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Flood warning for Middle Hampshire Avon at St Marys Cathedral area, Salisbury

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Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding today. Flooding is expected on 29 January 2026 . Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Middle Hampshire Avon, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around The Close, St Marys Cathedral, Salisbury Cathedral School, Bishops Walk, Exeter Street and Carmelite Way. Further flooding is expected this evening as river levels remain high in response to recent rainfall and due to high groundwater levels. Further rain is forecast tonight. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . Start acting on your flood plan if you have one . This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 30 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

Flood warning area: The Close, St Marys Cathedral, Salisbury Cathedral School, Bishops Walk, Exeter Street and Carmelite Way.

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Latest levels

22 minutes ago

The River Avon level at Amesbury was 0.74 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 1.04 metres. Monitor the River Avon level at Amesbury.

22 minutes ago

The River Nadder level at Wilton was 0.53 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 1.31 metres. Monitor the River Nadder level at Wilton.

37 minutes ago

The River Avon level at Salisbury Ashley Road was 0.94 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 1.11 metres. Monitor the River Avon level at Salisbury Ashley Road.

22 minutes ago

The River Avon level at Salisbury Harnham Bridge was 1.27 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 1.43 metres. Monitor the River Avon level at Salisbury Harnham Bridge.

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