Flood Warning Info - Upper Frome at Dorchester

River levels have risen on the Upper Dorset Frome due to heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include Casterbridge Trading Estate, London Road, Mill Street, London Close, Durnover Court and Kings Road in Dorchester. Further rainfall is forecast this morning. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert/warning if necessary. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 4:00 PM on 30/03/2024, or as the situation changes.

River levels are rising on the Upper Dorset Frome due to earlier rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Upper Dorset Frome, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Casterbridge Trading Estate, London Road, Mill Street, London Close, Durnover Court and Kings Road in Dorchester. River levels are expected to remain high and flooding of properties will continue. Further light rainfall is forecast this evening. River levels are high at the Stinsford gauge. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this warning if necessary. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 1:00 PM on 23/02/2024, or as the situation changes.

River levels are rising on the Upper Dorset Frome due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Upper Dorset Frome, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Casterbridge Trading Estate, London Road, Mill Street, London Close, Durnover Court and Kings Road in Dorchester. Further rainfall is forecast throughout the morning. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert/warning if necessary. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 5:00 PM on 22/02/2024, or as the situation changes.

River levels are high and rising at the Stinsford river gauge. River levels are high on the Lower River Frome at Dorchester due to the heavy rainfall today. Flooding is forecast to affect locations on the River Frome in the Dorchester at Casterbridge Trading Estate, London Road, Mill Street, London Close, Durnover Court and Kings Road. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this Warning if necessary. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. People in this area should take action now. We urge all people to take care and not drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 08/12/2023, or as the situation changes

River levels have stabilised at the Stinsford river gauge, however further rain is forecast for tomorrow Thursday 07/12/23. There is uncertainty in the forecast regarding the timing and severity of the rainfall, but river levels are expected to rise on the Lower River Frome at Dorchester. Flooding is forecast to affect locations on the River Frome in the Dorchester at Casterbridge Trading Estate, London Road, Mill Street, London Close, Durnover Court and Kings Road. River levels can rise very quickly in response to heavy rainfall. We are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. People in this area should take action now. We urge all people to take care and not drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 4:00pm on 07/12/2023, or as the situation changes.

River levels are high and rising at the Stinsford river gauge. River levels are high on the Lower River Frome at Dorchester due to the heavy rainfall last night. Flooding is forecast to affect locations on the River Frome in the Dorchester at Casterbridge Trading Estate, London Road, Mill Street, London Close, Durnover Court and Kings Road. Further rainfall is expected this evening and we will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this Warning if necessary. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. People in this area should take action now. We urge all people to take care and not drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 06/12/2023, or as the situation changes.