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Haydon Wick Flooding

Swindon • Live river level monitoring on River Ray
1 monitoring station
1 river
8 warning areas
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Flood risk in Haydon Wick today: Normal

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

Updated 2026-08-24 00:29:21 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Haydon Wick
Haydon Wick
Civil parish in Swindon, Wiltshire, England

Haydon Wick is a suburb and civil parish of Swindon, Wiltshire, England. It had a population of 25,036 at the 2021 census. The parish includes the former hamlet of Haydon and the suburbs of Greenmeadow and Priory Vale.

Source: Wikipedia
Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
River Ray 1 station
Rodbourne ▼ Falling
24 Aug 00:00 • High: 1.32m
0.21m
Recent Flood Events
2 Apr 2026 09:24 Warning no longer in force
River Kennet and its tributaries from Berwick Bassett down to Newbury
1 Apr 2026 09:06 Flood alert
River Kennet and its tributaries from Berwick Bassett down to Newbury
31 Mar 2026 09:07 Flood alert
River Kennet and its tributaries from Berwick Bassett down to Newbury
30 Mar 2026 09:23 Flood alert
River Kennet and its tributaries from Berwick Bassett down to Newbury
29 Mar 2026 08:01 Flood alert
River Kennet and its tributaries from Berwick Bassett down to Newbury
28 Mar 2026 09:38 Flood alert
River Kennet and its tributaries from Berwick Bassett down to Newbury
Useful Links
Flood Monitoring in Haydon Wick

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

Monitoring Stations

The River Ray is monitored by 1 station (Rodbourne). 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 Haydon Wick. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: River Ray from the Wootton Bassett Road down to and including the sewage works, Barnfield Road in Swindon; River Ray and Swinbourne for the West Swindon Area down to but not including Water Eaton; River Swin Bourne in the Even Swindon, West Kingshill & Westleaze areas in Swindon; River Ray from the Elborough Bridge near the B4553 Purton Road area in Swindon down to but not including Water Eaton.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 2 storm overflows within 5km of Haydon Wick. None are currently discharging. Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Haydon Wick, 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.

Recorded floods near Haydon Wick

Floods whose mapped extent (EA Recorded Flood Outlines) reached within ~5 km of the town centre — most recent first. See them on the map →

  • 2008-01-12 — Purton Stoke CP_Fluvial Water (river)
  • 2007-07-19 — Westlea_Fluvial Water (river)
  • 2007-07-19 — Westlea_Surface Water (river)
  • 2007-07-19 — Westlea_Fluvial Water (river)
  • 2006-07-06 — Rodbourne_fluvial (river)
  • 1992-01-01 — 06SeptemberAutumn1992 (river)
  • 1971-01-01 — 06JuneSummer1971 (river)
  • 1971-01-01 — 06JuneSummer1971 (river)
  • 1971-01-01 — 06JuneSummer1971 (river)
  • 1971-01-01 — 06JuneSummer1971 (river)
  • 1968-01-01 — 06SeptemberAutumn1968 (river)
  • 1968-01-01 — 06SeptemberAutumn1968 (river)

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Haydon Wick today?

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

Which rivers affect Haydon Wick?

Haydon Wick has river level monitoring on River Ray — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Haydon Wick?

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 Haydon Wick flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 5 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1946, most recently in 2006. Absence of a record does not mean a place has never flooded. See the flood history link below.

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