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Flood Alert: West Bay Harbour - 26th October 2026

📍 Dorset Council 🌊 English Channel 📅 26 October 2026

A Flood Alert was issued for West Bay Harbour in Dorset Council on 26th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the English Channel.

During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The Mangerton Brook at Powerstock rose 0.20m, peaking at 0.30m, while the River Brit at Netherbury climbed 0.19m.

Environment Agency advice issued

High tides this afternoon may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from 4.15pm to 8.15pm on Monday 26 October 26. .  Water levels in West Bay Harbour will be high because of the spring tides. Over the next few days the stormy weather is forecast to increase the water levels by up to 0.28m. Areas most at risk include West Bay Harbour and the tidal stretch of the River Brit. Today the forecast for the high tide is for a peak water level in the harbour of 2.46 mAOD at 6.15 pm, with south westerly Force 6 winds.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or

Monitoring gauges during this event

StationRiverRisePeak
Powerstock Mangerton Brook +0.20m 0.30m
Netherbury River Brit +0.19m 0.52m
Burton Bradstock River Bride +0.17m 0.41m
East Bridge Bridport River Asker +0.14m 0.30m
Jessop Avenue Bridport River Asker +0.11m 0.23m

This report is automatically compiled from Environment Agency flood warning records and FloodRadar river-level monitoring data. Figures are observed gauge readings during the event period. This is a historical record, not a live warning — always check current flood warnings and gov.uk.