Flood Warning Info - Lower Avon from Ringwood to Christchurch
Area Description
Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch.
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 19 Feb 2026 11:08
River Avon
Flooding is still possible. Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch. River levels have peaked but remain very high following the recent rainfall and the high groundwater. Little rainfall is forecast for today and the next few days, but high groundwater and water coming down from higher in the catchment may cause levels to remain high. We will continue to monitor the situation. Please continue to use any flood protection products you may have. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk, cycle or drive through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. Check local authority websites for road closures. This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 20 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2026 10:59
River Avon
Flooding is still possible and areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch. River levels remain very high following the recent rainfall and the high groundwater. Rain is forecast today through to tomorrow morning which may cause a rise in levels over the coming days. We will continue to monitor the situation. Please continue to use any flood protection products you may have. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk, cycle or drive through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. Check local authority websites for road closures. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 19 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2026 14:06
River Avon
This is a Flood Warning Update. Flooding is still possible and areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch. River levels remain very high following the recent rainfall and the high groundwater. No further rain is forecast today but is expected tomorrow and we will continue to monitor the situation. Please continue to use any flood protection products you may have. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk, cycle or drive through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. Check local authority websites for road closures. This message will be updated by 3:00 PM on 18 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Feb 2026 11:56
River Avon
This is a Flood Warning Update. Flooding is still possible and areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch. River levels remain very high following the recent rainfall and the high groundwater. No further rain is forecast for the next couple of days, but we will continue to monitor the situation. Please continue to use any flood protection products you may have. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk, cycle or drive through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. Check local authority websites for road closures. This message will be updated by 3:00 PM on 17 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 15 Feb 2026 12:08
River Avon
This is an update to the current Flood Warning. River levels remain high following the recent rainfall and the high groundwater. Flooding is still possible and areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch. The weather remains unsettled with more rainfall forecast throughout the day today, which may cause further river level rise. We are closely monitoring the situation. Continue using any flood protection products you may have and acting on your flood plan if you have one. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. This message will be updated by 1:00PM on 16 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 14 Feb 2026 10:13
River Avon
This is a Flood Warning Update. Flooding is still possible and areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch. River levels remain very high following the recent rainfall and the high groundwater. Further rainfall is forecast for Sunday which may see levels rise. We are closely monitoring the situation. Activate any flood protection products you may have. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk, cycle or drive through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. Check local authority websites for road closures. This message will be updated by 16:00PM on 15 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Feb 2026 15:43
River Avon
This is a Flood Warning Update. Flooding is still possible and areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch. River levels remain very high following the recent rainfall and the high groundwater. The weather remains unsettled and further rain is forecast for the next couple of days.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Activate any flood protection products you may have. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk, cycle or drive through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. Check local authority websites for road closures. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 14 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Feb 2026 14:42
River Avon
This is a Flood Warning Update. Flooding is still possible. Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch.
River levels remain very high following the recent rainfall and the high groundwater. The weather remains unsettled and further rain is forecast for tonight and tomorrow. We are closely monitoring the situation. Activate any flood protection products you may have.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk, cycle or drive through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. Check local authority websites for road closures. This message will be updated by 4:00PM on 12 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Feb 2026 15:58
River Avon
This is an update to the current Flood Warning. River levels remain high and are continuing to rise due to recent rainfall and high groundwater levels. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch. More rain showers are expected today and over the next few days, which may cause further river level rise. We are closely monitoring the situation. Continue using any flood protection products you may have and acting on your flood plan if you have one. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. This message will be updated by 3:00PM on 11 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2026 14:32
River Avon
This is a Flood Warning Update. River levels continue to remain high due to to recent rainfall and high groundwater levels. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch. Further rainfall is expected this afternoon and over the next few days, keeping levels high. We are closely monitoring the situation. Continue using any flood protection products you may have and acting on your flood plan if you have one. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. This message will be updated by 3:00PM on 10 February 2026 or as the situation changes
Flood Warning issued on 8 Feb 2026 13:42
River Avon
This is a Flood Warning Update. River levels continue to remain high due to to recent rainfall and high groundwater levels. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch. More bands of rain are expected throughout the day today and over the next few days, and rivers may react and rise further. We are closely monitoring the situation. Continue using any flood protection products you may have and acting on your flood plan if you have one. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. This message will be updated by 3:00PM on 9 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Feb 2026 10:04
River Avon
This is a Flood Warning Update. River levels are steady but remain high due to to recent rainfall and high groundwater levels. Flooding is still possible. Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch. The weather continues to be unsettled, and further rainfall is expected today and over the next few days which will keep river levels high. We are closely monitoring the situation. Continue using any flood protection products you may have and acting on your flood plan if you have one. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. This message will be updated by 3:00PM on 8 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Feb 2026 05:44
River Avon
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this morning.
Flooding is expected on 06 February 2026 from 6am due to yesterdays rainfall.
This is an Update to the Flood Warning. Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch. River levels are rising again after yesterdays rainfall, more rainfall is forecast this morning and on Saturday which will keep river levels high.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Refer to local authority website for road closures and activate any flood protection products you may have.
This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 07 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Feb 2026 12:52
River Avon
This is a Flood Warning Update. River levels are steady but remain high due to to prolonged rainfall and high groundwater levels. Flooding is still possible. Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch. Further rainfall is expected the next few days which will keep levels high. We are closely monitoring the situation. Continue to activate any flood protection products you may have and acting on your flood plan if you have one. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. This message will be updated by 3:00PM on 06 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Feb 2026 15:31
River Avon
This is a Flood Warning Update. River levels are steady but remain high due to to prolonged rainfall and high groundwater levels. Flooding is still possible. Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch. Further rainfall through the coming week will keep levels high. We are closely monitoring the situation. Continue to activate any flood protection products you may have and acting on your flood plan if you have one. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. This message will be updated by 3:00PM on 05 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Feb 2026 14:49
River Avon
This is a Flood Warning Update. River levels are steady but remain high due to to prolonged rainfall and high groundwater levels. Flooding is still possible. Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch. Further rainfall through the coming week will keep levels high. We are closely monitoring the situation. Continue to activate any flood protection products you may have and acting on your flood plan if you have one. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. This message will be updated by 3:00PM on 04 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Feb 2026 14:47
River Avon
High river levels are expected to cause flooding today.
River levels remain very high following recent rainfall and the high groundwater. The weather remains unsettled and further rain is forecast for tonight and tomorrow. We are closely monitoring the situation. Activate any flood protection products you may have.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .
This message will be updated by 4:30PM on 05 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Feb 2026 16:00
River Avon
High river levels are expected to cause flooding today.
Flooding is expected on 02 February 2026 .
River levels remain very high following recent rainfall and the high groundwater. The weather remains unsettled and further rain is forecast for tonight and tomorrow. We are closely monitoring the situation. Activate any flood protection products you may have.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .
This message will be updated by 4:30PM on 03 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Feb 2026 17:05
River Avon
This is a Flood Warning Update. River levels are steady but remain high due to to prolonged rainfall and high groundwater levels. Flooding is still possible. Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch. Further rain is expected today and over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk, cycle or drive through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. Check local authority websites for road closures. This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 2 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 31 Jan 2026 17:17
River Avon
This is a Flood Warning Update. River levels are steady but remain high due to to recent rainfall and high groundwater levels. Flooding is still possible. Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch. The weather remains unsettled, with further showers forecast overnight tonight and tomorrow. With groundwater levels already high, river levels will remain high for many days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Activate any flood protection products you may have. Please take care and do not attempt to walk, cycle or drive through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. This message will be updated by 4:00PM on 1 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 30 Jan 2026 13:59
River Avon
High river levels are continuing to cause flooding today. Flooding is expected on 30 January 2026 . Further rain is forecast throughout today. Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch. Further rainfall is forecast in the next few days. With ground water levels already high, river levels will remain high for many days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Activate any flood protection products you may have. This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 31 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Jan 2026 13:49
River Avon
High river levels are continuing to cause flooding today. Flooding is expected on 29 January 2026 . Further rain is forecast tonight. Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch. Further rainfall is forecast in the next few days. With ground water levels already high, river levels will remain high for many days. We are closely monitoring the situation . Activate any flood protection products you may have . This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 30 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Jan 2026 11:51
River Avon
High river levels are continuing to cause flooding today. Flooding is expected on 28 January 2026 . Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch. Further rainfall is forecast in the next few days. With ground water levels already high, river levels will remain high for many days. We are closely monitoring the situation . Activate any flood protection products you may have . This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 29 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 27 Jan 2026 09:51
River Avon
High river levels are expected to cause flooding today.
Flooding is expected on 27 January 2026 .
Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch. Heavy overnight rain is causing river levels to rise significantly. With ground water levels already high, river levels will remain high for many days.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Activate any flood protection products you may have .
This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 28 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Jan 2025 14:44
River Avon
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this evening. Flooding is expected from 10:00 AM on 06/01/2025. Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch. Further rainfall is forecast this evening. We are closely monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. Don't put yourself or others at risk.
Activate any property flood protection products you may have.
This message will be updated by 5:00 PM on 07/01/2025, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Jan 2025 09:40
River Avon
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this morning. Flooding is expected from 10:00 AM on 06/01/2025. Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch. Further rainfall is forecast this morning. We are closely monitoring rainfall and river levels.
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 5:00 PM on 06/01/2025, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Dec 2024 10:56
River Avon
River levels are continuing to slowly fall but rising ground water will keep levels high.
Flooding is expected from 9:00 AM on 27/11/2024.
Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch.
A further 8-15mm of rainfall has fell yesterday, Sunday 01/12/2024. This is not expected to cause any additional flooding.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and liaising with emergency services and local authorities.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Move family, pets and cars to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water if it is safe to do so.
Refer to local authority website for road closures.
Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.
This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 3/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Dec 2024 10:53
River Avon
River levels are continuing to slowly fall but rising ground water will keep levels high.
Flooding is expected from 9:00 AM on 27/11/2024.
Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch.
A further 8-15mm of rainfall has fallen today, Sunday 01/12/2024. This is not expected to cause any additional flooding.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and liaising with emergency services and local authorities.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Move family, pets and cars to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water if it is safe to do so.
Refer to local authority website for road closures.
Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.
This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 2/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 30 Nov 2024 09:08
River Avon
River levels are continuing to slowly fall but rising ground water will keep levels high.
Flooding is expected from 9:00 AM on 29/11/2024.
Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch.
A further 8-15mm of rainfall is expected on Sunday morning 01/12/2024. This is not expected to cause any additional flooding.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and liaising with emergency services and local authorities.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Move family, pets and cars to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water if it is safe to do so.
Refer to local authority website for road closures.
Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 1/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Nov 2024 11:03
River Avon
River levels are continuing to slowly fall but but rising ground water will keep levels high.
Flooding is expected from 9:00 AM on 29/11/2024.
Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch.
No further rainfall is expected until Sunday 01/12/2024
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and liaising with emergency services and local authorities.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Move family, pets and cars to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water if it is safe to do so.
Refer to local authority website for road closures.
Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 30/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Nov 2024 10:36
River Avon
River levels are falling steadily but rising ground water will keep river levels high.
Flooding is expected from 9:00 AM on 28/11/2024.
Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch.
No further rainfall is expected until Sunday 01/12/2024
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and liaising with emergency services and local authorities.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Move family, pets and cars to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water if it is safe to do so.
Refer to local authority website for road closures.
Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 29/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 27 Nov 2024 08:44
River Avon
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding throughout the morning.
Flooding is expected from 9:00 AM on 27/11/2024.
Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch.
Further flooding is expected throughout the afternoon as river levels are high and forecast to rise further due to heavy rainfall.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and liaising with emergency services and local authorities.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Move family, pets and cars to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water if it is safe to do so.
Refer to local authority website for road closures.
Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 28/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 15 Jan 2024 10:32
River Avon
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall slowly on the Lower Hampshire Avon. Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch. River levels are expected to remain high due to high groundwater levels and flooding of properties will continue. No further rainfall is forecast. River levels have began to fall at the Ringwood Old Cottage gauge. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 04:00 PM on 16/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 14 Jan 2024 09:40
River Avon
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall slowly on the Lower Hampshire Avon. Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch. River levels are expected to remain high due to high groundwater levels and flooding of properties will continue. No further rainfall is forecast. River levels have began to fall at the Ringwood Old Cottage gauge. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 04:00 PM on 15/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 13 Jan 2024 09:51
River Avon
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall slowly on the Lower Hampshire Avon. Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch. River levels are expected to remain high due to high groundwater levels and flooding of properties will continue. No further rainfall is forecast. River levels have began to fall at the Ringwood Old Cottage gauge. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 04:00 PM on 15/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Jan 2024 14:00
River Avon
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall slowly on the Lower Hampshire Avon. Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch. River levels are expected to remain high due to high groundwater levels and flooding of properties will continue. No further rainfall is forecast. River levels have began to fall at the Ringwood Old Cottage gauge. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 05:00 PM on 15/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Jan 2024 12:13
River Avon
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall slowly on the Lower Hampshire Avon due to raised groundwater levels. Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch. River levels are expected to remain high and flooding of properties will continue. No further rainfall is forecast. River levels have began to fall at the Ringwood Old Cottage gauge. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 05:00 PM on 12/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Jan 2024 16:15
River Avon
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall slowly on the Lower Hampshire Avon due to raised groundwater levels.
Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch.
River levels are expected to remain high and flooding of properties will continue.
No further rainfall is forecast.
River levels have began to fall at the Ringwood Old Cottage gauge.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 05:00 PM on 12/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Jan 2024 14:46
River Avon
River levels are rising slowly on the Lower Hampshire Avon due to heavy rainfall and impacts from groundwater.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Lower Hampshire Avon, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch.
Flooding is affecting Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch.
No further significant rainfall is forecast.
River levels are forecast to rise, but the risk of flooding to properties remains.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 05:00 PM on 10/01/2024, or as the situation changes
Flood Warning issued on 8 Jan 2024 12:21
River Avon
River levels are rising slowly on the Lower Hampshire Avon due to heavy rainfall and impacts from groundwater.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Lower Hampshire Avon, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch.
Flooding is affecting Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch.
No further significant rainfall is forecast.
River levels are forecast to rise, but the risk of flooding to properties remains.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 05:00 PM on 09/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Jan 2024 09:05
River Avon
River levels are rising steadily on the Lower Hampshire Avon due to heavy rainfall and impacts from groundwater.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Lower Hampshire Avon, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch.
Flooding is affecting Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch.
No further significant rainfall is forecast.
River levels are forecast to rise, but the risk of flooding to properties remains.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 05:00 PM on 08/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 20:24
River Avon
River levels are rising steadily on the Lower Hampshire Avon due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Lower Hampshire Avon, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch.
Flooding is affecting Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch from 09:00 PM on 04/01/2024.
No further significant rainfall is forecast.
River levels are forecast to rise, but the risk of flooding to properties remains.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 05:00 PM on 05/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Dec 2023 20:35
River Avon
River levels are forecast to rise to the Flood Warning level at the Ringwood Old Cottage river gauge from approximately 11.00 PM onwards tonight. This is as a result of the saturated ground conditions and todays heavy rainfall where over 25mm of rainfall has fallen in this area today. We expect flooding to affect areas between Ringwood and Christchurch. Flood water could be deep and fast flowing and therefore pose a risk to life. River levels can rise very quickly in response to heavy rainfall and we are closely monitoring the situation. The rainfall has now moved out of the area and only showers are expected tomorrow. However, further persistent rain is forecast overnight Friday into Saturday. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 12:00 on 08/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Nov 2023 15:43
River Avon
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.