Flood Warning Info - Portland Harbour at Ferry Bridge

Storm Eunice is expected to bring severe gale force winds, large waves and spray overtopping on the Dorset coast early Friday and into Saturday, coinciding with low spring tides. We are expecting this to cause very large and powerful waves along the coast. Areas most at risk include Chesil Bank and The Fleet Nature Reserve and Ferry Bridge Marine Services, Portland Beach Road. The forecast high water for Chiswell is at 07:51 AM on 18/02/2022 with a level of 1.81 mAODN with south-westerly force 9 winds and waves of 5.3 metres. (mAODN is height above average sea level) Storm Eunice is forecast to produce a large offshore tidal surge which will increase water levels for one to two hours either side of high water. We are activating flood signs at Wyke Regis and Portland. We are working with emergency services and local authorities and are closely monitoring the situation. Please stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as the expected large waves and sea spray will be dangerous. This message will be updated by 01:30 PM on 18/02/2022, or as the situation changes.

A large tidal surge is expected to affect Portland Harbour at Ferry Bridge as a result of high spring tides and low pressure tomorrow morning 27/11/2019. High water is at around 6:57am in the morning of 27/11/2019 predicted at 1.85 m above ordnance datum. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Chesil Bank and The Fleet Nature Reserve and Ferry Bridge Marine Services, Portland Beach Road. 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. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated tomorrow, 27/11/2019, or as the situation changes.

Portland Harbour at Ferry Bridge will be affected by high tide levels as a result of high spring tides and strong winds. The time and date of the forecast high water at Portland Q Pier is 9:00pm on 30/09/2019. Currently, the forecast tide level is 1.90 m AOD. Forecast wind strength and direction is Force 6 West South Westerly. Please note tide times are in local time. Flooding to properties, roads and farmland is possible at these times, however conditions may apply one to three hours either side of the high tide. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Chesil Bank and The Fleet Nature Reserve and Ferry Bridge Marine Services, Portland Beach Road. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please stay away from large waves as they are dangerous. This message will be updated tomorrow, 01/10/2019, or as the situation changes.

The following Flood Warning will remain in force for two hours following the time of high tide. The time and date of the forecast high water for which this Flood Warning is in force is: 08:45 am on 05/01/2018. The forecast wind direction is South Westerly The forecast wind strength is Force 6

The following Flood Warning will remain in force for two hours following the time of high tide. Flooding may already be affecting properties, low lying areas and roads. The time and date of the forecast high water for which this Flood Warning is in force is: 8:00 am (Local time) on 04/01/2018. The forecast wind direction is Westerly South Westerly. The forecast wind strength is Force 7.