Flood Warning Issued for Middle Avon at Fordingbridge, Hampshire
This alert is no longer in effect.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 warning for the Middle Avon at Fordingbridge as high river levels and groundwater continue to pose a threat to local properties.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Hampshire, 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 Hampshire, Wessex.
Alert Details
A Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) has been issued by the Environment Agency for the Middle Avon at Fordingbridge. This alert indicates that flooding is expected and immediate action may be required to protect property and ensure safety.
Affected Areas
The geographic focus of this warning is the Wessex area in the county of Hampshire. Specifically, the Environment Agency identifies Roman Quay, Timbermill Court, and Bowerwood in Fordingbridge as the areas most at risk of flooding from the River Avon.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to continue using any available flood protection products and to activate their personal flood plans. Safety officials urge the public to avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. The agency warns that as little as 30cm of fast-flowing water is sufficient to move a car.
Expected Conditions
River levels remain high due to the combination of recent rainfall and high groundwater levels. While additional rain is forecast for today and tomorrow, the Environment Agency expects the total accumulation to be very low. Officials will continue to monitor the situation closely as the river responds to existing conditions.
Timeline
The warning was updated at 1:52 PM on February 21, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide a further update by 3:30 PM on February 22, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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