Flood Warning Info - River Avon at South Brent, Avonwick and Aveton Gifford
Area Description
low lying properties and roads at South Brent, Avonwick and Aveton Gifford.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
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Flood Warning History
Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area:
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 15 Dec 2025 22:52
River Avon
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding overnight.
Flooding is expected on 15 December 2025 and into Tuesday 16 December.
Heavy rain throughout today is forecast to continue through the night.
Properties and low lying areas will start to flood from around 11:00PM on Monday. The main areas of concern are South Brent, Avonwick and Aveton Gifford. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .
This message will be updated by 12:00PM on 16 December 2025 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Dec 2025 15:02
River Avon
Rivers remain high following heavy rainfall. We are expecting localised showers.
Flooding is expected on 09 December 2025.
Heavy rain falling in the area will continue throughout the day. Properties and low lying areas are still at risk of flooding today. The main areas of concern are South Brent, Avonwick and Aveton Gifford. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Activate any flood protection products you may have .
This message will be updated by 8:00PM on 09 December 2025 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Dec 2025 01:55
River Avon
High river levels are expected to cause flooding this morning.
Flooding is expected on 09 December 2025 .
Heavy rain falling in the area will continue throughout the morning.
Properties and low lying areas will start to flood from around 02:30AM on Tuesday. The main areas of concern are South Brent, Avonwick and Aveton Gifford. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas.
River levels are forecast to be at their highest between 02:30AM and 10:00AM.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Activate any flood protection products you may have .
This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 09 December 2025 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 13 Jun 2025 22:11
River Avon
Flooding is expected tonight into the early hours of Saturday. Heavy rain has fallen in the area which has caused the River Avon to rise, and the river is forecast to continue rising. Properties and low lying areas in South Brent, Avonwick and Aveton Gifford will start to flood first. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated Saturday morning or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Sep 2024 22:47
River Avon
Flooding is expected this evening, Sunday 29th September, and overnight into Monday. Heavy rain has been falling in the area and is causing the River Avon to rise. Properties and low lying areas in South Brent, Avonwick and Aveton Gifford will start to flood first. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We are monitoring river levels and this message will be updated on Monday or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 26 Nov 2022 21:57
River Avon
Flooding is expected on Saturday 26 November and overnight into Sunday 27 November. Rain has been falling in the area and is causing the River Avon to rise. Properties and low lying areas in South Brent, Avonwick and Aveton Gifford will start to flood first. Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings. We are monitoring river levels and this message will be updated on Sunday 27 November or earlier if the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 19 Oct 2021 22:48
River Avon
Flooding is expected on Tuesday night and the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the South Devon area, which we are expecting to clear by midnight on Tuesday. This is causing the River Avon to rise and the river is forecast to continue rising throughout Tuesday night and into the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Properties and low lying areas in South Brent, Avonwick and Aveton Gifford will start to flood first.
Flood waters may be deep and fast flowing in these areas. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings.
We will be closely monitoring river levels throughout Tuesday night. This message will be updated on Wednesday morning, or as the situation changes.