Flood Warning Info - Middle Avon at St Pauls and City Centre, Salisbury
Area Description
St Pauls and the City Centre Wards of Salisbury.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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Flood Warning Currently in Force
Flood Warning issued on 12 Feb 2026 16:17
Hampshire River Avon
This is an update to the current Flood Warning. River levels remain high and are continuing to rise due to recent rainfall and high groundwater levels. Flooding is expected, and locations most affected will be Fisherton Street, Bridge Street, Mill Road, Crane Street, New Street, Catherine Street, Brown Street, Exeter Street, Friary Lane, Greyfriars Close and Wiltshire College. More rainfall is expected over the next few days, which may cause further river level rise. We are closely monitoring the situation. Continue using any flood protection products you may have and acting on your flood plan if you have one. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 14 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Area Covered by this Flood Warning
The red highlighted area on the map below outlines the area covered by this Flood Warning.
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Flood Warning History
Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area:
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 11 Feb 2026 15:29
Hampshire River Avon
This is an update to the current Flood Warning. River levels remain high and are continuing to rise due to recent rainfall and high groundwater levels. Flooding is expected, and locations most affected will be Fisherton Street, Bridge Street, Mill Road, Crane Street, New Street, Catherine Street, Brown Street, Exeter Street, Friary Lane, Greyfriars Close and Wiltshire College. More rainfall is expected today and over the next few days, which may cause further river level rise. We are closely monitoring the situation. Continue using any flood protection products you may have and acting on your flood plan if you have one. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. This message will be updated by 4:00PM on 12 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Feb 2026 16:16
Hampshire River Avon
This is an update to the current Flood Warning. River levels remain high and are continuing to rise due to recent rainfall and high groundwater levels. Flooding is expected, and locations most affected will be Fisherton Street, Bridge Street, Mill Road, Crane Street, New Street, Catherine Street, Brown Street, Exeter Street, Friary Lane, Greyfriars Close and Wiltshire College. More rain showers are expected today and over the next few days, which may cause further river level rise. We are closely monitoring the situation. Continue using any flood protection products you may have and acting on your flood plan if you have one. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. This message will be updated by 4:00PM on 11 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2026 16:09
Hampshire River Avon
High river levels are expected to cause flooding today. River levels have risen in response to recent rainfall and high groundwater levels. Flooding is possible. Locations most affected will be Fisherton Street, Bridge Street, Mill Road, Crane Street, New Street, Catherine Street, Brown Street, Exeter Street, Friary Lane, Greyfriars Close and Wiltshire College. More bands of rain are expected throughout this evening and over the next few days, and rivers may react and rise further. We are closely monitoring the situation. Activate any flood protection products you may have and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 4:00PM on 10 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Feb 2026 13:57
Hampshire River Avon
High river levels are expected to cause flooding today.
Flooding is expected on 08 February 2026 .
River levels have risen in response to recent rainfall and high groundwater levels. Flooding is possible. Locations most affected will be Fisherton Street, Bridge Street, Mill Road, Crane Street, New Street, Catherine Street, Brown Street, Exeter Street, Friary Lane, Greyfriars Close and Wiltshire College. More bands of rain are expected throughout the day today and over the next few days, and rivers may react and rise further.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Activate any flood protection products you may have and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 4:00PM on 09 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Feb 2026 14:54
Hampshire River Avon
High river levels are expected to cause flooding today.
River levels remain very high following recent rainfall and the high groundwater. The weather remains unsettled and further rain is forecast for tonight and tomorrow. We are closely monitoring the situation. Activate any flood protection products you may have.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .
This message will be updated by 4:30PM on 04 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Feb 2026 16:35
Hampshire River Avon
High river levels are expected to cause flooding today.
Flooding is expected on 02 February 2026 .
River levels remain very high following recent rainfall and the high groundwater. The weather remains unsettled and further rain is forecast for tonight and tomorrow. We are closely monitoring the situation. Activate any flood protection products you may have.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .
This message will be updated by 4:30PM on 03 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Feb 2026 16:25
Hampshire River Avon
This is a Flood Warning Update. River levels are steady but remain high due to to recent rainfall and high groundwater levels. Flooding is still possible. Locations most affected will be Fisherton Street, Bridge Street, Mill Road, Crane Street, New Street, Catherine Street, Brown Street, Exeter Street, Friary Lane, Greyfriars Close and Wiltshire College. Further rain is expected today and over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk, cycle or drive through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. Check local authority websites for road closures. This message will be updated by 4:00PM on 2 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 31 Jan 2026 17:09
Hampshire River Avon
This is a Flood Warning Update. River levels are steady but remain high due to to recent rainfall and high groundwater levels. Flooding is still possible. Locations most affected will be Fisherton Street, Bridge Street, Mill Road, Crane Street, New Street, Catherine Street, Brown Street, Exeter Street, Friary Lane, Greyfriars Close and Wiltshire College. The weather remains unsettled, with further showers forecast overnight tonight and tomorrow. We are closely monitoring the situation. Activate any flood protection products you may have. Please take care and do not attempt to walk, cycle or drive through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. This message will be updated by 4:00PM on 1 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 30 Jan 2026 12:40
Hampshire River Avon
High river levels may lead to flooding. Locations most affected will be Fisherton Street, Bridge Street, Mill Road, Crane Street, New Street, Catherine Street, Brown Street, Exeter Street, Friary Lane, Greyfriars Close and Wiltshire College. River levels remain high due to recent rainfall and high groundwater levels. Further rain is forecast throughout today. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . Activate any flood protection products you may have. This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 31 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Jan 2026 13:48
Hampshire River Avon
High river levels are expected to cause flooding today. Flooding is expected on 29 January 2026 . Locations most affected will be Fisherton Street, Bridge Street, Mill Road, Crane Street, New Street, Catherine Street, Brown Street, Exeter Street, Friary Lane, Greyfriars Close and Wiltshire College. Further flooding is expected throughout the evening as river levels remain high due to recent rainfall and high groundwater levels. Further rain is forecast tonight. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . Activate any flood protection products you may have . This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 30 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Jan 2026 14:40
Hampshire River Avon
High river levels are expected to cause flooding today.
Flooding is expected on 28 January 2026 .
Locations most affected will be Fisherton Street, Bridge Street, Mill Road, Crane Street, New Street, Catherine Street, Brown Street, Exeter Street, Friary Lane, Greyfriars Close and Wiltshire College.
Further flooding is expected throughout the evening as river levels remain high due to recent rainfall and high groundwater levels.
Weather conditions remain unsettled over the next few days and we will monitor the situation closely.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels .
Activate any flood protection products you may have .
This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 29 January 2026 or as the situation changes.