Flood Alert Issued for Tidal River Avon at Bristol

Source: Environment Agency · Wessex

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A flood alert has been issued for the Tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and Shirehampton due to high tides possible from 8:30PM to 11:30PM on 15 August 2026.

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Record type
Flood Alert
Affected area
Wessex
Issued
August 15, 2026
Issuing authority
Environment Agency

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Alert Details

Flood alert issued by the Environment Agency for the Tidal River Avon. Severity level 3. Message raised at 2026-08-15T09:40:59.

Affected Areas

City of Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire. Areas most at risk include the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton.

What You Should Do

Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation.

Expected Conditions

High tides this evening may lead to flooding. Peak level at Avonmouth Portbury of 7.37 mAODN at 10:15PM on 15/08/26, which is 0.15 m above tide tables, with North-Easterly force 4 winds.

Timeline

Flooding is possible around 8:30PM to 11:30PM on Saturday 15th of August 2026. This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 16 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this Environment Agency flood warning.

What is this Environment Agency flood warning about?
A flood alert has been issued for the Tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and Shirehampton due to high tides possible from 8:30PM to 11:30PM on 15 August 2026.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by Environment Agency. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Wessex. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Flood Warnings updates?
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