Flood Alert Issued for Upper Bristol Avon Area Across Gloucestershire and Wiltshire

Alert Details

Type: Flood alert (Severity Level 3)
Issued by: Environment Agency (Wessex Area)
Effective: February 15, 2026

Affected Areas

The alert covers the Upper Bristol Avon area, spanning the counties of Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire. Specific locations forecast to be affected include low-lying areas in Tetbury, Badminton, Brook End at Luckington, Corsham, Lacock, and the road at Reybridge. The alert specifically mentions the Bristol Avon, Tetbury Avon, Sherston Avon, and Dauntsey Brook.

What You Should Do

Residents and visitors in the affected areas are advised to avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if conditions worsen.

Expected Conditions

High river levels resulting from today’s rainfall are expected to lead to flooding on low-lying land and roads. Monitoring gauges at the Fosseway, Brokenborough, Great Somerford, and Dauntsey are forecast to rise. With further wet weather predicted for the coming week, river levels are expected to remain responsive to any additional rainfall.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised at 11:26 AM on February 15, 2026. Flooding is considered possible throughout the remainder of the day and across the coming week. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update on the situation by 12:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.