Flood Warning Info - Upper Stour from Gillingham to Hammoon
Area Description
Eccliffe, parts of the A30, Stour Provost, Sturminster Newton, Hammoon and parts of the A357.
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
Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area:
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2024 08:48
River Stour
River levels are rising on the Upper Dorset Stour, Shreen Water due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is affecting Eccliffe, parts of the A30, Stour Provost, Sturminster Newton, Hammoon and parts of the A361, A362, A357, A365, A363, A358, A359, A364, A360 from 8:45 AM on 18/02/2024.
The forecast is dry for this afternoon.
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 12:00 noon on 19/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Dec 2023 09:42
River Stour
River levels are rising on the Upper Dorset Stour, Shreen Water due to heavy rainfall.
Areas most at risk include Eccliffe, parts of the A30, Stour Provost, Sturminster Newton, Hammoon and parts of the A361, A362, A357, A365, A363, A358, A359, A364, A360.
Flooding is affecting Eccliffe, parts of the A30, Stour Provost, Sturminster Newton, Hammoon and parts of the A361, A362, A357, A365, A363, A358, A359, A364, A360 from 09:30 AM on 04/12/2023.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout today.
River levels are rising at the Milton on Stour, Colesbrook, Gillingham Le Neubourg Way, Hammoon gauge.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this warning if necessary.
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.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 05/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Nov 2021 10:14
River Stour
River levels are expected to remain high on the Upper Dorset Stour, Shreen Water.
Areas most at risk include Eccliffe, parts of the A30, Stour Provost, Sturminster Newton, Hammoon and parts of the A361, A362, A357, A365, A363, A358, A359, A364, A360.
No further rainfall is forecast.
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall, but the risk of flooding to properties remains.
We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities.
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.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 05:00 PM on 01/11/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 31 Oct 2021 16:49
River Stour
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall on the Upper Dorset Stour, Shreen Water.
Areas most at risk include Eccliffe, parts of the A30, Stour Provost, Sturminster Newton, Hammoon and parts of the A361, A362, A357, A365, A363, A358, A359, A364, A360.
The forecast is dry for this evening.
River levels will start to fall, but the risk of flooding to properties remains.
We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this warning if necessary.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 01/11/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 31 Oct 2021 12:32
River Stour
River levels are rising rapidly on the Upper Dorset Stour, Shreen Water due to heavy rainfall.
Areas most at risk include Eccliffe, parts of the A30, Stour Provost, Sturminster Newton, Hammoon and parts of the A361, A362, A357, A365, A363, A358, A359, A364, A360.
Flooding is expected at Eccliffe, parts of the A30, Stour Provost, Sturminster Newton, Hammoon and parts of the A361, A362, A357, A365, A363, A358, A359, A364, A360 from 01:30 PM on 31/10/2021.
The forecast is mostly dry for this afternoon.
River levels are rising at the Milton on Stour, Colesbrook, Gillingham Le Neubourg Way, Hammoon gauge.
We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this warning if necessary.
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.
This message will be updated by 05:00 PM on 31/10/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2021 15:29
River Stour
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall on the Upper Dorset Stour, Shreen Water.
Areas most at risk include Eccliffe, parts of the A30, Stour Provost, Sturminster Newton, Hammoon and parts of the A361, A362, A357, A365, A363, A358, A359, A364, A360.
The forecast is dry for the next 24 hours.
River levels will start to fall, but the risk of flooding to roads remains.
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.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 22/10/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2021 01:36
River Stour
River levels are rising on the River Stour due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect low lying land in the Eccliffe, West Stour and Hammoon areas. The gates at Hammoon will remain shut until at least mid day on Thursday.
Flooding of property is possible from 01:00 AM on 21/10/2021.
Rainfall has now cleared the area.
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.
Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 21/10/2021, or as the situation changes.