Flood Warning Info - Lower Stour at Redhill and Wheatplot Home Sites

Area Description

Redhill and Wheatplot Home Sites.
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 11 Oct 2024 11:54
River Stour
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this afternoon. River levels are expected to reach similar levels to the beginning of October. Flooding is expected from 12:00 noon on 11/10/2024. Areas most at risk include Redhill and Wheatplot Home Sites. Further flooding is expected this afternoon as river levels are rising steadily due to previous days rainfall. We are closely monitoring the situation. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 12/10/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 3 Oct 2024 09:41
River Stour
A Flood Warning is still in force for the area, meaning properties remain at risk of flooding. Areas most at risk include Redhill and Wheatplot Home Sites. Weather conditions are expected to improve throughout the morning. River levels have peaked, but remain high on the River Stour. We are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 7:00 PM on 03/10/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 2 Oct 2024 19:00
River Stour
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this evening. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Lower Dorset Stour, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Redhill and Wheatplot Home Sites. We are expecting river levels to rise further by a couple of centimetres and peak around 21:00 this evening.. We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 09:30 AM on 03/10/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 31 Mar 2024 16:36
River Stour
River levels are now falling steadily on the Lower Dorset Stour. Areas most at risk include Redhill and Wheatplot Home Sites. Further rainfall is forecast overnight. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert/warning if necessary. Move family, pets and cars to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water if it is safe to do so. 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 01/04/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 30 Mar 2024 12:00
River Stour
River levels have risen on the Lower Dorset Stour due to heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk include Redhill and Wheatplot Home Sites. No further rainfall is forecast. Flooding is affecting Redhill and Wheatplot Home Sites on 30/03/2024. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Consider activating any property flood protection products in Redhill and Wheatplot Home Sites. This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 31/03/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 4 Mar 2024 19:01
River Stour
River levels are rising on the Lower Dorset Stour between Sturminster Marshall and Christchurch. Flooding is expected to affect the Redhill and Wheatplot Home Sites. 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 05/03/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 19 Feb 2024 20:40
River Stour
River levels are high and forecast to rise further on the Lower Dorset Stour due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Lower Dorset Stour, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Redhill and Wheatplot Home Sites. Flooding is expected at Redhill and Wheatplot Home Sites from 6:00 AM on 20/02/2024. No further rainfall is forecast. River levels are rising steadily at the Throop, Wimborne A31 gauge. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. 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 9:00 AM on 20/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 11 Feb 2024 10:11
River Stour
River levels are rising steadily on the Lower Dorset Stour. Areas most at risk include Redhill and Wheatplot Home Sites. Flooding is expected at Redhill and Wheatplot Home Sites from 11:30 AM on 11/02/2024. The forecast is dry the next few days. River levels are expected to remain high. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this warning if necessary. Consider activating any property flood protection products. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Move family, pets and cars to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water if it is safe to do so. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings. This message will be updated by 2:00 PM on 11/02/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 6 Jan 2024 08:45
River Stour
River levels have risen on the Lower Dorset Stour due to recent rainfall. Although river levels have peaked at the Throop gauging station and are starting to fall, rainfall from Thursday is now starting to have an impact. The levels will remain above the Flood Warning threshold for some time. Areas most at risk include Redhill and Wheatplot Home Sites. We will continue to monitor levels closely. 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 05:00pm on 08/01/2024, or as the situation changes


Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 09:38
River Stour
River levels have risen on the Lower Dorset Stour due to recent rainfall. River levels have peaked at the Throop gauging station and are starting to fall. However the levels will remain above the Flood Warning threshold for some time and further rainfall is forecast for today. Areas most at risk include Redhill and Wheatplot Home Sites. We will continue to monitor levels closely. 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 04:00pm on 05/01/2024, or as the situation changes


Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2024 15:58
River Stour
River levels have risen on the Lower Dorset Stour due to recent rainfall. River levels appear to have peaked at the Throop gauging station and should soon start to fall. However the levels will remain above the Flood Warning threshold for some time. Areas most at risk include Redhill and Wheatplot Home Sites. We will continue to monitor levels closely. 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 04:00pm on 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 1 Jan 2024 22:55
River Stour
River levels are rising on the Lower Dorset Stour due to rainfall. Areas most at risk include Redhill and Wheatplot Home Sites. Further rainfall is forecast overnight. River levels are rising. We will continue to monitor levels closely. 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 10:00 AM on 02/01/2024, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 5 Dec 2023 21:22
River Stour
River levels are rising on the Lower Dorset Stour between Sturminster Marshall and Christchurch. Flooding is expected to affect the Redhill and Wheatplot Home Sites. 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 3 Nov 2023 18:28
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 16 Jan 2023 04:36
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 14 Jan 2023 13:11
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 21 Dec 2022 06:47
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 2 Nov 2021 16:54
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 Redhill and Wheatplot Home Sites. River levels are expected to remain high and flooding of properties will continue. No further rainfall is forecast. River levels are rising steadily at the Throop gauge. We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities. 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 11:00 AM on 03/11/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 2 Nov 2021 09:44
River Stour
River levels are rising steadily on the Lower Dorset Stour due to the weekendrainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Lower Dorset Stour, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Redhill and Wheatplot Home Sites. Flooding is expected at Redhill and Wheatplot Home Sites from 10:00 AM on 02/11/2021. No further rainfall is forecast for the next couple of days. River levels are rising at the Throop, Wimborne A31 gauge. We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this warning if necessary. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings. This message will be updated by 05:00 PM on 02/11/2021, or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 19 Feb 2020 12:04
River Stour
River levels are dropping at the Wimborne river gauge. Consequently, flooding on the Redhill and Wheatplot Home Park continues as observed flood water still on site after speaking with the Flood Warden. Further showery rainfall is forecast over the next few days which may cause levels to remain high. Our incident response staff are in contact with community flood wardens and volunteers. Please avoid using bridges over local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow Thursday 20/02/2020 or as the situation changes. We are closely monitoring the situation.


Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2020 15:37
River Stour
River levels are dropping at the Wimborne river gauge. Consequently, flooding on the Redhill and Wheatplot Home Park continues as observed flood water still on site after speaking with the Flood Warden. Further showery rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours which may cause levels to remain high. Our incident response staff are in contact with community flood wardens and volunteers. Please avoid using bridges over local watercourses. This message will be updated tomorrow Wednesday 19/02/2020 or as the situation changes. We are closely monitoring the situation.


Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2020 12:02
River Stour
River levels have risen at the Wimborne river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding on the Redhill and Wheatplot Home Park sites is anticipated to continue through this afternoon and into Monday evening as the peak of the flood passes down the River Stour. Peak levels will be higher than the flooding in Dec 2019. Further showery rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours which may cause levels to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are in contact with community flood wardens and volunteers. Please avoid using bridges over local watercourses and move possessions and valuables off the ground. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow Tuesday 18/02/2020 or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 16 Feb 2020 23:08
River Stour
River levels have risen at the Wimborne river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. Consequently, flooding on the Redhill and Wheatplot Home Park sites is possible from about 06:00 am on Monday. We do not anticipate property flooding at this stage. Further showery rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow, 17/02/2020 or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 17 Jan 2020 04:40
River Stour
River levels have risen at the Throop river gauge as a result of the ground being saturated and reacting to further rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is possible today, 17/01/20. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Redhill and Wheatplot Home Sites Further showery rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow, 18/01/20 or as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 29 Dec 2019 11:53
River Stour
River levels have risen at the Throop river gauge as a result of the ground being saturated and reacting to the last band of rainfall. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Redhill and Wheatplot Home Sites. River levels can rise quickly in response to any further rainfall. River and groundwater levels in this area can be expected to remain high for several days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please can owners with property flood resilience equipment install it now and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 28 Dec 2019 13:10
River Stour
River levels are rising at the Wimborne A31 river gauge as a result of the ground being saturated and reacting to the last band of rainfall. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Redhill and Wheatplot Home Sites. River levels can rise quickly in response to any further rainfall. River and groundwater levels in this area can be expected to remain high for several days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please can owners with property flood resilience equipment install it now and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated as the situation changes.


Flood Warning issued on 20 Dec 2019 14:59
River Stour
River levels have risen at the Wimborne A31 river gauge as a result of persistent heavy rainfall over the last few days. Consequently, flooding of property is possible from around 16:00, 20/12/19. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Redhill and Wheatplot Home Sites Further showery rainfall is forecast overnight. We expect river levels to remain high for the coming days We are closely monitoring the situation. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated as the situation changes.