Mid Bristol Avon area Flood alert 9:53am, Thursday 26th February

Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

High river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 26 February 2026 and throughout this week. River levels on the Semington Brook at Semington and the Mid Bristol Avon at Bradford-on-Avon are slowly falling. Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible, particularly between Melksham and Bathford. The flood gates at Holt Road may be closed.

Further rain is forecast for Thursday night and into Friday but there is some uncertainty around the amount. River levels are expected to rise in response to this rain. We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue further alerts and warnings if required. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 27 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 9:53am, Thursday 26th February.

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Flood Warning Area Details

Mid River Avon and tributaries including Melksham and Bradford on Avon

Region: Wessex

Country: England

Counties covered: Bath and North East Somerset, 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 Mid Bristol Avon area.

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).