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Flooding is expected - act now

Flood warning for Bristol Avon (mid) at Melksham

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Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding overnight and flooding is expected to continue until tomorrow afternoon.

Areas most at risk include properties at New Broughton Road, Old Broughton Road, Bradford Road, Lowbourne, Webbs Close, Bath Road, Northbrook Road, Southbrook Road and Roundpond.

Further flooding is expected overnight as river levels are continuing to rise steadily, peaking in the early hours, due to heavy rainfall.

Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.

Please do not drive through floodwater as bow waves may affect adjacent properties and don't put yourself or others at risk.

This message will be updated by 07:30 AM on 25/11/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood warning area: 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.

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28 minutes ago

The River Avon level at Great Somerford was 2.28 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 2.20 metres.

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