Bristol floods: The 5 worst roads for flooding in Bristol as heavy rain batters city

By Charlie Watts

Published 23rd Sep 2024, 11:12 BST

Updated 8th Oct 2024, 15:14 BST

Bristol has some roads that are notoriously bad for flooding.

With heavy downpours across the city today (October 8), we are seeing traffic build-up and disruption.

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But what are the roads that are among the worst for flooding in Bristol?

We asked you for your suggestions, and here are the five roads you said are particularly bad:

Easton Road, where it joins Whitehall Road underneath the Bristol and Bath Railway Path bridge, is prone for flooding after heavy rain.

1. Easton Arch

Easton Road, where it joins Whitehall Road underneath the Bristol and Bath Railway Path bridge, is prone for flooding after heavy rain. | Ian Burrough

The stretch of Royate Hill under the old viaduct in Eastville is said to flood regularly.

2. Royate Hill

The stretch of Royate Hill under the old viaduct in Eastville is said to flood regularly. | Google

The key ‘back road’ in south Bristol between Stockwood and Brislington has been affected by flooding for decades.

3. Scotland Lane

The key ‘back road’ in south Bristol between Stockwood and Brislington has been affected by flooding for decades. | Google

Heavy rainfall can prompt flooding at Henbury Ford on Henbury Road.

4. Henbury Ford

Heavy rainfall can prompt flooding at Henbury Ford on Henbury Road. | Google

Bristol Flooding Disruption

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