A Flood Alert was issued for Tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and Shirehampton in City of Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire on 26th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Avon.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Avon at Netham Weir rose 1.51m, peaking at 1.86m, while the River Avon at Bathford climbed 0.29m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Higher than normal tides over the next two days may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from early evening on Monday and on Tuesday morning. Areas most at risk include the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. The detailed tidal forecast for those who use it is for a peak level at Avonmouth of 7.50 mAODN at 7:00 PM on Monday 26/10/2026, which is 0.55 m above tide tables, with southerly force 5 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level.) The second forecast high water is at 7:30 AM
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netham Weir | River Avon | +1.51m | 1.86m |
| Bathford | River Avon | +0.29m | 1.22m |
| Keynsham, Rivermead | River Avon | +0.23m | 5.07m |
| Bristol Bedminster St Johns Lane Upstream | River Avon | +0.21m | 0.59m |
| Saltford | River Avon | +0.18m | 0.85m |
| Ashton Vale | River Avon | +0.14m | 1.09m |
| Bristol Bedminster St Johns Lane Downstream | River Avon | +0.13m | 0.48m |
| Bradford on Avon | River Avon | +0.13m | 1.23m |
| Bristol Netham Lock | River Avon | +0.13m | 6.17m |
| Bath Destructor Bridge | River Avon | +0.08m | 3.59m |