Flood Warning Info - Middle Avon properties on The Close adjacent to the river

Area Description

St Nicholas Road, the Close in Salisbury.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.

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 4 Mar 2024 14:11
River Avon
River levels are high on the Middle Hampshire Avon. Areas most at risk include St Nicholas Road and the Close in Salisbury. Further heavy rainfall is expected this afternoon and we will continue to monitor levels closely and re-issue this warning if necessary. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Please monitor local water levels and weather conditions and consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings. This message will be updated by 5pm on the 06/03/24, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 2 Mar 2024 16:42
River Avon
River levels are rising on the Middle Hampshire Avon. Areas most at risk include St Nicholas Road, the Close in Salisbury. We will continue to monitor levels closely and re-issue this warning if necessary. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Please monitor local water levels and weather conditions and consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings. This message will be updated by 5pm on the 04/03/24, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 13 Jan 2024 09:44
River Avon
River levels are high but steady on the Middle and Lower Hampshire Avon, River Nadder, Upper Hampshire Avon due to raised groundwater levels. Areas most at risk include St Nicholas Road, the Close in Salisbury. No further rainfall is forecast. River levels are high but steady at the Wilton, Amesbury, Salisbury Harnham Bridge gauge. We will continue to monitor levels closely. 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 04:00 PM on 15/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 12 Jan 2024 13:53
River Avon
River levels are high but steady on the Middle and Lower Hampshire Avon, River Nadder, Upper Hampshire Avon due to raised groundwater levels. Areas most at risk include St Nicholas Road, the Close in Salisbury. No further rainfall is forecast. River levels are high but steady at the Wilton, Amesbury, Salisbury Harnham Bridge gauge. We will continue to monitor levels closely. 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 05:00 PM on 15/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 11 Jan 2024 12:11
River Avon
River levels have peaked on the Upper Hampshire Avon and are now slowly declining. Areas most at risk include St Nicholas Road, the Close in Salisbury. River levels are declining at the Wilton, Amesbury, Salisbury Harnham Bridge gauge, but groundwater is having an influence. 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 5:00 PM on 12/01/2024, or as the situation changes


Flood Warning issued on 10 Jan 2024 11:07
River Avon
River levels have peaked on the Upper Hampshire Avon and are now declining. Areas most at risk include St Nicholas Road, the Close in Salisbury. River levels are declining at the Wilton, Amesbury, Salisbury Harnham Bridge gauge, but groundwater is having an influence. 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 5:00 PM on 12/01/2024, or as the situation changes


Flood Warning issued on 9 Jan 2024 14:46
River Avon
River levels have peaked on the Upper Hampshire Avon and are now declining. Areas most at risk include St Nicholas Road, the Close in Salisbury. River levels are declining at the Wilton, Amesbury, Salisbury Harnham Bridge gauge, but groundwater is having an influence. 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 5:00 PM on 10/01/2024, or as the situation changes


Flood Warning issued on 8 Jan 2024 12:21
River Avon
River levels have peaked on the Upper Hampshire Avon. Areas most at risk include St Nicholas Road, the Close in Salisbury. River levels are declining at the Wilton, Amesbury, Salisbury Harnham Bridge gauge, but groundwater is having an influence. 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 5:00 PM on 09/01/2024, or as the situation changes


Flood Warning issued on 6 Jan 2024 09:18
River Avon
River levels have peaked on the Middle, Lower Hampshire Avon and Upper Hampshire Avon. Areas most at risk include St Nicholas Road, the Close in Salisbury. River levels are steady at the Wilton, Amesbury, Salisbury Harnham Bridge gauge. 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 15:00 AM on 08/01/2024, or as the situation changes


Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 09:37
River Avon
River levels have peaked on the Middle, Lower Hampshire Avon and Upper Hampshire Avon. However, we are due further, potentially heavy rainfall this afternoon. Areas most at risk include St Nicholas Road, the Close in Salisbury. River levels are steady at the Wilton, Amesbury, Salisbury Harnham Bridge gauge. 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 15:00 AM on 05/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2024 19:25
River Avon
River levels are rising steadily on the Middle, Lower Hampshire Avon and Upper Hampshire Avon due to rainfall. Areas most at risk include St Nicholas Road, the Close in Salisbury. River levels are rising steadily at the Wilton, Amesbury, Salisbury Harnham Bridge gauge. 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 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 17 Jan 2023 03:15
River Avon
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding. Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have. The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels. We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.


Flood Warning issued on 15 Jan 2023 01:45
River Avon
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding. Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have. The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels. We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.