Flood Warning Issued for Middle Hampshire Avon Near 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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The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for the Middle Hampshire Avon in Salisbury, Wiltshire, as high river levels and groundwater threaten properties near St Marys Cathedral.
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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
Type: Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) Issued by: Environment Agency Effective: Immediately, as of February 15, 2026, at 11:48 AM
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Middle Hampshire Avon at the St Marys Cathedral area in Salisbury, Wiltshire. Specific locations expected to be most affected include:
- The Close
- St Marys Cathedral
- Salisbury Cathedral School
- Bishops Walk
- Exeter Street
- Carmelite Way
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Continue using any available flood protection products.
- Activate and follow your personal or business flood plan.
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Safety Note: Never drive through flood water; as little as 30cm of fast-flowing water is enough to move a vehicle.
Expected Conditions
River levels remain high due to recent rainfall and high groundwater levels. Flooding is currently forecast to affect low-lying land and roads. The weather remains unsettled, with additional rainfall forecast throughout the day, which may cause river levels to rise further.
Timeline
This alert was raised on February 15, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and expects to provide an update by 1:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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