Flood Warning Issued for Middle Hampshire Avon at Salisbury and West Harnham

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 and immediate action may be required to protect property and ensure safety.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the Middle Hampshire Avon at The Close and West Harnham in Salisbury, Wiltshire. According to the Environment Agency, the areas most at risk include:

• West Walk
• The Close
• De Vaux Place
• St Nicholas Road
• Harnham Road
• Watersmeet Road
• St Marys Road

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:

• Continue using any available flood protection products.
• Act on your flood plan if you have one in place.
• Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
• Exercise extreme caution: just 30cm of fast-flowing water is enough to move a car.

Expected Conditions

River levels on the Hampshire River Avon remain high following recent rainfall and high groundwater levels. The weather forecast remains unsettled, with additional rainfall expected throughout the day, which may cause further rises in river levels. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation.

Timeline

This alert was updated at 12:12 PM on February 15, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide a further update by 4:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.