Flood Alert Issued for River Ebble and Tributaries in 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This alert is no longer in effect.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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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Ebble and its tributaries in Wiltshire as high river levels and groundwater continue to affect low-lying land and roads.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Wiltshire, England
- 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, England.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert for the River Ebble and its tributaries in the Wessex area. This alert indicates that flooding is possible in the region due to high river levels and elevated groundwater following recent rainfall.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the River Ebble and its tributaries within the county of Wiltshire. Specific locations expected to be most affected include low-lying land and roads, particularly around tributaries situated between Alvediston and Nunton. High river levels have been recorded at the Ebbesbourne Wake river gauge.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected area 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.
- Continue to monitor local water levels and weather conditions.
Expected Conditions
River levels remain high at the Ebbesbourne Wake gauge due to recent rainfall and high groundwater levels. While flooding of low-lying land and roads is still possible, no further rainfall is expected over the next couple of days. The Environment Agency continues to monitor the situation.
Timeline
The alert was updated at 10:13 AM on February 16, 2026. Officials expect to provide a further update by 5:00 PM on February 17, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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