Flood Alert removed for groundwater flooding in the Salisbury Plain area
- RW
- Apr 11
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 17
The Environment Agency flood alert for Salisbury Plain was active between 28 November 2024 and 11 April, 2025. Regular updates were published throughout this period.
The scene from Mill Lane bridge on 25 March - the bench had been surrounded by water on 24 February.
Around Stratford sub Castle the river levels are now normal. Gardens adjoining the river, and the local footpaths, have drained.
There were the water levels measured at the nearest EA monitoring stations on 11 April:
The latest information from the Environment Agency:
Groundwater flooding in the Salisbury Plain Flood alert area - Removed
4:22 pm on 11 April 2025
"The groundwater situation is improving and no further flooding is expected in this area.
Groundwater levels across the Salisbury Plain have now started to recede. Some minor roads may still have flood water across them, however the risk to motorists and property is now reduced. The forecast is for a continued settled spell of weather.
Continue to take care on roads as road surfaces may have been damaged. Do not attempt to drive through floodwater, as bow waves may affect adjacent properties."
Source: Flood Warnings https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/alerts-and-warnings
Local Advice & contact details for Stratford sub Castle's Flood Warden.
Stratford sub Castle is included in the Salisbury Plain area for the purpose of flood alerts.
There are other areas around Salisbury (for example The Winterbournes) that may affect your journey if you walk, cycle, or drive afurther afield. They can be checked on the Environment Agency's website:
The images below were taken locally.
Normally a field grazed bycattle, this was 'Stratford Lake' viewed from the Durnford Road on 26 February 2025 (click to start the video).
Images above - the local situation on 24 February.
Image 1 The water on the footpath leading to the Mill Lane bridge has largely cleared;
Image 2 The field behind the bench on the opposite bank of the Avon is still waterlogged;
Image 3 There's groundwater on footpath SALS9 at several points towards the boardwalk. -
UPDATE - When SALS9 was walked on 7 April, the groundwater had cleared and the surface was dry. The Stratford end of the 'old' boardwalk is now passable - see image below.
Further information about the condition of local footpaths is on the WALKS PAGE
Earlier images from February 2025:
