Middle Hampshire Avon from Salisbury to Ringwood Flood warning 1:40pm, Monday 2nd March

Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

River levels remain high due to the recent rainfall and high groundwater. Flooding is expected at locations in Britford, Charlton All Saints, Downton and Fordingbridge in close proximity to the River Avon. The forecast is for dry and bright conditions today and tomorrow. We will continue to monitor the situation. Please continue to use any flood protection products you may have and act on your flood plan if you have one. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. This message will be updated by 2:30PM on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 1:40pm, Monday 2nd March.

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Flood Warning Area Details

South of the A36 at Salisbury to Blashford in Ringwood including Charlton All Saints, Breamore, Fordingbridge and Bickton

Region: Wessex

Country: England

Counties covered: Dorset Council, Hampshire, Wiltshire

Watercourses covered: Hampshire 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 Middle Hampshire Avon from Salisbury to Ringwood.

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).