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Flooding is possible - be prepared

Flood alert for Tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and Shirehampton

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Higher than normal tides today may lead to flooding. 

Flooding is possible either side of high water, which is at 9:45 PM on 29 September 2026 

Spring tides are forecast to peak above the level published in tide tables due to additional surge. The forecast high water is 9:45 PM on Tuesday 29 September 2026 with a level of 7.46 mAOD and a Force 5 South-easterly wind.

Areas most at risk include the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. 

We are checking flood defences . 

Avoid beaches and coastal promenades, which may be flooded . 

This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 30 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Flood alert area: Tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton.

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