Flood Warning Info - Bristol Avon (upper) at Chippenham, other properties set back from the river
Area Description
Avon Reach, The Bridge, Foghamshire, Providence Terrace, Ivy Road, St Mary Street, Emery Gate, Borough Parade, Westmead Lane, Monkton Park, St Mellion Close, Riverside Drive, Lytham Close, Gleneagles Close, Eastern Avenue and Wentworth Close.
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.
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 26 Nov 2024 19:43
Bristol River Avon
Flood is still possible but levels are falling at the Great Somerford gauge.
Flooding is affecting locations near the Bristol Avon, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around properties in Chippenham.
Weather conditions are expected to improve tomorrow and no further flooding is expected. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
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 10:07
Bristol River Avon
Heavy rainfall over the weekend has caused river levels to rise on the Bristol Avon. The levels at Great Somerford are falling but the level at Chippenham remain very high and steady.
Flooding is affecting locations near the Bristol Avon, with low lying land and roads most affected.
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 10:00 PM on 26/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 25 Nov 2024 21:49
Bristol River Avon
Heavy rainfall over the weekend has caused river levels to rise on the Bristol Avon. The levels at Great Somerford are falling but the level at Chippenham remain very high and steady.
Flooding is affecting locations near the Bristol Avon, with low lying land and roads most affected.
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 10:00 AM on 26/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 25 Nov 2024 21:24
Bristol River Avon
Heavy rainfall over the weekend has caused river levels to rise on the Bristol Avon. The levels at Great Somerford are falling but the level at Chippenham remain very high and steady.
Flooding is affecting locations near the Bristol Avon, with low lying land and roads most affected.
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 03:00 AM on 26/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 25 Nov 2024 11:40
Bristol River Avon
Heavy rainfall over the weekend has caused river levels to rise on the Bristol Avon. The levels at Great Somerford are falling but the level at Chippenham remain very high and steady.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around properties in Chippenham.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. 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 07:00 PM on 25/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Nov 2024 23:10
Bristol River Avon
Heavy rainfall over the weekend has caused river levels to rise on the Bristol Avon. Further rainfall is forecast overnight and flooding is expected as river levels reach their highest from 3:00 AM on 25/11/2024.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around properties in Chippenham.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. 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 07:30 AM on 25/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Nov 2024 20:24
Bristol River Avon
Heavy rainfall over the weekend has caused river levels to rise on the Bristol Avon. Further rainfall is forecast overnight and flooding is expected as river levels reach their highest from 2:00 AM on 24/11/2024.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around properties in Chippenham.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. 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 11:00 PM on 24/11/2024, or as the situation changes.