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Puddletown North Brook Flooding

Dorset • Live river level monitoring on River Piddle
1 monitoring station
1 river
8 warning areas
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Flood risk in Puddletown North Brook today: Normal

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

Updated 2026-09-12 11:20:02 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Puddletown North Brook

Puddletown North Brook is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the River Piddle, in Dorset. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes.

Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
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River Piddle 1 station
Puddletown North Brook ▬ Steady
12 Sep 08:00 • High: 0.30m
0.07m
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Flood Monitoring in Puddletown North Brook

Puddletown North Brook is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the River Piddle, in Dorset. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes, providing real-time flood monitoring for the area.

Monitoring Stations

The River Piddle is monitored by 1 station (Puddletown North Brook). Each station records water levels continuously, with data synced to FloodRadar every 5 minutes.

Flood Warning Areas

There are 8 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Puddletown North Brook. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Groundwater flooding for Alton Pancras, Piddletrentide, White Lackington, Piddlehinton, Puddletown, Athelhampton; Bridport, Chideock, Martinstown, Milborne St. Andrew, Nottington, Piddlehinton, Piddletrenthide, Upwey, Winterborne Abbas, Winterborne Kingston, Winterborne Steepleton, Winterborne Stickland, Winterborne Whitechurch and Winterborne Zelston; Groundwater flooding for the Devils Brook including Ansty, Cheselbourne and Dewlish; Areas in Dorchester, West Stafford, Bockhampton, Lewell, Tincleton, Pallington, Waddock, Moreton, Wool and East Stoke.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 2 storm overflows within 5km of Puddletown North Brook. None are currently discharging. Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Puddletown North Brook, 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.

Recorded floods near Puddletown North Brook

Floods whose mapped extent (EA Recorded Flood Outlines) reached within ~5 km of the town centre — most recent first. See them on the map →

  • 2014-02-20 — Milborne St Andrew_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)
  • 2014-01-09 — Flood Extents_Winter 2013 to 2014 (Main river)
  • 2014-01-09 — Flood Extents_Winter 2013 to 2014 (Main river)
  • 2014-01-06 — Puddletown_Winter 2013 to 2014 (Main river)
  • 2006-12-30 — Dec 2006 Cheselbourne (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 1959-01-23 — Jan 1959 Avon & Frome (Main river)
  • 1959-01-23 — Jan 1959 Avon & Frome (Main river)
  • 1959-01-23 — Jan 1959 Avon & Frome (Main river)
  • 1959-01-23 — Jan 1959 Avon & Frome (Main river)
  • 1959-01-23 — Jan 1959 Avon & Frome (Main river)

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Puddletown North Brook today?

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

Which rivers affect Puddletown North Brook?

Puddletown North Brook has river level monitoring on River Piddle — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Puddletown North Brook?

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 Puddletown North Brook flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 3 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1946, most recently in 2014. Absence of a record does not mean a place has never flooded. See the flood history link below.

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