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Bristol Avon (upper) at Chippenham, other properties set back from the river

Message issued at 9:24pm, Monday 25th November 2024

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

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.

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This information last updated 9:24pm, Monday 25th November 2024.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Bristol Avon (upper) at Chippenham, other properties set back from the river

Flood Warning Area Details

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

Region: Wessex

Country: England

Counties covered: Wiltshire

Watercourses covered: Bristol River Avon

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Bristol Avon (upper) at Chippenham, other properties set back from the river.

Note: the area shown on the map is the area covered by flood alerts and warnings. It is not a live map of current flooding. The area covered broadly equates to the area where the risk of flooding in any year is greater than 1% (the "hundred year" flood risk).

Other Nearby Flood Warning Locations

Bristol Avon (upper) at Chippenham, riverside properties
Sea and Air Cadet Headquarters, High Street, Borough Parade, River Parade, The Bridge, Rowden Hill and Bath Road

No current or recent warnings.

Bristol Avon (upper) from Chippenham to Melksham
Bristol Avon and tributaries from downstream of Chippenham to Melksham including Reybridge, Lacock and Bewley Court

No current or recent warnings.

Bristol Avon (upper) from Malmesbury to Chippenham
Bristol Avon and tributaries from downstream of Malmesbury to Chippenham including Cow Bridge, Hullavington, Corston, Rodbourne, Kingsmead Mill, Great Somerford, Lower Seagry, Christian Malford, Sutton Benger, Kellaways, East Tytherton and Stanley

No current or recent warnings.

Upper Bristol Avon area
Upper River Avon and tributaries including Malmesbury, Dauntsey, Chippenham and Calne

No current or recent warnings.

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