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Flooding is possible - be prepared

Flood alert for Upper Bristol Avon area

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High river levels today may lead to flooding.

Flooding is possible on 21 December 2025 .

River levels on the Bristol Avon, Tetbury Avon, Sherston Avon and Dauntsey Brook remain high but are slowly dropping today, Sunday the 21th December 2025. Limited rain expected today so we are not expecting flood warning thresholds to be reached to be met today. The weather outlook shows further showers next week but no significant rainstorms.

We are closely monitoring the situation .

Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses .Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded

This message will be updated by 11:50AM on 22 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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