing water is enough to move a vehicle.
- Check local authority websites for information regarding potential road closures.
Expected Conditions
River levels remain high due to recent rainfall and high groundwater. While no further rain is expected for the remainder of today, additional rainfall is forecast for tomorrow. The Environment Agency is continuing to monitor the situation closely.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 4:15 PM on February 17, 2026. A formal update is expected to be provided by 10:00 AM on February 19, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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