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Bristol Avon (upper) from Chippenham to Melksham

Message issued at 4:16pm, Friday 19th December 2025

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

High river levels may cause flooding today. Flooding is possible on 19 December 2025.

River levels remain high at the Great Somerford gauge but are now beginning to fall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, particularly properties at Reybridge. We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue updates as necessary. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.

This message will be updated by 10:30 AM on 20 December 2025 or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 4:16pm, Friday 19th December 2025.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Bristol Avon (upper) from Chippenham to Melksham

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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