Flood Warning Info - Bristol Avon (upper) at Chippenham, riverside properties
Area Description
Sea and Air Cadet Headquarters, High Street, Borough Parade, River Parade, The Bridge, Rowden Hill and Bath Road.
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 16 Nov 2025 08:00
Bristol River Avon
Flooding is possible on 16 November 2025. River levels remain high but are expected to fall steadily through the coming days.
Areas most at risk include riverside properties in Chippenham.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon. Areas most at risk include riverside properties in Chippenham.
Drier conditions are forecast in the coming days and conditions are expected to continue to improve. Properties with flood protection measures we advise these are installed now. Avoid driving through deep water as this poses a significant danger to life. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water Refer to Local Authority websites for any road closures. This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 16 November 2025 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 15 Nov 2025 11:50
Bristol River Avon
Flooding is expected on 15 November 2025. River levels remain high but have stabilised and are expected to fall through the afternoon on Saturday 15/11/2025.
Areas most at risk include riverside properties in Chippenham
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Areas most at risk include riverside properties in Chippenham
Drier conditions are forecast in the coming days and conditions are expected to continue to improve. Properties with flood protection measures we advise these are installed now. Avoid driving through deep water as this poses a significant danger to life. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water Refer to Local Authority websites for any road closures. This message will be updated by 12:00PM on 16 November 2025 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 15 Nov 2025 05:24
Bristol River Avon
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this morning.
Flooding is expected on 15 November 2025 .
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon. Areas most at risk include riverside properties in Chippenham. Drier conditions are forecast on Saturday 15/11/2025 and levels are expected to begin reducing through the afternoon.
We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue updates as necessary.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and consider activating your flood plan if you have one.
This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 15 November 2025 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 26 Nov 2024 19:44
Bristol River Avon
River levels have peaked and are now falling.
Flooding is affecting locations near the Bristol Avon, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around riverside properties in Chippenham.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and checking rivers for blockages. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
If you have been evacuated only return to your property once the emergency services have advised that it is safe to do so.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 27/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 26 Nov 2024 10:01
Bristol River Avon
River levels have peaked but remain high.
Flooding is affecting locations near the Bristol Avon, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around riverside properties in Chippenham.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and checking rivers for blockages.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10:00 PM on 26/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 25 Nov 2024 21:42
Bristol River Avon
River levels have peaked but remain high.
Flooding is affecting locations near the Bristol Avon, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around riverside properties in Chippenham.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and checking rivers for blockages.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 26/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 25 Nov 2024 15:36
Bristol River Avon
River levels have peaked but are still expected to cause flooding throughout the day today.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around riverside properties in Chippenham.
No further heavy rainfall is forecast today.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and checking rivers for blockages.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 11:30 PM on 25/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 25 Nov 2024 08:10
Bristol River Avon
River levels have peaked but are still expected to cause flooding throughout the day today.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around riverside properties in Chippenham.
No further heavy rainfall is forecast today.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and checking rivers for blockages.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 15:30 PM on 25/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Nov 2024 23:06
Bristol River Avon
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding overnight tonight.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around riverside properties in Chippenham.
Further flooding is expected overnight as river levels are continuing to rising due to rainfall, and will peak on Monday morning at 3:00 am.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and checking rivers for blockages.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 7:30 AM on 25/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Nov 2024 18:43
Bristol River Avon
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this evening.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around riverside properties in Chippenham.
Further flooding is expected overnight as river levels are rising due to rainfall, and will peak on Monday morning.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and checking rivers for blockages.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 6:00 AM on 25/11/2024, or as the situation changes.