Flood Warning Issued for Groundwater Flooding in Avon Valley from Amesbury to Salisbury
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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 warning for the Avon Valley in Wiltshire as groundwater levels remain high, with further rainfall expected to impact the region.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Avon Valley, 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 Avon Valley, Wiltshire.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning for groundwater flooding in the Avon valley, extending from Amesbury to the north of Salisbury. This warning indicates that flooding is expected and immediate action is required for those in the affected area.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Avon Valley within the Wessex area of Wiltshire. Key locations identified include:
- Amesbury
- Great Durnford
- Upper Woodford
- Middle Woodford
- Lower Woodford
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Prepare and implement property resilience measures.
- Ensure that any installed flood pumps are functional and switched on.
- Identify alternative power sources for pumps in the event of a power outage.
- Be aware that septic tanks and sewer systems may become inundated.
Expected Conditions
Groundwater levels across Salisbury Plain remain high despite a recent period of drier weather. The borehole at Stoford Cross has recorded a level of 71.43m. While levels are currently beginning to plateau, further rainfall is forecast to begin on Thursday, February 26, which may cause groundwater levels to rise again through the weekend. Residents should expect flooding in cellars and on local roads.
Timeline
This alert was issued on March 5, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and expects to provide an update by 2:30 PM on March 11, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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