Flood Warning Info - River Brit at Beaminster

River Brit at Beaminster

Hogshill Street, Prout Hill and Fleet Street in Beaminster.

This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.

Current Flood Warning Status

No current warning

Area Covered by this Flood Warning

The red highlighted area on the map below outlines the area covered by this Flood Warning.

Flood Warning History

Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area.

Historical Flood Warnings for this Area

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued on 30 Sep 2024 00:57

River Brit

River levels are rising rapidly in the River Brit due to tonight's heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include Hogshill Street, Prout Hill and Fleet Street in Beaminster. Flooding of property is possible. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. Consider putting your flood plan into action. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings. This message will be updated by 1:00 PM on 30/09/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued on 17 May 2021 16:05

River Brit

River levels have risen rapidly as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We expect flooding to affect properties in Southgate and Newtown in Beaminster Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 2 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please can owners with property flood resilience equipment install it now. This message will be updated this evening, 17/05/21, or as the situation changes.