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Flood Warning Info - Dorset coast at Swanage Bay
Dorset coast at Swanage Bay
The High Street, The Square, The Parade and The Mowlem.
Current Flood Warning Status
No current warningArea Covered by this Flood Warning
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Flood Warning History
Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area.
Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
English Channel
High tides are causing flooding today. Flooding is expected from 8:45am to 2pm on 24/1/2026. Waves are reported to be overtopping coastal defences at The High Street, The Square, The Parade and The Mowlem. Flooding is expected at The High Street, The Square, The Parade and The Mowlem. Weather conditions are expected to produce large onshore waves with force 7 South Easterly winds. After the high water at 12:15pm the winds are set to ease and subsequent tides re not predicted to have an impact. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid beaches and coastal promenades, which may be flooded . This message will be updated by 4:00PM on 24 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
English Channel
Strong winds and spring tides may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast this evening. Waves are forecast to overtop coastal defences at The High Street, The Square, The Parade and The Mowlem. Flooding is expected at The High Street, The Square, The Parade and The Mowlem from 7:30 PM on 28/03/2024. Weather conditions are expected to produce large onshore waves. After this tide‚ the weather is more settled and no further impacts are expected. 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. This message will be updated by 5:00 PM on 29/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
English Channel
Strong winds and spring tides may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast this morning. Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast windy weather conditions during the next two Spring tides. Areas most at risk include The High Street, The Square, The Parade and The Mowlem. Flooding is affecting The High Street, The Square, The Parade and The Mowlem from 9:00 AM on 28/03/2024. The next high tide is expected to be higher than normal and may result in us issuing a further warning. 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. This message will be updated by 5:00 PM on 29/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
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.
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.