Flood Alert Info - Tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and Shirehampton
Area Description
Tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2024 14:52
River Avon
High tides on Sunday evening may lead to flooding of low lying land. No property flooding is expected.
The forecast high water is at 10:00 pm on 20/10/2024 with a level of 7.49 mAOD and force 6 south westerly wind. Times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth, however conditions may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide.
There is a possibility of high water levels for the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton.
Our incident response staff will be on site closing flood gates. Be careful along beaches, promenades and low lying coastal footpaths and roads.
Don't put yourself or others at risk.
This message will be updated by 9:00 am on Monday 21st October 2024 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2024 12:01
River Avon
High tides on Saturday evening and on Sunday morning may lead to flooding. No property flooding is expected.
The first forecast high water is 9:30 PM on 19/10/2024 with a level of 7.86 mAOD and a Force 4 Southerly wind. The second forecast high water is 9:45am on 20/10/2024 with a level of 7.85 mAOD and a Force 6 Southerly wind. Times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth, however conditions may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide.
There is a possibility of high water levels for the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton.
Our incident response staff will be on site closing flood gates. Be careful along beaches, promenades and low lying coastal footpaths and roads.
Don't put yourself or others at risk.
This message will be updated by 2pm on Sunday 20th October 2024 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Oct 2024 11:09
River Avon
High spring tides are forecast over the coming days. The first forecast high water is 20:45 BST on 18/10/2024 with a level of 8.04 mAOD and a Force 5 Southerly wind. The second forecast high water is 09:00 BST on 19/10/2024 with a level of 7.76 mAOD and a Force 2 Westerly wind. Times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth, however conditions may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide.
There is a possibility of high water levels for the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton.
This is forecast to be the highest tide, but further high tides are expected throughout the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue further alerts and warnings if necessary.
Our incident response staff will be on site closing flood gates. Be careful along beaches, promenades and low lying coastal footpaths and roads.
This message will be updated by 2pm on Saturday 19th October 2024 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Oct 2024 12:19
River Avon
High spring tides are forecast over the coming days. The first forecast high water is 20:00 BST on 17/10/2024 with a level of 7.84 mAOD and a Force 4 Westerly wind. The second forecast high water is 08:30 BST on 18/10/2024 with a level of 7.62 mAOD and a Force 4 South Westerly wind. Times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth, however conditions may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide. There is a possibility of high water levels for the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. Further high tides are expected throughout the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue further alerts and warnings if necessary. Our incident response staff will be on site closing flood gates. Be careful along beaches, promenades and low lying coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated by 2pm on Friday 18th October 2024 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Oct 2024 13:14
River Avon
High spring tides are forecast over the coming days. The first forecast high water is 19:15 BST on 16/10/2024 with a level of 7.53 mAOD and a Force 2 Easterly wind. The second forecast high water is 07:45 BST on 17/10/2024 with a level of 7.42 mAOD and a Force 4 Southerly wind. Times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth, however conditions may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide. There is a possibility of high water levels for the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. Further high tides are expected throughout this week. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff will be on site closing flood gates. Be careful along beaches, promenades and low lying coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated by 2pm on Thursday 17th October 2024 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Sep 2024 12:41
River Avon
A large tidal surge is expected with possible overtopping and onshore flooding as a result of high water levels. The time and date of the forecast high water is 21:30 on 21/09/2024. The forecast tide level is 7.50 m AOD. The forecast wind strength and direction is Force 3 in a easterly direction. There is a possibility of flooding for the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham, and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehamption Park, including Pill and Shirehampton.
Our operation teams are closing flood gates in the Pill and Shirehampton area.
Be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads.
Please note all tide times are in local time and are using the 24 hour clock and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth.
We are expecting to remove this tidal alert on Sunday the 22 September as tidal levels will start reducing below the tidal flood alert threshold level.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Sep 2024 12:42
River Avon
A large tidal surge is expected with possible overtopping and onshore flooding as a result of high water levels. The time and date of the first forecast high water is 21:45 on 20/09/2024. The forecast tide level is 7.92 m AOD. The forecast wind strength and direction is Force 5 in a north east direction. The time and date of the second forecast high water is 10:15 on 20109/2024. The forecast tide level is 7.50 m AOD. The forecast wind strength and direction is Force 5 in a north east direction. There is a possibility of flooding for the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham, and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehamption Park, including Pill and Shirehampton.
Our operation teams are closing flood gates in the Pill and Shirehampton area.
Be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads.
Please note all tide times are in local time and are using the 24 hour clock and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth.
This message will be updated on the 21 September, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Sep 2024 15:49
River Avon
A large tidal surge is expected with possible overtopping and onshore flooding as a result of high water levels. The time and date of the first forecast high water is 20:15 on 19/09/2024. The forecast tide level is 7.85 m AOD. The forecast wind strength and direction is Force 6 in a north east direction. The time and date of the second forecast high water is 08:30 on 20/09/2024. The forecast tide level is 7.53 m AOD. The forecast wind strength and direction is Force 5 in a north east direction. There is a possibility of flooding for the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham, and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehamption Park, including Pill and Shirehampton.
Our operation teams are closing flood gates in the Pill and Shirehampton area.
Be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads.
Please note all tide times are in local time and are using the 24 hour clock and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth.
This message will be updated on the 20 September, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Sep 2024 11:11
River Avon
A large tidal surge is expected with possible overtopping and onshore flooding as a result of high water levels. The time and date of the first forecast high water is 19:30 on 18/09/2024. The forecast tide level is 7.62 m AOD. The forecast wind strength and direction is Force 5 in a north east direction. The time and date of the second forecast high water is 08:00 on 19/09/2024. The forecast tide level is 7.42 m AOD. The forecast wind strength and direction is Force 6 in a north east direction. There is a possibility of flooding for the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham, and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehamption Park, including Pill and Shirehampton.
Our operation teams are closing flood gates in the Pill and Shirehampton area.
Be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads.
Please note all tide times are in local time and are using the 24 hour clock and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth.
This message will be updated by on 19/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Aug 2024 15:46
River Avon
Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible, property flooding is not expected.
The detailed tidal forecast for those who use it is for a peak level at Avonmouth of 7.53 mAODN at 11:00 PM on 23/08/2024, with south-westerly force 4 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level.)
Areas most at risk include the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton.
We are closely monitoring the situation and closing flood gates.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
This message will be updated by 2:00 PM on 24/08/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Aug 2024 15:52
River Avon
Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible, property flooding is not expected.
The detailed tidal forecast for those who use it is for a peak level at Avonmouth. The first forecast high water is at 10:15 PM on 22/08/2024 with a level of 7.89 mAODN with southerly force 5 winds. The second forecast high water is at 10:30 AM on 23/08/2024 with a level of 7.40 mAODN with westerly force 6 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level.)
Areas most at risk include the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton.
We are closely monitoring the situation and closing flood gates.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
This message will be updated by 4:00 PM on 23/08/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Aug 2024 15:19
River Avon
Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible, property flooding is not expected.
The detailed tidal forecast for those who use it is for a peak level at Avonmouth. The first forecast high water is at 9:30 PM on 21/08/2024 with a level of 7.76 mAODN with south-westerly force 5 winds. The second forecast high water is at 10:00 AM on 22/08/2024 with a level of 7.67 mAODN with south-westerly force 7 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level.)
Areas most at risk include the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton.
We are closely monitoring the situation and closing flood gates.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated by 4:00 PM on 22/08/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Aug 2024 17:59
River Avon
High spring tides are forecast over the coming days. First forecast high water is 20:45 BST on 20/08/2024 with a level of 7.40 mAOD and a Force 5 Westerly wind. Times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth, however conditions may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide. mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. There is a possibility of high water levels for the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. Flooding to roads and farmland is possible but properties are not expected to flood at this point. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff will be on site closing flood gates. Tomorrow morning’s tide is not forecast to reach flood alert thresholds. Be careful along beaches and low lying coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated by tomorrow, Wednesday 21st August 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Apr 2024 12:14
River Avon
This Flood Alert has been updated due to the high tide forecast at tonight 09:30 PM on 10/04/2024 and 09:45 AM tomorrow morning 11/04/2024.
Areas most at risk include the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton.
First forecast high tide is this evening 10/04/2024 at 7.84 m AOD at which is 0.28 m above tide tables, with south westerly force 4 winds. Second forecast high tide is 7.54m AOD tomorrow morning 11/04/2024 at which is 0.02m above tide tables, with force 3 west south westerly winds.
(mAOD is height above average sea level - for more info refer to local tide tables.) We are expecting higher than normal astronomical tides over the next couple of days due to spring tides.
We will be closing locks and flood gates in the area and we will continue to monitor levels closely. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths.
This message will be updated by 2:00pm 11/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Apr 2024 12:02
River Avon
This Flood Alert has been updated due to the high tide forecast at tonight 08:45 PM on 09/04/2024 and 09:15 AM tomorrow morning 10/04/2024.
Areas most at risk include the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton.
First forecast high tide is this evening 09/04/2024 at 7.82 mAODN at which is 0.26 m above tide tables, with westerly force 5 winds. Second forecast high tide is 7.93mAOD tomorrow morning 10/04/2024 at which is 0.16m above tide tables, with force 5 southerly winds.
(mAODN is height above average sea level - for more info refer to local tide tables.) We are expecting higher than normal astronomical tides over the next 2 days due to spring tides.
We will be closing locks and flood gates in the area and we will continue to monitor levels closely. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths.
This message will be updated by 2:00pm 10/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2024 20:46
River Avon
This Flood Alert has been updated due to the high tide forecast at tonight 08:15 PM on 08/04/2024 and 08:30 AM tomorrow morning 09/04/2024.
Areas most at risk include the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton.
First forecast high tide is this evening 08/04/2024 at 7.73 mAODN at which is 0.4 m above tide tables, with southerly force 5 winds. Second forecast high tide is 8.26mAOD tomorrow morning 09/04/2024 at which is 0.57m above tide tables, with force 6 westerly winds.
(mAODN is height above average sea level - for more info refer to local tide tables.) We are expecting higher than normal astronomical tides over the next 4 days due to spring tides and as a result we may issue further alerts and warnings.
We will be closing locks and flood gates in the area and we will continue to monitor levels closely. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths.
This message will be updated by 2:00pm 09/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2024 15:44
River Avon
This Flood Alert has been updated due to the high tide forecast at tonight 08:15 PM on 08/04/2024 and 08:30 AM tomorrow morning 09/04/2024.
Areas most at risk include the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton.
First forecast high tide is this evening 08/04/2024 at 7.60 mAODN at which is 0.27 m above tide tables, with southerly force 5 winds. Second forecast high tide is 8.09mAOD tomorrow morning 09/04/2024 at which is 0.4m above tide tables, with force 7 westerly winds.
(mAODN is height above average sea level - for more info refer to local tide tables.) We are expecting higher than normal astronomical tides over the next 4 days due to spring tides and as a result we may issue further alerts and warnings.
We will be closing locks and flood gates in the area and we will continue to monitor levels closely. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths.
This message will be updated by 2:00pm 09/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Apr 2024 18:48
River Avon
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 07:45 AM on 08/04/2024. This Flood Alert is not in force for this evenings tide 07/04/2024.
Areas most at risk include the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton.
The detailed tidal information for those who use it is for a peak level at Avonmouth of 7.62 mAODN at which is 0.28 m above tide tables, with south easterly force 4 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level - for more info refer to local tide tables.) We are expecting higher than normal astronomical tides over the next 4 days due to spring tides and as a result we may issue further alerts.
We will be closing locks and flood gates in the area and we will continue to monitor levels closely. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths.
This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 08/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2024 10:35
River Avon
Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during coming tides.
Areas most at risk include the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton.
The detailed tidal information for those who use it is for a peak level at Avonmouth. The first forecast high water is at 9:30 PM on 13/03/2024 with a level of 7.62 mAODN with south force 5 winds. The second forecast high water is at 10:00 AM on 14/03/2024 with a level of 7.55 mAODN with south force 4 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level - for more info refer to local tide tables).
We are closing locks and flood gates in the area. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads. People in the areas should consider taking action now. We urge all people to take care and not drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 14/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2024 12:39
River Avon
This is a Flood Alert Update. Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during coming tides.
Areas most at risk include the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton.
The detailed tidal information for those who use it is for a peak level at Avonmouth. The first forecast high water is at 9:00 PM on 12/03/2024 with a level of 7.98 mAODN with south-westerly force 6 winds. The second forecast high water is at 9:15 AM on 13/03/2024 with a level of 8.13 mAODN with south-westerly force 6 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level - for more info refer to local tide tables).
We are closing locks and flood gates in the area. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads. People in the areas should consider taking action now. We urge all people to take care and not drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 13/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2024 11:23
River Avon
Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during coming tides.
Areas most at risk include the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton.
The detailed tidal information for those who use it is for a peak level at Avonmouth. The first forecast high water is at 9:00 PM on 12/03/2024 with a level of 7.98 mAODN with south-westerly force 6 winds. The second forecast high water is at 9:15 AM on 13/03/2024 with a level of 8.13 mAODN with south-westerly force 6 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level - for more info refer to local tide tables).
We are closing locks and flood gates in the area. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads.
People in the areas should consider taking action now. We urge all people to take care and not drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 13/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2024 11:50
River Avon
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 20:15 PM on 11/03/2024 and 08:30 AM on 12/03/2024.
Areas most at risk include the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. The detailed tidal information for those who use it is for a peak level at Avonmouth of 7.88 mAODN which is 0.16 m above tide tables, with westerly force 3 winds at 20:15 PM on 11/03/2024 and a peak level of 8.28 mAODN which is 0.27 m above tide tables, with south westerly force 6 winds at 08:30 AM on 12/03/2024. (mAODN is height above average sea level - for more info refer to local tide tables.)
We are expecting higher than normal astronomical tides over the next 2 days due to spring tides and as a result we may issue further alerts.
We will be closing locks and flood gates in the area and we will continue to monitor levels closely. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths.
This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 12/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2024 12:02
River Avon
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 19:30 PM on 10/03/2024 and 08:00 AM on 11/03/2024.
Areas most at risk include the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton.
The detailed tidal information for those who use it is for a peak level at Avonmouth of 7.72 mAODN which is 0.35 m above tide tables, with south westerly force 1 winds at 19:30 PM on 10/03/2024 and a peak level of 8.05 mAODN which is 0.22m above tide tables, with north easterly force 2 winds at 08:00 AM on 11/03/2024. (mAODN is height above average sea level - for more info refer to local tide tables.)
We are expecting higher than normal astronomical tides over the next 3 days due to spring tides and as a result we may issue further alerts.
We will be closing locks and flood gates in the area and we will continue to monitor levels closely. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths.
This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 11/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Mar 2024 16:14
River Avon
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 6:45 AM on 10/03/2024.
Areas most at risk include the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton.
The detailed tidal information for those who use it is for a peak level at Avonmouth of 7.66 mAODN at which is 0.31 m above tide tables, with southerly force 1 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level - for more info refer to local tide tables.) We are expecting higher than normal astronomical tides over the next 4 days due to spring tides and as a result we may issue further alerts.
We will be closing locks and flood gates in the area and we will continue to monitor levels closely. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths.
This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 10/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2024 09:22
River Avon
High spring tides are forecast for this evening and tomorrow morning. Forecast high water this evening is at 10:00 PM with a level of 7.47 mAOD and a Force 4 Southerly wind. High water tomorrow morning 14/02/2024 is at 10:15 AM with a level of 7.53 mAOD and a Force 4 Southerly wind. Times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth, however conditions may apply up to one hour either side of the high tides. mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. Areas most at risk include the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. Flooding to roads and farmland is possible but properties are not expected to flood at this point. We are closely monitoring the situation and our staff will be on site closing flood gates and checking defences over the next few days. Please be careful along low lying footpaths and roads. This alert will be updated by 11:00 AM tomorrow when it is likely to be removed.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2024 09:54
River Avon
High spring tides are forecast to continue over the next few days. Forecast high water this evening is at 9:15 PM with a level of 7.84 mAOD and a Force 4 South Westerly wind. High water tomorrow morning 13/02/2024 is at 9:45 AM with a level of 7.95 mAOD and a Force 4 Southerly wind. Times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth, however conditions may apply one hour either side of the high tides. mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. Areas most at risk include the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. Flooding to roads and farmland is possible but properties are not expected to flood at this point. We are closely monitoring the situation and our staff will be on site closing flood gates and checking defences over the next few days. Please be careful along low lying footpaths and roads. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM tomorrow.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2024 09:10
River Avon
High spring tides are forecast over the coming days. Forecast high water this evening is 8:45 PM with a level of 7.71 mAOD and a Force 3 Westerly wind. High water tomorrow 12/02/2024 is at 9:00 AM with a level of 8.09 mAOD and a Force 4 Westerly wind. Tides are expected to be higher than usual during coming spring tides. Times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth, however conditions may apply one hour either side of the high tides. mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables.
Areas most at risk include the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. Flooding to roads and farmland is possible but properties are not expected to flood at this point. We are closely monitoring the situation and our staff will be on site closing flood gates and checking defences over the next few days. Please be careful along low lying footpaths and roads. This message will be updated by 9:30 AM tomorrow.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 11:51
River Avon
High spring tides are forecast over the coming days. Forecast high water this evening is 7:45 PM with a level of 7.28 mAOD and a Force 4 Easterly wind. High water tomorrow 11/02/2024 is at 8:15 AM with a level of 7.7 mAOD and a Force 2 South westerly wind. Tides are expected to be higher than usual during coming spring tides. Times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth, however conditions may apply one hour either side of the high tide tomorrow. mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables.
Areas most at risk include the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. Flooding to roads and farmland is possible but properties are not expected to flood at this point. We are closely monitoring the situation and our staff will be on site closing flood gates and checking defences over the next few days.
Please be careful along low lying footpaths and roads. This message will be updated by 9:30 AM tomorrow.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 15:30
River Avon
High spring tides are forecast over the coming days. First forecast high water is 07:15 AM tomorrow 10/02/2024 with a level of 7.46 mAOD and a Force 3 South Easterly wind and second high water is at 07:45 PM tomorrow with a level of 7.3 mAOD and a Force 4 Easterly wind. Tides are expected to be higher than usual during coming spring tides. Times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth, however conditions may apply one hour either side of the high tide. mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables.
Areas most at risk include the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. Flooding to roads and farmland is possible but properties are not expected to flood at this point. We are closely monitoring the situation and our staff will be on site closing flood gates and assessing the situation over the next 4 days.
Please be careful along low lying footpaths and roads. This message will be updated by 12 noon on Saturday 10/02/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Oct 2023 05:42
River Avon
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Oct 2023 09:40
River Avon
This flood alert remains in place as a result of high spring tides until tomorrow evening 02/10/2023.
Areas most at risk include the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton.
Forecast high water at 21:30 this evening is at a level of 7.86 mAOD with a Force 3 westerly wind. Times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth, however conditions may apply up to one hour either side of the high tide. Flooding to roads and farmland is possible but properties are not expected to flood. We have closed flood gates at Pill and Shirehampton and are monitoring the situation.
This flood alert will be updated on Monday 02/10/23.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Sep 2023 09:13
River Avon
This flood alert remains in place as a result of high spring tides this evening 30/09/2023 and over the next two days.
Areas most at risk include the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton.
Forecast high water at 21:00 this evening is at a level of 7.89 mAOD with a Force 4 southerly wind. Times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth, however conditions may apply one hour either side of the high tide. Flooding to roads and farmland is possible but properties are not expected to flood. We have closed flood gates at Pill and Shirehampton and are monitoring the situation.
This flood alert will remain in place through to Monday 02/10/23 but will be updated by 10:00 on Sunday 01/10/23.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Sep 2023 09:18
River Avon
A flood alert has been issued as a result of high spring tides this evening 29/09/2023 and over the coming days.
Areas most at risk include the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton.
First forecast high water is at 20:15 on 29/09/23 with a level of 7.75 mAOD and a Force 3 westerly wind. Times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth, however conditions may apply one hour either side of the high tide. mAOD is height above average sea level, for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads and farmland is possible but properties are not expected to flood. We are closing flood gates at Pill and Shirehampton and monitoring the situation.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 3 days. This flood alert will remain in place through to Monday evening 02/10/23 but will be updated by 11:30 on Saturday 30/09/23.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Aug 2023 07:13
River Avon
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Aug 2023 16:59
River Avon
Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides.
Areas most at risk include the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton.
The detailed tidal information for those who use it is for a peak level at Avonmouth. The first forecast high water is at 10:30 PM on 04/08/2023 with a level of 7.50 mAODN with westerly force 3 winds. The second forecast high water is at 10:45 AM on 05/08/2023 with a level of 7.37 mAODN with westerly force 7 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level - for more info refer to local tide tables.)
After this tide‚ and the passing of Storm Antoni the weather is more settled and no further impacts are expected. We are closing flood gates at Pill and Shirehampton and we will continue to monitor levels closely.
This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 05/08/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Aug 2023 09:26
River Avon
As a result of spring tides, water levels will be at their highest this evening at 10:30 PM on 04/08/2023.
Areas most at risk include the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton.
The detailed tidal information for those who use it is for a peak level at Avonmouth of 7.50 mAODN, which is 0.03 m above tide tables, with westerly force 4 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level - for more info refer to local tide tables.)
We are closing flood gates at Pill and Shirehampton and we will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert/warning if necessary.
We will remove this message by 09:00 AM on 05/08/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Aug 2023 13:42
River Avon
As a result of spring tides, water levels will be at their highest this evening.
Areas most at risk include the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton.
The detailed tidal information for those who use it is for a peak level at Avonmouth of 7.43 mAODN at 09:45 PM on 03/08/2023, which is 0.01 m above tide tables, with north-westerly force 4 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level - for more info refer to local tide tables.) We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 3 days and as a result we may issue further alerts/warnings.
We are closing flood gates at Pill and Shirehampton. We will continue to monitor levels closely.
We will remove this message by 09:00 AM on 04/08/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Apr 2023 00:13
River Avon
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Mar 2023 17:49
River Avon
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2023 16:59
River Avon
Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to spring tides. First forecast high water is 21:00 on 22/02/23. Second forecast high water is 09:30 on 23/02/23. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth. Plan driving routes to coastal roads, which may be flooded. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads. We expect flooding to affect the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates. This message will be updated Thursday 23/02/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2023 11:43
River Avon
Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to spring tides. First forecast high water is 20:30 on 21/02/23. Second forecast high water is 08:45 on 22/02/23. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth. Plan driving routes to coastal roads, which may be flooded. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads. We expect flooding to affect the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates. This message will be updated Wednesday 22/02/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2023 10:22
River Avon
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 08:00 AM on 21/02/2023. Areas most at risk include the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. The next high tide is expected to be higher than normal and may result in us issuing a further alert. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences. Plan driving routes to coastal roads, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 21/02/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2022 16:30
River Avon
Low pressure will cause sea levels to be higher than forecast in tide tables. First forecast high water is 19:15 on 24/11/22 with a level of 7.36 mAOD and a Force 5 south south westerly wind. Second forecast high water is 07:45 on 25/11/22 with a level of 7.36 mAOD and a Force 4 west north westly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth, mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads and properties is possible at these times, however conditions may apply one/two to two/four hours either side of the high tide. We expect flooding to affect the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads.
This message will be updated Friday, 25/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2022 10:40
River Avon
A large tidal surge is expected with the potential to overtop sea defences as a result of high tides. Forecast high water is 19:00 on 24/11/22 with a level of 7.36 mAOD and a Force 5 south south westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at TIDAL GAUGE, mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads and properties is possible at these times, however conditions may apply one/two hours either side of the high tide. We expect flooding to affect the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton.
Coastal conditions are expected to continue until after the high tides at 19:45 on 24/11/22 at Pill & Shirehampton.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated Friday, 25/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2022 17:08
River Avon
High spring tides are forecast over the coming days. First forecast high water is 18:30 on 23/11/22 with a level of 7.34 mAOD and a Force 6 south westerly wind. Times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth, however conditions may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide. mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. There is a possibility of high water levels for the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. Flooding to roads and farmland is possible but properties are not expected to flood at this point. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff will be on site closing flood gates. Tomnorrow morning’s tide is not forecast to reach flood alert thresholds. Be careful along beaches and low lying coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated by midday, Thursday 24/11/22.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Oct 2022 09:52
River Avon
Flood alert issued for this evening 11/10/22 as a result of high spring tides. Forecast high water is at 21:15 on Tuesday 11/10/22 with a level of 7.40 mAOD and force 2 south easterly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth. Flooding to roads and farmland is possible at this time, however conditions may apply up to one hour either side of the high tide. We expect flooding to affect the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and be careful along promenades, coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated by 11.00 on Wednesday 12/10/22.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Sep 2022 11:30
River Avon
Flood Alert updated because of continued high spring tides. Forecast high water is at 21:45 on Monday 12/09/22 with a level of 7.6 mAOD with force 1 South Easterly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth. mAOD is height above average sea level, for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads and farmland is possible at these times, however conditions may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide. We expect flooding to affect the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and be careful along promenades, coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated by 11:00 on Tuesday, 13/09/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Sep 2022 10:38
River Avon
Flood Alert updated due to continued high spring tides. First forecast high water is 21:00 on 11/09/22 with a level of 7.63 mAOD and a Force 4 South Easterly wind. Second forecast high water is 09:30 on 12/09/22 with a level of 7.35 mAOD and a Force 3 South Easterly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth. mAOD is height above average sea level, for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads and farmland is possible for one to two hours either side of the high tide. We expect flooding to affect the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. The high spring tides will continue until Monday evening 12/09/22 so this alert will remain in place until then. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and be careful along promenades, coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated by 11:00 on Monday, 12/09/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Sep 2022 11:55
River Avon
Flood alert issued as a result of high spring tides. Forecast high water is at 20:30 on Saturday 10/09/22 with a level of 7.42 mAOD with force 2 South Easterly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth. mAOD is height above average sea level, for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads and farmland is possible at these times, however conditions may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide. We expect flooding to affect the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. There will be further high tides from Sunday evening 11/09/22 until Monday evening 12/09/22 so this alert will remain in place until then. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and be careful along promenades, coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated by 11:00 on Sunday, 11/09/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Aug 2022 10:44
River Avon
This flood alert remains in place for the evening high tide on 15/08/2022. Forecast high water is at 22:45 this evening 15/08/2022 with a level of 7.35 mAOD with force 3 south westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth. Flooding to roads and farmland is possible an hour either side of the high tide along the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. We continue to monitor the situation and our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and be careful along promenades, coastal footpaths and roads.
This message will be updated on Tuesday 16/08/2022 when this flood alert is likely to be removed as tides fall.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Aug 2022 10:59
River Avon
Flood alert remains in place for evening high tides on 14/08/2022 and 15/08/2022. Forecast high water is at 22:15 on Sunday 14/08/2022 with a level of 7.60 mAOD with force 3 south westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth. Flooding to roads and farmland is possible one to two hours either side of the high tide. Flooding is possible along the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. Tides will remain high on Monday evening 15/08/22 when high water is forecast to be 7.37 mAOD at 22:45hrs. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and be careful along promenades, coastal footpaths and roads.
This message will be updated by 11:00 on Monday 15/08/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Aug 2022 10:59
River Avon
Flood alert issued as a result of high tides. Forecast high water is at 21:30 on Saturday 13/08/22 with a level of 7.49 mAOD with force 2 southerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth. mAOD is height above average sea level, for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads and farmland is possible at these times, however conditions may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide. We expect flooding to affect the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. Tides will remain high until Monday evening 15/08/22 so this alert will remain in place until then.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and be careful along promenades, coastal footpaths and roads.
This message will be updated by 11:00 on Sunday, 14/08/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Mar 2022 12:38
River Avon
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 08:30 AM on Friday 04/03/2022. Areas most at risk include the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. The detailed tidal information for those who use it is for a peak level at Avonmouth of 7.46 mAODN at 08:30 AM on 04/03/2022, which is 0.12 m above tide tables, with north-westerly force 3 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level - for more info refer to local tide tables.) There has been light rainfall throughout Thursday morning. The Thursday evening tide at 08:15 PM on 03/03/2022 is not expected to reach the flood alert level. We are expecting a series of high spring tides over the next two mornings and as a result this alert will remain in force until at least Saturday afternoon. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences. This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 04/03/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Mar 2022 20:20
River Avon
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 07:45 AM on 03/03/2022.
Areas most at risk include the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton.
The detailed tidal information for those who use it is for a peak level at Avonmouth of 7.35 mAODN at 07:45 AM on 03/03/2022, which is 0.17 m above tide tables, with south-easterly force 3 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level - for more info refer to local tide tables.)
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the morning and into the afternoon.
We are expecting a series of high spring tides over the next three mornings and as a result this alert will remain in force until at least Saturday afternoon.
Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences.
This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 03/03/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2022 12:19
River Avon
Storm Eunice is expected to bring severe gale force winds across the Bristol Channel early on Friday, coinciding with low spring tides and causing a tidal surge that could overtop sea defences.
Forecast high water is 08:15 on 18/02/22 with a level of 7.43 mAOD and a Force 9 South Westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth, mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads and farmland is possible at these times, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide.
We expect flooding to affect the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and liaising with emergency services.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
We will update this message as the situation changes and new information is available.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2021 13:17
River Avon
A large tidal surge is expected with possible overtopping and onshore flooding as a result of high water levels. The time and date of the forecast high water is 21:30am on 07/12/2021. The forecast tide level is 7.40 m AOD. The forecast wind strength and direction is Force 9 in a westerley direction. There is a possibility of flooding for the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham, and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehamption Park, including Pill and Shirehampton, however conditions may apply one/two hours either side of the high tide.
Our operation teams are closing flood gates in the Pill and Shirehampton area.
Be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads.
Please note all tide times are in local time and are using the 24 hour clock and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2021 14:28
River Avon
A large tidal surge is expected with possible overtopping and onshore flooding as a result of high water levels. The time and date of the forecast high water is 08:15am on 06/12/2021. The forecast tide level is 7.38 m AOD. The forecast wind strength and direction is Force 5 in a Southerly direction. There is a possibility of flooding for the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham, and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehamption Park, including Pill and Shirehampton, however conditions may apply one/two hours either side of the high tide.
Monday (6th December) evening’s tide are not expected to reach Flood Alert criteria but Tuesday (7th December) tides are forecast to reach flood alert criteria, so this flood alert will remain in place. This message will up dated on Monday (6th December) afternoon.
Our operation teams are closing flood gates in the Pill and Shirehampton area.
Be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads.
Please note all tide times are in local time and are using the 24 hour clock and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Dec 2021 15:49
River Avon
A large tidal surge is expected with possible overtopping and onshore flooding as a result of high water levels. The time and date of the forecast high water is 06:45am on 04/12/2021. The forecast tide level is 7.38 m AOD. The forecast wind strength and direction is Force 7 in a North West direction. There is a possibility of flooding for the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham, and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehamption Park, including Pill and Shirehampton, however conditions may apply one/two hours either side of the high tide.
Our operation teams are closing flood gates in the Pill and Shirehampton area.
Be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads.
Please note all tide times are in local time and are using the 24 hour clock and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Nov 2021 09:34
River Avon
High tidal levels are expected to overtop sea defences. Forecast high water is at 21:00 on 07/11/21 with a level of 7.45 mAOD and a Force 4 Westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth. mAOD is height above average sea level. For more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads and farmland is possible at these times, however conditions may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide. We expect flooding to affect the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. Coastal conditions should ease for the high tide at 09:15 on 08/11/21.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 11:00 on Monday, 08/11/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Nov 2021 10:01
River Avon
High tidal levels are expected to overtop sea defences. The first forecast high water is at 20:15 on 06/11/21 with a level of 7.76 mAOD and a Force 6 Westerly wind. The second forecast high water is at 08:30 on 07/11/21 with a level of 7.42 mAOD and a Force 5 Westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth. mAOD is height above average sea level. For more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads and farmland is possible at these times, however conditions may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide. We expect flooding to affect the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and clearing weed screens.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated by 11:00 on Sunday, 07/11/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Nov 2021 09:45
River Avon
High tidal levels are expected, with the potential to overtop sea defences. The first forecast high water is at 19:30 on 05/11/21 with a level of 7.56 mAOD and a Force 4 Westerly wind. The second forecast high water is at 08:00 on 06/11/21 with a level of 7.60 mAOD and a Force 6 Westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth. mAOD is height above average sea level. For more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads and farmland is possible at these times, however conditions may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide. We expect flooding to affect the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and clearing weed screens.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated by 11:00 on Saturday, 06/11/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Oct 2021 10:14
River Avon
Tides remain high for tonight's tide. Forecast high water is 21:30 on 08/10/21 with a level of 7.44 mAOD and a Force 1 Easterly wind. Tomorrow morning’s tide is not forecast to reach flood alert thresholds. Times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth, however conditions may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide. mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. There is a possibility of high water levels for the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. Flooding to roads and farmland is possible but properties are not expected to flood at this point. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff will be on site closing flood gates. Be careful along beaches and low lying coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated by midday, Saturday 09/10/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Oct 2021 14:57
River Avon
High spring tides are forecast over the coming days. Forecast high water is 20:45 on 07/10/21 with a level of 7.43 mAOD and a Force 2 Southerly wind. Tomorrow morning’s tide is not forecast to reach flood alert thresholds. Times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth, however conditions may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide. mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. There is a possibility of high water levels for the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. Flooding to roads and farmland is possible but properties are not expected to flood at this point. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff will be on site closing flood gates. Be careful along beaches and low lying coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated by midday, Friday 08/10/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Sep 2021 14:29
River Avon
Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences as a result of high tides. First forecast high water is 21:15 on 08/09/21 with a level of 7.34 mAOD, wind Force 2, in a westerly direction. Second forecast high water is 22:00 on 09/09/21 with a level of 7.46 mAOD, wind Force 3, in a southwesterly direction. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth.. Flooding to roads and properties is possible at these times, however conditions may apply one to two hours either side of high tide.
Coastal conditions are expected to continue until after the high tides at 22:30 on 10/09/21 at Pill and Shirehampton.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads and consider installing property flood resilience equipment.
This message will be updated Thursday, 09/09/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Apr 2021 14:58
River Avon
High spring tides are forecast today and tomorrow. Forecast high water is at 22:00 on 29/04/21 with a level of 7.55 metres AOD and a Force 3 North Easterly wind. Second forecast high water is at 10:15 on 30/04/21 with a level of 7.24 metres AOD and a Force 3 Easterly wind. Times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth. Properties are unlikely to flood at this point but tides remain high although beginning to fall. There is a possibility of high water levels for the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. Our incident response staff will be monitoring the situation and local flood gates remain closed. Be careful along beaches and low lying coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated Friday 30/04/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Apr 2021 14:16
River Avon
High spring tides are forecast today and over the next few days. Forecast high water is at 21:15 on 28/04/21 with a level of 7.67 metres AOD and a Force 4 North Easterly wind. Second forecast high water is at 09:30 on 29/04/21 with a level of 7.69 metres AOD and a Force 2 South Easterly wind. Times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth. Properties are unlikely to flood at this point but tides are rising and we will be updating this flood alert for the remainder of this week. There is a possibility of high water levels for the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. Our incident response staff will be monitoring the situation and on site closing flood gates. Be careful along beaches and low lying coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated Thursday 29/04/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Apr 2021 18:09
River Avon
High spring tides are forecast over the coming days. Forecast high water is 20:15 on 27/04/21 with a level of 7.61 mAOD and a Force 2 North Westerly wind. Second forecast high water is 08:30 on 28/04/21 with a level of 7.73 mAOD and a Force 5 North Easterly wind. Times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth. Properties are unlikely to flood at this point but tides are rising and we will be updating this flood alert for the remainder of the week. There is a possibility of high water levels for the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. Our incident response staff will be on site closing flood gates. Be careful along beaches and low lying coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated Wednesday 28/04/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Apr 2021 14:27
River Avon
High spring tides are forecast over the coming days. Forecast high water is 19:15 on 27/04/21 with a level of 7.61 mAOD and a Force 2 North Westerly wind. Second forecast high water is 07:30 on 28/04/21 with a level of 7.73 mAOD and a Force 5 North Easterly wind. Times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth. Properties are unlikely to flood at this point but tides are rising and we will be updating this flood alert for the remainder of the week. There is a possibility of high water levels for the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. Our incident response staff will be on site closing flood gates. Be careful along beaches and low lying coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated Wednesday 28/04/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Apr 2021 17:32
River Avon
High spring tides are forecast over the coming days. First forecast high water is 07:15 on 27/04/21 with a level of 7.40 mAOD and a Force 2 South Westerly wind. Second forecast high water is 19:30 on 27/04/21 with a level of 7.52 mAOD and a Force 2 West North Westerly wind. Times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth. Properties are unlikely to flood at this point but tides are rising and we will be updating this flood alert for the remainder of the week. There is a possibility of high water levels for the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. Our incident response staff will be on site closing flood gates. Be careful along beaches and low lying coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated Tuesday 27/04/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Mar 2021 21:37
River Avon
A large tidal surge is expected with possible overtopping and onshore flooding as a result of high water levels. The time and date of the first forecast high water is 09:00 on 31/03/2021. The forecast tide level is 7.86 m AOD. The forecast wind strength and direction is Force 2 in a north north west direction. The time and date of the second forecast high water is 21:15 on 31/03/2021. The forecast tide level is 7.53 m AOD. The forecast wind strength and direction is Force 2 in a west north west direction. There is a possibility of flooding for the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham, and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehamption Park, including Pill and Shirehampton.
Our operation teams are closing flood gates in the Pill and Shirehampton area. Be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads.
Please note all tide times are in local time and are using the 24 hour clock and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Mar 2021 21:16
River Avon
A large tidal surge is expected with possible overtopping and onshore flooding as a result of high water levels. The time and date of the first forecast high water is 08:15 on 30/03/2021. The forecast tide level is 7.72 m AOD. The forecast wind strength and direction is Force 2 in a north east direction. The time and date of the second forecast high water is 20:45 on 30/03/2021. The forecast tide level is 7.66 m AOD. The forecast wind strength and direction is Force 2 in an easterly direction. There is a possibility of flooding for the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham, and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehamption Park, including Pill and Shirehampton.
Our operation teams are closing flood gates in the Pill and Shirehampton area. Be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads. Please note all tide times are in local time and are using the 24 hour clock and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Mar 2021 19:17
River Avon
A large tidal surge is expected with possible overtopping and onshore flooding as a result of high water levels. The time and date of the first forecast high water is 07:30 on 29/03/2021. The forecast tide level is 7.36 m AOD. The forecast wind strength and direction is Force 4 in a south south west direction. The time and date of the second forecast high water is 20:00 on 29/03/2021. The forecast tide level is 7.37 m AOD. The forecast wind strength and direction is Force 3 in a south south west direction. There is a possibility of flooding for the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham, and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehamption Park, including Pill and Shirehampton.
Our operation teams are closing flood gates in the Pill and Shirehampton area.
Be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads.
Please note all tide times are in local time and are using the 24 hour clock and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Dec 2020 16:39
River Avon
A large tidal surge is expected to overtop sea defences as a result of high tides. The forecast first high water is 19:45 on 15/12/20 with a level of 7.31 mAOD and a Force 4 Southerly wind. The second forecast highwater is 08:00 on 16/12/20 with a level of 7.41 mAOD and a Force 5 South South easterly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth, mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads and farmlandis possible at these times, however conditions may apply two hours either side of the high tide. Areas most at risk are the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. We are deploying tide gangs to keep an eye on the tidal response. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated on the 16 December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Dec 2020 17:25
River Avon
A large tidal surge is expected to overtop sea defences as a result of high tides. The forecast first high water is 18:45 on 14/12/20 with a level of 7.34 mAOD and a Force 4 South South Westerly wind. The second forecast highwater is 07:15 on 15/12/20 with a level of 7.55mAOD and a Force 3 South South Westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth, mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads and farmlandis possible at these times, however conditions may apply two hours either side of the high tide. Areas most at risk are the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. We are deploying tide gangs to keep an eye on the tidal response. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated on the 15 December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2020 11:17
River Avon
Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences at Pill and Shirehampton with sea spray expected due to high spring tides . Forecast high water is 24:00 on 17/11/2020 with a level of 7.45 mAOD and a Force 4 South Westerley wind. Second forecast high water is 09:00 on 18/11/2020 with a level of 7.39 mAOD and a Force 6 Southerley wind. Flooding to roads and farmland is possible, including the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. Coastal conditions should ease for the 18/11/2020 high tide at 09:00. Incident response staff are closing flood gates along coastal locations. Take care along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated Wednesday, 18/11/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2020 11:42
River Avon
Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences at Pill and Shirehampton with sea spray expected due to high spring tides and strong winds. Forecast high water is 20:00 on 16/11/2020 with a level of 7.98 mAOD and a Force 6 South Westerley wind. Second forecast high water is 08:15 on 17/11/2020 with a level of 786 mAOD and a Force 6 South South Westerley wind. Flooding to roads and farmland is possible, including the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. High tides are forecast to continue until after the high tide at 08:15 on 17/11/2020. Incident response staff are closing flood gates along coastal locations. Take care along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated Tuesday, 17/11/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2020 14:07
River Avon
Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences at Pill and Shirehampton with sea spray expected due to high spring tides and strong winds. Forecast high water is 19:00 on 15/11/2020 with a level of 7.95 mAOD and a Force 6 South Westerley wind. Second forecast high water is 07:30 on 16/11/2020 with a level of 7.94 mAOD and a Force 6 South Westerley wind. Flooding to roads and farmland is possible, including the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. High tides are forecast to continue until after the high tide at 07:30 on 16/11/2020. Incident response staff are closing flood gates along coastal locations. Take care along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated Monday, 16/11/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2020 12:35
River Avon
High tides and a tidal surge due to strong winds are expected over the next few days and may cause sea spray and overtopping of sea defences at Pill and Shirehampton. First forecast high water is 18:15 on 14/11/2020 with a level of 8.08 mAOD and a Force 5 South Westerly wind. Second forecast high water is 06:45 on 15/11/2020 with a level of 7.96 mAOD and a Force 5 South South Westerley wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth. Flooding to roads and farmland is possible, including the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. High tides are forecast to continue until after the high tide at 19:00 on 15/11/2020. Incident response staff are closing flood gates along coastal locations. Take care along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated Sunday, 15/11/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Aug 2020 16:07
River Avon
Strong winds and high tides may cause sea spray and overtopping of sea defences at Pill and Shirehampton. High water level is forecast for 22:45 on 22/08/2020 with a level of 7.55 mAOD and a Force 7 West South Westerly wind. Tide times are local time and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth. Conditions may apply two hours either side of the high tide. Flooding is possible for low lying land and roads for the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. High tides are forecast to continue until after Saturday evening high tide on 22/08/2020. Incident response staff are closing flood gates along coastal locations and we are monitoring the situation. Please take care along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and strong winds can be hazardous. This message will be updated Saturday, 22/08/2020
Flood Alert issued on 22 Aug 2020 16:03
River Avon
Strong winds and high tides may cause sea spray and overtopping of sea defences at Pill and Shirehampton. High water level is forecast for 22:45 on 22/08/2020 with a level of 7.55 mAOD and a Force 7 West South Westerly wind. Tide times are local time and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth. Conditions may apply two hours either side of the high tide. Flooding is possible for low lying land and roads along the Severn Estuary at Severn Beach including New Passage and Pilning. High tides are forecast to continue until after Saturday evening high tide on 22/08/2020. Incident response staff are closing flood gates along coastal locations and we are monitoring the situation. Please take care along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and strong winds can be hazardous. This message will be updated Saturday, 22/08/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Aug 2020 13:57
River Avon
Strong winds and high tides may cause sea spray and overtopping of sea defences at Pill and Shirehampton. First forecast high water is 22:00 on 21/08/2020 with a level of 7.95 mAOD and a Force 6 South Westerly wind. Second forecast high water is 10:30 on 22/08/2020 with a level of 7.47 mAOD and a Force 6 West South Westerley wind. Tide times are local time and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth. Conditions may apply two hours either side of the high tide. Flooding to low lying roads, farmland is possible. Flooding is possible for the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. High tides are forecast to continue until Saturday morning 22/08/2020. Incident response staff are closing flood gates along coastal locations. Take care along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated Saturday, 22/08/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Aug 2020 15:42
River Avon
Overtopping waves and sea spray are forecast along sea defences at Pill and Shirehampton as a result of high tides and strong winds. First forecast high water is 21:15 on 20/08/2020 with a level of 7.61 mAOD and a Force 4 South South Easterly wind. Second forecast high water is 09:30 on 21/08/2020 with a level of 7.77 mAOD and a Force 6 South South Westerley wind. Tide times are local time and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth. Conditions may apply two hours either side of the high tide . Flooding to low lying roads, farmland is possible. Flooding is possible for the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. High tides are forecast to continue until Saturday morning 22/08/2020. Incident response staff are closing flood gates along coastal locations. Take care along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated Friday, 21/08/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Apr 2020 14:41
River Avon
High water levels are forecast as a result of spring tides. The first forecast high water is 22:00 on 10/04/2020 and the forecast tide level is 7.88 m AOD. The forecast wind is Force 1 Southerly. The second forecast high water is 10:30 on 11/04/2020 and the forecast tide level is 7.70 m AOD. The forecast wind is Force 1 South Westerly. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth, mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads and farmland is possible at these times, however conditions may apply two hours either side of the high tide. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates. This message will be updated on Saturday, 11/04/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Apr 2020 15:18
River Avon
High water levels are forecast as a result of spring tides. The first forecast high water is 21:30 on 09/04/2020 and the forecast tide level is 8.08 m AOD. The forecast wind is Force 2 North Easterly. The second forecast high water is 09:45 on 10/04/2020 and the forecast tide level is 8.11 m AOD. The forecast wind is Force 3 North Easterly. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth, mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads and farmland is possible at these times, however conditions may apply two hours either side of the high tide. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates. This message will be updated on Friday, 10/04/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2020 15:39
River Avon
High water levels are forecast as a result of spring tides. First forecast high water is 20:45 on 08/04/20 with a level of 7.84 mAOD and a Force 2 North Easterly wind. Second forecast high water is 09:00 on 09/04/20 with a level of 8.04 mAOD and a Force 3 East North Easterly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth, mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads and farmland is possible at these times, however conditions may apply two hours either side of the high tide. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates. This message will be updated on Thursday, 09/04/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Apr 2020 17:28
River Avon
A tidal surge is expected to cause some over overtopping of sea defences as a result of high tides. First forecast high water is 19:00 on 07/04/20 with a level of 7.34 mAOD and a Force 1 West South Westerley wind. Second forecast high water is 07:15 on 08/04/20 with a level of 7.65 mAOD and a Force 2 North Easterly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth, mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads and farmland is possible at these times, however conditions may apply two hours either side of the high tide. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates. This message will be updated on Wednesday, 08/04/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2020 12:04
River Avon
Low pressure will cause sea levels to be higher than forecast in tide tables. First forecast high water is 21:30 on 12/03/20 with a level of 8.21 mAOD and a Force 7 West South Westerly wind. Second forecast high water is 09:45 on 13/03/20 with a level of 7.89 mAOD and a Force 4 Westerly wind. Times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth. The highest tidal peak was Wednesday night 11/03/2020 and now peaks are decreasing. Flooding to low lying roads and farmland is likely. Properties are unlikely to flood at this point but consider installing property flood resilience equipment. There is a possibility of flooding for the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. Our incident response staff will be on site closing flood gates. Be careful along beaches and low lying coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated Friday 13/03/20.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2020 11:45
River Avon
Low pressure will cause sea levels to be higher than forecast in tide tables. First forecast high water is 12/03/2020 on 12/03/20 with a level of 8.21 mAOD and a Force 7 West South Westerly wind. Second forecast high water is 09:45 on 13/03/20 with a level of 7.89 mAOD and a Force 4 Westerly wind. Times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth. The highest tidal peak was Wednesday night 11/03/2020 and now peaks are decreasing. Flooding to low lying roads and farmland is likely. Properties are unlikely to flood at this point but consider installing property flood resilience equipment. There is a possibility of flooding for the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. Our incident response staff will be on site closing flood gates. Be careful along beaches and low lying coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated Friday 13/03/20.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2020 12:38
River Avon
Low pressure will cause sea levels to be higher than forecast in tide tables. First forecast high water is 20:45 on 11/03/20 with a level of 8.56 mAOD and a Force 6 South Westerly wind. Second forecast high water is 9:00 on 12/03/20 with a level of 8.49 mAOD and a Force 6 West South Westerly wind. Times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth. Flooding to low lying roads and farmland is likely. Properties are unlikely to flood at this point but consider installing property flood resilience equipment. Tides are rising and we will be re-issuing this flood alert for the remainder of the week. There is a possibility of flooding for the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. Our incident response staff will be on site closing flood gates. Be careful along beaches and low lying coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated Thursday 12/03/20.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 13:47
River Avon
Low pressure will cause sea levels to be higher than forecast in tide tables. First forecast high water is 20:00 on 10/03/20 with a level of 7.85 mAOD and a Force 5 West South Westerly wind. Second forecast high water is 08:30 on 11/03/20 with a level of 8.21 mAOD and a Force 5 South Westerly wind. Times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth. Flooding to low lying roads and farmland is possible. No properties are forecast to flood at this point. Tides are rising and we will be re-issuing this flood alert for the remainder of the week. There is a possibility of flooding for the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. Our incident response staff will be on site closing flood gates. Be careful along beaches and low lying coastal footpaths and roads. Consider installing property flood resilience equipment. This message will be updated Wednesday 11/03/20
Flood Alert issued on 9 Mar 2020 14:25
River Avon
Low pressure will cause sea levels to be higher than forecast in tide tables. First forecast high water is 19:30 on 09/03/20 with a level of 7.64 mAOD and a Force 5 South Westerly wind. Second forecast high water is 07:45 on 10/03/20 with a level of 7.92 mAOD and a Force 6 West South Westerly wind. Times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth. Flooding to low lying roads and farmland is possible. No properties are forecast to flood at this point. Tides are rising and we will be re-issuing this flood alert for the remainder of the week. There is a possibility of flooding for the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. Our incident response staff will be on site closing flood gates. Be careful along beaches and low lying coastal footpaths and roads. Consider installing property flood resilience equipment. This message will be updated Tuesday 10/03/20.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Mar 2020 14:56
River Avon
Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences at Pill and Shirehampton with sea spray expected. First forecast high water is 07:00 on 09/03/20 with a level of up to 7.35 mAOD and a Force 6 Westerly wind. Second forecast high water is 19:30 on 09/03/20 with a level of 7.66 mAOD and a Force 5 South Westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth. Flooding to roads and farmland and low lying properties is possible. Conditions may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads and consider installing property flood resilience equipment. This message will be updated Monday, 09/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2020 16:02
River Avon
Strong onshore winds and a large tidal surge are forecast. The first high water is at 21:45 on Wednesday 12th February and the forecast tide level is 7.54 m AOD. The forecast wind is Force 3 in a South South easterly direction. The second high water is at 10:00 on Thursday 13th February and the forecast tide level is 8.01 m AOD. The forecast wind is force 5 in a Westerly South Westerly direction. Tide times and levels refer to high water at Avonmouth. Spray overtopping of sea defences is possible around this time, however conditions may apply two to three hours either side of the high tide. There is a possibility of flooding for the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham, and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehamption Park, including Pill and Shirehampton. Strong onshore winds may cause tide levels to rise further. Our incident response staff will closely monitor the situation along this coastline. This message will be updated on Thursday, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2020 15:33
River Avon
Strong onshore winds and a large tidal surge are forecast. The first high water is at 21:15 on Tuesday 11th February and the forecast tide level is 8.00 m AOD. The forecast wind is Force 6 Westerly. The second high water is at 09:30 on Wednesday 12th February and the forecast tide level is 7.96 m AOD. The forecast wind is force 4 Westerly. Tide times and levels refer to high water at Avonmouth. Spray overtopping of sea defences is possible around this time, however conditions may apply two to three hours either side of the high tide. There is a possibility of flooding for the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham, and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehamption Park, including Pill and Shirehampton. Strong onshore winds may cause tide levels to rise further. Our incident response staff will closely monitor the situation along this coastline. This message will be updated on Wednesday, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 12:21
River Avon
Strong onshore winds and a large tidal surge are forecast. The first high water is at 18:30 on Monday 10th February and the forecast tide level is 8.01 m AOD. The forecast wind is Force 6 Westerly. The second high water is at 08:45 on Tuesday 11th February and the forecast tide level is 8.24 m AOD. The forecast wind is force 6 Westerly. Tide times and levels refer to high water at Avonmouth. Spray overtopping of sea defences is possible around this time, however conditions may apply two to three hours either side of the high tide. There is a possibility of flooding for the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham, and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehamption Park, including Pill and Shirehampton. Strong onshore winds may cause tide levels to rise further. Our incident response staff will closely monitor the situation along this coastline. This message will be updated on Monday, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 15:53
River Avon
Storm Ciara will bring strong onshore winds and a large tidal surge. The first high water is at 17:30 on Sunday 9th February and the forecast tide level is 7.59 mAOD. The forecast wind is Force 8 West South Westerly. The second high water is at 08:00 on Monday 10th and the forecast tide level is 7.55 mAOD. The forecast wind is force 6 Westerly. Tide times and levels refer to high water at Avonmouth. Spray overtopping of sea defences is possible around this time, however conditions may apply two to three hours either side of the high tide. There is a possibility of flooding for the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham, and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehamption Park, including Pill and Shirehampton. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Strong onshore winds may cause tide levels to rise further. Our incident response staff will closely monitor the situation along this coastline. This message will be updated on Monday, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 15:43
River Avon
Storm Ciara will bring strong onshore winds and a large tidal surge. The first high water is at 20:15 on Sunday 9th February and the forecast tide level is 7.59 m AOD. The forecast wind is Force 7 Westerly. The second high water is at 08:45 on Monday 10th February and the forecast tide level is 7.78 m AOD. The forecast wind is force 6 Westerly. Tide times and levels refer to high water at Avonmouth. Spray overtopping of sea defences is possible around this time, however conditions may apply two to three hours either side of the high tide. There is a possibility of flooding for the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham, and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehamption Park, including Pill and Shirehampton. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Strong onshore winds may cause tide levels to rise further. Our incident response staff will closely monitor the situation along this coastline. This message will be updated on Monday, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Jan 2020 17:44
River Avon
Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences, with sea spray expected as a result of high tides. Forecast high water is 9:30am on Tuesday 14/01/20 and the forecast tide level is 7.39 m AOD. The forecast wind is Force 4 South South Westerly. Tide times are in local time and refer to the high water time at Avonmouth. Flooding to roads and farmland/properties is possible at these times, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Tuesday 14/01/20, or as the situation changes.