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Bristol Avon (upper) from Chippenham to Melksham

Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

High river levels may cause flooding today. Flooding is possible on 12 February 2026. River levels on the Avon at Great Somerford are below Flood Warning levels and falling. Rainfall today is forecast to increase levels again so this Flood Warning remains in force. Areas most at risk include properties at Reybridge. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around properties at Reybridge. Further rain is forecast for tomorrow and through the weekend. We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue further alerts and warnings if necessary. Activate any flood protection products you may have. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 13 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 9:54am, Thursday 12th February.

Flood Warning Area Details

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

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) from Chippenham to Melksham.

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 (mid) at Melksham
Bristol Avon including New Broughton Road, Old Broughton Road and Bradford Road. Clackers Brook including Lowbourne, Webbs Close and Bath Road and the South Brook including Northbrook Road, Southbrook Road and Roundpond

No current or recent warnings.

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) 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.

Mid Bristol Avon area
Mid River Avon and tributaries including Melksham and Bradford on Avon

No current or recent warnings.

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