Flood Warning Issued for Middle Hampshire Avon in Salisbury Cathedral Area
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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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A flood warning is in effect for the Middle Hampshire Avon at St Marys Cathedral in Salisbury, with flooding expected to impact low-lying land and roads through February 19.
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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 at the St Marys Cathedral area in Salisbury. The alert was raised at 1:46 PM on February 18, 2026, following high river levels caused by recent rainfall and elevated groundwater levels.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers locations near the Middle Hampshire Avon in Salisbury, Wiltshire. Areas expected to be most affected include:
- The Close
- St Marys Cathedral
- Salisbury Cathedral School
- Bishops Walk
- Exeter Street
- Carmelite Way
Low-lying land and roads in these vicinities are at particular risk of flooding.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Deploy any available flood protection products immediately.
- Activate personal or business flood plans if you have one.
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Exercise extreme caution near the river; as little as 30cm of fast-flowing water is sufficient to move a vehicle.
Expected Conditions
River levels remain high due to the combination of recent precipitation and high groundwater levels. Additional rainfall is forecast from today through tomorrow morning, which is expected to cause river levels to rise further over the coming days. The Environment Agency is continuing to monitor the situation closely.
Timeline
The alert was issued on February 18, 2026. Rain is forecast to continue through the morning of February 19. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update by 1:45 PM on February 19, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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