Flood Alert Issued for Upper Bristol Avon Area Affecting Gloucestershire 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This alert is no longer in effect.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 Upper Bristol Avon area as high river levels pose a risk to low-lying land and roads in Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, 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 Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Upper Bristol Avon area within the Wessex region. The alert was raised at 2:49 PM on February 23, 2026, due to high river levels that may lead to flooding.
Affected Areas
The alert covers regions within Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire. Specific locations forecast to be affected include areas near the Bristol Avon, Tetbury Avon, Sherston Avon, and Dauntsey Brook. Residents in Tetbury, Badminton, Brook End at Luckington, Corsham, and Lacock should remain vigilant. The road at Reybridge is also expected to be impacted, with low-lying land and roads most at risk.
What You Should Do
The Environment Agency advises residents to avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. Residents should monitor local conditions and stay prepared for potential flooding as the situation is being closely monitored.
Expected Conditions
While flooding remains possible throughout the week, current data from gauges at the Fosseway, Brokenborough, Great Somerford, and Dauntsey indicate that river levels are currently slowly falling. However, high water levels continue to threaten low-lying areas and local infrastructure.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of February 23, 2026, and conditions are expected to persist throughout the week. The Environment Agency will provide an update on the situation by 12:00 PM on February 24, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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