Flooding is possible - be prepared

Flood alert for Upper Bristol Avon area

River levels are rising on the Bristol Avon, Tetbury Avon, Sherston Avon and Dauntsey Brook due to steady rainfall received throughout today the 27 March 2024. Further rainfall, sometimes heavy, is forecast overnight which will cause river levels to continue to rise, peaking in the early hours of Thursday 28th March resulting in possible flood warnings. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Tetbury Avon, Sherston Avon, Dauntsey Brook, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around the road at Reybridge. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 28/03/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood alert area: Upper River Avon and tributaries including Malmesbury and Chippenham.

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