Flood Warning Info - Dorset coast at Chiswell
Area Description
A354 Chiswell, Brandy Row, Pebble Lane, Victoria Square up to the junction with Queens Road, the car parks along the A354 and the yard along Lerret Road.
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.
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 6 Apr 2024 20:14
English Channel
Strong winds and spring tides are causing large waves and spray overtopping on the coast this evening.
Flooding is affecting A354 Chiswell, Brandy Row, Pebble Lane, Victoria Square up to the junction with Queens Road, the car parks along the A354 and the yard along Lerret Road from 8:00 PM on 06/04/2024.
Weather conditions are expected to produce large offshore waves.
A flood alert has also been issued for tomorrow morning’s tide, forecast at 6:30AM on 07/04/2024.
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 2:00 PM on 07/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Mar 2024 16:24
English Channel
Strong winds and spring tides may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast this evening.
Areas most at risk include A354 Chiswell, Brandy Row, Pebble Lane, Victoria Square up to the junction with Queens Road, the car parks along the A354 and the yard along Lerret Road.
Flooding is affecting A354 Chiswell, Brandy Row, Pebble Lane, Victoria Square up to the junction with Queens Road, the car parks along the A354 and the yard along Lerret Road from 8:30 PM on 28/03/2024.
Weather conditions are expected to produce large offshore 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.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Nov 2023 17:18
English Channel
The Flood Warning is still in force for the area, meaning properties remain at risk of flooding.
Areas most at risk include A354 Chiswell, Brandy Row, Pebble Lane, Victoria Square up to the junction with Queens Road, the car parks along the A354 and the yard along Lerret Road.
Consider activating any property flood protection products in.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Nov 2023 09:15
English Channel
Flooding is occurring in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding now.
The causeway is closed. There will be wave overtopping of the esplanade and potential flying debris hazard which will provide a risk to life.
The warning information will be updated as the situation changes.
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.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Nov 2023 19:59
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 31 Mar 2023 08:25
English Channel
Spray overtopping is expected today Friday 31st March.
Strong Gale Force winds and a large swell is causing rough seas along the Dorset coast at Chiswell. Conditions are likely to remain rough for the remainder of the day.
Please stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as the expected large waves and sea spray will be dangerous.
We are monitoring the situation closely.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2022 15:17
English Channel
Storm Eunice is expected to bring severe gale force winds, large waves and spray overtopping on the Dorset coast on Friday and into Saturday, coinciding with spring tides. We are expecting this to cause very large and powerful waves along the coast. Areas most at risk include A354 Chiswell, Brandy Row, Pebble Lane, Victoria Square and the yard along Lerret Road. The forecast high water for Chiswell is at 08:15 PM on 18/02/2022 with a level of 1.16 mAODN with westerly force 7 winds and waves of 4.4 metres. Storm Eunice is forecast to produce a large offshore tidal surge which will increase water levels for one to two hours either side of high water. We are activating flood signs at Wyke Regis and Portland, and closing flood gates. We are working with emergency services and local authorities and are closely monitoring the situation. 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 11:00 AM on 19/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2022 09:54
English Channel
Storm Eunice is expected to bring severe gale force winds, large waves and spray overtopping on the Dorset coast early Friday and into Saturday, coinciding with low spring tides. We are expecting this to cause very large and powerful waves along the coast.
Areas most at risk include A354 Chiswell, Brandy Row, Pebble Lane, Victoria Square and the yard along Lerret Road.
The forecast high water for Chiswell is at 07:51 AM on 18/02/2022 with a level of 1.81 mAODN with south-westerly force 9 winds and waves of 5.3 metres.
Storm Eunice is forecast to produce a large offshore tidal surge which will increase water levels for one to two hours either side of high water.
We are activating flood signs at Wyke Regis and Portland, and closing flood gates.
We are working with emergency services and local authorities and are closely monitoring the situation.
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 01:30 PM on 18/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2022 14:56
English Channel
Storm Eunice is expected to bring severe gale force winds, large waves and spray overtopping on the Dorset coast early Friday and into Saturday, coinciding with low spring tides. We are expecting this to cause very large and powerful waves along the coast.
Areas most at risk include A354 Chiswell, Brandy Row, Pebble Lane, Victoria Square and the yard along Lerret Road.
The forecast high water for Chiswell is at 07:51 AM on 18/02/2022 with a level of 1.81 mAODN with south-westerly force 9 winds and waves of 5.3 metres.
Storm Eunice is forecast to produce a large offshore tidal surge which will increase water levels for one to two hours either side of high water.
We are activating flood signs at Wyke Regis and Portland, and closing flood gates.
We are working with emergency services and local authorities and are closely monitoring the situation.
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 01:30 PM on 18/02/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 30 Jan 2021 21:00
English Channel
Sea spray overtopping is forecast along the coast as a result of high tides and strong winds. Forecast high water is 8:00pm on 30/01/21 with a level of 6.12 mAOD and a Force 7 East North Easterly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Chiswell. For more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads and properties is possible at these times, however conditions may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide. Areas most at risk are A354 Chiswell, Brandy Row, Pebble Lane, Victoria Square up to the junction with Queens Road, the car parks along the A354 and the yard along Lerret Road. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads as large waves could be dangerous. Owners with property flood resilience equipment should install it now. This message will be updated Sunday, 31/01/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 15 Nov 2020 15:14
English Channel
Sea spray overtopping is forecast along the coast as a result of very high spring tides. Forecast high water is 18:30 on 15/11/20 with a level of 6.61mAOD and a Force 5 W wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Chiswell, mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads and properties is possible at these times, however conditions may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide. Areas most at risk are A354 Chiswell, Brandy Row, Pebble Lane, Victoria Square up to the junction with Queens Road, the car parks along the A354 and the yard along Lerret Road. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads as large waves could be dangerous and can owners with property flood resilience equipment install it now. This message will be updated Monday, 16/11/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Feb 2020 19:21
English Channel
This warning has been issued for high water on Thursday 13/02/2020 between 09:15 and 12:00. Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences at CHISWELL with sea spray expected as a result of high tides and strong winds. Consequently, flooding is possible for the duration of the strong winds, which will be gusting Force 8 South Westerly. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for A354 Chiswell, Brandy Row, Pebble Lane, Victoria Square up to the junction with Queens Road, the car parks along the A354 and the yard along Lerret Road. We are closely monitoring the situation. Members of the public are strongly advised to keep away from the shoreline as the combination of very strong winds and large waves is extremely dangerous.
Flood Warning issued on 14 Jan 2020 19:42
English Channel
Large and powerful waves may overtop sea defences.
Consequently, flooding is possible due to strong winds and large waves, between 21:00 on 14/01/2020 and 04:00 on 15/01/2020.
We believe there is a possibility of flooding for A354 Chiswell, Brandy Row, Pebble Lane, Victoria Square up to the junction with Queens Road, the car parks along the A354 and the yard along Lerret Road.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 15/01/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Dec 2019 18:27
English Channel
Large and powerful waves are expected to overtop sea defences as a result of high tides. Forecast high water is 03:45 am on 23/12/19. The forecast wind is Force 6 west north westerly. Tide times are in local time and refer to the high water time at Portland tidal gauge. Flooding to roads and properties is possible at these times, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for A354 Chiswell, Brandy Row, Pebble Lane, Victoria Square up to the junction with Queens Road, the car parks along the A354 and the yard along Lerret Road
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services.
Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Dec 2019 15:13
English Channel
Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences at Chiswell with sea spray expected as a result of high tides. Forecast high water is 15:00 on 22/12/19. The forecast wind is Force 6 west south westerly. Tide times are in local time. Flooding to roads and properties is possible at these times, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for A354 Chiswell, Brandy Row, Pebble Lane, Victoria Square up to the junction with Queens Road, the car parks along the A354 and the yard along Lerret Road
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates.
Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated as the situation changes.