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Latton Flooding

Wiltshire • Live river level monitoring on Ampney Brook
1 monitoring station
1 river
8 warning areas
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Flood risk in Latton today: Normal

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

Updated 2026-10-09 13:00:13 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Latton
Latton
Village in Wiltshire, England

Latton is a village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England, 1.5 miles (2.4 km) north of Cricklade, on the county border with Gloucestershire. The village is bypassed by the A419 road from Swindon to Cirencester. The parish includes the hamlet of Eysey, formerly a village with its own church and parish. In 2011 the parish had a population of 548.

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Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Latton’s gauges and flood maps loads as you reach it.
Recent Flood Events
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Does it flood near Latton?

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

Swindon · Cirencester

Place names: Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2026. Contains Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026. Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

The watercourse nearest Latton

The nearest watercourse on the river map is Ampney Brook, about 20 m from the middle of Latton's gauges. It flows into the River Thames about 1.3 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 Ampney Brook nearest the middle of Latton'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 Latton

Latton is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the Ampney Brook, in Wiltshire. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes, providing real-time flood monitoring for the area.

Monitoring Stations

The Ampney Brook is monitored by 1 station (Sheeppen Bridge). 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 Latton. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Marston Meysey Brook from near Wetstone Bridge to just above Fairford Airfield; Ampney Brook from Ampney Crucis to Sheeppen Bridge near Latton; River Churn at Cerney Wick; River Key from the Bentham area to Cricklade including Purton Stoke.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 2 storm overflows within 5km of Latton. None of the 2 with a reporting monitor are currently discharging. Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

Each has its own page of live status and past discharges:

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Latton, 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 Latton

Latton gets about 747 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month December, 82 mm; driest March, 48 mm). That is 36% 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), 3.1 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 Latton

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 →

  • 2008-01-12 — Purton Stoke CP_Fluvial Water (Main river)
  • 1993-01-01 — 06OctoberAutumn1993 (Main river)
  • 1993-01-01 — 06OctoberAutumn1993 (Main river)
  • 1992-01-01 — 06SeptemberAutumn1992 (Other)
  • 1992-01-01 — 06SeptemberAutumn1992 (Other)
  • 1992-01-01 — 06SeptemberAutumn1992 (Main river)
  • 1992-01-01 — 06SeptemberAutumn1992 (Other)
  • 1992-01-01 — 06SeptemberAutumn1992 (Main river)
  • 1992-01-01 — 06SeptemberAutumn1992 (Main river)
  • 1992-01-01 — 06SeptemberAutumn1992 (Main river)
  • 1992-01-01 — 06SeptemberAutumn1992 (Main river)
  • 1992-01-01 — 06SeptemberAutumn1992 (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 Latton today?

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

Which rivers affect Latton?

Latton has river level monitoring on Ampney Brook — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Latton?

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 Latton flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 36 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 1977. 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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