'Stratford Lake' viewed from the Durnford Road, 26 February 2025
Stratford sub Castle is included in the Salisbury Plain area for the purpose of flood alerts.
The Environment Agency has made regular updates to the initial alert that has been in operation since 28 November 2024. The latest update was issued on 4 March - see below.
Updated 11:52am on 4 March 2025
Groundwater levels are remaining high due to previous rainfall. Areas at risk include areas around the Till and the Wylye Valley. Flooding of roads and fields is possible. There is no rainfall predicted for the next 2 days with small totals possible from Thursday 6th March into the weekend.
We are not currently expecting very much drop in the groundwater levels. Where groundwater is near the surface, intense rainfall will lead to surface water flooding. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. We will continue to monitor the situation closely.
This message will be updated by 12:00 PM on 11/03/2025, or as the situation changes.
Flood alert area: Boscombe, Cholderton, Collingbourne Ducis, Hanging Langford, Hindon, Hurdcott, Idmiston, Newton Tony, Orcheston, Porton, Salisbury, Shipton Bellinger, Shrewton, Stratford Sub Castle, Tidworth, Tilshead, Tisbury, Wilton, Winterbourne Stoke and Woodford."
Source: Flood Warnings https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/alerts-and-warnings
Local Advice & contact details for Stratford sub Castle's Flood Warden.
There are other flood risks in operation around the Salisbury area (for example The Winterbournes) that may affect you if you walk, cycle, or drive around the area. They can be checked on the Environment Agency's website:
Image 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.
Earlier images:
