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Christchurch Harbour

Christchurch Harbour and tidal stretches of the Lower Stour and Avon

Flood alert area English Channel Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Wessex

Flood Alert Active Warning

Raised: 25 Oct 2026 at 12:07pm • Updated: 25 Oct 2026 at 12:07pm
High tides this evening and both morning and evening high tides on Monday may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 06:50pm to 10:50pm on the 25/10/2026. Flooding is also possible from 07:11am to 11:11am and 07:30pm to 11:30pm on the 26/10/2026. Areas most at risk include Christchurch Harbour and tidal stretches of the Lower Stour and Avon. The detailed tidal forecast for those who use it is - the first forecast high water of 1.22mAODN is at 08:50pm, with westerly force 5 winds. The second forecast high water is at 09:11am on the 26 October with a level of 1.38mAODN with southerly force 6 winds. The third forecast high water is at 09:30pm with a level of 1.36mAODN with south westerly force 6 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level.). We are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded. Don't put yourself or others at risk. This message will be updated by 02:00PM on Monday 26 October or as the situation changes.

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Flood Event History (50)

25 Oct 2026 at 12:07pm Flood Alert
High tides this evening and both morning and evening high tides on Monday may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 06:50pm to 10:50pm on the 25/10/2026. Flooding is also possible from 07:11am to 11:11am and 07:30pm to 11:30pm on the 26/10/2026. Areas most at risk include Christchurch Harbour ...
24 Oct 2026 at 11:43am Flood Alert
High tides this evening may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from 07:15 pm to 11:15 pm on Saturday 24th October 26.  Flooding for Christchurch Harbour and the tidal stretches of the Lower Stour and Avon is possible for the evening tide at 9.15pm on Saturday 24/10/26. Stormy weather systems w...
23 Oct 2026 at 3:08pm Flood Alert
23 Oct 2026 at 2:03pm Flood Alert
There is no longer a threat of flooding. Weather conditions are expected to improve and no further flooding is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself...
22 Oct 2026 at 3:09pm Flood Alert
High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from 07:15am to 11:15am on 23/10/2026.  Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers or on the coast. Areas most at risk include Christchurch Harbour and tidal stretches of the Lower Stour and Avon. The d...
30 Sep 2026 at 9:19am Flood Alert
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Tidal conditions are expected to improve and no flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   If you have been evacuated only r...
29 Sep 2026 at 11:14am Flood Alert
High tides this evening may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from 9:00PM to 1:00AM on the 29 September 2026.  Areas most at risk include Christchurch Harbour and tidal stretches of the Lower Stour and Avon. The detailed tidal forecast for those who use it is for a peak level at Christchurch H...
12 Sep 2026 at 7:26am Flood Alert
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  We do not expect to see similar impacts from the next high tide.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   Continue to take care on waterside roads...
11 Sep 2026 at 10:41am Flood Alert
High tides today may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from 7:30pm and 11:45pm on 11/09/2026.  The detailed tidal forecast for those who use it is for a peak level at Christchurch Harbour of 1.20mAODN at 9:45PM, 11th September 2026, with force 3 North Westerly winds. (mAODN is height above av...
31 Aug 2026 at 9:59am Flood Alert
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Coastal conditions are expected to improve and no flooding is expected. Tides remain high.  We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   If you have be...
30 Aug 2026 at 2:58pm Flood Alert
High tides today may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from 2200 to 2359 on 30 August 2026  Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths. There may be water onto the quay and footpaths around Old Mill Tearooms at Quomps (Christchurch) recreation area.  We are closely monitoring ...
17 Jul 2026 at 8:51am Flood Alert
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  We do not expect to see similar impacts from the next high tide.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   If you have been evacuated only return...
16 Jul 2026 at 6:41pm Flood Alert
High tides today may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from 2230 to 2359 on 16th July 2026  Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .  This message will be updat...
16 Feb 2026 at 3:51pm Flood Alert
11 Feb 2026 at 4:58pm Flood Alert
1 Feb 2026 at 4:16pm Flood Alert
26 Jan 2026 at 10:09am Flood Alert
24 Jan 2026 at 8:13am Flood Alert
23 Jan 2026 at 2:41pm Flood Alert
19 Jan 2026 at 4:13pm Flood Alert
8 Jan 2026 at 3:13pm Flood Alert
20 Dec 2025 at 5:38pm Flood Alert
8 Dec 2025 at 4:59pm Flood Alert
28 Nov 2025 at 7:52pm Flood Alert
6 Nov 2025 at 4:06pm Flood Alert
5 Nov 2025 at 2:30pm Flood Alert
4 Nov 2025 at 2:47pm Flood Alert
19 Oct 2025 at 1:51pm Flood Alert
10 Sep 2025 at 4:09pm Flood Alert
9 Sep 2025 at 11:09am Flood Alert
28 Jan 2025 at 7:46pm Flood Alert
26 Jan 2025 at 6:29pm Flood Alert
24 Jan 2025 at 6:57am Flood Alert
8 Jan 2025 at 4:52pm Flood Alert
6 Jan 2025 at 3:49pm Flood Alert
4 Jan 2025 at 5:51pm Flood Alert
31 Dec 2024 at 4:59pm Flood Alert
30 Nov 2024 at 9:33am Flood Alert
26 Nov 2024 at 8:44am Flood Alert
24 Nov 2024 at 1:56pm Flood Alert
23 Nov 2024 at 6:24pm Flood Alert
18 Nov 2024 at 6:34pm Flood Alert
17 Nov 2024 at 2:43pm Flood Alert
19 Oct 2024 at 4:13pm Flood Alert
18 Oct 2024 at 2:56pm Flood Alert
17 Oct 2024 at 1:57pm Flood Alert
16 Oct 2024 at 1:06pm Flood Alert
20 Sep 2024 at 1:46pm Flood Alert
19 Sep 2024 at 3:48pm Flood Alert
22 Aug 2024 at 11:49am Flood Alert

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Floodline quick dial: 210036 — call 0345 988 1188 and give that code for a recorded update on this area.
Area code: 111WATCHXH

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