Flood alert for Upper Bristol Avon area
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High river levels may cause flooding today 19 December 2025. River levels remain high but are now beginning to fall at the Fosseway, Brokenborough and Great Somerford gauges.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Bristol Avon, Tetbury Avon, Sherston Avon, Dauntsey Brook, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Tetbury, Badminton, Brook End at Luckington, Corsham, Lacock and the road at Reybridge. Generally drier conditions are forecast in the coming days but with some rain on Saturday and Sunday. We are closely monitoring the situation and will issue updates as necessary. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:30 AM on 20 December 2025 or as the situation changes.
Flood alert area: Upper River Avon and tributaries including Malmesbury, Dauntsey, Chippenham and Calne.
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