Flood warnings in South Gloucestershire right now

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

Where flood warnings are issued in South Gloucestershire

The Environment Agency issues warnings for 30 places in South Gloucestershire: 23 flood warning areas — the specific communities a Flood Warning is issued for — and 7 wider flood alert areas. They follow Severn Estuary, Bristol Frome, Bristol River Avon, River Boyd, River Avon and By Brook, among others.

Bristol Avon (lower) from Twerton to Bristol · Bristol Frome at Chipping Sodbury and Yate, Brook Street, Highway, Broadway and Melrose Avenue · Bristol Frome at Chipping Sodbury and Yate, Grace Close, Bennetts Court, Station Road and Oak Close · Bristol Frome at Chipping Sodbury and Yate, Quarry Road, Streamside Road and Blenheim Drive · Bristol Frome at Chipping Sodbury and Yate, Vayre Close, Manor Way, Celestine Road and Nibley Lane · Bristol Frome at Chipping Sodbury and Yate, Wickham and Jenner Close, Walshe Avenue and Hatters Lane · Bristol Frome from downstream of Nibley to Stapleton · River Boyd at Wick · Severn Estuary at Avonmouth · Severn Estuary at Avonmouth, seafront properties · Severn Estuary at Northwick · Severn Estuary at Northwick and Aust · Severn Estuary at Northwick, Old Passage and Northwick Warth areas · Severn Estuary at Oldbury-on-Severn, Chapel Road and Olveston Common areas · Severn Estuary at Oldbury-on-Severn, Oldbury Naite and Littleton Warth areas · Severn Estuary at Oldbury-on-Severn, Westend, Cowhill and Olveston areas · Severn Estuary at Severn Beach and Pilning · Severn Estuary at Severn Beach, properties located behind the seafront · Severn Estuary at Severn Beach, seafront properties · Severn Estuary from Sharpness to Oldbury-on-Severn · Severn Estuary from Sharpness to Oldbury-on-Severn, Clapton, Hill and Nupdown areas · Severn Estuary from Sharpness to Oldbury-on-Severn, Shepperdine and Oldbury Power Station 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 South Gloucestershire right now?

No. The Environment Agency has no flood warnings or flood alerts in force for South Gloucestershire 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 South Gloucestershire can get a flood warning?

The Environment Agency has 23 flood warning areas and 7 flood alert areas in South Gloucestershire, on rivers and coasts including the Severn Estuary, Bristol Frome, Bristol River Avon and River Boyd.

How do I get flood warnings for South Gloucestershire 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 · City of Bristol · Devon · Dorset Council · Gloucestershire · Hampshire · North Somerset · Somerset · 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.