Flood Alert Issued for River Bourne and Tributaries in Hampshire and Wiltshire
This alert is no longer in effect.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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A flood alert is in effect for the River Bourne area across Hampshire and Wiltshire as high river levels threaten low-lying land and roads between Aughton and Laverstock.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- 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 Hampshire and Wiltshire.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Bourne and its tributaries. This alert, classified as severity level 3, indicates that flooding is possible in the region. The alert was updated on February 16, 2026, following high river levels recorded at the Salisbury Bourne river gauge.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the Wessex area, specifically impacting parts of Hampshire and Wiltshire. Areas most at risk include tributaries between Aughton and Laverstock. Residents should expect low-lying land and roads to be the primary areas affected by the rising water levels.
What You Should Do
The Environment Agency advises residents and travelers 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.
- Continue to monitor local water levels and weather conditions.
Expected Conditions
River levels remain high due to recent rainfall and elevated groundwater levels. While flooding remains a possibility, no further rainfall is expected over the next couple of days. The Environment Agency continues to monitor the situation closely.
Timeline
The alert was raised at 10:08 AM on February 16, 2026. Officials expect to provide a status update by 5:00 PM on February 17, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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