Flood Warning Issued for Middle Hampshire Avon at Salisbury and West Harnham
This alert is no longer in effect.
Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 5 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 remains in effect for the Middle Hampshire Avon in Salisbury as high river levels and forecast rainfall pose a continued threat to local properties.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Salisbury, 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 5 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Salisbury, Wiltshire.
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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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