Flood Warning Issued for Middle Hampshire Avon at Britford, 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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A flood warning is in effect for Britford as river levels on the Hampshire Avon continue to rise, with residents on Lower Road and Church Lane urged to take precautions.
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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.
Flood Warning: Middle Hampshire Avon at Britford
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the Middle Hampshire Avon at Britford, Salisbury. This alert indicates that flooding is expected in the area due to current river conditions.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Wessex area within the county of Wiltshire. In Britford, the locations at the highest risk of flooding include:
- Lower Road
- Church Lane
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Deploy any available flood protection products immediately.
- Activate your personal or business flood plan if you have one.
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Exercise extreme caution: just 30cm of fast-flowing water is sufficient to move a vehicle.
Expected Conditions
River levels along the Hampshire River Avon remain high and are continuing to rise. This is the result of recent heavy rainfall combined with high groundwater levels. While flooding is expected, the current forecast indicates that no further rainfall is expected today or over the next several days. The Environment Agency continues to monitor the situation closely.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 12:45 PM on February 16, 2026. A formal update to this message is scheduled to be provided by 3:00 PM on February 17, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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