The latest England flood warnings in force for the
Wessex region. Data supplied direct from the Environment Agency. Please refresh this page for flood risk updates. Avoid damage to property and travel disruption. Click here for
Flood Warnings and Weather Forecasts.
Flood Warning Area: Wessex
Counties at risk of flooding:
Wiltshire Areas at risk of flooding: Groundwater flooding for the Wylye Valley at Warminster.
Rivers At Flood Risk
Groundwater
Current Flood Alert: Flood warning 2
Latest flood alert advice from the Environment Agency: Groundwater levels in Salisbury Plain are rising. Areas that could be affected include: the Wylye Valley at Warminster. The groundwater level at the Tilshead borehole has risen to 99.6m, and is expected to remain high over the next few days. Further rainfall this week may see levels rise further. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems. Properties may experience flooding in cellars in affected areas. Flooding of roads is expected, take particular care when driving, both for your own safety and to prevent flooding to others. Roads may have become damaged by floodwater. Where groundwater is near the surface, intense rainfall will lead to surface water flooding. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. This message will be updated by 12:00 PM on 18 February 2026.
Flood Level Number / Meaning
1: Severe Flood Warning Severe Flooding, Danger to Life. 2: Flood Warning Flooding is Expected, Immediate Action Required. 3: Flood Alert Flooding is Possible, Be Prepared. 4: Warning no Longer in Force The warning is no longer in force. Wiltshire flood warning updated at: 2026-02-11T11:54:57 For more information on flood risks and action to take for the Wessex region of England:
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Wiltshire Flood Warnings
