A Flood Alert was issued for Severn Estuary at Severn Beach in South Gloucestershire on 24th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the Severn Estuary.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The Bradley Brook at Bradley Bridge rose 0.92m, peaking at 0.99m, while the Bristol Frome at Frenchay climbed 0.89m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High tides, strong winds and large waves today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible during Saturday evening and Sunday morning. Areas most at risk include the Severn Estuary at Severn Beach including New Passage and Pilning. The detailed tidal forecast for those who use it is for a peak level at Avonmouth of 7.01 mAODN at 6:45 PM on Saturday 24/10/2026, which is 0.79 m above tide tables, with South Westerly force 7 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level.) The second forecast high water is at 7:15 AM on Sunday 25/10/2026 with a level of 7.09 mAODN which is 0.78 m above tide tab
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Bridge | Bradley Brook | +0.92m | 0.99m |
| Frenchay | Bristol Frome | +0.89m | 1.30m |
| Oldbury | Oldbury Naite Rhyne | +0.88m | 3.25m |
| Eastville | Bristol Frome | +0.80m | 8.29m |
| Bristol Wade Street | River Frome | +0.45m | 6.40m |
| Filton Southmead Road | River Trym | +0.27m | 0.31m |
| Frampton Cotterell | Bristol Frome | +0.23m | 0.28m |