A Flood Alert was issued for West Dorset Rivers and Streams in Devon, Dorset Council on 23rd October 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Asker, River Brit, River Bride, River Char, River Lim.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Bride at Burton Bradstock rose 0.87m, peaking at 1.10m, while the River Brit at Netherbury climbed 0.17m.
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Bradstock | River Bride | +0.87m | 1.10m |
| Netherbury | River Brit | +0.17m | 0.49m |
| Beaminster | River Brit | +0.13m | 0.37m |
| Charmouth | River Char | +0.13m | 0.48m |
| East Bridge Bridport | River Asker | +0.12m | 0.27m |
| Uplyme Springhead Road | River Lim | +0.12m | 0.15m |
| Powerstock | Mangerton Brook | +0.11m | 0.20m |
| Jessop Avenue Bridport | River Asker | +0.10m | 0.22m |