Flood warning for Bristol Avon (middle) from Melksham to Bathford, not including Bradford on Avon
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Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding today.
Flooding is expected from the afternoon of 19 December 2025 .
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, include properties at Melksham and Limpley Stoke. We are closely monitoring the situation.
The River Avon is slowly rising in level, currently at 2m stage at Bradford on Avon, possibly increase further through this afternoon. Limited rainfall expected today and over the weekend is making the situation look more positive, its possible this flood warning could be removed later today.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .
This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 19 December 2025 or as the situation changes.
Flood warning area: Bristol Avon from Challymead Bridge to Bathford Bridge not including Bradford on Avon. Including Whaddon, Staverton, Avoncliff, Limpley Stoke and Claverton.
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The River Avon level at Bradford on Avon was 2.01 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 2.20 metres.
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