The Environment Agency issues flood warning for parts of Swindon

The Environment Agency has warned that areas near the River Cole, Dorcan Brook and South Marston Brook may experience some flooding on Sunday morning. 

This comes after rainfall overnight on Saturday. 

While property flooding is not expected, a spokesperson for the Environment Agency said that river levels were rising on the Cole and Dorcan Brook. 

They said: Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected early tomorrow morning, April 28, especially in the Lower Stratton area near Covingham Drive.

"Rain is forecast to move across the area overnight and into tomorrow morning which has the potential to be heavy at times.

"We are monitoring the situation. Avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses."

Flooding could hit the highlighted areas in this map of Swindon (Image: Government)A map of the potentially affected areas shows that several estates in Swindon could experience some issues. 

This includes Nythe, Coleview, Greenbridge, Eldene, Badbury, Covingham, South Marston and lower Blunsdon. 

Another update will be provided throughout the day.