Flood Warning Info - Lower Stour from Longham to Christchurch

This is a Flood Warning Update. Increased flooding is forecast to impact the Lower Dorset Stour due to increased flows and tidal influence. Impacts are most likely in undefended areas of Willow Way, Marina View, Watermead, Priory Quay, Convent Meadows, Sopers Lane and Mayors Mead Car Park. Further showers are forecast throughout the weekend with heavier rain expected from Monday. We are closely monitoring the situation. We advise people to move cars away from low lying areas. Refer to local authority websites for road closures. 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 5:00PM on 1 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

This is a Flood Warning Update. Increased flooding is forecast to impact the Lower Dorset Stour due to increased flows and tidal influence. Impacts are most likely in undefended areas of Willow Way, Marina View, Watermead, Priory Quay, Convent Meadows, Sopers Lane and Mayors Mead Car Park. Further rain is expected tonight and tomorrow. We will continue to closely monitor the situation. We advise people to move cars away from low lying areas. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Refer to local authority websites for road closures. This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 31 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

This is a Flood Warning Update. Increased flooding is forecast to impact the Lower Dorset Stour due to increased flows and tidal influence. Impacts are most likely in undefended areas of Willow Way, Marina View, Watermead, Priory Quay, Convent Meadows, Sopers Lane and Mayors Mead Car Park. Further rain is expected tonight and tomorrow. We are closing flood gates and will continue to closely monitor the situation. We advise people to move cars away from low lying areas. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Refer to local authority websites for road closures. This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 30 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

High river levels are expected to cause flooding today.  Flooding is expected on 28 January 2026 .   This is a flood warning update. Increased flooding is forecast to impact the Lower Dorset Stour due to increased flows and tidal influence. Impacts are most likely in undefended areas of Willow Way, Marina View, Watermead, Priory Quay, Convent Meadows, Sopers Lane and Mayors Mead Car Park. We advise to move cars parked away from low lying areas and be prepared to evacuate if required. We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities . Follow advice from emergency services and call 999 if in immediate danger.  We are closing flood gates .  Activate any flood protection products you may have .  This message will be updated by 7:00PM on 29 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

High river levels are causing flooding today.  Flooding is expected on 28 January 2026 .  Locations most affected will be Parley, Corfe Mullen, Hampreston, Ferndown, Throop, Hurn, Bournemouth and Christchurch. Further flooding is expected into this evening as river levels remain high due to recent rainfall. Further rainfall is forecast tomorrow, we will continue to monitor the situation closely.  We are monitoring rainfall and river levels .  Please do not drive through floodwater as bow waves may affect adjacent properties .  This message will be updated by 4:00PM on 29 January 2026 or as the situation changes.