Strong winds from Storm Boelo brought trees down around Swindon on Sunday 25 October 2026. Wiltshire 999s reported the next day that Swindon Borough Council crews had spent the Sunday answering reports from residents of hazards on roads, footpaths and public spaces, dealing with the most urgent first.
Which road was closed?
Broome Manor Lane, near Coate Water Country Park, was shut after a tree was uprooted behind the golf course and was at risk of falling. Crews cleared the tree and the council later confirmed the road was open again.
The report did not list other locations or say how many trees came down.
What did the council say?
According to the report, the council thanked residents for reporting fallen and damaged trees and said those reports helped it decide where to send crews first across the borough.
More from Swindo: how to report problems to Swindon Borough Council and weather warnings for Swindon.
Source: Wiltshire 999s.