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Mockbeggar Flooding

Hampshire • Live river level monitoring on Docken's Water
1 monitoring station
1 river
6 warning areas
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Flood risk in Mockbeggar today: Normal

No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Updated 2026-10-10 04:45:34 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Mockbeggar
Mockbeggar
Hamlet in Hampshire, England

Mockbeggar is a hamlet in the New Forest National Park of Hampshire, England. Its nearest town is Ringwood, which lies approximately 3 miles (5.6 km) south-west from the hamlet. It is in the civil parish of Ellingham, Harbridge and Ibsley.

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Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Mockbeggar’s gauges and flood maps loads as you reach it.
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The watercourse nearest Mockbeggar

The nearest watercourse on the river map is Dockens Water, about 10 m from the middle of Mockbeggar's gauges. It flows into the River Avon about 3.3 km downstream.

A gauge downstream shows water that has already passed this point; one upstream sees it first. Distances along the river are from the point on Dockens Water nearest the middle of Mockbeggar's gauges. From Ordnance Survey’s river map (OS Open Rivers), which leaves out small streams, ditches and culverts, so a nearer one may exist. This describes where water goes on the map; it says nothing about flooding at any address. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2026.

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Flood Monitoring in Mockbeggar

Mockbeggar is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the Docken's Water, in Hampshire. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes, providing real-time flood monitoring for the area.

Monitoring Stations

The Docken's Water is monitored by 1 station (Moyles Court). Each station records water levels continuously, with data synced to FloodRadar every 5 minutes.

Flood Warning Areas

There are 6 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Mockbeggar. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Kingsby Lane, Bickerley Terrace, West Street, Riverside, Lynes Lane, Kings Arm Lane, Strides Lane and Market Place in Ringwood; The Bridges, Little Thatch, Watermead, Capberton, Three Bridges and Old Bridge Cottage, West Street, Avon Edge and Stubbings Meadow Caravan Park in Ringwood; Roman Quay, Timbermill Court and Bowerwood in Fordingbridge; Tributaries between Salisbury and Ringwood.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There is 1 storm overflow within 5km of Mockbeggar. None of the 1 with a reporting monitor is currently discharging. Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

It has its own page of live status and past discharges:

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Mockbeggar, call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 for the latest information. Move valuables upstairs, turn off gas and electricity if safe to do so, and avoid walking or driving through flood water. Sign up for flood warnings on any station page above to receive email alerts when water levels rise. For emergency numbers, a preparation checklist and insurance guidance, see our flood help & preparation guide.

How much rain falls on Mockbeggar

Mockbeggar gets about 911 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month November, 113 mm; driest July, 51 mm). That is 22% drier than the UK as a whole, which averages 1,163 mm a year. See the rain gauges →

A thirty-year average for the area, not a forecast and not a flood risk on its own. Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991–2020 (5 km grid), 1.8 km away. Average rainfall: HadUK-Grid v1.3.2, Met Office. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Recorded floods near Mockbeggar

Floods whose mapped extent (EA Recorded Flood Outlines) reached within ~5 km of the town centre — most recent first. These are records of mapped extents, not a full list of floods. See them on the map →

  • 2014-02-14 — This represents flooding in the area in 2014 (Drainage)
  • 2014-02-14 — This represents flooding in the area in 2014 (Drainage)
  • 2014-01-09 — Flood Extents_Winter 2013 to 2014 (Main river)
  • 2014-01-09 — Flood Extents_Winter 2013 to 2014 (Main river)
  • 2014-01-09 — Flood Extents_Winter 2013 to 2014 (Main river)
  • 2014-01-03 — Bickton, Fordingbridge_Winter 2013 to 2014 (Main river)
  • 2014-01-02 — North Gorley_Winter 2013 to 2014 (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2014-01-02 — North Gorley_Winter 2013 to 2014 (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2014-01-02 — North Gorley_Winter 2013 to 2014 (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2013-12-27 — North Gorley_Winter 2013 to 2014 (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 1996-03-14 — This represents flooding in the area in 1996
  • 1982-03-17 — Mar 1982 Avon (Main river)

Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded.

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Mockbeggar today?

Current verdict: Normal. No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Which rivers affect Mockbeggar?

Mockbeggar has river level monitoring on Docken's Water — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Mockbeggar?

Use the GOV.UK Check for Flooding service (check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk) or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 (24 hours). You can also set up free FloodRadar email or browser alerts from any station page above.

What should I do during a flood warning?

Follow official advice: move valuables and vehicles to safety, never walk or drive through flood water, turn off gas and electricity if safe, and check on vulnerable neighbours. See our flood preparation guide at floodradar.co.uk/flood-help.

Has Mockbeggar flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 2 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 2014. That is a count of mapped extents, not of separate floods. Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded. See the flood history link below.

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