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Bidford on Avon Flooding

Warwickshire • Live river level monitoring on River Avon
1 monitoring station
1 river
8 warning areas
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Flood risk in Bidford on Avon today: Normal

No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Updated 2026-10-09 18:46:50 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Bidford on Avon
Bidford on Avon
Village in Warwickshire, England

Bidford-on-Avon is a large village and civil parish in the English county of Warwickshire, very close to the border with Worcestershire. In the 2001 census it had a population of 4,830, increasing to 5,350 at the 2011 census, increasing again to 6,818 in the 2021 census.

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Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
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Does it flood near Bidford on Avon?

Towns and villages near Bidford on Avon with a page of their own: the homes in a flood risk area there, the nearest river gauges, and recorded floods.

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The watercourse nearest Bidford on Avon

The nearest watercourse on the river map is the River Avon, about 30 m from the middle of Bidford on Avon's gauges. It flows into Mill Avon about 53 km downstream.

A gauge downstream shows water that has already passed this point; one upstream sees it first. Distances along the river are from the point on the River Avon nearest the middle of Bidford on Avon's gauges. From Ordnance Survey’s river map (OS Open Rivers), which leaves out small streams, ditches and culverts, so a nearer one may exist. This describes where water goes on the map; it says nothing about flooding at any address. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2026.

Useful Links
Flood Monitoring in Bidford on Avon

Bidford on Avon is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the River Avon, in Warwickshire. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes, providing real-time flood monitoring for the area.

Monitoring Stations

The River Avon is monitored by 1 station (Bidford on Avon). Each station records water levels continuously, with data synced to FloodRadar every 5 minutes.

Flood Warning Areas

There are 8 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Bidford on Avon. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: River Avon at Barton, Bidford on Avon and Marlcliff including Welford Road and Owlets End in Barton, Honeybourne Road and parts of High Street in Bidford on Avon and parts of The Bank in Marlcliff; River Arrow at Salford Bridge including Station Road; River Arrow at Broom including Mill Close, Millers Bank and Mill Lane; River Arrow at Wixford including Wixford Bridge area and Moor Hall.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 12 storm overflows within 5km of Bidford on Avon. None of the 12 with a reporting monitor are currently discharging. Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

6 of them, nearest first, with their own page of live status and past discharges:

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Bidford on Avon, call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 for the latest information. Move valuables upstairs, turn off gas and electricity if safe to do so, and avoid walking or driving through flood water. Sign up for flood warnings on any station page above to receive email alerts when water levels rise. For emergency numbers, a preparation checklist and insurance guidance, see our flood help & preparation guide.

How much rain falls on Bidford on Avon

Bidford on Avon gets about 665 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month October, 71 mm; driest February, 41 mm). That is 43% drier than the UK as a whole, which averages 1,163 mm a year. See the rain gauges →

A thirty-year average for the area, not a forecast and not a flood risk on its own. Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991–2020 (5 km grid), 2.3 km away. Average rainfall: HadUK-Grid v1.3.2, Met Office. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Recorded floods near Bidford on Avon

Floods whose mapped extent (EA Recorded Flood Outlines) reached within ~5 km of the town centre — most recent first. These are records of mapped extents, not a full list of floods. See them on the map →

  • 2007-07-20 — River Avon 001 2007 (Other)
  • 2007-07-20 — Salford_Priors_07_2007 (Main river)
  • 2007-07-20 — Bidford_Grange_07_2007 (Main river)
  • 2007-07-20 — Bidford_on_Avon_07_2007 (Main river)
  • 2007-07-20 — Welford_on_Avon_07_2007 (Main river)
  • 2007-07-20 — Alcester_07_2007 (Main river)
  • 2007-07-20 — Wixford_07_2007 (Main river)
  • 2007-07-20 — Broom_07_2007 (Main river)
  • 1998-04-07 — Welford on Avon (Main river)
  • 1998-04-07 — Welford on Avon (Main river)
  • 1998-04-07 — Bidford on Avon (Main river)
  • 1998-04-07 — Stratford Upon Avon (Main river)

Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded.

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Bidford on Avon today?

Current verdict: Normal. No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Which rivers affect Bidford on Avon?

Bidford on Avon has river level monitoring on River Avon — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Bidford on Avon?

Use the GOV.UK Check for Flooding service (check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk) or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 (24 hours). You can also set up free FloodRadar email or browser alerts from any station page above.

What should I do during a flood warning?

Follow official advice: move valuables and vehicles to safety, never walk or drive through flood water, turn off gas and electricity if safe, and check on vulnerable neighbours. See our flood preparation guide at floodradar.co.uk/flood-help.

Has Bidford on Avon flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 21 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 2007. That is a count of mapped extents, not of separate floods. Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded. See the flood history link below.

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