Flood Warning Info - Lower Wylye from Warminster to Wilton
Area Description
Heytesbury, Suffers Bridge, Boyton, Codford St Peter, Wylye and Great Wishford in Wilton.
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 11:06
River Wylye
This is a Flood Warning Update. River levels remain high and flooding is still possible. Areas most at risk include Heytesbury, Suffers Bridge, Boyton, Codford St Peter, Wylye and Great Wishford in Wilton.
River levels remain very high following recent rainfall and the high groundwater. The weather remains unsettled and further rain is forecast over the next couple of days. 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 5:00PM on 13 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
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 11:45
River Wylye
High river levels are expected to cause flooding today.
Flooding is expected on 11 February 2026 River levels are expected to cause flooding. Floodin
River levels continue to rise due to the previous days of rain and high groundwater levels. The weather forecast looks unsettled and further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. River levels are forecast to continue to rise.
We are closely monitoring the rainfall and the river levels. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one and 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 1:00PM on 12 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Feb 2026 16:16
River Wylye
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding.
Flooding is expected this afternoon, evening and overnight as levels continue to rise.
Areas most at risk include Heytesbury, Suffers Bridge, Boyton, Codford St Peter, Wylye and Great Wishford in Wilton. River levels are rising due to previous days rain and high groundwater levels. Further rain is forecast today and Wednesday which will keep river levels high. River levels are forecast to continue rising.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels .
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one and activate any flood protection products you may have.
This message will be updated by 1:00PM on 11 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Feb 2026 06:48
River Wylye
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding today.
Flooding is expected on 09 February 2026 from 9am.
Areas most at risk include Heytesbury, Suffers Bridge, Boyton, Codford St Peter, Wylye and Great Wishford in Wilton. River levels are rising due to previous days rain and high groundwater levels. Further rain is forecast today and Wednesday which will keep river levels high.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels .
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one and activate any flood protection products you may have.
This message will be updated by 1:00PM on 10 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 26 Feb 2025 13:35
River Wylye
River levels are high and rising on the Lower Wylye from Warminster to Wilton due to the heavy rainfall this morning. Areas affected are Heytesbury, Suffers Bridge, Boyton, Codford St Peter, Wylye and Great Wishford in Wilton. We will continue to monitor the forecast 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. People in this area should take action now. We urge all people to take care and not drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 10:00 am on 27/02/2025, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Feb 2025 04:29
River Wylye
River levels are high and rising on the Lower Wylye from Warminster to Wilton
due to the heavy rainfall over night. Areas affected are Heytesbury, Suffers Bridge, Boyton, Codford St Peter, Wylye and Great Wishford in Wilton. We will continue to monitor the forecast 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. People in this area should take action now. We urge all people to take care and not drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 25/02/2025, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 27 Jan 2025 22:21
River Wylye
River levels continue to be high due to recent rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Wylye, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Heytesbury, Suffers Bridge, Boyton, Codford St Peter, Wylye and Great Wishford in Wilton.
Further rainfall is forecast overnight and tomorrow. We are closely monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Please consider activating any property flood protection products and start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. Please do not drive through floodwater as bow waves may affect adjacent properties. Don't put yourself or others at risk.
This message will be updated by 5:00 PM on 28/01/2025, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 27 Jan 2025 03:05
River Wylye
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding overnight.
Flooding is expected from 3:00 AM on 27/01/2025.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Wylye, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Heytesbury, Suffers Bridge, Boyton, Codford St Peter, Wylye and Great Wishford in Wilton.
Further rainfall is forecast tomorrow but no further flooding is expected.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and closely monitoring the situation.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Activate any property flood protection products you may have.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
Please do not drive through floodwater as bow waves may affect adjacent properties.
Stay away from floodwater - it contains hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, sewage and chemicals.
Don't put yourself or others at risk.
This message will be updated by 3:00 PM on 27/01/2025, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Mar 2024 20:42
River Wylye
River levels are high and forecast to rise further on the River Wylye.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Wylye, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Heytesbury, Suffers Bridge, Boyton, Codford St Peter, Wylye and Great Wishford in Wilton.
Flooding is expected at Heytesbury, Suffers Bridge, Boyton, Codford St Peter, Wylye and Great Wishford in Wilton from 8:00 PM on 28/03/2024.
Further rainfall is forecast this evening.
River levels are expected to remain high.
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 5:00 PM on 29/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 21:17
River Wylye
River levels are high and forecast to rise further on the River Wylye due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Wylye, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Heytesbury, Suffers Bridge, Boyton, Codford St Peter, Wylye and Great Wishford in Wilton.
Flooding is expected at Heytesbury, Suffers Bridge, Boyton, Codford St Peter, Wylye and Great Wishford in Wilton from 09:00 PM on 04/01/2024.
No further significant rainfall is forecast.
River levels are remaining high, but the risk of flooding to properties remains.
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 05/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Jan 2023 17:10
River Wylye
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.