Flood Warning Info - Poole Harbour at Wareham
Area Description
Wareham Quay, Ridge, Redcliffe and Swineham areas.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
Area Covered by this Flood Warning
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 27 Jan 2025 18:07
English Channel
High tides and forecast weather conditions are expected to cause flooding this evening and tomorrow morning. Flooding is expected from 9:24 PM on 27/01/2025 and the subsequent high tide at 9:25 AM on 28/01/2025. Areas most at risk include Wareham Quay, Ridge, Redcliffe and Swineham areas. We are closely monitoring the situation. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 2:30 PM on 28/01/2025, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 26 Jan 2025 17:56
English Channel
High tides and forecast weather conditions are expected to cause flooding tomorrow morning.
Flooding is expected from 7:30 AM on 27/01/2025.
Areas most at risk include Wareham Quay, Ridge, Redcliffe and Swineham areas.
Further flooding is expected tomorrow evening due to higher than normal tides combined with southerly force 8 winds.
We are closely monitoring the situation
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
Don't put yourself or others at risk.
The detailed tidal forecast for those who use it is for a peak level at Poole Harbour of <1.91> mAODN at 9:15 AM on 27/01/2025, with south-westerly force 8 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level.)
Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2025 18:22
English Channel
High tides are expected to cause flooding tomorrow morning. Highest tide level is expected to be at Wareham Quay, Ridge, Redcliffe and Swineham areas at 4:00 AM on 06/01/2025. Flooding is possible two hours either side of this time. Areas most at risk are low lying land and roads near rivers or on the coast. After the high tide tomorrow morning‚ the weather is more settled. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. Don't put yourself or others at risk.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 06/01/2025, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 19 Oct 2024 16:17
English Channel
High tides and forecast weather conditions are expected to cause flooding tomorrow morning.
Flooding is expected from 11:30 AM on 20/10/2024.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Lower Dorset Frome, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Wareham Quay, Ridge, Redcliffe and Swineham areas.
Tidal conditions are expected to improve tomorrow evening and no flooding is expected.
We are closely monitoring the situation
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.
Stay away from floodwater - it contains hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, sewage and chemicals.
The detailed tidal forecast for those who use it is for a peak level at Poole Harbour of 1.71 mAODN at 11:30 AM on 20/10/2024, westerly force 6 winds.
This message will be updated by 3:00 PM on 20/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Apr 2024 18:11
English Channel
Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions and spring tides. Highest tide level of 1.43 mAOD is expected to be at Wareham Quay, Ridge, Redcliffe and Swineham areas at 10:00 PM this evening on 08/04/2024. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of this time. Tomorrow morning’s tide is currently forecast to be a flood alert, which has been included in the alerts issued for Poole Harbour and East Coast of Dorset.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Please stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as the expected large waves and sea spray will be dangerous. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings.
This message will be updated by 4:00 PM on 09/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Nov 2023 07:58
English Channel
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Dec 2022 17:38
English Channel
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Dec 2022 16:38
English Channel
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.