Flood Warning Info - Lower Stour at Iford Bridge Home Park
Area Description
Iford Bridge Home Park.
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.
Area Covered by this Flood Warning
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 27 Nov 2024 13:03
River Stour
River levels on the lower stour remain high, levels are now receeding to a level where water is no longer threatening park homes. However water may remain around properties for some time.
Flooding is expected to continue until 10:00 AM on 28/11/2024.
Areas most at risk include Iford Bridge Home Park.
No further rainfall is expected until 29/11/2024..
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and liaising with emergency services and local authorities.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
Refer to local authority website for road closures.
If you have been evacuated only return to your property once the emergency services have advised that it is safe to do so.
This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 28/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 26 Nov 2024 14:24
River Stour
High river levels are causing flooding throughout the afternoon.
Flooding is expected to continue until 10:00 AM on 27/11/2024.
Areas most at risk include Iford Bridge Home Park.
Further rainfall is forecast overnight of 10-15mm which may keep river levels high.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and liaising with emergency services and local authorities.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
Refer to local authority website for road closures.
If you have been evacuated only return to your property once the emergency services have advised that it is safe to do so.
This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 27/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 26 Nov 2024 02:08
River Stour
River levels continue to rise at Iford Bridge Home Park. The mains power for the park has been turned off and will not be turned on again until it is safe to do so and authorised by an electrician. The peak level is forecast to reach 3.1m at Iford Bridge. Homes are not expected to flood at this peak level, but the site does not have any power as of 11:30 PM on 25/11/24. Residents are advised to remove themselves from the park, taking with them an overnight bag and any pets, medication and items they may need.
If you have been evacuated only return to your property once the emergency services have advised that it is safe to do so. Stay away from floodwater - it contains hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, sewage and chemicals.
This message will be updated by 9:00 AM on 26/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 25 Nov 2024 22:44
River Stour
River levels are rising at Iford Bridge Home Park. The mains power for the park will be turned off at 11:30 PM on 25/11/2024, and will not be turned on again until it is safe to do so and authorised by an electrician. The peak level is forecast to reach 3.1m at Iford Bridge. Homes are not expected to flood at this peak level, but the site will not have any power as of 11:30 PM. Residents are advised to remove themselves from the park before the power is switched off, taking with them an overnight bag and any pets, medication and items they may need. Please meet at Kings Park Learning and Leisure Centre, King's Park Drive, Bournemouth BH7 6JD, where representatives from BCP Council will be able to help with accommodation if required. There are members of BCP Council staff on site and door knocking. If you need assistance to leave your home, please contact BCP Council on 0800 506050 and inform the volunteer flood warden group onsite. This message will be updated by 2:00 AM on 26/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 25 Nov 2024 19:38
River Stour
Levels are forecast to rise at Iford Bridge Home Park which will potentially require the mains power for the park to be turned off. The peak level is forecast to reach 3.1m at Iford Bridge, Homes are not expected to flood at this peak level, but there may be no power on site.
Residents are advised to remove themselves from the park before the power is switched off, taking with them an overnight bag and any pets, medication and items they may need. Please meet at Kings Park Learning and Leisure Centre. King's Park Dr, Bournemouth BH7 6JD where representative from BCP will be able to help with accommodation if required. There are members of BCP Council staff on site and door knocking. If you need assistance to leave your home, please contact BCP Council on 0800 506050 and inform the volunteer flood warden group onsite.
This message will be updated by 2:00 AM on 26/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 25 Nov 2024 14:07
River Stour
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding throughout the afternoon and overnight.
Flooding is expected from 4:00 PM on 25/11/2024.
Areas most at risk include Iford Bridge Home Park.
Further flooding is expected this evening as river levels are high and forecast to rise further due to previous heavy rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation and liaising with emergency services and local authorities.
Move family, pets and cars to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water if it is safe to do so.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
If you have been evacuated only return to your property once the emergency services have advised that it is safe to do so.
This message will be updated by 6:00 PM on 25/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 30 Mar 2024 08:24
River Stour
River levels are high and forecast to rise further on the Lower Dorset Stour.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Lower Dorset Stour, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Iford Bridge Home Park.
Flooding is affecting Iford Bridge Home Park from 11:30 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.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Dec 2023 09:24
River Stour
River levels are rising on the Lower Dorset Stour between Sturminster Marshall and Christchurch. Flooding is expected to affect Iford Bridge Home Park. This means that low lying land and 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. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. We will continue to monitor the forecast and this message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 07/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Nov 2023 08:27
River Stour
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.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Jan 2023 05:48
River Stour
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. The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels. We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2020 17:26
River Stour
Flooding is expected on the Iford Bridge Park Home site. The electricity supply will be cut on the site for safety reasons. This power outage will be from about 7 pm this evening and may last until into Tuesday morning. The Emergency Services are advising residents on the park to make alternative arrangements for overnight accommodation. Alternatively a rest centre is being set up at the Church Hall opposite the park. Residents are requested to take themselves, pets, medication and anything they need for the night to this location. Please check in at the Church Hall to notify the Flood Warden if you plan to make your own arrangements.
Please move all cars to high ground, but please do not restrict access to Old Bridge Road.
We don’t think that homes will flood, but water is expected on site. An alternative pedestrian access gate is located at the back of the site near the car park.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2020 13:03
River Stour
River levels have risen at the Throop river gauge as a result of recent prolonged heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding could occur from this afternoon and over night on 17/2/20. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Iford Bridge Home Park. Peak levels will be higher than the flooding in Dec 2019.
We expect river levels to remain high for the next 24hrs. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and in contact with community flood wardens and volunteers. The rear pedestrian access gate is being opened. Please activate your personal flood plan. Please turn off gas, electricity and water and can owners with property flood resilience equipment install it now. We advise that residents move vehicles to higher ground. We expect flood water to be on site and affecting main access.
This message will be updated this evening, 17/2/20, or as the situation changes.
Stay aware if other warnings are issued. We are closely monitoring the situation.