Flood Warning Issued for Middle Hampshire Avon in Salisbury and West Harnham
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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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The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for the Middle Hampshire Avon at Salisbury, with high river levels threatening properties in The Close and West Harnham.
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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.
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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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