Flood Warning Issued for Middle Hampshire Avon in Salisbury

The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for the Middle Hampshire Avon, specifically affecting areas around The Close and West Harnham in Salisbury. River levels remain high following recent heavy rainfall and high groundwater levels.

Alert Details

• Alert Type: Flood Warning (Severity Level 2)
• Issuing Agency: Environment Agency
• Effective Date: February 17, 2026

Affected Areas

The warning covers the Wessex area in the county of Wiltshire. Specific locations 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:

• Activate flood protection products immediately if you have them.
• Avoid travel through flood water. Do not attempt to walk, cycle, or drive through flooded areas.
• Safety Warning: Never drive through flood water; just 30cm of fast-flowing water is enough to move a car.

Expected Conditions

River levels remain high due to recent rainfall and high groundwater. While no additional rain is forecast for today, further rainfall is expected tomorrow. The Environment Agency is continuing to monitor the situation on the Hampshire River Avon.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised at 3:17 PM on February 17, 2026. This message is scheduled to be updated by 3:00 PM on February 18, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.