Flood warnings in City of Bristol right now

From the Environment Agency · checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October

Where flood warnings are issued in City of Bristol

The Environment Agency issues warnings for 26 places in City of Bristol: 21 flood warning areas — the specific communities a Flood Warning is issued for — and 5 wider flood alert areas. They follow Bristol Frome, Bristol River Avon, River Avon, Brislington Brook, Severn Estuary and Bristol Channel, among others.

Brislington Brook, low lying properties set back from the river · Brislington Brook, other properties set back from the river · Brislington Brook, riverside properties · Bristol Avon (lower) from Twerton to Bristol · Bristol Floating Harbour and the River Avon at Bristol, low lying properties set back from the river · Bristol Floating Harbour and the River Avon at Bristol, other properties set back from the river · Bristol Floating Harbour and the River Avon at Bristol, properties furthest from the river · Bristol Floating Harbour and the River Avon at Bristol, riverside properties · Bristol Frome from Stapleton to Bristol Floating Harbour, low lying property set back from the river · Bristol Frome from Stapleton to Bristol Floating Harbour, other properties set back from the river · Bristol Frome from Stapleton to Bristol Floating Harbour, riverside properties · Bristol Frome from downstream of Nibley to Stapleton · Colliters Brook at Ashton Vale · Severn Estuary at Avonmouth · Severn Estuary at Avonmouth, seafront properties · Somerset coast at Portishead and Portbury Dock, Portbury Wharf and Common and Gordano Valley areas · Somerset coast at Portishead and Portbury Dock, seafront properties and Portbury Dock areas · Tidal River Avon at Pill and Shirehampton · Tidal River Avon at Pill and Shirehampton, Nibley Road and Wellington Mews areas · Tidal River Avon at Pill and Shirehampton, Watch House Road and Station Road areas · Tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham

What the three levels mean

• Severe Flood Warning — Severe flooding. Danger to life.
• Flood Warning — Flooding is expected. Immediate action required.
• Flood Alert — Flooding is possible. Be prepared.

Questions

Are there any flood warnings in City of Bristol right now?

No. The Environment Agency has no flood warnings or flood alerts in force for City of Bristol right now (checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October).

What is the difference between a flood alert and a flood warning?

A Flood Alert means flooding is possible — be prepared. A Flood Warning means flooding is expected and immediate action is required. A Severe Flood Warning means severe flooding and danger to life. These are the Environment Agency's three levels.

How many places in City of Bristol can get a flood warning?

The Environment Agency has 21 flood warning areas and 5 flood alert areas in City of Bristol, on rivers and coasts including the Bristol Frome, Bristol River Avon, River Avon and Brislington Brook.

How do I get flood warnings for City of Bristol on my phone?

Sign up to the Environment Agency's free flood warning service on GOV.UK, which sends warnings by phone call, text or email for the areas you choose. Floodline is 0345 988 1188, 24 hours a day.

Nearby counties

Bath and North East Somerset · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · Devon · Dorset Council · Gloucestershire · Hampshire · North Somerset · Somerset · South Gloucestershire · Wiltshire

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This uses Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland issue their own flood warnings.