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Rushall Flooding

Wiltshire • Live river level monitoring on River Avon
1 monitoring station
1 river
3 warning areas
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Flood risk in Rushall today: Normal

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

Updated 2026-10-09 15:10:52 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Rushall
Rushall
Village in Wiltshire, England

Rushall is a small village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England, 8 miles (13 km) southeast of Devizes and 3⁄4 mile (1.2 km) northwest of Upavon on the A342 between Devizes and Andover. The village is near the River Avon in the Vale of Pewsey.

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Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Rushall’s gauges and flood maps loads as you reach it.
Recent Flood Events
15 Apr 2026 10:08 Flood Alert
Groundwater flooding in the Salisbury Plain area
7 Apr 2026 11:09 Flood Alert
Groundwater flooding in villages surrounding Andover
6 Apr 2026 12:15 Flood Alert
Groundwater flooding in the Salisbury Plain area
3 Apr 2026 10:57 Flood Warning
Groundwater flooding in the Bourne Valley - The Winterbournes
3 Apr 2026 10:57 Flood Warning
Groundwater flooding for the Till
2 Apr 2026 09:24 Flood Alert
River Kennet and its tributaries from Berwick Bassett down to Newbury

The watercourse nearest Rushall

The nearest watercourse on the river map is the River Avon, about 10 m from the middle of Rushall's gauges. It flows into the River Stour (Clay Pool) about 106 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 Rushall'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.

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Flood Monitoring in Rushall

Rushall is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the River Avon, in Wiltshire. 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 (Upavon East). Each station records water levels continuously, with data synced to FloodRadar every 5 minutes.

Flood Warning Areas

There are 3 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Rushall. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Areas in Upavon, Haxton, Haxton Bridge, Netheravon, Milston, Durrington and Bulford in close proximity to the River Avon; Groundwater flooding for the Upper Avon Valley and the Nine Mile River; Tributaries between Upavon and Salisbury.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 6 storm overflows within 5km of Rushall. None of the 5 with a reporting monitor are currently discharging (1 has no live status right now). 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 Rushall, 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 Rushall

Rushall gets about 800 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month November, 89 mm; driest May, 54 mm). That is 31% 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), 1.7 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 Rushall

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 →

  • 2014-02-19 — This represents flooding in the area in 2014 (Other)
  • 2014-02-19 — This represents flooding in the area in 2014 (Other)
  • 2014-02-19 — This represents flooding in the area in 2014 (Other)
  • 2014-02-19 — This represents flooding in the area in 2014 (Other)
  • 2014-01-07 — This represents flooding in the area in 2014
  • 2014-01-07 — Pewsey_Winter 2013 to 2014 (Main river)
  • 2014-01-04 — Pewsey_Winter 2013 to 2014 (Main river)
  • 2013-12-24 — North Newnton, Pewsey_Winter 2013 to 2014 (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2012-11-24 — This represents flooding in the area in 2012
  • 2000-12-01 — This represents flooding in the area in 2000
  • 2000-12-01 — This represents flooding in the area in 2000
  • 1996-03-23 — This represents flooding in the area in 1996 (Sewer)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Rushall today?

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

Which rivers affect Rushall?

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

How do I check official flood warnings for Rushall?

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 Rushall flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 4 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 2000. 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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