Flood Alert Info - East coast of Dorset

Area Description

Castletown, Weymouth, Preston Beach, Swanage Bay, Studland Bay, Sandbanks, Poole Harbour, Bournemouth Beach, Hengistbury Head and Christchurch Harbour.

This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.

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Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2024 12:18

English Channel

High tides, strong winds and large waves This evening may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible around the high tide between 7:15 PM on 18/12/2024 and 11:15 PM on 18/12/2024. Areas most at risk are coastal roads and footpaths at Preston Beach. We are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid beaches and coastal promenades, which may be flooded. The detailed tidal forecast for those who use it is for a peak level at Weymouth of 1.23m AODN at 9:15 PM on 18/12/2024, with south, south-westerly force 6 winds and 3m wave heights. (mAODN is height above average sea level.) We will remove this message by 10:00 AM on 19/12/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 17 Dec 2024 15:53

English Channel

High tides, strong winds and large waves tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible around the high tide between 6:15 AM on 18/12/2024 and 10:15 AM on 18/12/2024. Areas most at risk are coastal roads and footpaths at Preston Beach. We do not expect to see similar impacts from the high tide tomorrow evening. We are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid beaches and coastal promenades, which may be flooded. The detailed tidal forecast for those who use it is for a peak level at Weymouth of 1.5m AODN at 8:15 AM on 18/12/2024, with south-westerly force 6 winds and 3m wave heights. (mAODN is height above average sea level.) We will remove this message by 1:00 PM on 18/12/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2024 08:23

English Channel

Sea levels will be high as a result of strong winds. Forecast high water is at 12:15 PM today 24/11/2024 with a level of 1.29 mAOD and force 8 south westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Preston Beach. mAOD is height above average sea level. For more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible, property flooding is not expected. Flooding is possible and may apply 2 hours either side of the high tide. Areas most at risk are coastal roads and footpaths, particularly at Preston Beach. After this tide today‚ the weather is more settled and no flooding is expected. We are closely monitoring the situation. Be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. Please do not drive through floodwater as bow waves may affect adjacent properties. This message will be updated by 5:00 PM on 24/11/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2024 08:57

English Channel

Sea levels will be high as a result of strong winds. Forecast high water is at 11:30 AM today 23/11/2024 with a level of 1.20 mAOD and force 8 southerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Preston Beach. mAOD is height above average sea level. For more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible, property flooding is not expected. Flooding is possible and may apply 2 hours either side of the high tide. Areas most at risk are coastal roads and footpaths, particularly at Preston Beach. Further flooding is possible tomorrow due to the forecasted strong winds. After the high tide tomorrow afternoon‚ the weather is more settled and no flooding is expected. We are closely monitoring the situation. Be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. Please do not drive through floodwater as bow waves may affect adjacent properties. This message will be updated by 4:00 PM on 23/11/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2024 16:20

English Channel

Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible, property flooding is not expected. Flooding is possible around the high tide from 8:30 AM on 20/10/2024. Waves are forecast to overtop coastal defences at Castletown, Weymouth, Preston Beach, Swanage Bay, Studland Bay, Sandbanks, Poole Harbour, Bournemouth Beach, Hengistbury Head and Christchurch Harbour. After the high tide tomorrow morning‚ the weather is more settled and no flooding is expected. We are closely monitoring the situation Be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. Please do not drive through floodwater as bow waves may affect adjacent properties. The detailed tidal forecast for those who use it is for a peak level at Portland Harbour of 1.81mAODN at 8:30 AM on 20/10/2024, with southerly force 7 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level.) This message will be updated by 3:00 PM on 20/10/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 15 Oct 2024 16:51

English Channel

Higher than normal tides this evening may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible around the high tide between 5:30 PM on 15/10/2024 and 8:30 PM on 15/10/2024. Highest tide level is expected to be at Swanage Bay. In Swanage there may be a risk to the lower end of High Street road by the Pier Head so avoid parking vehicles in this area due to wave overtopping and flying debris at 7:15 PM on 15/10/2024. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of this time. Further flooding is possible tomorrow due to higher than normal tides combined with strong winds and large waves. We are closely monitoring the situation and checking flood defences. Move family, pets and cars to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water if it is safe to do so. Be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 16/10/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 29 Sep 2024 18:52

English Channel

This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 5:45 AM on 30/09/2024, with an expected total water level of 1.36 mAOD and force 7 south-westerly winds, and forecasted total wave height of 3.8m. Areas most at risk include Preston Beach, though other areas along the East Coast of Dorset may also be affected. Sea spray overtopping along the coast is possible. Flooding to roads and low lying land is possible and conditions can apply one to two hours either side of high tide. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 2:00 PM on 30/09/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2024 18:00

English Channel

Tides are expected to be higher than usual on the East Coast of Dorset due to the windy weather conditions during the next two Spring tides, with force 7 south-westerly winds and large waves. Areas most at risk include Weymouth Harbour, Swanage Bay, Wareham, Poole Harbour and Christchurch Harbour. The highest tide levels are expected between 8:00 PM and 10:45 PM this evening on 08/04/2024, with another peak expected between 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM tomorrow 09/04/2024. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of these times. We will continue to closely monitor the forecast. 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 through flood water. This message will be updated by 4:00 PM on 09/04/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 6 Apr 2024 17:21

English Channel

This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 6:15 AM on 07/04/2024, with an expected total water level of 1.39 mAOD and force 6 south-westerly winds. Areas most at risk include Preston Beach, though other areas along the East Coast of Dorset may also be affected. Sea spray overtopping along the coast is possible. Flooding to roads and low lying land is possible and conditions can apply one to two hours either side of high tide. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 2:00 PM on 07/04/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 29 Mar 2024 08:16

English Channel

This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high water forecast at 10:00 AM on 29/03/2024. Areas most at risk is the Preston Beach area, but water levels will be generally high with potentially large waves and swell along the Dorset coast. High water is predicted to be at 10:00 AM but will remain around for 2 hours either side of this time. After this tide‚ the weather is more settled and no further impacts are expected. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. We will remove this message by 5:00 PM on 29/03/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 28 Mar 2024 08:26

English Channel

Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast high wind conditions during coming Spring tides. We are expecting further unsettled weather which will may mean similar impacts for the next high tide this evening. Areas most at risk include Castletown, Weymouth, Preston Beach, Swanage Bay, Studland Bay, Sandbanks, Poole Harbour, Bournemouth Beach, Hengistbury Head and Christchurch Harbour. Weather conditions are expected to produce large onshore waves. The next high tide is expected to be higher than normal and may result in us issuing a further alert. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 5:00 PM on 29/03/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2024 19:12

English Channel

Tomorrow mornings tide 12/03/2024 is higher than normal on the East Coast of Dorset due to high spring tides with force 5 South Easterly winds. Areas most at risk are Portland Harbour with an expected total water level of 1.81 mAOD at 08:27AM. Also included in the flood alert are Castletown, Weymouth, Preston Beach, Swanage Bay, Studland Bay, Sandbanks, Poole Harbour, Bournemouth Beach, Hengistbury Head and Christchurch Harbour. The high tides along the coast will be between 08:27AM and 10:45AM - for more info refer to local tide tables. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of these times. 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 through flood water. This message will be updated by 4:00 PM on 12/03/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 8 Mar 2024 16:07

English Channel

Saturday morning's tide is higher than normal on the East Coast of Dorset due to high spring tides with force 6 easterly winds and large waves. Areas most at risk include Swanage Bay, Poole Harbour and Christchurch Harbour. Highest tide level is expected to be at Swanage Bay and Christchurch Harbour between 8:00AM and 8:45AM and Poole Harbour and Wareham at 09:23AM on 09/03/2024. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of these times. 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 through flood water. This message will be updated by 4:00 PM on 09/03/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2024 16:20

English Channel

Sunday evening's tide at 9:45 PM is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with north-easterly force 7 winds and large waves. Areas most at risk include Swanage Bay. Highest tide level is expected to be at Castletown, Weymouth, Preston Beach, Swanage Bay, Studland Bay, Sandbanks, Poole Harbour, Bournemouth Beach, Hengistbury Head and Christchurch Harbour at 9:45 PM on 25/02/2024. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of this time. Weather conditions are expected to produce large onshore waves. After this tide‚ the weather is more settled and no further impacts are expected. We will continue to monitor levels closely. 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 through flood water. We will remove this message by 7:30 AM on 26/02/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2024 07:36

English Channel

Sunday morning's tide at 9:30 AM is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with south-easterly force 6 winds and large waves. Areas most at risk include Swanage Bay and Christchurch Harbour. Highest tide level is expected to be at Swanage Bay and and Christchurch Harbour at 9:45 AM on 25/02/2024. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of this time. The next high tide is expected to be higher than normal and may result in us issuing a further alert. 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 through flood water. This message will be updated by 4:00 PM on 25/02/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2024 07:37

English Channel

Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides. Tuesday morning's tide at 9:30 AM is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with southerly force 5 winds and large waves. Highest tide level is expected to be at Castletown, Weymouth, Preston Beach, Swanage Bay, Studland Bay, Sandbanks, Poole Harbour, Bournemouth Beach, Hengistbury Head and Christchurch Harbour at 9:30 AM on 13/02/2024. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of this time. After this tide‚ the weather is more settled and no further impacts are expected. We will continue to monitor levels closely. 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 through flood water. We will remove this message by 2:00 PM on 13/02/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2024 09:15

English Channel

Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides. Monday morning's tide at 9:00 AM is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with north-northwesterly force 4 winds and large waves. Areas most at risk include Castletown, Weymouth, Preston Beach, Swanage Bay, Studland Bay, Sandbanks, Poole Harbour, Bournemouth Beach, Hengistbury Head and Christchurch Harbour. Flooding is possible at Castletown, Weymouth, Preston Beach, Swanage Bay, Studland Bay, Sandbanks, Poole Harbour, Bournemouth Beach, Hengistbury Head and Christchurch Harbour from 9:00 AM on 12/02/2024. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 2 days and as a result we may issue further alerts/warnings. We will continue to monitor levels closely. We will continue to closely monitoring the situation. 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 will remove this message by 4:00 PM on 12/02/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 15:55

English Channel

Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides. Saturday morning's tide at 9:00 AM is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with southerly force 5 winds and large waves. Flooding is possible at Castletown, Weymouth, Preston Beach, Swanage Bay, Studland Bay, Sandbanks, Poole Harbour, Bournemouth Beach, Hengistbury Head and Christchurch Harbour from 7:30 AM on 10/02/2024. Weather conditions are expected to produce large onshore waves. We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 3 days and as a result we may issue further alerts/warnings. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert/warning 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 through flood water. This message will be updated by 4:00 PM on 10/02/2024, or as situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2024 16:14

English Channel

Friday morning's tide at 6:00 AM is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with southerly force 5 winds and large waves. Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides. Highest tide level is expected to be at Castletown, Weymouth, Preston Beach, Swanage Bay, Studland Bay, Sandbanks, Poole Harbour, Bournemouth Beach, Hengistbury Head and Christchurch Harbour at 6:00 AM on 09/02/2024. 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 as a result we may issue further alerts/warnings. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert/warning 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 through flood water. This message will be updated by 5:00 PM on 09/02/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 17:47

English Channel

This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 9:45 AM on 03/01/2024. Areas most at risk include Preston Beach, though other areas along the East Coast of Dorset may also be affected. The forecast is for high water at 9:45 AM, with Force 6 Westerly wind. Sea spray overtopping along the coast is possible. Flooding to roads and low lying land is possible and conditions can apply one to two hours either side of high tide. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 2:00 PM on 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2024 18:35

English Channel

This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 10:15 AM on 02/01/2024. Areas most at risk include Preston Beach, though other areas along the East Coast of Dorset may also be affected. The forecast is for high water at 10:15 AM, with Force 6 South Westerly wind. Sea spray overtopping along the coast is possible. Flooding to roads and low lying land is possible and conditions can apply one to two hours either side of high tide. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 1:00 PM on 02/01/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2023 17:48

English Channel

This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 08:59 PM on 30/12/2023. The Flood Alert will remain in place for the morning high tide forecast at 09:07 AM on 31/12/2023. Areas most at risk include Weymouth and Preston Beach. After these tides‚ the weather is more settled and no further impacts are expected. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 02:00 PM on 31/12/2023, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2023 12:06

English Channel

This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 07:46 PM on 28/12/2023. Areas most at risk include Weymouth and Preston Beach, though other areas along the East Dorset Coast may also be affected. High water at 07:46 PM and will remain high for several hours later. After this tide‚ the weather is more settled and no further impacts are expected. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 29/12/2023, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2023 16:36

English Channel

This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 07:18 AM on 28/12/2023. Areas most at risk include Weymouth and Preston Beach, though other areas along the East Coast of Dorset may also be affected. High water at 07:18 AM and will remain high for several hours later. After this tide‚ the weather is more settled and no further impacts are expected. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 28/12/2023, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2023 16:28

English Channel

This Flood Alert has been issued due to forecast levels at Swanage for the high tide forecast at 10:00 AM on 16/11/2023. Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during tomorrow's tides. Areas most at risk include Swanage Bay and Studland Bay. After this tide‚ the weather is more settled and no further impacts are expected. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert/warning if necessary. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. We will remove this message by 01:00 PM on 16/11/2023.

Flood Alert issued on 31 Oct 2023 19:28

English Channel

Flooding is possible in this area. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. 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 Alert issued on 28 Oct 2023 06:34

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Flood Alert issued on 16 Oct 2023 00:13

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Flood Alert issued on 19 Apr 2023 06:43

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Flood Alert issued on 31 Mar 2023 00:19

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Flood Alert issued on 21 Mar 2023 18:59

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Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2023 19:11

English Channel

Waves may potentially overtop sea defences in locations along the west coast of Dorset with sea spray expected as a result of high tides and strong winds. Forecast high water is 09:00 on 13/03/23 with a Force 6 southwesterly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Weymouth, for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads and farmland is possible at these times, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. Flooding may potentially affect Castletown, Weymouth, Preston Beach, Swanage Bay, Studland Bay, Sandbanks, Poole Harbour, Bournemouth Beach, Hengistbury Head and Christchurch Harbour Low pressure and high winds will cause sea levels to be higher than forecast in tide tables. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated tomorrow, 13/03/23, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 9 Mar 2023 17:14

English Channel

A tidal surge and Spring tides could increase the water levels around high water and overtopping of sea defences is possible. Forecast high water is 08:00 on 10/03/2023 with a Force 6 North Westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Weymouth, for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads and farmland is possible at these times, however conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. The flood alert is triggered at Preston Beach. Flooding is possible at Castletown, Preston Beach, Poole Harbour, Bournemouth Beach, Hengistbury Head and Christchurch Harbour We are closely monitoring the situation. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated Friday, 10/03/2023, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2023 17:52

English Channel

A flood alert has been issued for tomorrow mornings tides 7/01/23. The morning high tides between approximately 06:30am and 10:00am are higher than normal due to unsettled weather with south westerly force 8 winds and large waves. Areas most at risk are Swanage and Preston Beach. We 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. This message will be updated by 12:00 PM on 07/01/2023, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2023 05:50

English Channel

Flooding is possible in this area. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. 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 Alert issued on 31 Dec 2022 00:07

English Channel

Flooding is possible in this area. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. 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 Alert issued on 29 Dec 2022 23:07

English Channel

Flooding is possible in this area. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. 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 Alert issued on 27 Dec 2022 13:48

English Channel

Wednesday morning's tide at 10:15 AM is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with southerly force 7 winds and large waves. Areas most at risk include Castletown, Weymouth and Preston Beach. After this tide‚ the weather is more settled and no further impacts are expected. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert if necessary. Plan driving routes to coastal roads, which may be flooded. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. We will remove this message by 01:00 PM on 28/12/2022.

Flood Alert issued on 26 Nov 2022 11:04

English Channel

The Saturday evening tide at 07:15 PM is forecast to be higher than normal due to the unsettled stormy weather and may cause spray overtopping of the defences. Heavy rain and force 7 westerly winds are also forecast. Flooding is possible at Castletown, Weymouth, Preston Beach, Swanage Bay, Studland Bay, Sandbanks, Poole Harbour, Bournemouth Beach, Hengistbury Head and Christchurch Harbour between 06:45 PM and 08:00 PM on 26/11/2022. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert if necessary. Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray can be dangerous. This message will be updated by 13:00 noon on 27/11/2022, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2022 15:04

English Channel

The Thursday evening tide at 09:45 PM is forecast to be higher than normal due to the unsettled weather and may cause spray overtopping of the defences. Flooding is possible at Castletown, Weymouth, Preston Beach, Swanage Bay, Studland Bay, Sandbanks, Poole Harbour, Bournemouth Beach, Hengistbury Head and Christchurch Harbour between 09:30 PM and 10:30 PM on 24/11/2022. The next high tide is expected to be higher than normal and may result in us issuing a further alert. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert/warning if necessary. Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 25/11/2022, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2022 11:48

English Channel

A flood alert has been issued. Wednesday evening's tide at 17:00 PM is higher than normal due to unsettled weather and may cause spray overtopping defences. The Area most at risk is Swanage Bay but also include Castletown, Weymouth, Preston Beach, Studland Bay, Sandbanks, Poole Harbour, Bournemouth Beach, Hengistbury Head and Christchurch Harbour. Flooding is possible at Castletown, Weymouth, Preston Beach, Swanage Bay, Studland Bay, Sandbanks, Poole Harbour, Bournemouth Beach, Hengistbury Head and Christchurch Harbour between 16:00 PM and 21:00 PM on 23/11/2022. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert/warning if necessary. Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 24/11/2022, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 22 Nov 2022 14:10

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Wednesday morning's tide at 05:45 AM is higher than normal due to unsettled weather and may cause spray overtopping defences. The Area most at risk is Swanage Bay but also include Castletown, Weymouth, Preston Beach, Studland Bay, Sandbanks, Poole Harbour, Bournemouth Beach, Hengistbury Head and Christchurch Harbour. Flooding is possible at Castletown, Weymouth, Preston Beach, Swanage Bay, Studland Bay, Sandbanks, Poole Harbour, Bournemouth Beach, Hengistbury Head and Christchurch Harbour between 05:00 AM and 09:00 AM on 23/11/2022. The next high tide is expected to be higher than normal and may result in us issuing a further alert. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert/warning if necessary. Stay away from beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 23/11/2022, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 20 Nov 2022 21:30

English Channel

Monday morning's tide at 05:00 AM is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with south-easterly force 8 winds and large waves. Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during coming tides. Areas most at risk include Castletown, Weymouth, Preston Beach, Swanage Bay, Studland Bay, Sandbanks, Poole Harbour, Bournemouth Beach, Hengistbury Head and Christchurch Harbour. Flooding is possible at Castletown, Weymouth, Preston Beach, Swanage Bay, Studland Bay, Sandbanks, Poole Harbour, Bournemouth Beach, Hengistbury Head and Christchurch Harbour between 09:30 AM and 10:15 AM on 21/11/2022. The next high tide is expected to be higher than normal and may result in us issuing a further alert. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert/warning if necessary. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 12:00 noon on 22/11/2022, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 8 Nov 2022 11:41

English Channel

Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tides and strong winds forecast. Areas most at risk include Castletown, Weymouth, Preston Beach, Swanage Bay, Studland Bay, Sandbanks, Poole Harbour, Bournemouth Beach, Hengistbury Head and Christchurch Harbour. The high tides along the coast will be between 18:43 and 21:25 - for more info refer to local tide tables We will continue to monitor levels closely. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 12:00 PM on 09/11/2022, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 7 Nov 2022 16:23

English Channel

This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tides and strong winds forecast. Areas most at risk include Castletown, Weymouth, Preston Beach, Swanage Bay, Studland Bay, Sandbanks, Poole Harbour, Bournemouth Beach, Hengistbury Head and Christchurch Harbour. The high tides along the coast will be between 18:02 and 20:51 - for more info refer to local tide tables We will continue to monitor levels closely. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 12:00 PM on 08/11/2022, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2022 14:31

English Channel

Friday afternoon's tide at 04:00 PM at Preston Beach is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with south-southwesterly force 6 winds and large waves. Area most at risk is Preston Beach. The detailed tidal information for those who use it is for a peak water level at Preston Beach is 1.22 mAODN at 04:15 PM on 20/10/2022. (mAODN is height above average sea level - for more info refer to local tide tables.) We 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. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 22/10/2022, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2022 10:18

English Channel

Friday morning's tide at 11:00 AM is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with southerly force 6 winds and large waves. Highest tide level is expected to be at Swanage Bay at 11:00 AM on 21/10/2022. Flooding is possible 1 hour either side of this time. After this tide‚ the weather is more settled and no further impacts are expected. 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. We will update this message by 01:00 PM on 21/10/2022.

Flood Alert issued on 29 Aug 2022 11:09

English Channel

Strong Easterly winds and spring tides may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast at Swanage Bay this evening. All other coastal areas are not expected to see impacts. Areas most at risk include Swanage - Mowlem slipway, The Square and High St slipway areas. Flooding is possible between 09:45 PM on 29/08/2022 and 01:00 AM on 30/08/2022. It is expected that larger waves may cause water to spray over the top of sea walls in these specific areas of Swanage bay. After this tide‚ the weather is more settled and no further impacts are expected. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Consider activating any property flood protection products.

Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 14:43

English Channel

The stormy weather continues and we are expecting an ocean surge with large and powerful waves along the coast tonight coinciding with the high tide and force 8 westerly winds. Areas most at risk include all coastal locations between Weymouth and Christchurch but specifically at Preston Beach. The high tide time for Weymouth this evening is 9:20 PM and the offshore tidal surge could increase water levels for one to two hours either side of high water. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are checking defences. Stay away from Dorset beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated tomorrow afternoon by 2:00 PM or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2022 14:38

English Channel

Storm Eunice is expected to bring gale force winds across Dorset on Friday and Saturday, coinciding with the spring tides. A tidal surge will increase the water levels and overtopping of sea defences is possible. This Flood Alert effects the whole of the East Coast of Dorset particularly at Weymouth, Preston Beach, Swanage, Poole, Wareham and Christchurch. The forecast of the high water levels is between 07.50 to 10.21 am on Friday on 18/02/22 and Force 10 south westerlies. All times are local and refer to the high water times between Weymouth and Christchurch. For more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads is expected and may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated by 10.00 am on 19/02/22 or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2021 16:42

English Channel

Storm Barra is forecast to bring strong winds, large waves and spray overtopping on the coast on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning. Winds are forecast to be West South Westerly Force 7, gusting to gale Force 8 at times. Time of high water at locations along the East Dorset Coast is as follows: Weymouth Preston Beach at 21:00 and 09:15, Swanage Bay at 22:55 and 09:55, Poole Harbour at Wareham at 01:00 and 13:15, and Christchurch Harbour at 00:30 and 12:45. 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 levels closely. Stay away from exposed beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 15:00 on 08/12/2021, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2021 17:16

English Channel

Storm Barra is forecast to bring strong winds, large waves and spray overtopping on the coast on Tuesday. Winds are forecast to be South South Westerly Force 8 gusting to 50 knots at times. Time off high water at locations along the East Dorset Coast is as follows: Weymouth Preston Beach at 08:30 AM and 09:00 PM, Swanage Bay at 10:20 AM and 11:15 PM, Poole Harbour at Wareham at 12:00 mid day and 01:45 AM on Wednesday, and Christchurch Harbour at 02:00 PM and 01:30 AM on Wednesday. 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 levels closely. Stay away from exposed beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated by 04:00 PM on 07/12/2021, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 23 Jul 2021 12:15

English Channel

his Flood Alert has been issued because some minor flooding to quay side areas in Swanage Bay is likely this evening, 23/07/2021 between 07:30 PM and 09:30 PM. A combination of Spring Tides and a Force 6 Easterly wind will lead to some large waves slopping onto the quayside in Swanage. Other locations along the Dorset Coast are less likely to be affected as they are more exposed to south westerly conditions, however extra care should be taken along the coast. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert should the situation change. We will remove this message by 09:30 AM on 24/07/2021.

Flood Alert issued on 23 Jul 2021 11:45

English Channel

This Flood Alert has been issued because some minor flooding to quay side areas in Swanage Bay is likely this evening, 23/07/2021 between 07:30 PM and 09:30 PM. A combination of Spring Tides and a Force 6 Easterly wind will lead to some large waves slopping onto the quayside in Swanage. Other locations along the West Dorset Coast are less likely to be affected as they are more exposed to south westerly conditions, however extra care should be taken along the coast. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert should the situation change. We will remove this message by 09:30 AM on 24/07/2021.

Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2021 18:11

English Channel

Sea levels will be high as a result of high tides and strong winds. Forecast high water is 7:00am tomorrow morning 13/03/2021 with a level of 1.59 mAOD and Force 7 Westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Preston Beach. mAOD is height above average sea level. For more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads is expected and may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. This flood alert effects the whole of the East Coast of Dorset particularly at Preston Beach. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated Saturday 13/03/2021, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2021 18:04

English Channel

Sea levels will be high as a result of high tides and strong winds. Forecast high water is 5:15am tomorrow morning 11/03/2021 with a level of 1.45 mAOD and Force 7 West South Westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Preston Beach. mAOD is height above average sea level. For more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads is expected and may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. This flood alert effects the whole of the East Coast of Dorset particularly at Preston Beach. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated Thursday 11/03/2021, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2021 09:16

English Channel

The date and times of high water that this flood alert is in force for are 09:30 am. (local time) Friday 12/02/21. Winds are forecast to be Force 6 to 7 Easterly. Strong winds will raise tide levels at Swanage during the morning morning and generate waves that will cause sea spray and some water to overtop the quay and esplanade area. Be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths on the East Coast of Dorset as large waves could be dangerous. Consider installing property flood resilience equipment. We are monitoring the situation and this message will be updated if the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2021 12:41

English Channel

This Flood Alert affects the East Coast of Dorset particularly at Swanage and will remain in force for two hours following the times of high water. The date and times of high water that this flood alert is in force for are 7:45 p.m. (local time) Tuesday 09/02/21 and 7:15 a.m. Wednesday 10/02/21. Winds are forecast to be Force 7 East North East and Force 5 North East on the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning high waters respectively. Strong winds will raise tide levels at Swanage on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning and generate waves that may cause sea spray and some water to overtop the quay and esplanade area. Be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths on the East Coast of Dorset as large waves could be dangerous. Consider installing property flood resilience equipment. We are monitoring the situation and this message will be updated if the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2021 11:11

English Channel

This Flood Alert affects the East Coast of Dorset particularly at Swanage and will remain in force for two hours following the time of high water. The time of high water that this flood alert is in force for is 07:45 a.m. (local time) Tuesday 09/02/21. Winds are forecast to be Force 6 East North East. Strong winds from the east north east will raise tide levels at Swanage on Tuesday and generate waves that may cause sea spray and some water to overtop the quay and esplanade area. Be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths on the East Coast of Dorset as large waves could be dangerous. Consider installing property flood resilience equipment. We are monitoring the situation and this message will be updated if the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 12:31

English Channel

Sea levels will be high as a result of high tides and strong winds. Forecast high water is between 7:45pm to 10:15pm this evening 30/01/2021. Forecast wind is Force 7 East North Easterlies. All times are local and refer to the high water times between Preston Beach and Swanage. Flooding to roads is expected and may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. This flood alert effects the whole of the East Coast of Dorset particularly at Preston Beach and Swanage. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated Sunday 31/01/2021, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 15:58

English Channel

Sea levels will be high as a result of high tides and strong winds. Forecast high water is between 9:45am to 10:15am tomorrow morning 30/01/2021. All times are local and refer to the high water times between Swanage to Christchurch. Flooding to roads is expected and may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. This flood alert effects the whole of the East Coast of Dorset particularly at Swanage and Christchurch. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated Saturday 30/01/2021, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2020 17:16

English Channel

Sea levels will be high as a result of high tides and strong winds. Forecast high water is 9:30pm this evening 18/12/2020 with a level of 1.18 mAOD and Force 7 Southerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Preston Beach. Flooding to roads is expected and may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. This flood alert effects the whole of the East Coast of Dorset particularly at Preston Beach. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated Saturday 19/12/2020, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 15 Dec 2020 17:22

English Channel

A large tidal surge is expected to overtop sea defences as a result of high spring tides. Forecast high water is 09:45 on 16/11/20 with a level of 1.38 mAOD and 2.7m total wave height and a Force 7 South South Easterly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Swanage, mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads is possible 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 Castletown, Weymouth, Preston Beach, Swanage Bay, Studland Bay, Sandbanks, Poole Harbour, Bournemouth Beach, Hengistbury Head and Christchurch Harbour. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated Wednesday, 16/12/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2020 15:06

English Channel

A large tidal surge is expected to overtop sea defences as a result of high spring tides. Forecast high water is 18:45 on 15/11/20 with a level of 1.85 mAOD and 3.3m total wave height and a Force 5 Westerly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Weymouth harbour, mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads is possible 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 Castletown, Weymouth, Preston Beach, Swanage Bay, Studland Bay, Sandbanks, Poole Harbour, Bournemouth Beach, Hengistbury Head and Christchurch Harbour. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated Monday 16/11/2020, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 1 Nov 2020 15:48

English Channel

Sea levels will be high as a result of high tides and strong winds. First forecast high water is 7:00pm this evening 01/11/2020 with a level of 1.64 mAOD and Force 7 South West wind. Second forecast high water is 7:15am on 02/11/2020 with a level of 1.57 mAOD and Force 6 West South West wind. Flooding to roads is expected and may apply two to four hours either side of the high tides. This flood alert effects the whole of the East Coast of Dorset particularly at Preston Beach. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated Monday 02/11/2020, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 17 Sep 2020 15:58

English Channel

Sea levels will be high as a result of high spring tides. First forecast high water is 21:45 on 17/09/20 with a level of 0.98 mAOD and Force 6 East North East wind. Second forecast high water is 10:15 on 18/09/20 with a level of 0.97 mAOD and Force 5 East North East wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time. Flooding to roads is possible at these times and may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide. This flood alert effects the whole of the East Coast of Dorset particularly at Swanage. We are closely monitoring the situation and we do not forecast the situation to deteriorate any further. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads. Camping on beaches and exposed coastline will be hazardous. This message will be updated Friday, 18/09/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 21 Aug 2020 16:40

English Channel

Large and powerful waves are expected as a result of high tides and strong winds. These conditions should ease for high water around mid-day on Saturday, 22/08/20. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Castletown, Weymouth, Preston Beach, Swanage Bay, Studland Bay, Sandbanks, Poole Harbour, Bournemouth Beach, Hengistbury Head and Christchurch Harbour Coastal. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are checking defences. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads. Camping on beaches and on exposed areas of coastline will be extremely hazardous under these conditions. This message will be updated Saturday, 22/08/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 20 Aug 2020 15:49

English Channel

Large and powerful waves are expected to overtop sea defences as a result of high tides and strong, Force 7 to 8 winds. Forecast high water is 22:30 on Thursday and at 11:15 on Friday. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Castletown, Weymouth, Preston Beach, Swanage Bay, Studland Bay, Sandbanks, Poole Harbour, Bournemouth Beach, Hengistbury Head and Christchurch Harbour Coastal conditions are expected to continue until after the high tides at midday on Friday. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are operating tide gates and liaising with emergency services. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads. Camping on beaches and exposed coastline will be extremely hazardous. This message will be updated on Friday, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 17:11

English Channel

Sea levels will be high as a result of high spring tides. Forecast high water is 08:00 on 11/03/20 with a forecast level of 1.81 mAOD at Portland Q Pier tidal guage and a Force 5 West South West wind. mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads is possible at these times, however conditions may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide. Areas most at risk are Portland and Weymouth Harbour. Low pressure will cause sea levels to be higher than forecast in tide tables. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated Wednesday, 11/03/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 15:12

English Channel

Large waves and see spray overtopping is expected at Preston Beach as a result of high tides and strong winds. Forecast high water is 21:45 on 29/02/20 with a Force 7 west south westely wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Weymouth, for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding to roads and low lying land is possible 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 Castletown, Weymouth, Preston Beach, Swanage Bay, Studland Bay, Sandbanks, Poole Harbour, Bournemouth Beach, Hengistbury Head and Christchurch Harbour We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated on Sunday, 01/03/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2020 15:43

English Channel

This Flood Alert effects the whole of the East Coast of Dorset, particularly at Preston Beach. Large and powerful waves are expected as a result of strong winds. Forecast high water is 6:45am on 23/02/20 with a level of 1.4 mAOD and a Force 8 West South West wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Weymouth tidal gauge. Flooding to roads and farmland is possible 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 Castletown, Weymouth, Preston Beach, Swanage Bay, Studland Bay, Sandbanks, Poole Harbour, Bournemouth Beach, Hengistbury Head and Christchurch Harbour. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are checking defences. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated tomorrow, 23/02/20, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2020 13:41

English Channel

Storm Dennis is forecast this weekend with Met Office yellow weather warnings for wind and rain along the East Coast of Dorset. Sea spray overtopping and large waves are forecast. Flooding to roads and land is possible for the duration of the whole weekend. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Castletown, Weymouth, Preston Beach, Swanage Bay, Studland Bay, Sandbanks, Poole Harbour, Bournemouth Beach, Hengistbury Head and Christchurch Harbour. Please be careful along beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads and stay away from exposed areas of coastline. Keep away from cliffs as cliff falls are more likely in these conditions. We are closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated as conditions change.

Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2020 14:37

English Channel

A large tidal surge is expected as a result of high tides and strong winds. Forecast high water is 09:45 on 13/2/2020 and the forecast tide level is 2.01 m AOD. Tide times are in local time and refer to the high water time at Weymouth Harbour. The forecast wind is Force 6 West South West. Conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Castletown, Weymouth, Preston Beach, Swanage Bay, Studland Bay, Sandbanks, Poole Harbour, Bournemouth Beach, Hengistbury Head and Christchurch Harbour. Strong onshore winds will cause tide levels to rise further. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads as large waves could be dangerous. This message will be updated on 13/2/2020 or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 12:28

English Channel

High tides and strong winds associated with Storm Ciara are affecting the east coast of Dorset and will continue for today (Monday 10th February) and tomorrow morning (Tuesday 11th February) and is specifically targeted for Preston Beach and Swanage The following high tide times and 2 hours either side represent the times this Flood Alert is valid; For Preston Beach 10/2/20 at 20:15 11/2/20 at 08:15 For Swanage 10/2/20 at 22:00 11/2/20 at 10:15 High tide levels may prevent rivers from flowing to the sea and cause rivers to rise. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with emergency services. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 11:17

English Channel

High tides and strong winds associated with Storm Ciara are affecting the area and will continue to do so today (Sunday) and Monday. The following high tide times and 2 hours either side represent the times this Flood Alert is valid; 9/2/20 at 20:00 10/2/20 at 07:30 10/2/20 at 20:45 High tide levels may prevent rivers from flowing to the sea and cause rivers to rise. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with emergency services. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2020 14:11

English Channel

High tides and strong winds associated with Storm Ciara will affect the area from Sunday morning. Consequently, flooding is possible for the duration of the strong winds. The following high tide times and 2 hours either side represent the times this Flood alert is valid; 9/2/20 at 06:45 9/2/20 at 20:00 10/2/20 at 10:00 Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. High tide levels may prevent rivers from flowing to the sea and cause rivers to rise. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with emergency services. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads and see the GOV.UK website for a 5 day flood forecast. This message will be updated on Sunday 09/02/2020, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2020 17:16

English Channel

This Flood Alert effects the whole of the East Coast of Dorset. Large and powerful waves are expected as a result of high tides. First forecast high water is 21:30 on 14/01/20 and the forecast wind is Force 8 South West. Second forecast high water is 09:30 on 15/01/20 and the forecast wind is Force 5 South. Tide times are in local time and refer to the high water time at Weymouth Tidal Gauge. Flooding to roads and properties is possible 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 Castletown, Weymouth, Preston Beach, Swanage Bay, Studland Bay, Sandbanks, Poole Harbour, Bournemouth Beach, Hengistbury Head and Christchurch Harbour. High sea levels are expected to continue until after high tides at 09:30 on 15/01/20 at Preston. We are closely monitoring the situation. Be careful on beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated tomorrow 15/01/20

Flood Alert issued on 13 Jan 2020 16:52

English Channel

Large and powerful waves are expected at Preston Beach as a result of high tides. First forecast high water is 20:30 on 13/01/20 and the forecast wind is Force 6 South West. Second forecast high water is 09:30 on 14/01/20 and the forecast wind is Force 5 South. Tide times are in local time and refer to the high water time at Weymouth Tidal Gauge. Flooding to roads and properties is possible 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 Castletown, Weymouth, Preston Beach, Swanage Bay, Studland Bay, Sandbanks, Poole Harbour, Bournemouth Beach, Hengistbury Head and Christchurch Harbour. High sea levels are expected to continue until after high tides at 21:30 on 14/01/20 at Preston. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated tomorrow, 14/01/20, or as the situation changes.