Flood warning issued for 100 city centre homes

About 100 properties in the centre of Salisbury are at risk of flooding after heavy rainfall in recent days, Wiltshire Council has warned.

The county has been hit by rain almost daily since the start of the year and the Environment Agency has 35 flood warnings in place across Wiltshire.

The council has urged people across the county – but particularly in the south – to check their flood risk, adding that nearly all groundwater monitoring stations on Salisbury Plain and stretching down to Salisbury have warnings in place.

"Water levels across the county are rising and they will rise further as we expect more rain," said cabinet member for flooding, councillor Martin Smith.

"This may affect river flooding and groundwater flooding and so people should be aware and prepared in case of flooding."

The council does not supply sandbags and said it was the property owner's responsibility to protect their home from flooding.

There are about 100 properties in the immediate vicinity of Salisbury Cathedral at risk of flooding because of rising groundwater levels, the council said.

Smith explained that groundwater is slow to rise but can linger for several weeks.

"People in areas that may be affected by groundwater flooding should take action now, do not wait or leave it until it is too late," Smith said.

He advised people to sign up for Environment Agency flood alerts and warnings, have a flood plan and report flooding incidents through the council's MyWilts app or website.

The council also said a number of roads across the country remained closed due to flooding. They are:

• A350 Kington St Michael slip road
• Oaksey Ford, Minety Lane
• B3106, Toll Gate Road
• Kellaways
• Sutton Lane, Langley Burrell
• Bradford Road, Atworth
• Reybridge, Lacock

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