Urgent flood warnings have been issued after torrential rain threatened to overwhelm rivers in west Wiltshire.
The Environment Agency says residents in Bradford on Avon, Melksham, Bathford, and Malmesbury must take immediate action because of the imminent threat to properties.
Police have also warned of hazardous driving conditions and standing water on all main roads in the area.
It comes after flooding caused major disruption throughout the South West and a further Met Office yellow weather warning of more heavy rain for the next 36 hours.
The flood warnings are for:
Bristol Avon (middle) at Bradford on Avon;
Bristol Avon (middle) from Melksham to Bathford, not including Bradford on Avon;
Sherston Avon and tributary at Malmesbury;
Tetbury Avon at Malmesbury;
And the Bristol Avon (upper) from Malmesbury to Melksham, not including Chippenham.
The Environment Agency says residents in Bradford on Avon, Melksham, Bathford, and Malmesbury must take immediate action because of the imminent threat to properties.
Police have also warned of hazardous driving conditions and standing water on all main roads in the area.
It comes after flooding caused major disruption throughout the South West and a further Met Office yellow weather warning of more heavy rain for the next 36 hours.
The flood warnings are for:
Bristol Avon (middle) at Bradford on Avon;
Bristol Avon (middle) from Melksham to Bathford, not including Bradford on Avon;
Sherston Avon and tributary at Malmesbury;
Tetbury Avon at Malmesbury;
And the Bristol Avon (upper) from Malmesbury to Melksham, not including Chippenham.
