Flood Warning Info - Lower Stour at Jumpers Common and A35 Iford Bridge area, Christchurch

River levels are high and forecast to rise further on the Lower Dorset Stour, Middle Dorset Stour. Flooding is affecting River Glade, Dukesfield, Squirrels Cl, Stour Way, Links Dr, Burford Cl, Cedar Av, Chestnut Av, Beech Av, Sycamore Cl, River Way, Hurn Way, Wilton Cl, Stourcroft Dr, Crossways, De Redvers Court, Oak Av, The Grove and Stourvale Ave in Christchurch from 9:00 AM on 30/03/2024. No further rainfall is forecast. River levels are high and forecast to rise further. 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 5:00 PM on 31/03/2024, or as the situation changes.

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.

River levels have risen at the Throop river gauge as a result of recent persistent rainfall. Consequently, flooding could occur from 14:30 , 17/2/20. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for River Glade, Dukesfield, Squirrels Cl, Stour Way, Links Dr, Burford Cl, Cedar Av, Chestnut Av, Beech Av, Sycamore Cl, River Way, Hurn Way, Wilton Cl, Stourcroft Dr, Crossways, De Redvers Court, Oak Av, The Grove and Stourvale Ave in Christchurch We expect river levels to continue to rise through this afternoon and through the night on 17/2/20. Our incident response staff are in contact with community flood wardens and volunteers. Please can owners with property flood resilience equipment install it now. This message will be updated this as the situation changes. We are closely monitoring the situation.