Flood Warning Info - Christchurch Harbour Side
Area Description
Areas in close proximity to Christchurch Harbour including Mudeford, Stanpit, the Quomps and Wick areas.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 8 Apr 2024 18:05
Christchurch Harbour
Monday evening and Tuesday morning's tides are forecast to be high due to spring tides. Areas most at risk include areas in close proximity to Christchurch Harbour including Mudeford, Stanpit, the Quomps and Wick area. The first peak high water level at Christchurch is at 10:45 PM on 08/04/2024 with a level of 1.6 mAOD with southerly force 8 winds. The second peak high water level is at 10:45 AM on 09/04/2024, with a level of 1.39 mAOD with westerly force 6 winds. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of these times. Large waves are expected. High tide levels may prevent rivers from flowing to the sea and cause rivers to rise. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff will be closing flood gates. If you have not already done so, please consider installing property flood resilience equipment. Please stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as the expected large waves and sea spray will be dangerous. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings. This message will be updated by 4:00PM on 09/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Apr 2024 17:31
Christchurch Harbour
Monday morning's tide is forecast to be high due to spring tides. The high tide level of 1.36 mAOD is expected to be at areas in close proximity to Christchurch Harbour including Mudeford, Stanpit, the Quomps and Wick area at 10:00 AM on 08/04/2024, with easterly force 4 winds. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of this time. Weather conditions are expected to produce large waves. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 3 days and may issue further alerts and warnings. High tide levels may prevent rivers from flowing to the sea and cause rivers to rise. We are closely monitoring the situation. If you have not already done so, please consider installing property flood resilience equipment. Please stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as the expected large waves and sea spray will be dangerous. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings. This message will be updated by 4:00PM on 08/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Apr 2024 22:10
Christchurch Harbour
Strong winds and spring tides are causing large waves and spray overtopping on the coast this evening, and flooding is predicted from now until the turn of the tide in the next 2 hours (00:00). We expect flooding to affect areas in close proximity to Christchurch Harbour including Mudeford, Stanpit, the Quomps and Wick areas Willow Way (Quomps), including Watermead and Kingfishers developments.
Weather conditions are expected to produce large offshore waves.
High tide levels may prevent rivers from flowing to the sea and cause rivers to rise.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
If you have not already done so, please consider installing property flood resilience equipment. Please stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as the expected large waves and sea spray will be dangerous. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings.
This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 07/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Feb 2024 16:00
Christchurch Harbour
Friday morning's tide at 9:15 AM is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with south-westerly force 6 winds and large waves.
Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides.
Highest tide level of 1.61m AOD is expected to be at areas in close proximity to Christchurch Harbour including Mudeford, Stanpit, the Quomps and Wick area at 9:15 AM on 08/02/2024. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of this time.
Weather conditions are expected to produce large onshore waves.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 3 days and may issue further alerts/warnings.
We are closing locks and flood gates in the area.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert/warning if necessary.
Please stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as the expected large waves and sea spray will be dangerous.
Residents are strongly urged to take action now. Remain safe and be aware of your surroundings.
This message will be updated by 5:00 PM on 09/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Nov 2023 06:04
Christchurch Harbour
As a result of High river levels have coincided with high tide, flooding is predicted from now until the turn of the tide in the next 2 hours (0800). We expect flooding to affect areas in close proximity to Christchurch Harbour including Mudeford, Stanpit, the Quomps and Wick areas Willow Way (Quomps), including Watermead and Kingfishers developments.
High tide levels may prevent rivers from flowing to the sea and cause rivers to rise.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
If not already done so please consider installing property flood resilience equipment.
This message will be updated Saturday, 04/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Nov 2023 07:58
Christchurch Harbour
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 28 Oct 2023 06:30
Christchurch Harbour
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 18 Feb 2022 07:50
Christchurch Harbour
Storm Eunice is bringing gale force winds across Dorset on Friday and Saturday, coinciding with spring tides.
A tidal surge will increase the water levels and overtopping of sea defences is possible. The forecast high water is at 10:21 am on 18/02/22 with a level of 1.52 mAOD and Force 9 south westerlies. All times are local and refer to the high water time at the Christchurch Harbour gauge.
Flooding to roads and properties is possible and can be one or two hours either side of the high tide. We expect flooding to affect areas in close proximity to Christchurch Harbour including Mudeford, Stanpit, the Quomps and Wick areas.
We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads and stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated by 11.00 am on 19/02/22 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2022 14:46
Christchurch Harbour
Storm Eunice is expected to bring gale force winds across Dorset on Friday and Saturday, coinciding with spring tides. A tidal surge will increase the water levels and overtopping of sea defences is possible. The forecast high water is at 10:21 am on 18/02/22 with a level of 1.68 mAOD and Force 10 south westerlies. All times are local and refer to the high water time at the Christchurch Harbour gauge.
Flooding to roads and properties is possible and can be one or two hours either side of the high tide. We expect flooding to affect areas in close proximity to Christchurch Harbour including Mudeford, Stanpit, the Quomps and Wick areas
We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads and stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated by 11.00 am on 19/02/22 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Dec 2021 16:42
Christchurch Harbour
The high tide at 00:30 AM on Wednesday will be higher than normal due to stormy conditions associated with Storm Barra.
South-westerly force 8 winds and large waves will produce a swell within the harbour.
Areas most at risk include The Quomps, Mudeford and the Stanpit area
Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences.
We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert if necessary.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
People in the areas should consider taking action now. We urge all people to take care and not drive or walk through flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 08/12/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Dec 2021 17:44
Christchurch Harbour
Tuesday's tide at 10:30 AM and 00:30 AM on Wednesday will be higher than normal due to stormy conditions associated with Storm Barra.
South-westerly force 8 winds and large waves will produce a swell within the harbour.
Areas most at risk include The Quomps, Mudeford and the Stanpit area
Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences.
We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert if necessary.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
People in the areas should consider taking action now. We urge all people to take care and not drive or walk through flood water.
This message will be updated by 04:00 PM on 07/12/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 31 Oct 2021 09:09
Christchurch Harbour
Some overtopping of sea defences is expected as a result of unexpected high tides and strong winds this morning. The forecast high water time is 09:20 am on Sunday, 31/10/2021 and the forecast tide level is now 1.5 m AOD. The forecast wind is Force 6 South westerlies. Tide times are in local time and refer to the high water time at Christchurch Tide Gauge. Flooding is possible at this time, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for areas in close proximity to Christchurch Harbour including Mudeford, Stanpit, the Quomps and Wick areas.
Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation along the Dorset Coast.
This message will be updated by 11.30 am on Sunday 31/10/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Jan 2021 15:57
Christchurch Harbour
Some overtopping of sea defences is expected as a result of high tides and strong winds. The forecast high water is 10:12am on Saturday, 30/01/2021 and the forecast tide level is 1.39 m AOD. The forecast wind is Force 5 East North Easterly. Tide times are in local time and refer to the high water time at Christchurch Tide Gauge. Flooding is possible at this time, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for areas in close proximity to Christchurch Harbour including Mudeford, Stanpit, the Quomps and Wick areas.
Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation along the Dorset Coast.
This message will be updated on Saturday 30/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Feb 2020 14:35
Christchurch Harbour
Some overtopping of sea defences is expected as a result of high tides and a tidal surge. The forecast high water is 13:00 on Thursday, 13/02/2020 and the forecast tide level is 1.56 m AOD. The forecast wind is Force 5 Southerly. Tide times are in local time and refer to the high water time at Christchurch Tide Gauge. Flooding is possible at this time, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for areas in close proximity to Christchurch Harbour including Mudeford, Stanpit, the Quomps and Wick areas. Coastal conditions should ease for the evening tide on Thursday, but will deteriorate by the weekend with the arrival of storm Dennis.
Our incident response staff are closely monitoring the situation along the Dorset Coast.
Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2020 12:13
Christchurch Harbour
Sea spray overtopping is forecast along the coast as a result of high tides and strong winds.
The Warning is in force for 2 hours either side of the following high tide times;
10/02/20 10:30am forecast to reach 1.67m
10/02/20 10:45pm forecast to reach 1.57m
We believe there is a possibility of flooding for areas in close proximity to Christchurch Harbour including Mudeford, Stanpit, the Quomps and Wick areas.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences.
This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 14 Jan 2020 17:17
Christchurch Harbour
A large tidal surge is expected to overtop sea defences as a result of high tides. Forecast high water is 00:45 on 15/01/2020 and the forecast tide level is 1.56 m AOD. The forecast wind is Force 6 from the South West . Tide times are in local time and refer to the high water time at Christchurch. Flooding to roads and farmland//properties is possible//forecast at these times, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for areas in close proximity to Christchurch Harbour including Mudeford, Stanpit, the Quomps and Wick areas
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated on the 15/01/2020
Flood Warning issued on 26 Nov 2019 15:51
Christchurch Harbour
A large tidal surge is expected to affect Christchurch Harbour as a result of high spring tides and low pressure tomorrow morning 27/11/2019. High water is at around 9:39am in the morning of 27/11/2019 predicted at 1.6 m above ordnance datum. This message is relevant for undefended areas of Christchurch affecting Willow Way and areas of Stanpit and Mudeford. Flooding to roads and property is possible and may apply two to four hours either side of the high tides. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and closing gates. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 27/11/2019, or as the situation changes.