Flood Warning Issued for Middle Hampshire Avon Between Salisbury and Ringwood
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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 as river levels rise due to heavy rainfall and high groundwater, impacting communities from Salisbury to Ringwood.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Middle Hampshire Avon (Salisbury to Ringwood)
- 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 Middle Hampshire Avon (Salisbury to Ringwood).
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 as river levels continue to rise following recent weather patterns.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Middle Hampshire Avon from Salisbury to Ringwood. Specific locations in close proximity to the River Avon that are expected to experience flooding include:
- Britford
- Charlton All Saints
- Downton
- Fordingbridge
The affected geographic regions span Dorset Council, Hampshire, and Wiltshire within the Wessex area.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following immediate actions:
- Continue using any available flood protection products.
- Act on your flood plan if you have one.
- Take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Never attempt to drive through flood water; as little as 30cm of fast-flowing water is enough to move a car.
Expected Conditions
River levels on the Hampshire River Avon remain high and are continuing to rise. This is the result of recent rainfall combined with high groundwater levels. The weather remains unsettled, with additional rainfall forecast throughout the day today, which may cause further river level increases. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation.
Timeline
This warning was updated at 11:56 AM on February 15, 2026. Officials expect to provide a further update by 1:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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