Flood warnings in England, Scotland and Wales

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1. Mon 6 Apr 2026 Flood alert Groundwater flooding in the West of Dorset Dorset CouncilGroundwater
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   A Groundwater Flood Alert remains in place for the West of Dorset. Levels are still slowly dropping but remain high and are over the Flood Alert thresholds. The Groundwater level at Kingston Russell was 114.28 metres earlier this morning, 6th April 2026, and property flooding is possible when it goes above 116.00 metres. Flooding of fields and roads is still possible. Groundwater levels remain responsive to further rainfall. Where groundwater is near the surface, intense rainfall will lead to surface water flooding. We are closely monitoring the situation. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. This message will be updated by 11:30AM on 13th April 2026 or as the situation changes.

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2. Mon 30 Mar 2026 Flood alert Groundwater flooding in the West of Dorset Dorset CouncilGroundwater
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   A Groundwater Flood Alert remains in place for the West of Dorset. Levels are slowly starting to drop but remain high and are over the Flood Alert thresholds. The Groundwater level at Kingston Russell was 115.47 metres earlier this morning, 30th March 2026, and property flooding is possible when it goes above 116.00 metres. Flooding of fields and roads is still possible. Groundwater levels remain responsive to further rainfall. Where groundwater is near the surface, intense rainfall will lead to surface water flooding. We are closely monitoring the situation. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. This message will be updated by 11:30AM on 6th April 2026 or as the situation changes.

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3. Fri 27 Mar 2026 Flood warning Groundwater flooding for the South Winterbourne Valley Dorset CouncilGroundwater
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   High groundwater levels are causing flooding. Groundwater levels in the West Dorset area remain high. Areas that could be affected include: Kingston Russell, Winterbourne Abbas, Winterbourne Steepleton, Martinstown, Winterbourne Monkton, Winterbourne Herringston and Winterbourne Came. The groundwater level at the Kingston Russell borehole has fallen to 116.03m. Levels are falling slowly but still remain high. Some rainfall is forecast over the next few days which may cause some response. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems. Properties may experience flooding in cellars in affected areas. Flooding of roads is expected. Roads may be damaged by floodwater. We are closely monitoring the situation. If you have a pump, make sure it is working and switched on. Think about alternative power sources in case of power cuts. This message will be updated by 4:00PM on 30th March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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4. Mon 23 Mar 2026 Flood warning Groundwater flooding for the South Winterbourne Valley Dorset CouncilGroundwater
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   High groundwater levels are causing flooding. Groundwater levels in West Dorset remain high. Areas that could be affected include: Winterbourne Abbas, Winterbourne Steepleton, Martinstown, Winterbourne Monkton, Winterbourne Herringston and Winterbourne Came. The groundwater level at the Kingston Russell borehole has fallen to 116.79m. Levels are falling slowly but still remain high. There is some rainfall forecast in the next few days which may cause some response. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems. Properties may experience flooding in cellars in affected areas. Flooding of roads is expected. Roads may be damaged by floodwater. We are closely monitoring the situation . If you have a pump, make sure it is working and switched on. Think about alternative power sources in case of power cuts. This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 27th March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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5. Mon 23 Mar 2026 Flood alert Groundwater flooding in the West of Dorset Dorset CouncilGroundwater
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   Groundwater levels in the West Dorset area have begun to slowly recede, but remain over the flood alert thresholds. Flooding of fields and roads is still possible. Groundwater levels remain responsive to further rainfall. Where groundwater is near the surface, intense rainfall will lead to surface water flooding. We are closely monitoring the situation. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed . This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 30th March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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6. Fri 20 Mar 2026 Flood warning Groundwater flooding for the South Winterbourne Valley Dorset CouncilGroundwater
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   High groundwater levels are causing flooding. Groundwater levels in West Dorset remain high. Areas that could be affected include: Winterbourne Abbas, Winterbourne Steepleton, Martinstown, Winterbourne Monkton, Winterbourne Herringston and Winterbourne Came. The groundwater level at the Kingston Russell borehole has fallen to 117.39m. Levels are falling slowly but still remain high. There is no rainfall forecast in the next few days. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems. Properties may experience flooding in cellars in affected areas. Flooding of roads is expected. Roads may be damaged by floodwater. We are closely monitoring the situation . If you have a pump, make sure it is working and switched on. Think about alternative power sources in case of power cuts. This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 23rd March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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7. Wed 18 Mar 2026 Flood warning Groundwater flooding for the North Winterborne, north of the A354 Dorset CouncilGroundwater
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   High groundwater levels are expected to continue to cause flooding. The groundwater level at the Delcombe Wood borehole remains high at 134.35m above sea level. Flooding is expected for: Turnworth, Winterborne Stickland, Winterborne Houghton, Clenston, Whatcombe and Whitechurch. Levels are starting to fall steadily. No further rainfall is forecast this week and groundwater levels remain reactive. We are closely monitoring the situation. If you have a pump, make sure it is working and switched on. Think about alternative power sources in case of power cuts. Roads may be impassable due to flood water, do not drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 10:30AM on 19th March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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8. Tue 17 Mar 2026 Flood alert Lower Avon and tributaries Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset Council, HampshireAvon
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   This is a flood alert update. River levels remain steady but still higher than normal in the Lower Avon and responsive to further rainfall. Flooding is still possible. Areas most at risk include the tributaries between Ringwood and Christchurch. Flooding is possible with low lying land and roads near rivers particularly around Ringwood Old Cottage most affected. No rain is forecast in 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 11:00 AM on Thursday 19th March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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9. Tue 17 Mar 2026 Flood warning Groundwater flooding for the Piddle Valley Dorset CouncilGroundwater
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   High groundwater levels are expected to cause flooding. Groundwater levels in West Dorset remain high. Areas that could be affected include: Piddletrentide, Plush, Piddlehinton, Puddletown, Tolpuddle and Affpuddle. The groundwater level at the Doles Ash borehole is currently at 120.08m, levels are continuing to recede but remain high and reactive to further rainfall. The forecast is dry for the week. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems. Flooding of roads is expected, take particular care when driving. We are closely monitoring the situation. If you have a pump, make sure it is working and switched on. Think about alternative power sources in case of power cuts. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 24th March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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10. Mon 16 Mar 2026 Flood alert Groundwater flooding in the West of Dorset Dorset CouncilGroundwater
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    Groundwater levels in the West Dorset area have begun to slowly recede, but remain over the flood alert thresholds. Flooding of fields and roads is still possible. Groundwater levels remain responsive to further rainfall. Where groundwater is near the surface, intense rainfall will lead to surface water flooding. We are closely monitoring the situation. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed . This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 23rd March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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11. Mon 16 Mar 2026 Flood alert Groundwater flooding in the Cranborne Chase area Dorset Council, Hampshire, WiltshireGroundwater
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    Groundwater levels in the Cranborne Chase area are slowly receding, but remain over the flood alert thresholds. Flooding of fields and roads is still possible. Groundwater levels remain responsive to rainfall. Where groundwater is near the surface, intense rainfall will lead to surface water flooding. We are closely monitoring the situation. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed . This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 23rd March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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12. Mon 16 Mar 2026 Flood warning Groundwater flooding for the South Winterbourne Valley Dorset CouncilGroundwater
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    High groundwater levels are expected to cause flooding. Groundwater levels in West Dorset remain high. Areas that could be affected include: Winterbourne Abbas, Winterbourne Steepleton, Martinstown, Winterbourne Monkton, Winterbourne Herringston and Winterbourne Came. The groundwater level at the Kingston Russell borehole remains at 118.18m. Levels are falling slowly but still remain high. There is no rainfall forecast in the next few days. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems. Properties may experience flooding in cellars in affected areas. Flooding of roads is expected. Roads may be damaged by floodwater. We are closely monitoring the situation . If you have a pump, make sure it is working and switched on. Think about alternative power sources in case of power cuts. This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 20th March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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13. Mon 16 Mar 2026 Flood warning Groundwater flooding for the Iwerne Dorset CouncilGroundwater
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    High groundwater levels are expected to cause flooding. Flooding is expected from 14:00 on 16/03/2026. Areas that could be affected include: Iwerne Minster. The groundwater level at the Iwerne Hill Farm borehole is 108.14m, and is slowly falling. There is no rainfall forecast in the next few days. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems. Properties may experience flooding in cellars in affected areas. We are closely monitoring the situation . If you have a pump, make sure it is working and switched on. Think about alternative power sources in case of power cuts . This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 20 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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14. Mon 16 Mar 2026 Flood warning Groundwater flooding for the North Winterborne, north of the A354 Dorset CouncilGroundwater
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    High groundwater levels are expected to cause flooding. Groundwater levels in West Dorset remain high. Areas that could be affected include: Winterbourne Abbas, Winterbourne Steepleton, Martinstown, Winterbourne Monkton, Winterbourne Herringston and Winterbourne Came. The groundwater level at the Kingston Russell borehole is at 118.18m. Levels are falling slowly but still remain high. The weather is forecast to be dry this week with no further rainfall expected. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems. Properties may experience flooding in cellars in affected areas. Flooding of roads is expected. Roads may be damaged by floodwater. We are closely monitoring the situation . If you have a pump, make sure it is working and switched on. Think about alternative power sources in case of power cuts. This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 20th March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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15. Sun 15 Mar 2026 Flood alert Lower Frome and tributaries Dorset CouncilRiver Frome
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    This is a Flood Alert update. River levels are dropping but remain high at Stinsford river gauge as a result of the recent rainfall and the high groundwater. Flooding could still affect locations near the Lower Dorset Frome and the tributaries between Dorchester and Wareham, with low lying land and roads near rivers expected to be most affected. No further rainfall 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. This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on Tuesday 17th March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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16. Sun 15 Mar 2026 Flood alert Weymouth Rivers and Streams Dorset CouncilWey, Jordan, Pucksey Brook
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    This is a Flood Alert update. River levels remain high at the Broadwey river gauge. Flooding could still affect locations near the River Wey to Radipole Lake, Preston Brook and River Jordan, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected. No further rainfall 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 11:00 AM on Tuesday 17th March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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17. Sun 15 Mar 2026 Flood alert Lower Avon and tributaries Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset Council, HampshireAvon
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    This is a flood alert update. River levels remain steady but still higher than normal in the Lower Avon and responsive to further rainfall. Flooding is still possible. Areas most at risk include the tributaries between Ringwood and Christchurch. Flooding is possible with low lying land and roads near rivers particularly around Ringwood Old Cottage most affected. No rain is forecast in 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 11:00 AM on Tuesday 17th March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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18. Sun 15 Mar 2026 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.

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19. Fri 13 Mar 2026 Flood alert Weymouth Rivers and Streams Dorset CouncilWey, Jordan, Pucksey Brook
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    This is a Flood Alert update. River levels remain high at the Broadwey river gauge. Flooding could still affect locations near the River Wey to Radipole Lake, Preston Brook and River Jordan, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected. Light rainfall 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 11:00 AM on Sunday 15 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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20. Fri 13 Mar 2026 Flood alert Lower Frome and tributaries Dorset CouncilRiver Frome
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    This is a Flood Alert update. River levels are higher than normal at the Stinsford river gauge as a result of the recent rainfall and the high groundwater. Flooding could still affect locations near the Lower Dorset Frome and the tributaries between Dorchester and Wareham, with low lying land and roads near rivers expected to be most affected. The forecast is for some unsettled weather 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 11:00 AM on Sunday 15 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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21. Fri 13 Mar 2026 Flood alert Lower Avon and tributaries Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset Council, HampshireAvon
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    This is a flood alert update. River levels remain steady but still higher than normal in the Lower Avon and responsive to further rainfall. Flooding is still possible. Areas most at risk include the tributaries between Ringwood and Christchurch. Flooding is possible with low lying land and roads near rivers particularly around Ringwood Old Cottage most affected. The forecast is for unsettled weather in 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 11:00 AM on Sunday 15 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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22. Fri 13 Mar 2026 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.

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23. Fri 13 Mar 2026 Flood alert South East Somerset Rivers, Upper Reaches Dorset Council, SomersetRiver Yeo, River Cam, River Wriggle, Barwick Stream, West Coker Stream
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    Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 13 March 2026 . 
    Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near the River Yeo at Sherborne Lake. Following the overnight rainfall, the water levels in Sherborne Lake have risen and isolated flooding around the area may occur. The level in the River Cam and River Wriggle peaked overnight and have now fallen. However, flood water may still affect low lying land and the Sparkford to Weston Bamfylde road and Deep Ford Lane, Chetnole. Showers are forecast for today, Friday 13 March, with drier weather on Saturday. 
    We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and the forecast weather. 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and don't put yourself or others at risk 
    This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 14 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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24. Thu 12 Mar 2026 Flood warning Groundwater flooding for the Iwerne Dorset CouncilGroundwater
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    Continued high groundwater levels are expected to cause flooding. Flooding is expected from 11:00 on 12/03/2026. Areas that could be affected include: Iwerne Minster. The groundwater level at the Iwerne Hill Farm borehole is 109.07m, and is slowly falling. No significant rainfall is forecast in the next few days. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems. Properties may experience flooding in cellars in affected areas. We are closely monitoring the situation . If you have a pump, make sure it is working and switched on. Think about alternative power sources in case of power cuts . This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 19 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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25. Wed 11 Mar 2026 Flood alert Weymouth Rivers and Streams Dorset CouncilWey, Jordan, Pucksey Brook
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    This is a Flood Alert update. River levels remain high at the Broadwey river gauge. Flooding could still affect locations near the River Wey to Radipole Lake, Preston Brook and River Jordan, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected. The forecast is for some unsettled weather 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 11:00 AM on Friday 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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26. Wed 11 Mar 2026 Flood alert Lower Frome and tributaries Dorset CouncilRiver Frome
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    This is a Flood Alert update. River levels are dropping but remain higher than normal at the Stinsford river gauge as a result of the recent rainfall and the high groundwater. Flooding could still affect locations near the Lower Dorset Frome and the tributaries between Dorchester and Wareham, with low lying land and roads near rivers expected to be most affected. The forecast is for some unsettled weather 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 11:00 AM on Friday 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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27. Wed 11 Mar 2026 Flood alert Lower Avon and tributaries Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset Council, HampshireAvon
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    This is a flood alert update. River levels remain steady but still higher than normal in the Lower Avon and responsive to further rainfall. Flooding is still possible. Areas most at risk include the tributaries between Ringwood and Christchurch. Flooding is possible with low lying land and roads near rivers particularly around Ringwood Old Cottage most affected. The forecast is for unsettled weather in 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 11:00 AM on Friday 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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28. Wed 11 Mar 2026 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.

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29. Tue 10 Mar 2026 Flood warning Groundwater flooding in the Cerne Valley Dorset CouncilGroundwater
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    High groundwater levels are expected to cause flooding. Groundwater levels in West Dorset are high and remain reactive to further rainfall. Areas that could be affected include: Charminster and nearby areas. The groundwater level at the Dickley Down borehole is at 160.59m. Rainfall is forecast for later this week. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems. Flooding of roads is expected, take particular care when driving, both for your own safety and to prevent flooding to others. We are closely monitoring the situation. If you have a pump, make sure it is working and switched on. Think about alternative power sources in case of power cuts. This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 16 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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30. Tue 10 Mar 2026 Flood warning Groundwater flooding for the Bere Stream Dorset CouncilGroundwater
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    Flooding is expected as a result of high groundwater levels. Groundwater levels in West Dorset are high. Areas that could be affected include: Milton Abbas and Milborne St. Andrew. The groundwater level at the Delcombe Wood borehole is currently 136.41m, the level is starting to fall but remains reactive to further rainfall. Rainfall is forecast for later in the week. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems. Flooding of roads is expected, take particular care when driving, both for your own safety and to prevent flooding to others. We are closely monitoring the situation. If you have a pump, make sure it is working and switched on. Think about alternative power sources in case of power cuts. This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 16 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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31. Tue 10 Mar 2026 Flood warning Groundwater flooding for the Devils Brook Dorset CouncilGroundwater
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    High groundwater levels are expected to cause flooding. Groundwater levels in West Dorset are beginning to fall but remain high. Areas that could be affected include: Dewlish and Chesilbourne. The groundwater level at the Doles Ash borehole is at 120.71m, levels are slowly starting to fall but remain reactive to further rainfall. The forecast for the week is dry with possible showers over the weekend. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems. Properties may experience flooding in cellars in affected areas. Flooding of roads is expected, take particular care when driving. We are closely monitoring the situation . If you have a pump, make sure it is working and switched on. Think about alternative power sources in case of power cuts . This message will be updated by 11:15AM on 17 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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32. Tue 10 Mar 2026 Flood warning Groundwater flooding for the Piddle Valley Dorset CouncilGroundwater
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    High groundwater levels are expected to cause flooding. Groundwater levels in West Dorset remain high. Areas that could be affected include: Piddletrentide, Plush, Piddlehinton, Puddletown, Tolpuddle and Affpuddle. The groundwater level at the Doles Ash borehole is currently at 120.71m, levels are slowly starting to recede but remain high and reactive to further rainfall. The forecast is dry for the week with showers possible over the weekend. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems. Flooding of roads is expected, take particular care when driving. We are closely monitoring the situation. If you have a pump, make sure it is working and switched on. Think about alternative power sources in case of power cuts. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 17 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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33. Tue 10 Mar 2026 Flood alert Weymouth Rivers and Streams Dorset CouncilWey, Jordan, Pucksey Brook
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    This is a Flood Alert update. River levels remain high at the Broadwey river gauge. Flooding could still affect locations near the River Wey to Radipole Lake, Preston Brook and River Jordan, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected. The forecast is for some dry weather 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 11:00 AM on Tuesday 10th March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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34. Tue 10 Mar 2026 Flood alert Lower Frome and tributaries Dorset CouncilRiver Frome
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    This is a Flood Alert update. River levels are dropping but remain higher than normal at the Stinsford river gauge as a result of the recent rainfall and the high groundwater. Flooding could still affect locations near the Lower Dorset Frome and the tributaries between Dorchester and Wareham, with low lying land and roads near rivers expected to be most affected. The forecast is for some dry weather 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 11:00 AM on Tuesday 10th March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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35. Tue 10 Mar 2026 Flood alert Lower Avon and tributaries Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset Council, HampshireAvon
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    This is a flood alert update. River levels remain steady but still higher than normal in the Lower Avon and responsive to further rainfall. Flooding is still possible. Areas most at risk include the tributaries between Ringwood and Christchurch. Flooding is possible with low lying land and roads near rivers particularly around Ringwood Old Cottage most affected. The forecast is for 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 Tuesday 10th March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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36. Tue 10 Mar 2026 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.

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37. Mon 9 Mar 2026 Flood warning Groundwater flooding for the Sydling Dorset CouncilGroundwater
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    Areas that could be affected include: Sydling, Sydling St. Nicholas. The groundwater level at the Dickley Down borehole is at 160.63m levels are falling steadily but remain high. Rainfall is forecast later this week. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems. Flooding of roads is expected, take particular care when driving, both for your own safety and to prevent flooding to others. We are closely monitoring the situation. If you have a pump, make sure it is working and switched on. Think about alternative power sources in case of power cuts . This message will be updated by 11:30AM on 9th March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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38. Mon 9 Mar 2026 Flood warning Groundwater flooding for the Hooke Dorset CouncilGroundwater
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    Groundwater levels in West Dorset have begun to recede slowly but remain high. Areas that could be affected include: Hooke, Toller Whelme and Toller Porcorum. The groundwater level at the Dickley Down borehole is 160.63m. Rainfall is forecast later this week. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems. Properties may experience flooding in cellars in affected areas. Flooding of roads is expected, take particular care when driving, both for your own safety and to prevent flooding to others. Roads may have become damaged by floodwater. Where groundwater is near the surface, intense rainfall will lead to surface water flooding. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. This message will be updated by 11:00 on 16th March 2026.

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39. Mon 9 Mar 2026 Flood warning Groundwater flooding for the North Winterborne, north of the A354 Dorset CouncilGroundwater
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    High groundwater levels are expected to continue to cause flooding. The groundwater level at the Delcombe Wood borehole remains high at 136.78m above sea level. Flooding is expected for: Turnworth, Winterborne Stickland, Winterborne Houghton, Clenston, Whatcombe and Whitechurch. Levels are starting to fall steadily. Some rainfall is forecast later this week and groundwater levels remain reactive. We are closely monitoring the situation. If you have a pump, make sure it is working and switched on. Think about alternative power sources in case of power cuts. Roads may be impassable due to flood water, do not drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 10:30AM on 16th March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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40. Mon 9 Mar 2026 Flood warning Groundwater flooding for the South Winterbourne Valley Dorset CouncilGroundwater
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    High groundwater levels are expected to cause flooding. Groundwater levels in West Dorset remain high. Areas that could be affected include: Winterbourne Abbas, Winterbourne Steepleton, Martinstown, Winterbourne Monkton, Winterbourne Herringston and Winterbourne Came. The groundwater level at the Kingston Russell borehole remains at 119.53m. Levels are falling slowly but still remain high. Some rainfall is forecast for later in the week. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems. Properties may experience flooding in cellars in affected areas. Flooding of roads is expected. Roads may be damaged by floodwater. We are closely monitoring the situation . If you have a pump, make sure it is working and switched on. Think about alternative power sources in case of power cuts. This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 16th March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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