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Tytherton Lucas Flooding

Wiltshire • Live river level monitoring on River Marden
1 monitoring station
1 river
8 warning areas
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Flood risk in Tytherton Lucas today: Normal

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

Updated 2026-10-10 04:46:49 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Tytherton Lucas
Tytherton Lucas
Hamlet in Wiltshire, England

Tytherton Lucas is a hamlet in the civil parish of Bremhill in the ceremonial county of Wiltshire, England. Its nearest town is Chippenham, which lies approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) south-west from the hamlet. The River Avon passes to the west, and the Cat Brook and Cade Burma streams flow just to the north.

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Flood Contacts
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0345 988 1188
Emergency
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Does it flood near Tytherton Lucas?

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

Chippenham

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 Tytherton Lucas

The nearest watercourse on the river map is the River Marden, about 10 m from the middle of Tytherton Lucas's gauges. It flows into the River Avon about 2.7 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 Marden nearest the middle of Tytherton Lucas'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 Tytherton Lucas

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

Monitoring Stations

The River Marden is monitored by 1 station (Stanley). 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 Tytherton Lucas. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Sea and Air Cadet Headquarters, High Street, Borough Parade, River Parade, The Bridge, Rowden Hill and Bath Road; Avon Reach, The Bridge, Foghamshire, Providence Terrace, Ivy Road, St Mary Street, Emery Gate, Borough Parade, Westmead Lane, Monkton Park, St Mellion Close, Riverside Drive, Lytham Close, Gleneagles Close, Eastern Avenue and Wentworth Close; Bristol Avon and tributaries from downstream of Chippenham to Melksham including Reybridge, Lacock and Bewley Court; Bristol Avon and tributaries from downstream of Malmesbury to Chippenham including Cow Bridge, Hullavington, Corston, Rodbourne, Kingsmead Mill, Great Somerford, Lower Seagry, Christian Malford, Sutton Benger, Kellaways, East Tytherton and Stanley.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 21 storm overflows within 5km of Tytherton Lucas. None of the 20 with a reporting monitor are currently discharging (1 has no live status right now). 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 Tytherton Lucas, 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 Tytherton Lucas

Tytherton Lucas gets about 802 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month November, 87 mm; driest March, 53 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), 2.1 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 Tytherton Lucas

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 →

  • 2014-01-09 — Flood extent_Winter 2013 to 2014 (Main river)
  • 2014-01-02 — This represents flooding in the area in 2014
  • 2014-01-01 — This represents flooding in the area in 2014
  • 2012-11-21 — Lacock_Nov 2012 (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2012-11-21 — East Tytherton (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2012-11-21 — Kellaways_Nov 2012 (Main river)
  • 2012-11-21 — Chippenham_Nov 2012 (Main river)
  • 2012-04-29 — EA112_Avon_April_Flood Event (Main river)
  • 2009-02-10 — North Wessex Feb 2009 (Main river)
  • 2009-02-10 — North Wessex Feb 2009 (Main river)
  • 2009-02-10 — North Wessex Feb 2009 (Main river)
  • 2009-02-10 — North Wessex Feb 2009 (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 Tytherton Lucas today?

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

Which rivers affect Tytherton Lucas?

Tytherton Lucas has river level monitoring on River Marden — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Tytherton Lucas?

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 Tytherton Lucas flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 10 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 1932. 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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