Flood Alert Info - Mid Bristol Avon area
Area Description
Mid River Avon and tributaries including Melksham and Bradford on Avon.
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 9 Dec 2024 10:28
Bristol River Avon
The River Avon at Bradford on Avon and Semington Brook remain high but are now falling. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near watercourses.
Drier conditions are forecast from Sunday onwards and river levels are expected to continue falling through the coming week.
This message will be updated by 10:30 AM on 10/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2024 10:35
Bristol River Avon
The River Avon at Bradford on Avon and Semington Brook remain high but are now falling. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near watercourses.
Drier conditions are forecast from Sunday onwards and river levels are expected to continue falling through the coming week.
This message will be updated by 10:30 AM on 09/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2024 10:07
Bristol River Avon
The River Avon at Bradford on Avon and Semington Brook remain high but are now stable. Levels are expected to remain high through the weekend. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near watercourses.
Adverse weather conditions associated with Storm Darragh are expected to continue affecting this area through Saturday. However, rainfall totals are relatively low and we do not expect significant flooding associated with this storm. Drier conditions are forecast from Sunday onwards and river levels are expected to fall.
This message will be updated by 10:30 AM on 08/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2024 10:16
Bristol River Avon
The River Avon at Bradford on Avon and Semington Brook are now rising following rainfall yesterday. Levels are expected to remain high through the weekend. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near watercourses.
Adverse weather conditions associated with Storm Darragh are expected to affect this area from Friday evening into Saturday. However, rainfall totals are relatively low and we do not expect significant flooding associated with this storm. We are closely monitoring the situation and we will update this Alert or issue Warnings as necessary.
This message will be updated by 10:30 AM on 07/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2024 20:28
Bristol River Avon
The River Avon at Bradford on Avon is is now rising following rainfall last night and today. Levels are expected to remain high through to the weekend. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near watercourses.
The weather outlook for Friday onwards shows further rainfall expected. We are closely monitoring the situation and we will update this Alert or issue Warnings as necessary.
This message will be updated by 10:30 AM on 07/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2024 10:20
Bristol River Avon
The River Avon at Bradford on Avon is is now rising following overnight rain. Levels are expected to continue rise through to the weekend. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near watercourses.
The weather outlook for Thursday through to the weekend shows further rainfall expected. We are closely monitoring the situation and we will update this Alert or issue Warnings as necessary.
This message will be updated by 10:30 AM on 06/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2024 11:14
Bristol River Avon
The River Avon at Bradford on Avon is slowly dropping below Alert criteria, however from Wednesday the 4th December and overnight into Thursday we are expecting river levels to rise again therefore this Flood Alert remains active.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near watercourses.
The weather outlook for Thursday through to the weekend shows further rainfall expected. We are closely monitoring the situation and we will update this Alert or issue Warnings as necessary.
This message will be updated by 10:30 AM on 05/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Dec 2024 10:14
Bristol River Avon
The River Avon at Bradford on Avon is slowly dropping below Alert criteria, however from Wednesday the 4th December we are expecting river levels to rise again therefore this Flood Alert remains active.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near watercourses.
The weather outlook for Thursday through to the weekend shows further rainfall expected, a possible maximum of 10-15 mm. We are currently not expecting flood warnings to be issued, only this Flood Alert.
This message will be updated by 10:30 AM on 04/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Dec 2024 12:00
Bristol River Avon
River levels continue to remain high throughout the Bristol Avon Upper & Mid catchment following Storm Bert and yesterdays rainfall showers, approximately 5mm fell in the the last 24 hours.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near watercourses.
The weather outlook for Monday 2nd Decmber and Tuesday the 3rd December is positive with limited rainfall totals, which should help to stabilise river levels. We are forecasting more extensive rain on Thursday the 4th December.
This message will be updated by 10:30 AM on 03/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Dec 2024 10:31
Bristol River Avon
River levels continue to remain high throughout the Bristol Avon Upper and Mid catchments following yesterdays small rainfall showers.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near watercourses.
Up to 5-to10 mm is forecast today, Sunday the 1st December, we are not expecting flood warnings to be issued from Sundays rainfall. We continue to monitor the river levels and respond to the issues caused by Storm Bert last weekend. The weather outlook for Monday to Tuesday is currently forecasting very small rainfall totals, which should help to reduce river levels.
This message will be updated by 10:30 AM on 02/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Nov 2024 07:56
Bristol River Avon
River levels are falling but remain high throughout the Bristol Avon upper and mid catchment.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near watercourses.
Little rain is forecast today, Saturday the 30 November, however up to 15 mm is forecast for Sunday the 1st December. Currently we are not expecting flood warnings to be issued from Sundays rainfall. We continue to monitor the river levels and respond to the issues caused by Storm Bert last weekend.
This message will be updated by 10:30 AM on 01/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Nov 2024 11:58
Bristol River Avon
River levels are falling but remain high throughout the catchment.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near watercourses.
Little rain is forecast today or on Saturday, until another band of rain on Sunday. We continue to monitor the river levels and respond to the issues caused by Storm Bert last weekend.
This message will be updated by 10:30 AM on 30/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Nov 2024 09:42
Bristol River Avon
River levels are falling but remain high throughout the catchment.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near watercourses.
Little rain is forecast for the next few days, until another band of rain on Sunday. We continue to monitor the river levels and respond to the issues caused by Storm Bert last weekend.
This message will be updated by 10:30 AM on 29/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Nov 2024 08:45
Bristol River Avon
Rain has fallen overnight on top of rain experienced from Storm Bert. River levels are falling at the Bradford on Avon but remain high. Areas most at risk include locations near the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook.
No further rain is forecast for the rest of the week.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 28/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Nov 2024 15:53
Bristol River Avon
Rain has fallen over the weekend due to the effects of Storm Bert. River levels are falling but remain high. Areas most at risk include locations near the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook.
Further rain is forecast overnight and river levels are likely to increase moderately in response. Flooding is possible through Wednesday before conditions begin to improve.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 27/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Nov 2024 18:41
Bristol River Avon
Rain has fallen over the weekend due to Storm Bert and river levels are very high in this Alert area
Flooding is affecting locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook. Check Flood Warnings for more information.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. 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 Alert issued on 25 Nov 2024 10:25
Bristol River Avon
Rain has fallen over the weekend due to Storm Bert and river levels will remain high throughout the week.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Flooding is possible through the week with Flood Warnings likely to be issued in this Flood Alert Area
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 6:00 PM on 25/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2024 16:51
Bristol River Avon
Rain has fallen today and is expected to continue to this evening and overnight so river levels will continue to rise through overnight into Monday morning.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Flooding is possible through Sunday and into Monday with Flood Warnings likely to be issued in this Flood Alert Area
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 25/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2024 10:22
Bristol River Avon
Rain has fallen overnight and is expected to continue to Sunday evening so river levels will continue to rise through Sunday.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Flooding is possible through Sunday and into Monday with Flood Warnings likely to be issued in this Flood Alert Area
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 8:00 PM on 24/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2024 17:08
Bristol River Avon
Rain is expected through to Sunday evening, which will cause river levels to rise over the next couple of days.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Flooding is possible through Sunday and into Monday with Flood Warnings likely to be issued in this Flood Alert Area
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 24/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Nov 2024 19:59
Bristol River Avon
Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible, property flooding is not expected.
Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Weather conditions are improving and little rain is forecast for the next few days. The River Avon at Bradford-on-Avon and Semington Brook have peaked and levels are falling.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 21/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Nov 2024 11:18
Bristol River Avon
Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible, property flooding is not expected.
Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Weather conditions are improving and little rain is forecast for the next few days. The River Avon at Bradford-on-Avon and Semington Brook have peaked and levels are falling.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 8:00 PM on 20/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Nov 2024 15:37
Bristol River Avon
Rising river levels throughout the afternoon may lead to flooding from 6:00 PM today 19/11/2024 in locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. Property flooding is not expected.
River levels are forecast to continue rising overnight but peak early tomorrow morning at a level of 1.5 metres. They will remain high during Wednesday 20/11/2024 so this flood alert will remain in place tomorrow. We are checking rivers for blockages and closely monitoring the situation.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. Don't put yourself or others at risk.
This message will be updated by 11:30 AM on 20/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Oct 2024 10:11
Bristol River Avon
Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible.
River levels are currently falling but remain high on the River Avon.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Showers are forecast over the coming days and river levels will react quickly.
We are closely monitoring the situation and are not expecting to issue any Flood Warnings in this Flood Alert area.
Please monitor local water levels and weather conditions and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Refer to local authority website for road closures.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 25/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Oct 2024 09:57
Bristol River Avon
Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible.
River levels are currently falling but remain high on the River Avon.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Showers are forecast over the coming days and river levels will remain high.
We are closely monitoring the situation and are not expecting to issue any Flood Warnings in this Flood Alert area.
Please monitor local water levels and weather conditions and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Refer to local authority website for road closures.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 24/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Oct 2024 19:52
Bristol River Avon
Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible.
River levels are currently falling but remain high on the River Avon.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
tomorrow is expected to be mainly dry and the river levels are expected to continue falling.
We are closely monitoring the situation and are not expecting to issue any Flood Warnings in this Flood Alert area.
Please monitor local water levels and weather conditions and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Refer to local authority website for road closures.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 23/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Oct 2024 09:54
Bristol River Avon
Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible.
River levels are currently falling but remain high on the River Avon.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
The next few days are expected to be mainly dry and the river levels are expected to continue falling.
We are closely monitoring the situation and are not expecting to issue any Flood Warnings in this Flood Alert area.
Please monitor local water levels and weather conditions and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Refer to local authority website for road closures.
This message will be updated by 8:00 PM on 22/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2024 20:07
Bristol River Avon
Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible.
River levels are currently falling but remain high on the River Avon.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
The next few days are expected to be mainly dry and the river levels are expected to continue falling.
We are closely monitoring the situation and are not expecting to issue any Flood Warnings in this Flood Alert area.
Please monitor local water levels and weather conditions and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Refer to local authority website for road closures.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 22/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2024 10:03
Bristol River Avon
Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible.
River levels are currently falling but remain high on the River Avon.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
The next few days are expected to be largely dry and the river levels are expected to continue falling.
We are closely monitoring the situation and are not expecting to issue any Flood Warnings in this Flood Alert area.
Please monitor local water levels and weather conditions and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Refer to local authority website for road closures.
This message will be updated by 8:00 PM on 21/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2024 19:58
Bristol River Avon
Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible.
River levels are rising on the River Avon and falling on the Semington Brook following this morning's rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
The rainfall has passed out of the area and the next few days are expected to be mainly dry.
We are closely monitoring the situation and are not expection to issue any Flood Warnings in this Flood Alert area.
Please monitor local water levels and weather conditions and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Refer to local authority website for road closures.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 21/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2024 14:37
Bristol River Avon
Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible.
River levels are rising on the River Avon and falling on the Semington Brook following this morning's rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
The rainfall has passed out of the area and the next few days are expected to be mainly dry.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue further Flood Alerts or Warnings if necessary.
Please monitor local water levels and weather conditions and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Refer to local authority website for road closures.
This message will be updated by 10:00 PM on 20/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2024 20:49
Bristol River Avon
Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible.
River levels remain high on the River Avon following last night’s rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Further rainfall, sometimes heavy, is forecast tomorrow morning. River levels are expected to rise in response to this.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue further Flood Alerts or Warnings if necessary.
Please monitor local water levels and weather conditions and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Refer to local authority website for road closures.
This message will be updated by 2:00 PM on 20/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2024 12:55
Bristol River Avon
River levels are currently rising on the River Avon in response to last night’s rainfall. Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Further rainfall is forecast for Sunday. River levels are expected to rise again in response to this.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue further Flood Alerts or Warnings if necessary.
Please monitor local water levels and weather conditions and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Refer to local authority website for road closures.
This message will be updated by 8:00 PM on 19/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Oct 2024 20:33
Bristol River Avon
River levels are currently falling on the River Avon but are expected to rise tomorrow morning in response to tonights rainfall. Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible but property flooding is not expected.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Further rainfall, sometimes heavy, is forecast over the weekend. River levels are expected to rise again in response to this.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue further Flood Alerts or Warnings if necessary.
Please monitor local water levels and weather conditions and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Refer to local authority website for road closures.
This message will be updated by 2:00 PM on 19/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Oct 2024 12:26
Bristol River Avon
River levels on the River Avon are currently falling but remain high. Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible but property flooding is not expected.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Further rainfall, sometimes heavy, is forecast late on Friday evening and over the weekend. River levels are expected to rise again in response.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue further Flood Alerts or Warnings if necessary.
Please monitor local water levels and weather conditions and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Refer to local authority website for road closures.
This message will be updated by 9:00 PM on 18/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Oct 2024 20:18
Bristol River Avon
River levels on the River Avon remain high but are stable. Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible but property flooding is not expected.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Further rainfall, sometimes heavy, is forecast on Friday afternoon and over the weekend. River levels are expected to rise again in response.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue further Flood Alerts or Warnings if necessary.
Please monitor local water levels and weather conditions and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Refer to local authority website for road closures.
This message will be updated by 2:00 PM on 18/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Oct 2024 10:47
Bristol River Avon
River levels on the River Avon are currently rising in response to yesterday’s rainfall and are expected to continue rising throughout today. Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible but property flooding is not expected.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Further rainfall, sometimes heavy is forecast from Friday afternoon and over the weekend and river levels are expected to remain high.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue further Flood Alerts or Warnings if necessary.
Please monitor local water levels and weather conditions and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Refer to local authority website for road closures.
This message will be updated by 8:00 PM on 17/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Oct 2024 20:33
Bristol River Avon
River levels on the River Avon are currently rising in response to today’s rainfall and are expected to continue rising throughout this evening and overnight. Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible but property flooding is not expected.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout this week and river levels are expected to remain high.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue further Flood Alerts or Warnings if necessary.
Please monitor local water levels and weather conditions and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Refer to local authority website for road closures.
This message will be updated by 2:00 PM on 17/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Oct 2024 12:09
Bristol River Avon
River levels are currently rising and are expected to continue rising throughout today, Wednesday, in response to sustained heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. Some property flooding is possible.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue further Flood Alerts or Warnings if necessary. Further rainfall is expected through the week and river levels are expected to remain high.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and refer to local authority website for road closures.
This message will be updated by 9:00 PM on 16/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Oct 2024 13:39
Bristol River Avon
River levels are currently falling however levels are expected to increase significantly overnight and through Wednesday in response to sustained heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. Some property flooding is possible.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue further Flood Alerts or Warnings if necessary. Further rainfall is expected through the week and river levels are expected to remain high.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and refer to local authority website for road closures.
This message will be updated by 2:00 PM on 16/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Oct 2024 12:58
Bristol River Avon
River levels are currently rising slowly in response to overnight rainfall. Levels are expected to peak later today and begin to fall overnight.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue further Flood Alerts or Warnings if necessary. Heavy rainfall is forecast later in the week and river levels are expected to increase.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and refer to local authority website for road closures.
This message will be updated by 2:00 PM on 15/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Oct 2024 20:11
Bristol River Avon
Rising river levels overnight may lead to flooding from 6:00 AM on Monday 14/10/2024. No property flooding is currently expected.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Further rainfall is forecast on Tuesday and Wednesday and river levels are likely to increase further. We are closely monitoring the situation and checking flood defence assets.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and refer to local authority website for road closures.
This message will be updated by 2:00 PM on 14/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Oct 2024 13:12
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high but are now falling on the middle Bristol Avon and Semington Brook.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue further Flood Alerts or Warnings if necessary. Drier conditions are expected for the remainder of the week and the situation should continue to improve.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 2:00 PM on 12/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Oct 2024 13:30
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high but are now falling on the middle Bristol Avon and Semington Brook.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue further Flood Alerts or Warnings if necessary. Drier conditions are expected for the remainder of the week and the situation should continue to improve.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 2:00 PM on 11/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Oct 2024 11:49
Bristol River Avon
Rising river levels are now approaching their peak and are expected to begin to fall through the afternoon.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue further Flood Alerts or Warnings if necessary. Drier conditions are expected from Wednesday afternoon and the situation should improve.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 2:00 PM on 10/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Oct 2024 11:42
Bristol River Avon
Rising river levels are now approaching their peak and are expected to begin to fall through the afternoon.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue further Flood Alerts or Warnings if necessary. Drier conditions are expected from Wednesday afternoon and the situation should improve.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 2:00 PM on 09/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Oct 2024 13:51
Bristol River Avon
Rising river levels throughout the afternoon may lead to flooding.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Further flooding is possible overnight as river levels will rise due to heavy rainfall.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 09/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Oct 2024 12:41
Bristol River Avon
River levels on the Bristol Avon at Bradford on Avon and Semington Brook remain high but are now falling. Flooding is possible through Tuesday, affecting locations near the Semington Brook and Bristol Avon, particularly between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. Property flooding is not expected.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue further Flood Alerts or Warnings as necessary. Drier conditions are expected from Tuesday afternoon onwards and the situation should improve.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Please refer to local authority website for road closures.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 03/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Oct 2024 13:45
Bristol River Avon
River levels on the Bristol Avon at Bradford on Avon and Semington Brook remain high but are now falling. Flooding is possible through Monday and into Tuesday, affecting locations near the Semington Brook and Bristol Avon, particularly between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. Property flooding is not expected.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue further Flood Alerts or Warnings as necessary. Drier conditions are expected from Tuesday onwards and the situation should improve.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Please refer to local authority website for road closures.
This message will be updated by 2:00 PM on 02/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Sep 2024 13:54
Bristol River Avon
River levels on the Bristol Avon at Bradford on Avon and Semington Brook are high but are now peaking. Flooding is possible through Monday and into Tuesday, affecting locations near the Semington Brook and Bristol Avon, particularly between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. Property flooding is not expected.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue further Flood Alerts or Warnings as necessary. Drier conditions are expected from Tuesday onwards and the situation should improve.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Please refer to local authority website for road closures.
This message will be updated by 2:00 PM on 01/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Sep 2024 17:20
Bristol River Avon
River levels on the Bristol Avon at Bradford on Avon and Semington Brook are high and are forecast to rise further overnight. Flooding is possible through Sunday night and into Monday, affecting locations near the Semington Brook and Bristol Avon, particularly between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Some property flooding is possible, we are closely monitoring the situation and will issue further Flood Alerts or Warnings as necessary. Drier conditions are expected from Tuesday onwards and the situation should improve.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Please refer to local authority website for road closures.
This message will be updated by 2:00 PM on 30/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Sep 2024 12:47
Bristol River Avon
River levels on the Bristol Avon at Bradford on Avon and Semington Brook are now stable or falling but are forecast to rise again later today and continue to do so overnight and tomorrow. Flooding may be affecting locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. Some property flooding is possible.
Heavy rainfall is forecast later today and overnight and levels are likely to rise again in response. Flooding is possible today as river levels remain high and will rise later in the day.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue further Flood Alerts or Warnings as necessary. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Please refer to local authority website for road closures.
This message will be updated by 2:00 PM on 30/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Sep 2024 12:35
Bristol River Avon
River levels on the Bristol Avon at Bradford on Avon and Semington Brook remain high but are now stable or falling. Flooding may be affecting locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. No property flooding is currently expected.
Further flooding is possible today as river levels are forecast to remain high. Drier conditions are expected for the remainder Saturday but further heavy rainfall is forecast for Sunday and levels are likely to rise again in response.
We are closely monitoring the situation and clearing debris from weed screens. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Please refer to local authority website for road closures.
This message will be updated by 2:00 PM on 29/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Sep 2024 12:25
Bristol River Avon
River levels on the Bristol Avon at Bradford on Avon and Semington Brook remain high but are now stable. Flooding may be affecting locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. No property flooding is currently expected.
Further flooding is possible tomorrow as river levels are forecast to remain high. Drier conditions are expected for the remainder of Friday and Saturday but further heavy rainfall is forecast for Sunday and levels are likely to rise again in response.
We are closely monitoring the situation and clearing debris from weed screens. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Please refer to local authority website for road closures.
This message will be updated by 2:00 PM on 28/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Sep 2024 13:57
Bristol River Avon
River levels on the Bristol Avon at Bradford on Avon and Semington Brook are now rising slowly. Flooding may be affecting locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. No property flooding is currently expected.
Further flooding is possible tomorrow as river levels are forecast to remain high. Drier conditions are expected from Friday afternoon onwards and river levels are forecast to fall through the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation and clearing debris from weed screens. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Please refer to local authority website for road closures.
This message will be updated by 2:00 PM on 27/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Sep 2024 13:08
Bristol River Avon
River levels on the Bristol Avon at Bradford on Avon and Semington Brook remain high but are now falling. Flooding may still be affecting locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. No property flooding is currently expected.
Further flooding is possible tomorrow and Friday as river levels are forecast to rise again in response to rainfall later today and tomorrow. Weather conditions are expected to improve from Friday and river levels are forecast to fall through the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation and clearing debris from weed screens. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Please refer to local authority website for road closures.
This message will be updated by 2:00 PM on 26/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Sep 2024 17:56
Bristol River Avon
River levels on the Bristol Avon at Bradford on Avon continue to slowly rise due to the heavy rain experienced on the 23rd September 2024. We are not expecting flood warnings today or tomorrow, we continue to monitor the situation. Currently areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. 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. Consider putting your flood plan into action. This message will be updated at 18:00 on the 24/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Sep 2024 11:36
Bristol River Avon
River levels on the Bristol Avon at Bradford on Avon and Semington Brook at Semington continue to slowly rise due to the heavy rain experienced on the 23rd September 2024. We are not expecting flood warnings today or tomorrow but we we will continue to monitor the situation. Currently areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. 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. Consider putting your flood plan into action. This message will be updated at 18:00 on the 24/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Sep 2024 13:06
Bristol River Avon
River levels are rising on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook as a result of the continuing rainfall showers received yesterday and today, the 23 September 2024. We are not expecting flood warnings today. The weather outlook shows further rain forecast for the rest of this week that may result in flood warnings, we will continue to monitor the situation. Currently areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. 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. Consider putting your flood plan into action. This message will be updated on the 24 September 2024.
Flood Alert issued on 1 May 2024 21:11
Bristol River Avon
River levels are forecast to rise on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook due to this evening’s rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. Further rainfall, sometimes heavy, is forecast overnight and rivers are expected to peak on Thursday evening 02/05/2024. 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. This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 02/05/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Apr 2024 10:21
Bristol River Avon
River levels on the Semington Brook and Bristol Avon peaked on Sunday and are falling. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. The rainfall has moved out of the area but some showers are possible. We are monitoring 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. This message will be updated by 8:00 PM on 29/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Apr 2024 20:28
Bristol River Avon
River levels are falling on the Semington Brook and rising on the Bristol Avon but due to peak on Sunday evening. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. The rainfall has moved out of the area but some showers are possible. We are monitoring 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. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 29/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Apr 2024 11:33
Bristol River Avon
River levels are rising on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook due to heavy overnight rainfall. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. The rainfall has moved out of the area but some showers are possible and rivers are expected to peak on Sunday evening 28/04/2024. We are monitoring 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. This message will be updated by 8:00 PM on 28/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Apr 2024 11:42
Bristol River Avon
River levels have fallen at the Bradford on Avon gauge on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook and the weather outlook shows further showers throughout the week therefore this flood alert remains in force.
Currently areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. 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.
This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 10/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2024 11:36
Bristol River Avon
River levels have fallen at the Bradford on Avon gauge on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook and the weather outlook shows further showers throughout the week therefore this flood alert remains in force.
Currently areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. 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.
This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 09/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Apr 2024 10:45
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high at the Bradford on Avon gauge on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook and the weather outlook shows further showers throughout the week that will keep levels high.
Currently areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. 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.
This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 08/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Apr 2024 09:38
Bristol River Avon
River levels have fallen at the Bradford on Avon gauge on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook but are forecast to rise again over the weekend.
The weather outlook shows further rain forecast through the weekend but flood warnings are no longer forecast.
Currently areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. 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.
This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 07/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Apr 2024 11:58
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high and steady on the Bradford on Avon gauge on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook as a result of the continuing rainfall showers received recently.
The weather outlook shows further rain forecast through the weekend but flood warnings are no longer forecast.
Currently areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. 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.
This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 06/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Apr 2024 11:45
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high and steady on the Bradford on Avon gauge on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook as a result of the continuing rainfall showers received recently.
The weather outlook shows further rain forecast tomorrow and through the weekend that may result in flood warnings, we will continue to monitor the situation. Currently areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. 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. Consider putting your flood plan into action.
This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 05/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Apr 2024 10:23
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high and steady on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook as a result of the continuing rainfall showers received yesterday, Tuesday the 2nd April 2024. We are not expecting flood warnings today or tomorrow. The weather outlook shows further heavy rain forecast tomorrow and Friday this week that may result in flood warnings, we will continue to monitor the situation. Currently areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. 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. Consider putting your flood plan into action. This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 04/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Apr 2024 17:36
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high and steady on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook as a result of the continuing rainfall showers received today, Tuesday the 2nd April 2024. We are not expecting flood warnings today or tomorrow. The weather outlook shows further heavy rain forecast on Thursday and Friday this week that may result in flood warnings, we will continue to monitor the situation. Currently areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. 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. Consider putting your flood plan into action. This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 03/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Apr 2024 13:14
Bristol River Avon
Mid bristol
River levels are high and steady on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook as a result of the continuing rainfall showers over the Easter weekend. We are not expecting flood warnings today or tomorrow. The weather outlook shows further rain forecast over this coming week that could result in flood warnings, we will continue to monitor the situation. Currently areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. 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. Consider putting your flood plan into action. This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 02/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Mar 2024 10:02
Bristol River Avon
River levels on the Bristol Avon at Bradford on Avon and Semington Brook at Semington continue to fall but this flood alert remains in place as further rainfall tonight and into tomorrow morning will cause levels to rise again. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. 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. Consider putting your flood plan into action. This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 01/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Mar 2024 09:23
Bristol River Avon
River levels on the Bristol Avon at Bradford on Avon and Semington Brook at Semington continue to fall. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. This Flood Alert will be in force today; we are not expecting any new flood warnings for the Middle Bristol Avon at this time. The weather outlook currently shows more rain on Monday the 1st April and Tuesday the 2nd April, that may cause river levels to noticeably rise again. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. 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. Consider putting your flood plan into action. This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 31/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Mar 2024 12:58
Bristol River Avon
River levels on the Bristol Avon at Bradford on Avon and Semington Brook upstream of Semington have now peaked and are beginning to stable. We expect a slow decrease in rivers levels over the coming days. Further scattered showers are expected today and tomorrow, but we are not forecasting a significant increase in river levels. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. 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. Consider putting your flood plan into action. This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 30/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Mar 2024 16:50
Bristol River Avon
River levels are rising on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook due to steady rainfall throughout today. Further rainfall, sometimes heavy, is forecast overnight which will cause river levels to continue to rise, peaking in the late hours of the 28th March into the early hours of Friday 29th March. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. 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. Consider putting your flood plan into action. This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 28/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Mar 2024 21:00
Bristol River Avon
River levels are rising on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook due to steady rainfall throughout today. Further rainfall, sometimes heavy, is forecast overnight which will cause river levels to continue to rise, peaking in the early hours of Wednesday 27th March.
Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
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. Consider putting your flood plan into action.
This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 27/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Mar 2024 11:00
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook.
There is a continued risk of flooding today 18/03/2024. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford.
The flood gates at Holt Road may still be closed. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 20/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Mar 2024 11:22
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook. There is a continued risk of flooding today 18/03/2024. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may still be closed. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 19/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Mar 2024 11:53
Bristol River Avon
River levels are rising due to last nights rainfall on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook with the expected peak at 01:00 am on 18/03/2024.
Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be still be closed.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 18/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Mar 2024 09:54
Bristol River Avon
River levels are reacting to rainfall and rising again on the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook.
Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be still be closed..
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 17/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Mar 2024 13:43
Bristol River Avon
River levels are reacting to rainfall and rising again on the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook.
Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be still be closed..
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 16/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Mar 2024 12:01
Bristol River Avon
River levels have begun to fall on the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook however are forecast to rise again over the next few days due to further rain therefore this alert remains in force.
Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be still be closed..
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 15/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2024 10:42
Bristol River Avon
River levels are remaining high on the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook.
Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. No further rainfall is forecast.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. 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. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving 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 16:17
Bristol River Avon
River levels are rising on the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook.
Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. No further rainfall is forecast.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. 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. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving 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 5 Mar 2024 10:57
Bristol River Avon
River levels are now falling steadily at the Bradford on Avon gauge on the Bristol Avon. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
The forecast is for mainly dry weather in the coming days and we expect levels to continue to fall through the week.
We will continue to monitor levels closely and re-issue this alert or issue warnings as necessary. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 12:00 PM on 06/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Mar 2024 11:15
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high and are expected to rise again at the Bradford on Avon gauge on the Bristol Avon. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
A band of rain is forecast to move through the area on Monday afternoon with further showery weather to follow. River levels are expected to rise to similar levels that were seen at the weekend. No property flooding is currently anticipated.
We will continue to monitor levels closely and re-issue this alert or issue warnings as necessary. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 12:00 PM on 05/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Mar 2024 10:23
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high but are now falling at the Bradford on Avon gauge on the Bristol Avon. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
The forecast is mainly dry on Sunday with some light showers possible. Further rain is forecast on Monday and Tuesday and this alert is likely to remain in force through the early part of the week.
We will continue to monitor levels closely and re-issue this alert or issue warnings as necessary. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 12:00 PM on 04/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Mar 2024 10:20
Bristol River Avon
River levels continue to rise at the Bradford on Avon gauge on the Bristol Avon. Further light rainfall is expected through Saturday with drier conditions expected on Sunday, we expect river levels to continue to rise until Sunday morning. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
We will continue to monitor levels closely and re-issue this alert or issue warnings as necessary. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 12:00 PM on 03/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2024 11:51
Bristol River Avon
River levels continue to rise at the Bradford on Avon gauge on the Bristol Avon. Further showery rainfall is expected through Friday and Saturday, we expect river levels to continue to rise until Sunday. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
We will continue to monitor levels closely and re-issue this alert or issue warnings as necessary. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 12:00 PM on 02/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2024 11:51
Bristol River Avon
River levels are now rising at the Bradford on Avon gauge on the Bristol Avon. Further rainfall is expected on Friday and through the weekend and we expect levels to continue to rise moderately until Sunday.
Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
We will continue to monitor levels closely and re-issue this alert or issue warnings as necessary.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 12:00 PM on 01/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2024 11:41
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high but stable at the Bradford on Avon gauge on the Bristol Avon.
Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
We will continue to monitor levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 12:00 PM on 29/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Feb 2024 11:13
Bristol River Avon
River levels are falling but remain high at the Bradford on Avon gauge on the Bristol Avon.
Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
We will continue to monitor levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 12:00 PM on 28/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2024 09:03
Bristol River Avon
River levels are forecast to fall today 26/02/2024 on the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook but the flood alert remains in force.
Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
We will continue to monitor levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 12:00 PM on 27/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2024 11:16
Bristol River Avon
River levels are forecast to rise steadily with todays rainfall on the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook.
Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
We will continue to monitor levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 12:00 PM on 26/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2024 09:48
Bristol River Avon
River levels are falling steadily on the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook but remain high.
Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
We will continue to monitor levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 12:00 PM on 25/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2024 09:33
Bristol River Avon
River levels are remaining high on the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook and are reacting to recent rainfall.
Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
We will continue to monitor levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 12:00 PM on 24/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 15:53
Bristol River Avon
River levels are remaining high on the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook and are reacting to recent rainfall.
Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
We will continue to monitor levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 12:00 PM on 23/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 10:00
Bristol River Avon
River levels are remaining high on the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook.
Further rain this morning is expected to cause the river level to rise throughout the morning peaking at 11:30 AM on 23/02/2024.
Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed..
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the morning.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 8:00 PM on 22/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 10:11
Bristol River Avon
River levels have risen on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Further rain is forecast for tonight, Wednesday into tomorrow morning which may cause rivers to rise further. 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.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 22/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2024 20:46
Bristol River Avon
River levels are forecast to rise on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Rain is forecast for Tuesday night which may cause rivers to rise again. 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.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 21/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2024 09:38
Bristol River Avon
River levels are falling on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Rain is forecast for Tuesday night which may cause rivers to rise again. 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.
This message will be updated by 10:00 PM on 20/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2024 22:12
Bristol River Avon
River levels are falling on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
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.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 20/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2024 10:19
Bristol River Avon
River levels are falling on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
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.
This message will be updated by 9:00 PM on 19/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 20:55
Bristol River Avon
River levels are rising on the Bristol Avon and falling on the Semington Brook due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
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.
This message will be updated by 9:00 AM on 19/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 07:54
Bristol River Avon
River levels are rising on the Semington Brook and the River Avon. Flooding is possible at locations near the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Heavy rain on Saturday evening and into Sunday caused river levels to rise again. We continue to monitor rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9:00 PM on 18/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2024 20:16
Bristol River Avon
River levels are stable on the Semington Brook and the River Avon. Flooding is possible at locations near the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Heavy rain on Saturday evening and into Sunday will cause river levels to rise again. We continue to monitor rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9:00 AM on 18/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2024 09:04
Bristol River Avon
River levels are falling on the Semington Brook and the River Avon. Flooding is possible at locations near the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Light rain is forecast until Saturday afternoon, when further heavy rain is expected which will cause river levels to rise again. We continue to monitor rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9:00 PM on 17/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2024 18:02
Bristol River Avon
River levels are falling on the Semington Brook and rising on the River Avon but expected to peak later on Friday. Flooding is possible at locations near the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Light rain is forecast until Saturday afternoon, when further heavy rain is expected which will cause river levels to rise again. We continue to monitor rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9:00 AM on 17/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2024 08:34
Bristol River Avon
River levels are rising on the River Avon and on the Semington Brook and expected to peak later on Friday. Flooding is possible at locations near the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Light rain is forecast for the next 24 hours however further heavy rain is forecast for Saturday afternoon and evening. We continue to monitor rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9:00 PM on 16/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2024 19:43
Bristol River Avon
River levels are rising on the River Avon and on the Semington Brook. Flooding is possible at locations near the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
We continue to monitor rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Further rain is forecast for Thursday evening which will cause rier levels to rise. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9:00 AM on 16/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2024 10:57
Bristol River Avon
River levels are stable on the River Avon and on the Semington Brook. Flooding is possible at locations near the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
We continue to monitor rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Further rain is forecast for Thursday afternoon which will cause rier levels to rise. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 8:00 PM on 15/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2024 11:20
Bristol River Avon
River levels are rising slowly on the River Avon and steady on the Semington Brook. Flooding is possible at locations near the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
We continue to monitor rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Further rain is forecast for Thursday afternoon which will cause rier levels to rise. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 15/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2024 09:22
Bristol River Avon
River levels continue to steadily fall on the River Avon and Semington Brook but this alert remains in place as flood risk continues at locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. We continue to monitor rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Further rain, some heavy, is forecast today and during this week and this may cause river levels to rise again from tomorrow. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 14/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2024 09:35
Bristol River Avon
River levels continue to steadily fall on the River Avon and Semington Brook but this alert remains in place as flood risk continues at locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. We continue to monitor rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. The weather forecast is for dry weather today but showers, some heavy, are likely later in the week and these may cause river levels to rise again.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9:30 AM on 13/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2024 09:00
Bristol River Avon
River levels continue to steadily fall on the River Avon and Semington Brook but this alert remains in place as flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. We continue to monitor rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. The weather forecast is for light rain and showers today, some dry periods but further rain at times next week.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9:30 AM on 12/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 08:31
Bristol River Avon
River levels are steadily falling on the River Avon and Semington Brook and are expected to continue falling during today 10/02/2024. The weather forecast is dry for today and light showers tomorrow. However, this alert remains in place as flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
We continue to monitor 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. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9:00 AM on 11/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 12:04
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high and are still rising on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook due to recent rainfall. Levels are forecast to peak this afternoon.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
We will continue to monitor levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 12 noon on 10/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2024 11:06
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high and are forecast to rise on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook due to rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.. Further rainfall is forecast later today 08/02/2023 and overnight. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 11:30 AM on 09/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2024 11:35
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high and are forecast to rise on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook due to rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.. Further rainfall is forecast overnight and tomorrow morning 08/02/2024. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 11:30 AM on 08/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2024 17:49
Bristol River Avon
River levels are forecast to rise on the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook due to rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed..
Flooding is possible at low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. from 2:00 AM on 07/02/2024.
Further rainfall is forecast overnight.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 07/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2024 18:06
Bristol River Avon
River levels are now falling steadily on the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook.
Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed..
Further rainfall is forecast overnight therefore the river levels will react and rise as a result.
River levels are forecast to rise overnight into Wednesday 24/01/2024..
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 24/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2024 12:02
Bristol River Avon
River levels are falling on the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook due to Storm Isha.
River levels will continue to fall steadily this evening and overnight as rainfall eases.
Areas at continued risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the afternoon however this is not predicted to cause river levels to rise too noticeably.
The risk of flooding from Storm Isha has now reduced.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 6:00 PM on 23/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Jan 2024 17:54
Bristol River Avon
River levels are rising on the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook.
Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout tomorrow.
Despite the forecast additional rainfall, river levels are forecast to begin falling overnight Monday into Tuesday, but the risk of flooding to low-lying land remains.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 23/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Jan 2024 12:31
Bristol River Avon
River levels are continuing to rise steadily on the Bristol Avon, and Semington Brook due to Storm Isha.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout Monday and Tuesday which is likely to cause river levels to continue to rise slowly.
Further flooding could occur at low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 6:00 PM on 22/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2024 17:15
Bristol River Avon
River levels are rising on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook due to rainfall.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the evening which will cause river levels to rise.
Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed from 10:00 PM on 21/01/2024.
The rainfall is forecast to continue overnight, however, it is due to blow through the area by mid Monday morning. No additional flooding is expected after Monday, however, there may be standing water seen for several days.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 22/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Jan 2024 11:13
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high but are currently falling on the Bristol Avon at Bradford on Avon and the Semington Brook at Semington. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. No further rainfall is forecast, and river levels are expected to continue to fall. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue or update this alert and issue warnings if necessary. We are monitoring defences 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. This message will be updated by 12:00 PM on 11/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 09:37
Bristol River Avon
Further rainfall is forecast throughout today which will cause river levels to rise further. Flood warnings have been issued for Bristol Avon at Bradford on Avon and from Melksham to Bathford (not including Bradford on Avon). River levels are expected to remain high into Wednesday 3rd January 2024.
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.
This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 03/01/2024 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2024 21:26
Bristol River Avon
Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout this evening and in to tomorrow which will cause river levels to rise further. Flood warnings have been issued for Bristol Avon at Bradford on Avon and from Melksham to Bathford ( not including Bradford on Avon). River levels are expected to remain high into Wednesday 3rd January. 2024.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. This message will be updated on Tuesday morning or as the situation changes.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2024 10:55
Bristol River Avon
River levels are still rising on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford.
The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed due to rainfall on Monday 01/01/2024 and further rainfall forecast over the next 2 days.
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.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 02/01/2024 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2023 15:41
Bristol River Avon
A flood alert has been issued. River levels are now rising on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook.
Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed due to rainfall on Sunday 31/12/2023 and further rainfall forecast over the next 2 days.
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.
This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 02/12/2023 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2023 09:00
Bristol River Avon
A flood alert has been issued.
River levels are steady on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Due to the rainfall on Wednesday and the further rainfall forecast over the next 2 days, rivers will rise again. 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.
This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2023 21:02
Bristol River Avon
River levels are falling on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. Further rainfall has fallen on Tuesday evening and is forecast during Wednesday which will cause rivers to rise again.
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.
This message will be updated on the morning of Wenesday 27th or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2023 11:00
Bristol River Avon
River levels are stable or falling on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.. Further rainfall is forecast for Tuesday evening and during Wednesday which will cause rivers to rise again.
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.
This message will be updated on the evening of Tuesday 26th or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Dec 2023 20:10
Bristol River Avon
River levels are rising on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
No Flood Warnings are currently forecast for this Flood Alert area.
The rain is expected to stop during Monday evening and rivers will peak on Tuesday morning. However further rain is expected on Tuesday evening and into Wednesday. This will cause river levels to rise again.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2023 20:37
Bristol River Avon
River levels are falling on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
Small amounts of rain are forecast over the next few days but river levels are expected to keep falling.
We will continue to monitor the weather forecast and river levels closely.
This message will be updated by the morning of Friday 22nd December, or sooner if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2023 09:43
Bristol River Avon
River levels are falling on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
Small amounts of rain are forecast over the next few days but river levels are expected to keep falling.
We will continue to monitor the weather forecast and river levels closely.
This message will be updated by the evening of Thursday 21st December, or sooner if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2023 20:37
Bristol River Avon
River levels are falling on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
Small amounts of rain are forecast over the next few days and river levels are expected to keep falling.
We will continue to monitor the weather forecast and river levels closely.
This message will be updated by the morning of Thursday 21st December, or sooner if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2023 13:36
Bristol River Avon
River levels are falling on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
Small amounts of rain are forecast over the next few days and river levels are expected to keep falling.
We will continue to monitor the weather forecast and river levels closely.
This message will be updated by the evening of Wednesday 20th December, or sooner if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2023 15:47
Bristol River Avon
River levels have risen in response to todays rain at the Bradford on Avon river gauge. We believe there is a likelihood of flooding for low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. We are not currently forecast anymore rain tonight Tuesday 19/12/2023 but the flood gates at Holt Road may still be closed.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow, Wednesday 20/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Dec 2023 09:48
Bristol River Avon
River levels are falling steadily on the Bristol Avon at Bradford on Avon and Semington Brook. Further flooding could still occur at low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may still be closed as river levels remain high.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 01:00 PM on 15/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2023 11:41
Bristol River Avon
River levels are remaining high but are starting to steadily fall on the Bristol Avon at Bradford on Avon and Semington Brook due to heavy rainfall. Further flooding could still occur at low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may still be closed as further light rainfall is forecast tomorrow morning.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 01:00 PM on 14/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2023 10:08
Bristol River Avon
River levels are rising on the Bristol Avon at Bradford on Avon and Semington Brook at Semington in response to the overnight rainfall and are expected to peak in the early hours of Wednesday morning (13/12/2023). Flooding is expected to affect locations near the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed through Tuesday 12/12/2023 and Wednesday 13/12/2023. Further showers are forecast throughout Tuesday morning and river levels are expected to rise further in response. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue or update this alert and issue warnings if necessary. We are monitoring defences 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. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. This message will be updated by 12:00 PM on 13/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 11:53
Bristol River Avon
River levels are high but stable on the Bristol Avon at Bradford on Avon and falling on the Semington Brook at Semington. Levels are expected to rise again in response to this mornings rainfall and are expected to peak in the early hours of tomorrow morning (11/12/2023). Flooding is expected to affect locations near the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed through Sunday 10/12/2023 and Monday 11/12/2023. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue or update this alert and issue warnings if necessary. We are monitoring defences 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. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. This message will be updated by 12:00 PM on 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 12:22
Bristol River Avon
River levels are rising on the Bristol Avon at Bradford on Avon and the Semington Brook at Semington in response to overnight rainfall and are expected to peak this evening (09/12/2023). Flooding is expected to affect locations near the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed through Saturday 09/12/2023 and Sunday 10/12/2023. Further rainfall, sometimes heavy, is forecast on Sunday morning and river levels are expected to rise again in response. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue or update this alert and issue warnings if necessary. We are monitoring defences 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. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. This message will be updated by 12:00 PM on 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2023 09:51
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high but are currently stable on the Bristol Avon at Bradford on Avon and the Semington Brook at Semington. Flooding is expected to affect locations near the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed through Friday 08/12/2023 and Saturday 09/12/2023. Further rainfall, sometimes heavy, is forecast throughout Saturday and river levels are expected to rise in response, peaking around midnight on the 09/12/2023. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue or update this alert and issue warnings if necessary. We are monitoring defences 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. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 09/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 10:51
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high but are currently stable on the Bristol Avon at Bradford on Avon and the Semington Brook at Semington. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed through Thursday 07/12/2023 and Friday 08/12/2023. Further rainfall, sometimes heavy, is forecast throughout Thursday and river levels are expected to rise in response peaking, in the early hours of 08/12/2023. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue or update this alert and issue warnings if necessary. We are monitoring defences 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. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 08/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2023 13:35
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high but are currently falling on the Bristol Avon at Bradford on Avon and the Semington Brook at Semington following the heavy rainfall on Monday. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed through Wednesday 06/12/2023 and Thursday 07/12/2023. Further persistent rain is expected from Wednesday from 6pm and throughout Thursday and river levels are expected to rise again in response. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue or update this alert and issue warnings if necessary. We are monitoring defences 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. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 07/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 19:43
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high but are now falling on the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook following the heavy rainfall on Monday. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed from through Wednesday 06/12/2023.
There is little rain forecast for Wednesday 06/12/2023 and river levels are forecast to continue to fall through the day. Further persistent rain is expected on Thursday and river levels will begin to rise again in response. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue or update this alert and issue warnings if necessary. We are monitoring defences 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. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 06/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 09:39
Bristol River Avon
River levels are expected to peak on the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook due to previous heavy rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed throughout today (Tuesday 05/12/2023).
Little rainfall is forecast today and river levels are expected to peak later on today. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue or update this alert and issue warnings if necessary. We are monitoring defences 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. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
This message will be updated by 8:00 PM on 05/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 19:19
Bristol River Avon
River levels are continuing to rise on the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed from Monday and through Tuesday 05/12/2023.
Further rainfall is forecast overnight on Monday 04/12/2023 and river levels are expected to peak in the morning of Tuesday 05/12/2023. There is little rain forecast for Tuesday and river levels are forecast to begin to fall through the day. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue or update this alert and issue warnings if necessary. We are monitoring defences 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. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 05/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 09:28
Bristol River Avon
River levels are continuing to rise on the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed from 06:00 AM on Monday 04/12/2023 and through Tuesday 05/12/2023.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout the day on Monday 04/12/2023 and river levels are expected to peak in the afternoon of Tuesday 05/12/2023. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue or update this alert and issue warnings if necessary. We are monitoring defences 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. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
This message will be updated by 20:00 PM on 04/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Dec 2023 20:31
Bristol River Avon
River levels are forecast to rise on the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed from 06:00 AM on 04/12/2023.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout the day tomorrow and river levels will rise steadily from around 1:00 AM on 04/12/2023 and are expected to peak in the early hours of 05/12/2023. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert and warnings if necessary. We are monitoring defences 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. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 04/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Nov 2023 08:53
Bristol River Avon
River levels are now falling on the Bristol Avon at Bradford-on-Avon and the Semington Brook at Semington. Little rain has fallen in the 24 hours and the forecast shows a number of dry days ahead from today, the 21st November 2023. We expect this Flood Alert to be removed today or tomorrow.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels, checking rivers for blockages and clearing debris from weed screens 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. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Wednesday morning, or sooner if the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 19 Nov 2023 11:00
Bristol River Avon
River levels continue to remain high on the Bristol Avon at Bradford-on-Avon and the Semington Brook at Semington. Further light showery rainfall is expected today, Sunday 19th November. No Flood Warnings are currently forecast to be issued in this Flood Alert area.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels, checking rivers for blockages and clearing debris from weed screens 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. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated on Monday morning, or sooner if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2023 10:49
Bristol River Avon
River levels continue to remain high on the Bristol Avon at Bradford-on-Avon and the Semington Brook at Semington. Approximately 5 to 10 mm of rain has fallen in the last 24 hours over the catchment. The unsettled weather continues, further rain is expected today, Saturday the 18th November and Sunday the 19th November, which will continue to maintain high river levels. No Flood Warnings are currently forecast to be issued in this Flood Alert area.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels, checking rivers for blockages and clearing debris from weed screens 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. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Friday morning, or sooner if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2023 09:37
Bristol River Avon
River levels are rising on the Bristol Avon at Bradford-on-Avon and the Semington Brook at Semington. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. The unsettled weather continues, further heavy rain is expected on the 18th November, which will cause rivers to rise again. No Flood Warnings are currently forecast to be issued on the 16th November 2023 in this Flood Alert area. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels, checking rivers for blockages and clearing debris from weed screens 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. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated on Friday morning, or sooner if the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2023 21:13
Bristol River Avon
River levels are rising on the Bristol Avon at Bradford-on-Avon and the Semington Brook at Semington. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
The rain has generally passed out of the area and rivers are expected to peak overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. No Flood Warnings are currently forecast to be issued in this Flood Alert area. Further rain is forecast for Wednesday night which will cause river levels to rise again.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels, checking rivers for blockages and clearing debris from weed screens 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.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated on Wednesday morning, or sooner if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2023 11:56
Bristol River Avon
River levels are rising on the Bristol Avon at Bradford-on-Avon and have peaked on the Semington Brook at Semington. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Further rain has fallen on Tuesday morning which may keep river levels high or cause them to rise further. No Flood Warnings are currently forecast to be issued in this Flood Alert area.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels, checking rivers for blockages and clearing debris from weed screens 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.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated on Tuesday evening, or sooner if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Nov 2023 19:50
Bristol River Avon
River levels are rising on the Bristol Avon at Bradford-on-Avon and have peaked on the Semington Brook at Semington. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. No Flood Warnings are forecast to be issued in this Flood Alert area.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels, checking rivers for blockages and clearing debris from weed screens 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.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated on Tuesday morning, or sooner if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Nov 2023 10:26
Bristol River Avon
River levels are rising on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels, checking rivers for blockages and clearing debris from weed screens 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.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated on Monday evening, or sooner if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Nov 2023 19:09
Bristol River Avon
River levels are falling on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Rain is forecast for overnight Sunday and into Monday morning, This will cause river levels to rise again and some Flood Warnings may be issued during Monday in this Flood Alert area.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels, checking rivers for blockages and clearing debris from weed screens 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.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated on Monday morning, or sooner if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Nov 2023 09:51
Bristol River Avon
River levels are falling on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. Further rain over the next few days is likely to cause river levels to rise again.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels, checking rivers for blockages and clearing debris from weed screens 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.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated on Sunday evening, or sooner if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Nov 2023 11:32
Bristol River Avon
River levels are slowly rising on the Bristol Avon and falling on the Semington Brook. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Saturday is forecast to be mostly dry, however further rain over the next few days is likely to cause river levels to rise again.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels, checking rivers for blockages and clearing debris from weed screens 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.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated on Saturday evening, or sooner if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Nov 2023 18:22
Bristol 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 28 Oct 2023 20:44
Bristol 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 19 Oct 2023 10:43
Bristol 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 13 Oct 2023 21:12
Bristol 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 9 May 2023 12:12
Bristol 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 11 Apr 2023 22:43
Bristol 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 3 Apr 2023 12:36
Bristol 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 Mar 2023 21:14
Bristol 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 12 Mar 2023 17:14
Bristol River Avon
River levels are high but steady on Sunday the 12th March 2022 at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of the recent heavy rainfall. We expect the River Avon to remain high for the next coming days; its possible there will be some flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
The weather forecast for late Sunday and into Monday suggests some large rainfall totals. We will continue to closely monitor the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated on the 13 March 2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2023 17:47
Bristol River Avon
River levels are high but steady on Saturday the 11th March 2022 at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of the recent heavy rainfall. We expect the River Avon to remain high for the next coming days; its possible there will be some flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
The weather forecast for late Sunday and into Monday suggests further large rainfall totals. We will continue to closely monitor the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated on the 12 March 2023, or as the situation changes.
Please refer to Hazard Manager for additional information. www.metoffice.gov.uk/premium/hazardmanager.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Mar 2023 18:50
Bristol River Avon
River levels have risen at the Bradford on Avon gauge at Bradford on Avon as a result of heavy rainfall and snow melt, with approximately 20mm of rain fallen in the last 48 hours. River levels on the River Avon at Great Somerford, River Avon at Bradford on Avon, River Avon at Bathford and Semington Brook at Semington are rising through this evening (the 09 March 2023). Currently we are not forecasting flood warning thresholds to be met.
This message will be updated on Friday the 10th March 2023, or as the situation changes.
We expect flooding to effect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2023 17:11
Bristol 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. 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 Alert issued on 12 Jan 2023 17:59
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of the ground being saturated and reacting to recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We forecast that flooding is likely for low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
River levels can rise very quickly in response to heavy rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation and flood warnings have also now been issued. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens and closing flood gates.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures and consider installing property flood resilience equipment.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Jan 2023 14:15
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high on the River Avon through Bradford on Avon, Semington and Bathford. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Rainfall totals on Monday the 9th January 2023 are much lower, however further heavy rain is expected tomorrow, Tuesday the 10 January 2023. Currently we are not expecting flood warnings to be issued.
Expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers and do not drive through flood water. We are monitoring the situation and checking for blockages in rivers.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Jan 2023 13:14
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high on the River Avon through Bradford on Avon, Semington and Bathford. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Rainfall totals on Monday the 9th January 2023 are much lower, however further heavy rain is expected tomorrow, Tuesday the 10 January 2023. Currently we are not expecting flood warnings to be issued, but we continue to monitor the situation and will provide an update tomorrow.
Expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers and do not drive through flood water. We are monitoring the situation and checking for blockages in rivers.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2023 10:23
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high on the River Avon through Bradford on Avon, Semington and Bathford following recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Further rainfall is forecast for today, Sunday 8th January. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers and do not drive through flood water. We are monitoring the situation and checking for blockages in rivers. We will next update this message on Monday 9th January or sooner if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2023 09:46
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high on the River Avon through Bradford on Avon, Semington and Bathford. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains.
Further rain is forecast today, Saturday the 7th January 2023 and tomorrow Saturday the 07 January 2023, approximately 3 to 5mm. Expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers and do not drive through flood water. We are monitoring the situation and checking for blockages in rivers.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2023 12:10
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high on the River Avon through Bradford on Avon and Bathford. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Further rain is forecast tomorrow Saturday the 07 January 2023 with a further 3 to 15mm possible. Expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is possible between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers and do not drive through flood water. We are monitoring the situation and checking for blockages in rivers.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2022 12:03
Bristol River Avon
River levels are rising at the Bradford on Avon river gauge due to recent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. Further rainfall, sometimes heavy, is expected from today, Wednesday 28/12/2022. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded. Refer to local authority website for local road closures. From 17:00 on 28/12/2022 the flood warning service is scheduled to be automated. We will be unable to update the text in this message during automation.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2022 13:06
Bristol River Avon
River levels at the Bradford on Avon river gauge are falling but remain high. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. Further rainfall, sometimes heavy, is expected from this afternoon, Tuesday 27/12/2022 and on Wednesday 28/12/2022. River levels are expected to rise again in response to this rainfall. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded. Refer to local authority website for local road closures. This message will be updated by 14:00 on Wednesday, 28/12/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2022 14:10
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high at the Bradford on Avon river gauge because of the rainfall over the past few days but are beginning to fall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. Further rainfall is expected in the evening of Tuesday 27/12/ 2022 and on Wednesday 28/12/2022. River levels are expected to rise again because of this rainfall. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded. Refer to local authority website for local road closures. This message will be updated by 14:00 on Tuesday, 27/12/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2022 08:14
Bristol 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.
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 Alert issued on 19 Dec 2022 12:57
Bristol River Avon
River levels are rising on the Bristol Avon and the Semington Brook due to persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads, paths and farmland is possible today, the 19/12/22. Further heavy rainfall is forecast overnight and we anticipate the rivers will remain high until the 22/12/22.
Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford, the flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. No property flooding is currently expected.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Our incident response staff are checking and clearing debris from weed screens in the area.
From 17:00 on the 19/12/2022 until 09:00 on the 26/12/2022 the flood warning service is scheduled to be temporarily automated due to industrial action. We will be unable to update the content of this Flood Alert during that time.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Nov 2022 11:10
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall over the past few days. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
River levels are beginning to fall, but still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures.
This message will be updated Tuesday, 29/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Nov 2022 11:03
Bristol River Avon
River levels have risen again at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
We expect river levels to begin falling at 20:00 on 27/11/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures.
This message will be updated Monday, 28/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Nov 2022 10:12
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of the ground being saturated and reacting to further rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. However, there is further rainfall forecast later on Saturday, 26/11/22, and into Sunday, 27/11/22, therefore the river levels are likely to rise again in response to this rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures.
This message will be updated Sunday, 27/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Nov 2022 12:52
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk. The levels are predicted to rise again as a result of the forecast rain overnight on Sunday 27/11/22 and into Monday 28/11/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures.
This message will be updated Saturday, 26/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2022 10:52
Bristol River Avon
River levels are high but steady at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
We expect river levels to remain high throughout Thursday and into Friday.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens and in contact with community flood wardens and volunteers.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures.
This message will be updated Friday, 25/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Nov 2022 20:21
Bristol River Avon
River levels are falling on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook, but may rise again in response to rain overnight Tuesday and into Wednesday. Flooding is likely to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. No Flood Warnings are currently forecast to be issued in this Flood Alert area. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated on the morning of Wednesday 23rd November, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Nov 2022 09:46
Bristol River Avon
River levels are stable on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook. Flooding is likely to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford during Tuesday 22nd november. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. No Flood Warnings are currently forecast to be issued in this Flood Alert area. Further rainfall is forecast during the week. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated on the afternoon of Tuesday 22nd November, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Nov 2022 16:29
Bristol River Avon
River levels are rising on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook due to this morning's rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Semington Brook, particularly around low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford from 6.00 pm on Monday 21st november. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. No Flood Warnings are currently forecast to be issued in this Flood Alert area. Further rainfall is forecast during the week. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated on the morning of Tuesday 22nd November, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2022 20:15
Bristol River Avon
levels are falling at Semmington, Bathford and at Bradford on Avon, so the risk of flooding to low lying land remains. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford and the flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have been clearing weed screens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures. This message will be updated on the morning of Saturday 19th November, or sooner if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2022 12:17
Bristol River Avon
levels are falling at Semmington and Bathford but are stable at Bradford on Avon and so the risk of flooding to low lying land remains. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford and the flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have been clearing weed screens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures. This message will be updated on the afternoon of Friday 18th November, or sooner if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 18:17
Bristol River Avon
River levels are stable at Bradford on Avon and falling at Semmington and Bathford so the risk of flooding to low lying land remains. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford and the flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have been clearing weed screens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures. This message will be updated on the morning of Friday 18th November, or sooner if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 10:00
Bristol River Avon
River levels are stable or rising slowly at Bradford on Avon, Semmington and Bathford so the risk of flooding to low lying land remains. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford and the flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. Rivers are expected to peak during the afternoon on Thursday 17th November. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have been clearing weed screens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures. This message will be updated on the afternoon of Thursday 17th November, or sooner if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2022 18:07
Bristol River Avon
River levels are rising at Bradford on Avon and will continue to rise overnight Wednesday and through Thursday morning in response to the forecast rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford and the flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. Rivers are expected to peak around lunch time on Thursday 17th November. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have been clearing weed screens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures. This message will be updated on the morning of Thursday 17th November, or sooner if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2022 10:46
Bristol River Avon
River levels continue to rise at the Bradford on Avon river gauge after the heavy rainfall on Tuesday, 15/11/22. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland remains throughout Wednesday, 16/11/22. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. Further rainfall, heavy at times, is forecast throughout Wednesday evening and river levels are expected to continue rising overnight and into Thursday, 17/11/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have been clearing weed screens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures. This message will be updated on Wednesday afternoon, 16/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2022 17:57
Bristol River Avon
River levels have risen at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall throughout Tuesday morning. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 20:00 today, 15/11/22, and 12:00 tomorrow, 16/11/22. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Further showery rainfall is forecast throughout Tuesday evening and into Wednesday. River levels will start to fall from 12:00 on Wednesday 16/11/22, but they are forecast to rise again during Wednesday night in response to another band of rainfall moving over the area.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have been clearing weed screens.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures.
This message will be updated on Wednesday morning, 16/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Oct 2022 17:32
Bristol River Avon
River levels have risen at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 10:45 this evening, 23/10/22. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. No properties are expected to flood at this time.
Further showery and at times heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high throughout Monday 24/10/22. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking and clearing weed screens.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated Monday, 24/10/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Mar 2022 19:32
Bristol River Avon
River levels have risen at the Bradford on Avon gauge at Bradford on Avon as a result of heavy rainfall, with over 15 mm of rain fallen in the last 24 hours. River levels on the River Avon at Great Somerford, River Avon at Bradford on Avon, River Avon at Bathford and Semington Brook at Semington are rising through this evening (the 16th March 2022). Currently we are not forecasting flood warning thresholds to be met.
This message will be updated on Friday the 18th March 2022, or as the situation changes.
We expect flooding to effect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Mar 2022 09:57
Bristol River Avon
River levels are high but steady on Thursday the 17th March 2022 at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of yesterday’s heavy rainfall. We expect the River Avon to remain high for the next coming days; its possible there will be some flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
The weather forecast for the rest of the week looks positive with no major rainfall totals forecast. We will continue to closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated this evening, 17/03/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Mar 2022 21:31
Bristol River Avon
River levels have risen at the Bradford on Avon gauge at Bradford on Avon as a result of heavy rainfall, with over 15mm of rain fallen in the last 24 hours. River levels on the River Avon at Great Somerford, River Avon at Bradford on Avon, River Avon at Bathford and Semington Brook at Semington are rising through this evening (the 16th March 2022). Currently we are not forecasting flood warning thresholds to be met.
This message will be updated on Thursday the 17th March 2022, or as the situation changes.
We expect flooding to effect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Mar 2022 09:45
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high but steady on the Bristol Avon and are falling on the Semington Brook. No property flooding is expected. River levels are high at the Bradford on Avon gauge but are expected to drop towards Thursday afternoon. It is anticipated that this flood alert will be removed later today as the situation is not expected to worsen. Rainfall on Thursday morning may slow the falling water levels. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Flooding is possible at low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may have been flooded overnight. This message will be updated by 03:00 PM on 03/03/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Mar 2022 21:13
Bristol River Avon
River levels are high but steady on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook due to the rainfall overnight on Tuesday and into Wednesday.
No property flooding is expected.
River levels are high at the Bradford on Avon gauge but are not expected to worsen over night and will begin to drop again on Thursday the 3rd of March. Further rainfall is forecast throughout Thursday. although river levels will begin to drop during the day we expect them to rise again in response to the rainfall.
We will continue to monitor levels closely. Flooding is possible at low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 03/03/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2022 09:11
Bristol River Avon
River levels have risen at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 09:00 today and 12:00 tomorrow. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
We expect river levels to peak around midday on Monday 21/02/22 and remain high until midday on Tuesday 22/02/22.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures.
This message will be updated by 12:00 on Tuesday, 22/02/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2022 19:08
Bristol River Avon
A flood alert has been issued. River levels have risen on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook due to rainfall throughout Tuesday with lesser amounts falling on Wednesday. Some river levels are now dropping, levels at Bradford-on-Avon and on Semington remain high but stable. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. Further light rainfall is forecast at times on Thursday. We are clearing debris from weed screens in the area and we will continue to monitor levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 17/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2022 10:07
Bristol River Avon
River levels have risen on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook due to rainfall throughout Tuesday. Although some river levels are now dropping, river levels at Bradford on Avon have been rising steadily through Wednesday morning.
Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed on 16/02/2022.
Further light rainfall is forecast through Wednesday.
River levels are rising steadily but should peak soon and begin to fall by Wednesday evening, 16/02/2022.
We are clearing debris from weed screens in the area and we will continue to monitor levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 06:00 PM on 16/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2022 20:00
Bristol River Avon
River levels have risen on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook due to rainfall throughout Tuesday. Although some river levels are now dropping, river levels at Bradford on Avon are rising steadily again.
Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed on 16/02/2022.
Further light rainfall is forecast overnight and into Wednesday.
River levels are rising steadily but should begin to fall by Wednesday evening, 16/02/2022.
We are clearing debris from weed screens in the area and we will continue to monitor levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 PM on 16/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2022 10:23
Bristol River Avon
River levels have risen on the Bristol Avon and Semington Brook due to rainfall. Although some levels are now dropping, river levels at Bradford on Avon continue to rise steadily.
Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed on 14/02/2022.
Further rainfall is forecast tomorrow morning.
River levels are rising steadily. They may begin to drop but will rise again in response to the rainfall tomorrow, 15/02/2022.
We are clearing debris from weed screens in the area and we will continue to monitor levels closely.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 06:00 PM on 14/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Jan 2022 20:42
Bristol River Avon
River levels have peaked and are falling on the Bristol Avon at Bradford-on-Avon and on the Semington Brook at Semington.
Only small amounts of rain are forecast for the next few days.
Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
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.
This message will be updated on Monday morning.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Jan 2022 10:11
Bristol River Avon
River levels have peaked and are falling on the Bristol Avon at Bradford-on-Avon and on the Semington Brook at Semington.
Only small amounts of rain are forecast for the next few days.
Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
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.
This message will be updated on Sunday evening.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2022 19:47
Bristol River Avon
River levels are rising slowly on the Bristol Avon at Bradford-on-Avon and on the Semington Brook at Semington.
Only small amounts of rain are forecast for the next few days and rivers are expected to peak on Sunday morning, before levels gradually drop.
No Flood Warnings are currently forecast for this area.
Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
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.
This message will be updated on Sunday morning.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2022 10:04
Bristol River Avon
River levels are stable on the Bristol Avon at Bradford-on-Avon and on the Semington Brook at Semington. Levels are expected to rise today due to this morning's rain but no Flood Warnings are currently forecast for this area.
Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Rain will ease through Saturday and only small amounts are forecast going in to next week.
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.
This message will be updated this afternoon.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2022 17:47
Bristol River Avon
River levels are rising on the Bristol Avon due to today's rainfall.
Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Further rainfall is forecast tomorrow morning which is expected to cause river levels to rise further at the Bradford-on-Avon and Semmington guages. .
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.
This message will be updated on the morning of Saturday 8th January.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2022 19:09
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high but are beginning to slowly fall at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from today, 02/01/2022 and into tomorrow 03/01/2022. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
The unsettled weather is forecast to continue into next week though we do not expect any significant totals. River levels had fallen slightly but are now expected to rise to similar levels seen in recent days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens and checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on Monday, 03/01/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2022 10:47
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from today, 02/01/2022 and into tomorrow 03/01/2022. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
The unsettled weather is forecast to continue into next week though we do not expect any significant totals. River levels had fallen slightly but are now expected to rise to similar levels seen in recent days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens and checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures.
This message will be updated by 20:00 on Sunday, 02/01/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2022 20:06
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high but are beginning to slowly fall at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from today, 01/01/2022 and into tomorrow 02/01/2022. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Further light rainfall is expected through Sunday and Monday. We expect river levels to stop falling and show some slight response to the forecast rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens and checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on Sunday, 02/01/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2022 10:24
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high but stable at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from today, 01/01/2022 and into tomorrow 02/01/2022. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Saturday is forecast to be mainly dry however some light rainfall is expected on Sunday. We expect river levels to remain high but relatively stable for at least the next 48 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens and checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures.
This message will be updated by 20:00 on Saturday, 01/01/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2021 19:25
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high but stable at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from today, 31/12/2021 and into tomorrow 01/01/2022. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high but relatively stable for at least the next 48 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens and checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on Saturday, 01/01/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2021 09:48
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high but stable at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from today, 31/12/2021 and into tomorrow 01/01/2022. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high but relatively stable for at least the next 48 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens and checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures.
This message will be updated by 20:00 on Friday, 31/12/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2021 19:29
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high but stable at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from today, 30/12/2021 and into tomorrow 31/12/2021. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high but relatively stable for at least the next 48 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens and checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on Friday, 30112/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2021 09:23
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high but stable at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of recent rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from today, 30/12/2021 and into tomorrow 31/12/2021. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Further patchy but generally light rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high but relatively stable for at least the next 48 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens and checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures.
This message will be updated by 20:00 on Thursday, 30/12/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Dec 2021 15:21
Bristol River Avon
River levels have risen at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of rainfall over the last 48 hours. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 15:00 today, 29/12/2021. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Further patchy but generally light rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to remain high but relatively stable for at least the next 48 hours.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens and checking defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on Thursday, 30/12/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2021 20:12
Bristol River Avon
River levels are now falling at the Bradford on Avon river gauge following heavy rainfall over the weekend. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. Light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated Wednesday 03/11/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2021 11:25
Bristol River Avon
River levels are high but beginning to fall at the Bradford on Avon river gauge following heavy rainfall over the weekend. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 24 days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated by 8pm, Tuesday 02/11/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Nov 2021 20:18
Bristol River Avon
River levels are high but steady at the Bradford on Avon river gauge following heavy rainfall over the weekend. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated Tuesday 02/11/21 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Oct 2021 14:07
Bristol River Avon
River levels have risen at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall today, Sunday 31/10/21. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. Further rainfall is forecast later today, 31/10/21. River levels can rise very quickly in response to heavy rainfall. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow, Monday 01/11/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 May 2021 10:13
Bristol River Avon
River levels are high but steady at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of rainfall over the weekend. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible until Wednesday, 26/05/2021. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
No further rainfall is forecast. We expect river levels to start falling, around midday on Tuesday 25/05/2021.
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 refer to local authority website for local road closures and stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on Wednesday, 26/05/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 May 2021 20:07
Bristol River Avon
River levels are rising at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall on Friday and Sunday. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible until Wednesday, 26/05/2021. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
Tuesday is mainly dry and we expect river levels to begin falling on Tuesday evening, 25/05/2021.
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 refer to local authority website for local road closures and stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated by 18:00 on Tuesday, 25/05/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2021 13:51
Bristol River Avon
River levels are rising at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall overnight. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 14:00 Saturday, 13/03/21, and 04:00 Sunday, 14/03/21. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Further showery rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until Sunday afternoon.
We are closely monitoring the situation and do not forecast any flood warnings at this time. Our incident response staff will be in contact with community flood wardens and volunteers if the situation changes.
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 this evening, 13/03/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2021 18:29
Bristol River Avon
River levels are falling at the Bradford on Avon river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels can rise very quickly in response to rainfall. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens. This message will be updated Monday 22/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2021 16:26
Bristol River Avon
River levels have risen at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of the ground being saturated and reacting to further rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels can rise very quickly in response to heavy rainfall. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens. This message will be updated Sunday 21/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2021 21:11
Bristol River Avon
River levels are currently falling but are forecast to rise again tomorrow, Saturday 20/02/21 at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of the ground being saturated and reacting to further rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. River levels can rise very quickly in response to heavy rainfall. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens. This message will be updated Saturday 20/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2021 09:40
Bristol River Avon
River levels are forecast to rise at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of the ground being saturated and reacting to further rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. River levels can rise very quickly in response to heavy rainfall. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens. This message will be updated Friday 19/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2021 18:26
Bristol River Avon
River levels have risen at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of the rainfall over the past couple of days. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 18:00 today for the next few days. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next few days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens and closing flood gates.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures.
This message will be updated Wednesday, 17/02/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2021 12:52
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high at the Bradford on Avon river gauge but they continue to fall. Low lying land and roads may still be flooded between Melksham and Bathford and the flood gates at Holt Road may still be closed. We will continue to closely monitor the situation but the current forecast is for predominantly dry weather over the coming days. This will likely result in the removal of this flood alert tomorrow 08/02/2021. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow, Monday 08/02/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2021 12:44
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high at the Bradford on Avon river gauge but are falling. The likelihood of flooding remains for low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may still be closed. We are closely monitoring the weather situation but no significant rainfall is currently forecast for tonight 06/02/2021. Our incident response staff have been clearing weed screens. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow, Sunday 07/02/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Feb 2021 12:16
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high at the Bradford on Avon river gauge and are expected to rise slightly throughout today 05/02/2021 but will not reach flood warning levels. They are forecast to fall again tomorrow 06/02/2021. We believe the likelihood of flooding remains for low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may still be closed. We are closely monitoring the weather situation but no significant rainfall is currently forecast for tonight 05/02/2021. Our incident response staff have been clearing weed screens. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow, Saturday 06/02/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Feb 2021 12:21
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high but are falling at the Bradford on Avon river gauge. We believe the likelihood of flooding remains for low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may still be closed. We are closely monitoring the weather situation but significant rainfall is currently not forecast for tonight 04/02/2021. Our incident response staff have been clearing weed screens. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow, Friday 05/02/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Feb 2021 12:01
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high but falling at the Bradford on Avon river gauge. We believe there is a still a likelihood of flooding for low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. We are not currently forecast further rain tonight Wednesday 03/02/2021 but the flood gates at Holt Road may still be closed. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have been clearing weed screens. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow, Thursday 04/02/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Feb 2021 13:02
Bristol River Avon
River levels are remain high at the Bradford on Avon river gauge. We believe there is a still a likelihood of flooding for low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. We are not currently forecast anymore rain tonight Tuesday 02/02/2021 but the flood gates at Holt Road may still be closed.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow, Wednesday 03/02/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Feb 2021 11:45
Bristol River Avon
River levels are falling at the Bradford on Avon river gauge. We believe there is a still possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford as more rain is forecast overnight and we expect river levels to respond to this. The flood gates at Holt Road may still be closed.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow, Tuesday 02/02/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Jan 2021 13:16
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of the ground being saturated and still reacting to rainfall from Friday night. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is still possible. We believe there is a still possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Further showery rainfall is forecast on Tuesday 02/02/2021 and we expect river levels to continue to respond to this.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow, Monday 01/02/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 09:34
Bristol River Avon
River levels at the Bradford on Avon gauge have now fallen but levels are forecast to rise again as a response to Friday night’s rainfall and the ground being saturated. Further showery rainfall, heavy at times, is forecast for Sunday so this flood alert remains in force. River levels are expected to rise throughout Saturday. Low lying land and some roads particularly Holt Road at Staverton have been flooded during Friday, 29/01/21. Please refer to local authority websites for road closures.
We are monitoring the weather forecast and river levels and will keep this message updated. Our incident response staff are clearing debris from weed screens and are monitoring the deployed barriers at the bullpit in Bradford on Avon. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and keep up to date with the weather forecast for your area. This message will be updated Sunday morning, 31/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 18:01
Bristol River Avon
River levels at the Bradford on Avon gauge have risen throughout Friday, 29/01/21, as a result of Thursday night’s rainfall and the ground being saturated. Further showery rainfall, heavy at times, is forecast for the early hours of Saturday so this flood alert remains in force. River levels are expected to fall overnight, but are forecast to rise again in response to the rainfall.
Low lying land and some roads particularly Holt Road at Staverton have been flooded during Friday, 29/01/21. We are monitoring the weather forecast and river levels and will keep this message updated. Our incident response staff are clearing debris from weed screens and deployed barriers at the bullpit in Bradford on Avon on Friday morning. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and keep up to date with the weather forecast for your area. This message will be updated Saturday morning, 30/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 09:41
Bristol River Avon
River levels at Bradford on Avon have responded to the recent rainfall and are continuing to rise. Further showers forecast for Friday night, 29/01/2021, and in to Saturday morning will cause levels to rise further so this flood alert remains in force. Low lying land and some roads particularly Holt Road at Staverton are at risk of flooding. We are monitoring the weather forecast and river levels and will keep this message updated. Our incident response staff are clearing debris from weed screens and are deploying barriers at the bullpit in Bradford on Avon on Friday morning. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and keep up to date with the weather forecast for your area. This message will be updated Friday afternoon, 29/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 19:20
Bristol River Avon
River levels at Bradford on Avon have responded to the recent rainfall and are steadily rising. Further showers forecast for tonight, 28/01/2021, will cause levels to rise further so this flood alert will remain in force. Low lying land and some roads particularly Holt Road at Staverton are at risk of flooding. We are monitoring the weather forecast and river levels and will keep this message updated. Our incident response staff are clearing debris from weed screens. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and keep up to date with the weather forecast for your area. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Friday 29/01/2021 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Jan 2021 11:24
Bristol River Avon
River levels have risen again at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of the ground being saturated and reacting to further rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Further showery rainfall is forecast over the next few days and we expect river levels to continue to respond to this.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow, Thursday 28/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Jan 2021 20:15
Bristol River Avon
River levels are gradually falling at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of rainfall from last week’s storm. Consequently, the risk of flooding of low lying land and the road at between Melksham and Bathford is reducing. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Wintery showers of rain and sleet with snow on higher ground is forecast overnight Sunday and through Monday morning on 25/01/2021. River levels are likely to remain steady and no flooding of properties are expected at this point. A band of rain is forecast from Wednesday and combined with the wet ground this alert will remain in force as river levels may start to respond to this forecast rainfall.
We will reissue alerts or warnings as the situation requires. Our incident response staff are clearing debris from weed screens.
Please check for road closures with your local authority website and stay up to date with your local weather forecast.
This message will be updated Monday, 24/01/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2021 15:11
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of rainfall from last Wednesday storm. Consequently, the risk of flooding of low lying land and the road at between Melksham and Bathford is reducing. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
A band of rain, hail and and snow is forecast between 03:00 to 21:00 on Sunday 24/01/2021. Larger accumulations of snow is forecast on higher ground with smaller amount on lower ground. River levels may start to rise in response to the snow melting during the following next 48 hours. This may cause some flood risk so this alert will remain in force. We will reissue alerts or warnings as the situation requires. Our incident response staff are checking and clearing debris from weed screens.
Please check for road closures with your local authority website and stay up to date with your local weather forecast.
This message will be updated Sunday, 24/01/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Jan 2021 21:33
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of rainfall from Storm Christoph.. Consequently, the risk of flooding of low lying land and the road at between Melksham and Bathford is reducing. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
A colder and drier period with some wintery showers of rain and sleet or snow is forecast over the next 48 hours . River levels are falling but may respond to the forecast weather and still pose some flood risk for the next 3-4 days so this alert will remain in force.
We are monitoring the weather forecast and river levels and will reissue alerts or warnings as the situation requires. Our incident response staff are checking and clearing debris from weed screens.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and check for road closures with your local authority website.
This message will be updated Saturday, 23/01/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 17:44
Bristol River Avon
The overnight rainfall due to Storm Christophe has resulted in high river levels at the Bradford on Avon river gauge. There is flooding of low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford which will continue into Friday, 22/01/2021. The flood gates at Holt Road have been closed as the B3106 to Staverton is currently impassable.
No further rainfall is forecast but river levels are continuing to rise and expected to peak at approximately 10:30 on Thursday morning. The peak level is not expected to cause flooding of properties.
We are closely monitoring the situation and have our incident response staff on the ground to check the rivers and our flood defences.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures.
This message will be updated Friday, 22/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2020 08:32
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high but are falling steadily at the Bradford-on-Avon and Great Somerford river gauges following the heavy and persistent rainfall during the Christmas period. The risk of flooding is reducing and the situation is improving. No properties are forecast to flood at this point and there is very little rain expected for the remainder of this week. We do not forecast the situation to deteriorate any further over the next few days however some flood water may still be present in some locations. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures. This message will be updated Friday 01/01/2021, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 29 Dec 2020 12:59
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of heavy and persistent rainfall that occurred over the Christmas period. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. No properties are forecast to flood at this point. We do not forecast the situation to deteriorate any further.
No further rainfall is forecast. River levels have peaked and are falling, with no further rise forecasted.
Our incident response staff are checking and clearing weed screens. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures.
This message will be updated on Wednesday 30/12/2020 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2020 20:04
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall of the past couple of days. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Wintery showers of rain with some sleet and snow on higher ground is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking and clearing weed screens.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated Tuesday, 29/12/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2020 12:02
Bristol River Avon
River levels are rising at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of persistent and sometimes heavy overnight rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is possible from 06:00 pm today. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have cleared weed screens and are erecting temporary flood barriers.
We will continue to monitor the weather forecast and issue timely flood warnings as required. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures. This message will be updated on Monday 28/12/2020 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2020 15:50
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of the persistent rainfall over the weekend. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures.
This message will be updated Tuesday 08/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2020 18:17
Bristol River Avon
River levels are high but steady at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of the ground being saturated and reacting to further rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
River levels have peaked and will remain steady, with no further rise forecast.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing weed screens.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures.
This message will be updated Monday 07/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2020 21:01
Bristol River Avon
River levels are continuing to rise steadily at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of heavy and persistent rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
We expect river levels to remain high until Sunday 06/12/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing weed screens.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures.
This message will be updated Sunday, 06/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2020 12:56
Bristol River Avon
River levels have risen at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of the ground being saturated and reacting to further rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 12:00 today 05/12/2020 and 12:00 tomorrow, 06/12/20. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
We expect river levels to continue to rise until 12:00 on 06/12/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing weed screens.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures.
This message will be updated this evening, 05/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Oct 2020 15:54
Bristol River Avon
River levels have started to fall and remain steady today on Monday 05/10/2020 on the river Avon at Bradford on Avon. The ground remains saturated and further showers with some heavy bursts is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect the river level to rise in response to the rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains and this flood alert will remain in force. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. We are closely monitoring the situation. The temporary flood barriers in Bradford on Avon have been removed today but we are continuing to monitor the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures. Stay alert to local weather forecasts. This message will be updated by 18:00 on Tuesday 06/10/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Oct 2020 17:20
Bristol River Avon
River levels are forecast to rise at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of the ground being saturated and reacting to further rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.
Further light showery rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to rise until and peak around 03:00 on Monday 05/10/20 and levels begin to decrease after this throughout Monday.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have erected temporary flood barriers in Bradford on Avon we expect to be able to remove them tomorrow morning.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures.
This message will be updated by 18:00 on Monday 05/10/20, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 3 Oct 2020 18:02
Bristol River Avon
As a result Storm Alex and the associated heavy persistent rainfall river levels are forecast to rise at the Bradford on Avon river gauge. Flooding could occur from 20:15 GMT 03/10/20 and throughout Sunday 04/10/20, variability in river rate of response means some uncertainty of when the peak will occur. We expect the flood warning threshold will be reached from late afternoon into Sunday evening. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads in Bradford on Avon. As a result off this our incident response staff are erecting temporary flood barriers in Bradford on Avon. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed. Further heavy and persistent rainfall is forecast over the next 24 to 36 hours. We expect river levels to continue remain high over the next few days .We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated Sunday afternoon 4th October 2020 or when conditions change
Flood Alert issued on 16 Mar 2020 18:07
Bristol River Avon
River levels had risen yesterday after heavy rain but peaked on the morning of Monday the 16th at the Bradford on Avon river gauge and are now falling. Consequently, the risk of flooding is now reducing. We believe the likelihood of flooding for low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford has also reduced. The flood gates at Holt Road should not need to be closed. Minimal rainfall is forecast throughout Tuesday the 17th so the situation should not deteriorate. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 Tuesday, 17/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Mar 2020 18:40
Bristol River Avon
River levels have risen at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of saturated ground and heavy rainfall today, Sunday the 15th. Consequently, the risk of flooding has increased throughout the evening of Sunday and into Monday. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may need to be closed should the river levels continue rising, however no further rainfall is forecast overnight on Sunday the 15th and throughout Monday the 16th so the situation should not deteriorate. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 Monday, 16/03/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2020 15:32
Bristol River Avon
River levels continue to fall at the Bradford on Avon river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding has reduced. A band of rainfall is forecast to pass over the area on Friday morning. Although river levels are now just underneath the flood alert threshold they are expected to rise slightly in response to the rainfall, bringing them back above the threshold. The likelihood for flooding for Holt Road at Staverton and low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford has reduced. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are 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 Friday, 13/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2020 13:54
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at Great Somerford and Bradford on Avon river gauges. More rainfall is forecast tomorrow and levels are expected to rise slightly but not to levels seen over the last week. Consequently, the risk of flooding is possible. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads between Melksham and Bathford. We are closely monitoring the situation. Flooding is unlikely for Holt Road at Staverton. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and refer to local authority website for local road closures. This message will be updated Thursday, 12/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 13:15
Bristol River Avon
River levels have responded to the overnight rain and are rising at Great Somerford and Bradford on Avon on Tuesday 10/03/20. Further showers are forecast for today and Wednesday. River levels may rise again so this flood alert will remain in force. Consequently the risk of flooding remains. Low lying land and some roads particularly Holt Road at Staverton are at risk of flooding. No properties are expected to flood at this point. We are monitoring the weather forecast and river levels and will keep this message updated. Our incident response staff are checking flood defences and clearing debris from weed screens to reduce the risk of flooding . Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and keep up to date with the weather forecast for your area. This message will be updated tomorrow, Wednesday 11/03/2020 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Mar 2020 10:52
Bristol River Avon
River levels are falling but remain just below the flood alert stage at Bradford on Avon. Further showers are forecast for today 09/03/2020 with heavier periods of rainfall during Tuesday. River levels are likely to rise again so this flood alert will remain in force for the next few days. Low lying land and some roads particularly Holt Road at Staverton are at risk of flooding. No properties are expected to flood during today or tomorrow. We are monitoring the weather and river levels and will keep this message updated. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing debris from weed screens to reduce the risk of flooding. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and keep up to date with the weather forecast for your area. This message will be updated tomorrow, Tuesday 10/03/2020 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Mar 2020 20:17
Bristol River Avon
River levels have fallen but remain just above the flood alert stage at Bradford on Avon. Further showers are forecast for Monday 09/03/2020 with longer periods of rainfall during Tuesday River levels may rise again so this flood alert will remain in force. Low lying land and some roads particularly Holt Road at Staverton are at risk of flooding. No properties are expected to flood during Monday. We are monitoring the weather and river levels and will keep this message updated. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing debris from weed screens to reduce the risk of flooding . Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and keep up to date with the weather forecast for your area. This message will be updated tomorrow, Sunday 08/03/2020 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Mar 2020 20:29
Bristol River Avon
River levels have fallen but remain high at Bradford on Avon. The forecast rainfall forecast for Sunday 08/03/2020 has been revised to blustery showers and some areas of heavy outburst of rain River levels may rise again, and with further rain forecast up to Tuesday, this flood alert will remain in force. There is a possibility of flooding of low lying land and some roads particularly Holt Road at Staverton. No properties are expected to flood over the weekend but we will watch the weather and river levels and keep this message updated. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing debris from weed screens to reduce the risk of blockage. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and keep up to date with the weather forecast for your area. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow, Sunday 08/03/2020 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Mar 2020 09:57
Bristol River Avon
River levels are falling at Bradford on Avon. There is further rainfall forecast from Sunday evening on 08/03/2020 with persistent bands of rain through Monday and upto Tuesday 10/03/2020. It is likely the river levels may rise again so this flood alert will remain in force. There is a possibility of flooding of low lying land and some roads particularly Holt Road at Staverton. No properties are expected to flood today on Friday 06/03/2020 or tomorrow. We are monitoring the weather and river levels and will keep this message updated more frequently. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing debris from weed screens to ensure rivers are flowing freely. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and keep up to date with the weather forecast for your area. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow, Saturday 07/03/2020 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Mar 2020 16:23
Bristol River Avon
River levels have been falling at the Bradford on Avon river gauge but remain high. With the forecast rainfall today on Wednesday 04/03/2020 and Thursday the river levels may rise again so this flood alert will remain in force. There is a possibility of flooding of low lying land and some roads particularly Holt Road at Staverton. No properties are expected to flood but we continue to monitor the situation and will issue further messages as required. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing debris from weed screens. 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 tomorrow, Thursday 05/03/2020 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Mar 2020 17:53
Bristol River Avon
River levels are gradually falling at the Bradford on Avon river gauge but levels remain high. Further unsettled weather is expected through Wednesday and Thursday and we may see some response in river levels. There is a possibility flooding of low lying land and some roads particularly Holt Road at Staverton. We continue to monitor the situation and will issue further messages as required. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing debris from weed screens. 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 tomorrow, Wednesday 04/03/2020 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Mar 2020 13:42
Bristol River Avon
River levels are currently falling at the Bradford on Avon river gauge. We expect light showers to continue until Wednesday and levels are forecast to remain high but stable through this period. We expect flooding of low lying land and some roads particularly Holt Road at Staverton. We continue to monitor the situation and will issue further messages as required. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing debris from weed screens. 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 tomorrow, Tuesday 03/03/2020 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2020 10:56
Bristol River Avon
River levels have now stabilised and forecast to fall today at the Bradford on Avon river gauge however with further rainfall forecast tonight we expect levels to begin to rise again in the early hours of Monday morning. We expect flooding of low lying land and some roads particularly Holt Road at Staverton. We continue to monitor the situation and will issue further Flood Warnings as required. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing debris from weed screens. 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 tomorrow, Monday 02/03/2020 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 20:17
Bristol River Avon
River levels are still rising at the Bradford on Avon river gauge and are forecast to peak overnight. Some further light rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours but we expect levels to begin to fall tomorrow morning. We expect flooding of low lying land and some roads particularly Holt Road at Staverton. We continue to monitor the situation and will issue further Flood Warnings as required. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing debris from weed screens. 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 tomorrow, Sunday 29/02/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2020 17:07
Bristol River Avon
River levels are currently rising at the Bradford on Avon river gauge. The rising levels are in response to rainfall associated with Strom Jorge and we expect levels to continue to rise throughout the night. We expect flooding of low lying land and some roads particularly Holt Road at Staverton. There is a possibility that there may be some property flooding. We continue to monitor the situation and will issue further Flood Warnings as required. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing debris from weed screens. 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 on Saturday, 29/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Feb 2020 16:31
Bristol River Avon
River levels have risen slightly today at the Bradford on Avon river gauge but are now stable. The catchments are wet and rivers will be sensitive to any further rainfall. There is a possibility of flooding of low lying land and some roads particularly Holt Road at Staverton. We continue to monitor the situation. Further wet and unsettled weather is expected throughout Friday and into the weekend. We expect river levels to rise in response to the rainfall and there may be further flooding of roads and low lying land. We do not currently expect property flooding. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing debris from weed screens. 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 on Friday, 28/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2020 18:04
Bristol River Avon
River levels continue to fall at the Bradford on Avon river gauge. The risk of flooding is reduced but catchments remain saturated and rivers are very responsive to any rainfall. The likelihood of flooding for Holt Road at Staverton has also reduced. We continue to monitor the situation. A band of rainfall is expected to pass through on Thursday morning with further wet weather to follow. We expect river levels to rise in response to the rainfall and there may be further flooding of roads and low lying land. We do not currently expect property flooding. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing debris from weed screens. 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 on Thursday, 27/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2020 20:38
Bristol River Avon
River levels have peaked at the Bradford on Avon river gauge on the morning of the 25th of February at 10:00 and are beginning to fall. The risk of flooding is reduced but catchments remain saturated and rivers are very responsive to any rainfall. The likelihood of flooding for Holt Road at Staverton has also reduced. We continue to monitor the situation. Wednesday may see some showers but should be largely dry. Thursday onwards looks to be more unsettled as we head into the weekend. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing debris from weed screens. 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 on Wednesday, 26/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 20:25
Bristol River Avon
River levels have risen slightly at the Bradford on Avon river gauge on the afternoon of the 24th of February as a result of the rainfall received in the area throughout the morning. The risk of flooding is reduced but catchments remain saturated and rivers are very responsive to any rainfall. The likelihood of flooding for Holt Road at Staverton has also reduced. We continue to monitor the situation. Monday night will be largely dry. Tuesday is dominated by scattered showers, heavy at times. Rivers may rise in response to the rainfall but not to the same levels seen during storm Dennis. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing debris from weed screens. 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 on Tuesday, 25/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2020 09:57
Bristol River Avon
River levels have risen slightly at the Bradford on Avon river gauge but still remain low. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. The likelihood of flooding for Holt Road at Staverton has also reduced. We are still monitoring the situation. A band of rain is passing over the area through Monday morning. Tuesday is dominated by scattered showers. It is likely rivers will rise in response to the rainfall but not to the same levels seen this past week. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing debris from weed screens. 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 Monday afternoon, 24/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 19:38
Bristol River Avon
River levels have risen slightly at the Bradford on Avon river gauge but still remain low. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. The likelihood of flooding for Holt Road at Staverton has also reduced. We are still monitoring the situation. Sunday will see more rain overnight in to Monday. A band of rain is forecast to pass over the area on Monday morning. It is likely rivers will rise in response to the rainfall but not to the same levels seen this past week. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing debris from weed screens. 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 Monday morning, 24/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2020 11:47
Bristol River Avon
River levels continue to fall at the Bradford on Avon river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. The likelihood of flooding for Holt Road at Staverton has also reduced. We are still monitoring the situation. Sunday will see occasional showers, with more rain overnight in to Monday. A band of rain is forecast to pass over the area on Monday morning. It is likely rivers will rise in response to the rainfall but not to the same levels seen this past week. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing debris from weed screens. 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 Sunday afternoon, 23/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2020 18:30
Bristol River Avon
River levels continue to fall at the Bradford on Avon river gauge. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. The likelihood of flooding for Holt Road at Staverton has also reduced. We are closely monitoring the situation. Saturday will be largely dry but may see some scattered showers. Rain is expected through Saturday night and into Sunday morning. Monday is also looking unsettled. It is possible rivers will rise in response to the rainfall. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing debris from weed screens. 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 Sunday morning, 23/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2020 10:55
Bristol River Avon
River levels continue to fall at the Bradford on Avon river gauge after the rainfall from Storm Dennis last weekend. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. The likelihood of flooding for Holt Road at Staverton has also reduced. We are closely monitoring the situation. Saturday will be largely dry but may see some scattered showers. Sunday and Monday are looking a little more unsettled and it is possible rivers will rise in response to this. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing debris from weed screens. 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 Saturday afternoon, 22/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2020 21:01
Bristol River Avon
River levels continue to fall at the Bradford on Avon river gauge after the rainfall from Storm Dennis last weekend. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. The likelihood of flooding for Holt Road at Staverton has also reduced. We are closely monitoring the situation. Friday the 21st of February has been largely dry. The weekend weather is looking a little more unsettled and it is possible rivers will rise in response to this. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing debris from weed screens. 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 Saturday morning, 22/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2020 12:24
Bristol River Avon
River levels continue to fall at the Bradford on Avon river gauge after the rainfall from Storm Dennis last weekend. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. The likelihood of flooding for Holt Road at Staverton has also reduced. We are closely monitoring the situation. Friday the 21st of February is set to be largely dry. The weekend weather is looking a little more unsettled and it is possible rivers will rise in response to this. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing debris from weed screens. 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 Friday evening, 21/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2020 21:05
Bristol River Avon
River levels continue to fall at the Bradford on Avon river gauge after the rainfall from Storm Dennis last weekend. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. The likelihood of flooding for Holt Road at Staverton has also reduced. We are closely monitoring the situation. Thursday night is forecast to be dry, with a largely dry day on Friday the 21st of February. The weekend weather is looking a little more unsettled and it is possible rivers will rise in response to this. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing debris from weed screens. 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 Friday morning, 21/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2020 12:06
Bristol River Avon
River levels continue to fall at the Bradford on Avon river gauge after the rainfall from Storm Dennis last weekend. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. The possibility of flooding for Holt Road at Staverton remains. We are closely monitoring the situation. A band of rain is passing through the area through Thursday, with drier weather forecast overnight and into Friday. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing debris from weed screens. 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 Thursday evening, 20/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2020 21:17
Bristol River Avon
River levels continue to fall at the Bradford on Avon river gauge after the rainfall from Storm Dennis last weekend. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. The possibility of flooding for Holt Road at Staverton remains. We are closely monitoring the situation. Further light showers are forecast overnight on Wednesday with a band of rain passing through the area on Thursday morning. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing debris from weed screens. 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 Thursday morning, 20/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2020 13:13
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high but continue 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. The possibility of flooding for Holt Road at Staverton remains. We are closely monitoring the situation. Further light showers are forecast over the next 12 hours with a band of rain passing through the area on Thursday morning. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing debris from weed screens. 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 evening, 19/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2020 20:50
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 Holt Road at Staverton.
River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
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, 19/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2020 09:44
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 Holt Road at Staverton.
River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
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, 18/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 21:00
Bristol River Avon
River levels are slowly falling at the Bradford on Avon and Semington river gauges in response to heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis overnight. Further rainfall showers are expected over the next 24 hours. River levels can react quickly to further rainfall, due to the ground being saturated. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for the road at Holt Road at Staverton. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing weed screens. We have deployed temporary barriers at Bradford on Avon. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this evening, Sunday 16/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 11:32
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of persistent and heavy rainfall which passed through the area over the weekend as part of storm Dennis Flooding continues. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Holt Road at Staverton.
River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have erected temporary flood barriers.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this evening, 17/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 16:43
Bristol River Avon
River levels are currently rising at the Bradford on Avon and Semington river gauges following heavy rainfall over the weekend associated with Storm Dennis. Further isolated and at times, heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 8 hours. River levels can react quickly to further rainfall, due to the ground being saturated. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for the road at Holt Road at Staverton. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing weed screens. We have deployed temporary barriers at Bradford on Avon. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Monday 17/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 10:56
Bristol River Avon
River levels are currently rising at the Bradford on Avon and Semington river gauges in response to heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis overnight. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 8 hours. River levels can react quickly to further rainfall, due to the ground being saturated. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for the road at Holt Road at Staverton. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing weed screens. We have deployed temporary barriers at Bradford on Avon. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this evening, Sunday 16/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 12:12
Bristol River Avon
River levels are currently stable at the Bradford on Avon and Semington river gauges. Further rainfall is forecast later today, Saturday 15/02/20 and overnight. River levels will react to this further rainfall associated with Storm Dennis and due to the ground being saturated. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for the road at Holt Road at Staverton..River levels can rise very quickly in response to heavy rainfall. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and clearing weed screens. We have deployed temporary barriers at Bradford on Avon. Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated this evening, 15/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2020 19:15
Bristol River Avon
River levels continue to fall at the at the Bradford on Avon, Semington river gauges, however rivers are expected to rise again late tonight on 14/02/2020 and over the weekend as a result of the ground being saturated and reacting to further rainfall combined with Storm Dennis passing through the area. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Holt Road at Staverton.
River levels can rise very quickly in response to heavy rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and closing flood gates.
Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 15/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2020 11:31
Bristol River Avon
River levels have fallen at the Bradford on Avon river gauge, however the river is likely to rise again later on 14/02/2020 and over the weekend as a result of the ground being saturated and reacting to further rainfall combined with storm Dennis passing through the area. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Holt Road at Staverton.
River levels can rise very quickly in response to heavy rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and closing flood gates.
Please see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast.
This message will be updated this evening, 14/02/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2020 16:39
Bristol River Avon
Up to 5 to 7 mm has fallen over the last 24 hours. River levels are beginning to rise on the Semington Brook at Semington and the River Avon at Great Somerford, Bradford-on-Avon and Bathford. Further rain is forecast tomorrow Friday the 12 February 2020 with a further 5 to 10 mm. We are expecting much heavier rain as a result of Storm Dennis over Saturday and Sunday, potentially rainfall totals exceeding 20mm, which is likely to cause flood warnings to be triggered.
Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible, including Holt Road at Staverton.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers and do not drive through flood water. We are monitoring the situation and checking for blockages in rivers. Please take photographs of any flood damage and contact your insurance company if you've been flooded. This message will be updated on Friday morning the 14/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2020 17:26
Bristol River Avon
Mid Bristol Avon Flood Alert is active on Wednesday the 12/02/2020.
The Semington Brook at Semington and the River Avon at Great Somerford, Bradford-on-Avon and Bathford are currently falling. Further rain (approx. 5 mm) is forecast tonight Wednesday the 12 February 2020, which could cause river levels to rise again and meet Flood Alert criteria in the early hours of Thursday the 13th February 2020. Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible, including Holt Road at Staverton.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers and do not drive through flood water. We are monitoring the situation and checking for blockages in rivers. Please take photographs of any flood damage and contact your insurance company if you've been flooded. This message will be updated on Thursday morning the 13/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2020 20:26
Bristol River Avon
Rivers peaked on Tuesday and are falling. The Semington Brook at Semington and the River Avon at Great Somerford, Bradford-on-Avon and Bathford are falling. Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible, including Holt Road at Staverton. No Flood Warnings are currently expected in this area. Further rain is forecast for Wednesday evening which could cause river levels to rise again. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers and do not drive through flood water. We are monitoring the situation and checking for blockages in rivers. This message will be updated on Wednesday morning, or sooner if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2020 12:19
Bristol River Avon
Tuesday is forecast to be showery and further rain is expected this week. The Semington Brook at Semington, and the River Avon at Great Somerford, Bradford-on-Avon and Bathford is falling. Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible, including Holt Road at Staverton. No Flood Warnings are currently expected in this area. We are monitoring the situation, and will update this message on Tuesday, or sooner if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 18:57
Bristol River Avon
Rivers are rising in response to Sunday’s rain and further showers are expected today. The Semington Brook at Semington, and the River Avon at Great Somerford and Bradford-on-Avon are rising and expected to peak overnight Monday and into Tuesday. The River Avon at Bathford is stable. Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible, including Holt Road at Staverton. No Flood Warnings are currently expected in this area. We are monitoring the situation, and will update this message on Tuesday, or sooner if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 07:48
Bristol River Avon
Rivers are rising in response to Sunday’s rain and further showers are expected today. The Semington Brook at Semington, and the River Avon at Bradford-on-Avon and Bathford are rising and expected to peak during Monday. The River Avon at Great Somerford is stable. Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible, including Holt Road at Staverton. No Flood Warnings are currently expected in this area. We are monitoring the situation, and will update this message on Monday, or sooner if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2020 20:15
Bristol River Avon
River levels have risen at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of sharp and at times heavy showers. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 20:00 today and 04:00 tomorrow, 29/01/2020. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Holt Road at Staverton. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
Further showery rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to rise until 06:00 on 29/01/2020 but no flooding of properties is likely. Our incident response staff are using CCTV or webcams to ensure structures such as sluices and weed screens are operating and no debris is accumulating.
Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued. We advise to avoid entering fast and deep moving water in case of unseen debris and other hazards. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 29/01/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2020 10:34
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. We believe there is still a possibility of flooding for Holt Road at Staverton. No further rainfall is forecast today or tomorrow. River levels are falling, but we expect them to stay high until late tonight Sunday 19th January 2020.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have erected temporary flood barriers and are in contact with community flood wardens and volunteers. Please contact your insurance company if you've been flooded and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning 20/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Jan 2020 09:41
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding is reducing. We believe there is still a possibility of flooding for Holt Road at Staverton. No further rainfall is forecast. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have erected temporary flood barriers and are in contact with community flood wardens and volunteers. Please contact your insurance company if you've been flooded and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning 19/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2020 11:27
Bristol River Avon
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We believe there is still a possibility of flooding for Holt Road at Staverton. Further light showery rainfall is forecast for today Friday 17th January. However river levels have peaked and are not expected to rise further in response to this rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have erected temporary flood barriers and are in contact with community flood wardens and volunteers.
Please contact your insurance company if you've been flooded and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning 18/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2020 11:44
Bristol River Avon
River levels are high but steady at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We believe Holt road at Staverton is likely to be flooded.
Further showery rainfall, heavy at times, is forecast for today Thursday 16th January. River levels have peaked and will remain steady, with no further rise forecasted.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have erected temporary flood barriers and are in contact with community flood wardens and volunteers.
Please check with emergency services that it is safe to return home and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning 17/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2020 20:10
Bristol River Avon
River levels are rising at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall overnight on Tuesday the 14th. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We believe Holt road at Staverton is likely to be flooded. Flood water could be deep and fast flowing, and therefore pose a risk to life.
Further showery rainfall, heavy at times, is forecast for the afternoon of Thursday 16th.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff have erected temporary flood barriers and are in contact with community flood wardens and volunteers.
Please contact your insurance company if you've been flooded and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2020 14:20
Bristol River Avon
River levels are rising at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall overnight on Tuesday the 14th. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We believe Holt road at Staverton is likely to be flooded. Flood water could be deep and fast flowing, and therefore pose a risk to life.
Wednesday the 15th remains largely dry. Further showery rainfall, heavy at times, is forecast for the afternoon of Thursday 16th. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are erecting temporary flood barriers and are in contact with community flood wardens and volunteers.
Please contact your insurance company if you've been flooded and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this evening, 15/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2020 13:55
Bristol River Avon
River levels have risen at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Holt Road at Staverton. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels can rise very quickly in response to heavy rainfall. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 15/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Jan 2020 21:04
Bristol River Avon
River levels have risen at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible between 21:00 today, Monday 13/01/20 and 11:00 tomorrow,14/01/20. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Holt Road at Staverton. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 36 hours. River levels can rise very quickly in response to heavy rainfall. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Tuesday 14/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Jan 2020 11:34
Bristol River Avon
River levels are currently below the Flood Alert threshold at the Bradford on Avon river gauge, however further rainfall is forecast today, Sunday 12/01/20 and a risk of flooding remains. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Holt Road at Staverton. River levels can respond very quickly to further rainfall and river levels are forecast to rise above the Flood Alert threshold as a result. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated this evening, Sunday 12/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Jan 2020 11:52
Bristol River Avon
River levels are currently falling at the Bradford on Avon river gauge, however further rainfall is forecast and a risk of flooding remains. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Holt Road at Staverton. Further rainfall is forecast this evening, Saturday 11/01/20 between 21:00 and 23:59. River levels can respond very quickly to further rainfall and this Flood Alert will remain in force as a result. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Sunday 12/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Jan 2020 22:09
Bristol River Avon
River levels are high but steady at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Holt Road at Staverton. Further rainfall is forecast over the weekend. River levels can respond very quickly to further rainfall. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 11/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Jan 2020 12:53
Bristol River Avon
River levels are high but steady at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Holt Road at Staverton. Further rainfall is forecast over the weekend. River levels can respond very quickly to further rainfall. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated this evening, 10/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Jan 2020 22:29
Bristol River Avon
River levels are forecast to rise at the Bradford on Avon river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Levels are forecast to reach the Flood Alert threshold at 03:00 on Friday 10/01/20. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible into the early hours of tomorrow morning, Friday, 10/01/20. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Holt Road at Staverton. River levels can rise very quickly in response to heavy rainfall. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing weed screens. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated during the morning of Friday 10/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2019 09:38
Bristol River Avon
River levels at the Bradford on Avon river gauge continue to fall. However, river levels remain high and consequently the risk of flooding remains. Flood water could be deep and fast flowing, and therefore pose a risk to life. Friday 27/12/2019 and Saturday 28/12/2019 are expected to be largely dry with Only infrequent light showers forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Holt Road at Staverton. 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 tomorrow morning, 28/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2019 10:45
Bristol River Avon
River levels at the Bradford on Avon river gauge continue to fall. However, river levels remain high and consequently the risk of flooding remains. Flood water could be deep and fast flowing, and therefore pose a risk to life. Further outbreaks of persistent and sometimes heavy rain are forecast from this afternoon Thursday 26/12/2019, clearing the area by the early hours of Friday morning. This rainfall is likely to cause rivers in the Mid Avon Catchment to rise again on Thursday evening and Friday morning. The rest of Friday and Saturday are expected to be largely dry. We are closely monitoring the situation. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Holt Road at Staverton. 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 tomorrow morning, 27/12/19, or as the situation changes.