Bristol flooding live with roads closed, trains cancelled and even more rain forecast

Flood warning for Bristol Frome and riverside properties

River levels are rising steadily on the Bristol Frome due to heavy rainfall.

Areas most at risk include Eastville including Stapleton Bridge, Stapleton Road, Cottrell Road, the Eastgate Centre and Robert Street. Baptist Mills including Pennywell Road and Robinson Drive Eastville including Stapleton Bridge, Stapleton Road, Cottrell Road, the Eastgate Centre and Robert Street. Baptist Mills including Pennywell Road and Robinson Drive. Flooding of property is possible.

Further light rainfall was forecast overnight. River levels were expected to peak in the early hours of Tuesday before falling through the day.

We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue or update this warning if necessary. We are monitoring defences and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.

Avoid using low lying footpaths and bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. The Environment Agency will issue an update at 10am on Tuesday or as the situation changes.

Flood warning area: Eastville including Stapleton Bridge, Stapleton Road, Cottrell Road, the Eastgate Centre and Robert Street. Baptist Mills including Pennywell Road and Robinson Drive.