Flood Warning Issued for Middle Hampshire Avon at Britford and 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 Middle Hampshire Avon, with flooding expected in Britford and Salisbury due to rising river levels and groundwater.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Wiltshire, England
- 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, England.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the Middle Hampshire Avon. This alert indicates that flooding is expected in the region following recent heavy rainfall and high groundwater levels. The agency is closely monitoring the situation as river levels remain high.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Middle Hampshire Avon at Britford and Salisbury within the Wessex area of Wiltshire. Residents in the following locations are at the highest risk:
- Britford: Lower Road and Church Lane
- Salisbury: Areas adjacent to the Hampshire River Avon
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to take immediate action to protect property and ensure personal safety:
- Continue using any available flood protection products.
- Activate your flood plan if you have one in place.
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Exercise extreme caution near the river; as little as 30cm of fast-flowing water is enough to move a car.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently high due to the combination of recent rainfall and elevated groundwater levels. The weather forecast remains unsettled, with additional rainfall expected throughout the day. This further precipitation may cause river levels to rise beyond their current state.
Timeline
This alert was officially raised at 11:54 AM on February 15, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide a formal update on the situation by 1:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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