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Bristol Avon (upper) at Chippenham, riverside properties

Message issued at 8:00am, Sunday 16th November 2025

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

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.

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This information last updated 8:00am, Sunday 16th November 2025.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Bristol Avon (upper) at Chippenham, riverside properties

Flood Warning Area Details

Sea and Air Cadet Headquarters, High Street, Borough Parade, River Parade, The Bridge, Rowden Hill and Bath Road

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, riverside properties.

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, other properties set back from the river
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

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.

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