Flood Warning Info - Bristol Avon (middle) from Melksham to Bathford, not including Bradford on Avon
Area Description
Bristol Avon from Challymead Bridge to Bathford Bridge not including Bradford on Avon. Including Whaddon, Staverton, Avoncliff, Limpley Stoke and Claverton.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 26 Nov 2024 19:44
Bristol River Avon
Flooding is expected to continue until 9:00 PM on 26/11/2024.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at Melksham and Limpley Stoke.
Weather conditions are expected to improve tomorrow and no further flooding is expected. We are closely monitoring the situation and checking rivers for blockages.
Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. Stay away from floodwater - it contains hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, sewage and chemicals.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 27/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 26 Nov 2024 09:59
Bristol River Avon
River levels are stable but remain high.
Flooding is affecting locations near the Bristol Avon, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at Melksham and Limpley Stoke.
Further flooding is expected overnight as river levels are rising due to rainfall.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and checking rivers for blockages.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10:00 PM on 26/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 25 Nov 2024 21:37
Bristol River Avon
River levels are stable but remain high.
Flooding is affecting locations near the Bristol Avon, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at Melksham and Limpley Stoke.
Further flooding is expected overnight as river levels are rising due to rainfall.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and checking rivers for blockages.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 26/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 25 Nov 2024 15:46
Bristol River Avon
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding and are peaking the river Avon at Bradford on Avon.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at Melksham and Limpley Stoke.
Further flooding is expected overnight as river levels are rising due to rainfall.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and checking rivers for blockages.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10:30 PM on 25/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 25 Nov 2024 07:56
Bristol River Avon
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding and peak on the river Avon this afternoon.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at Melksham and Limpley Stoke.
Further flooding is expected overnight as river levels are rising due to rainfall.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and checking rivers for blockages.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 15:30 PM on 25/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Nov 2024 23:26
Bristol River Avon
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding and peak on the river Avon during the Monday afternoon.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at Melksham and Limpley Stoke.
Further flooding is expected overnight as river levels are rising due to rainfall.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and checking rivers for blockages.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 07:30 AM on 25/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Nov 2024 18:29
Bristol River Avon
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this evening from about 10:00 PM
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at Melksham and Limpley Stoke.
Further flooding is expected overnight as river levels are rising due to rainfall.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and checking rivers for blockages.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 6:00 AM on 25/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Mar 2024 12:50
Bristol River Avon
This is a flood warning update. River levels are on the Bristol Avon at Melksham and Limpley stoke have peaked and are slowly stabilising; they will continue to remain high through Friday the 29/03/2024 until late this evening. This flood warning will remain in place throughout today. Residents are urged to remain vigilant to the high river levels and localised flooding in the Melksham and Limpley Stoke this area. Scattered showers are expected today and tomorrow but the outlook is looking more positive as we expect river levels to fall by the close of the 30th March.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Mar 2024 19:18
Bristol River Avon
The River Avon levels are continuing to rise at Bradford on Avon in response to the continued wet weather falling on very saturated catchments. Approximately 20-30mm has fallen over the last 24 hours over the upper Bristol Avon catchment. The River Avon is expected to peak between 3:00am and 6:00am on Friday the 29th March 2024. Further rain is expected tonight, and into Friday but should be smaller totals. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, include properties at Melksham and Limpley Stoke.
Flood Warning issued on 19 Feb 2024 10:10
Bristol River Avon
River levels are falling on the Bristol Avon. Areas most at risk include properties at Melksham and Limpley Stoke.
No further rainfall is forecast. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action.
This message will be updated by 9:00 PM on 19/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2024 20:35
Bristol River Avon
River levels are rising on the Bristol Avon due to heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include properties at Melksham and Limpley Stoke. River levels are rising but expected to peak between Midnight and 3:00 AM on 19/02/2024
No further rainfall is forecast. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action.
This message will be updated by 9:00 AM on 19/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2024 12:39
Bristol River Avon
A flood warning has been issued. River levels are rising on the Bristol Avon due to overnight rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon from 1:00 PM today, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at Melksham and Limpley Stoke. River levels are expected to rise until the early hours of Monday 19/02/2024 and flooding of properties may occur. Residents are urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings. We expect the river level to fall during tomorrow morning but this flood warning will remain in place throughout the day. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Consider activating any property flood protection products. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 19/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2024 18:13
Bristol River Avon
River levels continue to steadily rise on the Bristol Avon due to recent rainfall. They are forecast to peak at the Bradford on Avon gauge at a level of 2.46m around 10:15 PM this evening.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at Melksham and Limpley Stoke. Flooding of properties may occur. Residents are urged to take action and remain safe and aware of your surroundings. Keep any property flood protection products in place and follow your flood plan.
We continue to monitor rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Please monitor local water levels and weather conditions. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
River levels are expected to fall during the early hours and daytime tomorrow 10/02/2024 and weather conditions will be drier.
This message will be updated by 11:30 AM on 10/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2024 11:16
Bristol River Avon
A flood warning has been issued. River levels are rising on the Bristol Avon due to recent rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon from 12:45 PM today, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at Melksham and Limpley Stoke.
River levels are expected to rise until the early hours of Saturday 10/02/2024 and flooding of properties may occur. Residents are urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings. We expect the river level to fall during tomorrow morning but this flood warning will remain in place throughout the day.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Consider activating any property flood protection products. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 7:00 PM on 09/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2024 19:15
Bristol River Avon
River levels have peaked but currently remain high. No rainfall is forecast but high river levels will continue through the weekend. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at Melksham and Limpley Stoke. We have staff on the ground monitoring levels and checking rivers for blockages in the area. Consider activating any property flood protection products. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings. This message will be updated tomorrow evening (06/01/2024), or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2024 12:27
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high but are expected to peak later today. No rainfall is forecast but high river levels will continue through the weekend. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at Melksham and Limpley Stoke. We have staff on the ground monitoring levels and checking rivers for blockages in the area. Consider activating any property flood protection products. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings. This message will be updated this evening, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 10:58
Bristol River Avon
River levels will remain high with rainfall expected later this afternoon into this evening. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at Melksham and Limpley Stoke.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and checking rivers for blockages in the area, and we will continue to monitor closely.
Consider activating any property flood protection products. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings.
This message will be updated by 12:00 pm on 05/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 11:42
Bristol River Avon
River levels will remain high after heavy rainfall yesterday and earlier today. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at Melksham and Limpley Stoke.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and checking rivers for blockages in the area, and we will continue to monitor closely.
Consider activating any property flood protection products. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings.
This message will be updated by 12:00 pm on 04/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2024 12:47
Bristol River Avon
River levels are slowly falling on the Bristol Avon after the heavy rainfall yesterday and overnight. Further rain is forecast today and tomorrow ( 3rd January 2024) so river levels will remain high. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at Melksham and Limpley Stoke.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and checking rivers for blockages in the area and we will continue to monitor closely.
Consider activating any property flood protection products. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings.
This message will be updated by 12:00 pm on 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood warning area: Bristol Avon from Challymead Bridge to Bathford Bridge not including Bradford on Avon. Including Whaddon, Staverton, Avoncliff, Limpley Stoke and Claverton.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2024 12:31
Bristol River Avon
River levels are falling on the Bristol Avon and remain high and are due to rise again from rainfall this afternoon and evening. Further showery rain is forecast wednesday into Thursday.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at Reybridge. Further showers are forecast throughout tonight and tomorrow morning.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area and will continue to monitor closely. Monitor your local water levels and weather conditions.
Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings.
This message will be updated by 12:00 pm on 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Jan 2024 16:53
Bristol River Avon
River levels will rise on the Bristol Avon due to rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at Melksham and Limpley Stoke.
Flooding is expected at properties at Melksham and Limpley Stoke between 02:00 AM on 02/01/2023 and 12:00 midnight on 03/01/2024 with further rainfall forecast overnight.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area and we will continue to monitor closely.
Consider activating any property flood protection products. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings.
This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 02/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Apr 2023 00:49
Bristol River Avon
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
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 Warning issued on 12 Jan 2023 17:15
Bristol River Avon
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Dec 2020 07:46
Bristol River Avon
River levels are rising at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of the ground being saturated and reacting to previous heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is forecast between 14:00 and 23:00 today 28/12/2020. Areas most at risk are properties at Melksham and Limpley Stoke.
Further wintery showers of rain and sleet, is forecast over the next 8 hours. We expect river levels to rise until they peak later this evening on 28/12/2020.
We are closely monitoring the river levels. Our incident response staff have been checking and clearing weed screens as required.
Please move possessions and valuables off the ground and move family, pets and cars to safety. This message will be updated this evening, 28/12/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2020 20:40
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high but are continuing to fall at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of the rainfall from Storm Dennis over the weekend. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for properties at Melksham and Limpley Stoke. The risk of flooding from Storm Dennis has now reduced.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated Wednesday morning, 19/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2020 10:46
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of the rainfall from Storm Dennis over the weekend. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for properties at Melksham and Limpley Stoke.
The risk of flooding from Storm Dennis has now reduced.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated this evening, 18/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2020 20:48
Bristol River Avon
River levels are slowly continuing to fall tonight 17/02/20 but be aware river levels still remain high and we believe there is still a possibility of flooding for properties at Melksham and Limpley Stoke. This flood warning will remain active throughout tonight Monday the 17/02/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff continue to check defences and have been clearing weed screens. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and can owners with property flood resilience equipment install it now. This message will be updated Tuesday morning 18/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2020 11:28
Bristol River Avon
River levels are forecast to peak at the Bradford on Avon river gauge at midday today, Monday the 17/02/2020 as a result of heavy rainfall received this weekend from Storm Dennis. Be aware river levels still remain high and we believe there is a possibility of flooding for properties at Melksham and Limpley Stoke. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing weed screens. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and can owners with property flood resilience equipment install it now. This message will be updated Monday evening ,17/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Feb 2020 15:50
Bristol River Avon
River levels have risen at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall this weekend associated with Storm Dennis. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for properties at Melksham and Limpley Stoke. River levels are currently forecast to peak at 3am on Monday 17/02/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing weed screens. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and can owners with property flood resilience equipment install it now. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Monday 17/02/20, or as the situation changes.