A RED flood warning was issued as rain battered the region over the Easter weekend.

The River Avon in Malmesbury rose significantly while roads became submerged - prompting fears of a repeat of the devastating flooding of 2012 and 2013.

Firefighters from Malmesbury rescued two women after their car got stuck on a flooded road at 2pm on Monday.

There were also dramatic scenes as three cows were rescued from a slurry pit.

One of the worst hit areas was Malmesbury Vics Football Club, whose pitch resembled a lake.

Thankfully though, despite some isolated cases, no properties were flooded.

The only areas affected were those in the flood plain.

Town flood wardens monitored rivers closely and worked closely with the Environmental Agency in case the situation did get worse.

Former mayor of Malmesbury Sue Poole was updating residents on social media about the severity of the rain.

She said of the scare: “No individual properties were effect which is great.

“We were at level 8 on Monday afternoon which means there was a huge risk of flooding.

“We were in contact with the Environmental Agency, speaking to on call officers and residents had floodgates distributed to more at risk areas.

“Thankfully we soon went down to Level 6 and as long as we have dry spells through the week we should be alright.”

The floods didn’t go without incidents however as Malmesbury fire station posted incidents they dealt with on Twitter.

Three cows were rescued from a slurry pit.

A specialist animal rescue team from Swindon was called to a farm at Easton Grey shortly after 5.30am on Tuesday.

They were joined by firefighters from Malmesbury and a heavy rescue vehicle from Trowbridge plus a vet from George Vets.

All three animals were rescued using a fork-lift truck and an animal hoist, Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said.

The pitch at Malmesbury Vics Football Club was submerged.

The club’s ground is situated at the lowest point of the town and is always a flood risk.

Almost every fixture in the region was cancelled at the weekend due to the weather.

A pump was needed to help remove the water and on Monday was clearing 17,000 litres an hour.

The first team already have 10 games scheduled for this month, as they scramble to get all games completed before the May deadline.

Now the club has been given the green light to move their next two games to the Corinium Stadium.