Flood Alert Issued for Upper Hampshire Avon 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This alert is no longer in effect.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 areas between Upavon and Salisbury as river levels rise at the Amesbury gauge due to rainfall and high groundwater.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Wiltshire, Wessex
- 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, Wessex.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Upper Hampshire Avon and its tributaries. This alert, classified as severity level 3, was raised on February 16, 2026, following recent rainfall and rising groundwater levels.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the Wessex area, specifically within the county of Wiltshire. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Upper Hampshire Avon tributaries between Upavon and Salisbury. Low-lying land and roads in these areas are expected to be the most impacted.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors are advised to avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. Do not attempt to walk, cycle, or drive through flood water. People in the affected area should continue to monitor local water levels and weather conditions closely.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently high at the Amesbury river gauge. While no further rainfall is expected over the next couple of days, more rain is forecast toward the end of the week. The Environment Agency is monitoring the situation as high groundwater persists.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 9:57 AM on February 16, 2026. The current conditions are expected to persist through the next 24 hours. An update to this message is scheduled to be provided by 5:00 PM on February 17, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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