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Flood warnings in England, Scotland and Wales

1 flood warning and 9 flood alerts in force

Flooding is expected where a flood warning is in force. Act now to protect yourself and your property.

  • 0Severe flood warningsSevere flooding. Danger to life.
  • 1Flood warningFlooding is expected. Immediate action required.
  • 9Flood alertsFlooding is possible. Be prepared.

We check the Environment Agency and SEPA every 15 minutes. Each source’s status and check time are shown below.

Flood alert: Somerset coast at Porlock WeirFlood alert: Wyre estuary from Fleetwood and Knott End to Little EcclestonFlood alert: Coast at North Morecambe BayFlood alert: Tyne estuaryFlood alert: Hunstanton coast in NorfolkFlood alert: North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and KilnseaFlood alert: North Sea coast at Skipsea, Hornsea and MappletonFlood alert: North Sea coast from Staithes to Whitby including tidal River EskFlood alert: Tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and ShirehamptonFlood warning: North Sea coast at Hornsea
England’s EA warning areas and Welsh NRW warning points. Select a dot to read it. Welsh points do not show the full affected area. Scottish warnings are listed below; SEPA RSS supplies no coordinates.

Flood warnings and alerts for River Piddle and tributaries in 2026

19 warnings raised: 0 severe flood warnings, 0 flood warnings and 19 flood alerts.

Dorset 2026 River Piddle and tributaries Clear all

Warnings raised each year

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Severe Flood warning Flood alert
0 2006’06 0 2007’07 0 2008’08 0 2009’09 0 2010’10 0 2011’11 0 2012’12 0 2013’13 0 2014’14 0 2015’15 0 2016’16 0 2017’17 0 2018’18 0 2019’19 0 2020’20 0 2021’21 0 2022’22 0 2023’23 0 2024’24 0 2025’25 19so far 2026’26

Where they were raised

Each dot is a group of warning areas; the bigger the dot, the more warnings.

19 warnings: River Piddle and tributaries

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Map, gauges and current status for River Piddle and tributaries

Newest first 1–19 of 19

  1. Flood alert River Piddle and tributaries Dorset CouncilRiver Piddle, River Trent
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    This is a Flood Alert update. River levels remain high at the Briantspuddle river gauge. Flooding could still affect locations near the River Piddle, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around tributaries between Alton Pancras and Wareham. The weather forecast is dry in the coming days and no further impacts are expected. We will continue to monitor the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk, cycle or drive through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. Check local authority websites for road closures. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on Tuesday 17 March 2026 or as the situation changes.
  2. Flood alert River Piddle and tributaries Dorset CouncilRiver Piddle, River Trent
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    This is a Flood Alert update. River levels remain high at the Briantspuddle river gauge. Flooding could still affect locations near the River Piddle, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around tributaries between Alton Pancras and Wareham. Light rainfall is forecast over the next few days, and no further impacts are expected. We will continue to monitor the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk, cycle or drive through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. Check local authority websites for road closures. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on Sunday 15 March 2026 or as the situation changes.
  3. Flood alert River Piddle and tributaries Dorset CouncilRiver Piddle, River Trent
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    This is a Flood Alert update. River levels remain high at the Briantspuddle river gauge. Flooding could still affect locations near the River Piddle, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around tributaries between Alton Pancras and Wareham. Unsettled weather is forecast over the next few days, but no impacts are expected. We will continue to monitor the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk, cycle or drive through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. Check local authority websites for road closures. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on Friday 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.
  4. Flood alert River Piddle and tributaries Dorset CouncilRiver Piddle, River Trent
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    This is a Flood Alert update. River levels remain high at the Briantspuddle river gauge. Flooding could still affect locations near the River Piddle, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around tributaries between Alton Pancras and Wareham. Dry weather is forecast over the next few days. We will continue to monitor the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk, cycle or drive through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. Check local authority websites for road closures. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on Tuesday 10th March 2026 or as the situation changes.
  5. Flood alert River Piddle and tributaries Dorset CouncilRiver Piddle, River Trent
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    This is a Flood Alert update. River levels remain high at the Briantspuddle river gauge. Flooding could still affect locations near the River Piddle, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around tributaries between Alton Pancras and Wareham. Dry weather is forecast over the next few days. We will continue to monitor the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk, cycle or drive through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. Check local authority websites for road closures. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on Monday 9th March 2026 or as the situation changes.
  6. Flood alert River Piddle and tributaries Dorset CouncilRiver Piddle, River Trent
    Message

    This is a Flood Alert update. River levels remain high at the Briantspuddle river gauge. Flooding could still affect locations near the River Piddle, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around tributaries between Alton Pancras and Wareham. Dry weather is forecast over the next few days. We will continue to monitor the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk, cycle or drive through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. Check local authority websites for road closures. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on Monday 9th March 2026 or as the situation changes.
  7. Flood alert River Piddle and tributaries Dorset CouncilRiver Piddle, River Trent
    Message

    This is a Flood Alert update. River levels remain high at the Briantspuddle river gauge. Flooding could still affect locations near the River Piddle, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around tributaries between Alton Pancras and Wareham. Dry weather is forecast over the next few days. We will continue to monitor the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk, cycle or drive through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. Check local authority websites for road closures. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on Sunday 8th March 2026 or as the situation changes.
  8. Flood alert River Piddle and tributaries Dorset CouncilRiver Piddle, River Trent
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    This is a Flood Alert update. River levels remain high at Little Puddle and Briantspuddle river gauges. Flooding could still affect locations near the River Piddle, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around tributaries between Alton Pancras and Wareham. Dry weather is forecast over the next few days. We will continue to monitor the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk, cycle or drive through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. Check local authority websites for road closures. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on Saturday 7th March 2026 or as the situation changes.
  9. Flood alert River Piddle and tributaries Dorset CouncilRiver Piddle, River Trent
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    This is a Flood Alert update. River levels remain high at Little Puddle and Briantspuddle river gauges. Flooding could still affect locations near the River Piddle, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around tributaries between Alton Pancras and Wareham. Dry weather is forecast over the next few days. We will continue to monitor the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk, cycle or drive through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. Check local authority websites for road closures. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on Friday 6th March 2026 or as the situation changes.
  10. Flood alert River Piddle and tributaries Dorset CouncilRiver Piddle, River Trent
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    This is a Flood Alert update. River levels remain high at Little Puddle and Briantspuddle river gauges. Flooding could still affect locations near the River Piddle, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around tributaries between Alton Pancras and Wareham. Dry weather is forecast over the next few days. We will continue to monitor the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk, cycle or drive through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. Check local authority websites for road closures. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on Thursday 5th March 2026 or as the situation changes.
  11. Flood alert River Piddle and tributaries Dorset CouncilRiver Piddle, River Trent
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    This is a Flood Alert update. River levels remain high at Little Puddle and Briantspuddle river gauges. Flooding could still affect locations near the River Piddle, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around tributaries between Alton Pancras and Wareham. Dry weather is forecast over the next few days. We will continue to monitor the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk, cycle or drive through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. Check local authority websites for road closures. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on Wednesday 4th March 2026 or as the situation changes.
  12. Flood alert River Piddle and tributaries Dorset CouncilRiver Piddle, River Trent
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    This is a Flood Alert update. River levels remain high at Little Puddle and Briantspuddle river gauges. Flooding could still affect locations near the River Piddle, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around tributaries between Alton Pancras and Wareham. Dry weather is forecast over the next few days. We will continue to monitor the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk, cycle or drive through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. Check local authority websites for road closures. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 or as the situation changes.
  13. Flood alert River Piddle and tributaries Dorset CouncilRiver Piddle, River Trent
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    This is a Flood Alert update. River levels remain high at South House, Little Puddle and Briantspuddle river gauges. Flooding could still affect locations near the River Piddle, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around tributaries between Alton Pancras and Wareham. We are expecting some rain today but totals will be low. After today the forecast is for some dry weather through the week. We will continue to monitor the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk, cycle or drive through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. Check local authority websites for road closures. This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on Monday 2nd March 2026 or as the situation changes.
  14. Flood alert River Piddle and tributaries Dorset CouncilRiver Piddle, River Trent
    Message

    This is a Flood Alert update. River levels remain high at South House, Little Puddle and Briantspuddle river gauges. Flooding could still affect locations near the River Piddle, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around tributaries between Alton Pancras and Wareham. Rain is expected for the next few days but the totals that are forecast are low. We will continue to monitor the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk, cycle or drive through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. Check local authority websites for road closures. This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on Sunday 1st March 2026 or as the situation changes.
  15. Flood alert River Piddle and tributaries Dorset CouncilRiver Piddle, River Trent
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    This is a Flood Alert update. River levels remain high at South House, Little Puddle and Briantspuddle river gauges. Flooding could still affect locations near the River Piddle, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around tributaries between Alton Pancras and Wareham. Further rain is forecast overnight tonight and over the weekend, which may impact river levels. We will continue to monitor the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk, cycle or drive through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. Check local authority websites for road closures. This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 28 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
  16. Flood alert River Piddle and tributaries Dorset CouncilRiver Piddle, River Trent
    Message

    This is a Flood Alert update. River levels remain high at South House, Little Puddle and Briantspuddle river gauges. Flooding could still affect locations near the River Piddle, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around tributaries between Alton Pancras and Wareham. Further rain is forecast this evening and into Friday which may impact river levels. We will continue to monitor the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk, cycle or drive through flood water. People in this area should continue to monitor local water levels and weather conditions. This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 27 February 2026 or as the situation changes
  17. Flood alert River Piddle and tributaries Dorset CouncilRiver Piddle, River Trent
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    This is a Flood Alert update. River levels remain high at South House, Little Puddle and Briantspuddle river gauges. Flooding could still affect locations near the River Piddle, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around tributaries between Alton Pancras and Wareham. It will remain dry today but rain is forecast for Thursday and Friday which may impact river levels. We will continue to monitor the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk, cycle or drive through flood water. People in this area should continue to monitor local water levels and weather conditions. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 26 February 2026 or as the situation changes
  18. Flood alert River Piddle and tributaries Dorset CouncilRiver Piddle, River Trent
  19. Flood alert River Piddle and tributaries Dorset CouncilRiver Piddle, River Trent

What the three levels mean

Flood alert

Flooding is possible. Be prepared. Keep an eye on local river levels and forecasts, and get ready to move valuables and put flood protection in place.

Flood warning

Flooding is expected. Immediate action required. Move family, pets and valuables to safety, turn off gas, electricity and water if it is safe to, and put flood protection in place.

Severe flood warning

Severe flooding. Danger to life. Stay in a safe place with a means of escape, and follow the advice of the emergency services. Call 999 if you are in immediate danger.

Where this comes from. England’s current warnings come from the Environment Agency; Scotland’s come from SEPA Floodline. We check each every 15 minutes. Contains SEPA data © Scottish Environment Protection Agency and database right 2026. Used with permission. The history since 2006 covers Environment Agency warnings in England only. Welsh warnings come from Natural Resources Wales, checked every 15 minutes. Contains Natural Resources Wales information © Natural Resources Wales and Database Right. All rights Reserved. Reused under the Open Government Licence. For Northern Ireland nidirect.

The history is the Environment Agency’s record of every warning raised since 2006, which it publishes each quarter, joined to the warnings we have recorded live since. Each count is one warning or alert raised for one area; a warning that was later updated counts once. When a warning is removed that is not counted as a new warning. An area with no warnings on record can still flood.

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