Flood Warning Info - Sherston Avon at Malmesbury
Area Description
Westport Bridge, The Maltings, St Johns Bridge, St Johns Street, Inner Silk Mills and The Mulberries.
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 Jan 2024 10:45
Sherston Avon
River levels have fallen on the Sherston Avon are expected to remain high for the rest of today and into tomorrow.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Sherston Avon, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Westport Bridge, The Maltings, St Johns Bridge, St Johns Street, Inner Silk Mills and The Mulberries
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area and we will continue to monitor closely.
Monitor your local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings.
This message will be updated by 12:00 PM on 05/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 11:22
Sherston Avon
River levels have fallen on the Sherston Avon are expected to remain high for the rest of today and into tomorrow.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Sherston Avon, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Westport Bridge, The Maltings, St Johns Bridge, St Johns Street, Inner Silk Mills and The Mulberries
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area and we will continue to monitor closely.
Monitor your local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings.
This message will be updated by 12:00 PM on 04/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2024 10:17
Sherston Avon
River levels have fallen on the Sherston Avon due to rainfall but are due to rise again this afternoon.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Sherston Avon, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Westport Bridge, The Maltings, St Johns Bridge, St Johns Street, Inner Silk Mills and The Mulberries from 11:30 AM on 02/01/2024.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area and we will continue to monitor closely.
Monitor your local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings.
This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2024 00:19
Sherston Avon
River levels are rising on the Sherston Avon due to rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Sherston Avon, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Westport Bridge, The Maltings, St Johns Bridge, St Johns Street, Inner Silk Mills and The Mulberries from 12:30 AM on 02/01/2024.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area and we will continue to monitor closely.
Monitor your local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings.
This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 02/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Apr 2023 16:15
Sherston 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.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Warning issued on 14 Jan 2023 11:57
Sherston 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 27 Dec 2020 09:17
Sherston Avon
River levels have risen rapidly as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is imminent. Areas most at risk are Westport Bridge, The Maltings, St Johns Bridge, St Johns Street, Inner Silk Mills and The Mulberries. Further blustery showers is forecast over the next 3-4 hours. We expect river levels to remain high until later today on 27/12/2020.We are closely monitoring river levels and the weather forecast. Our incident response staff have been clearing weed screens. Please move family, pets and cars to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water.
This message will be updated this evening, 27/12/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 14 Jan 2020 23:14
Sherston Avon
River levels are forecast to rise at the Fosseway river gauge. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible between 01:00 and 08:00 tomorrow, 15/01/20. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Westport Bridge, The Maltings, St Johns Bridge, St Johns Street, Inner Silk Mills and The Mulberries. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. River levels can rise very quickly in response to heavy rainfall. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 15/01/20, or as the situation changes.