Flood areas · Flood warning area
Bristol Avon (middle) from Melksham to Bathford, not including Bradford on Avon
In short
The Environment Agency sends a flood warning for this area when flooding is expected here, and a severe flood warning when lives are at risk. It covers: Bristol Avon from Challymead Bridge to Bathford Bridge not including Bradford on Avon. Including Whaddon, Staverton, Avoncliff, Limpley Stoke and Claverton.
In brief
1 planning application inside it in the last 12 months, the latest on 14 July 2026.
Details
| Type | Flood warning area |
| River | Bristol River Avon |
| Environment Agency code | 112FWFAVN50A |
| Inside the alert area | Mid Bristol Avon area |
| Check for flooding | check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk |
Planning applications in the last year
1 application inside the zone, newest first.
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