Flood Alert Info - West coast of Dorset
Area Description
Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogden Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet and Chiswell.
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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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 29 Sep 2024 19:08
English Channel
With the storm approaching tonight and into tomorrow morning, we are expecting very bad weather to affect the West Coast of Dorset. Very strong winds and large waves could overtop sea defences with sea spray, and the tidal surge will help to increase the water levels.
The forecast high water is at 05:30 AM tomorrow morning 30/09/2024, with Force 8 south-westerly winds. All times are local, and for more detail please refer to your 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 expect Chiswell to be affected but Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogdean Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet and East Fleet will also experience the same bad weather.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads. We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated by 1:00 PM on Monday 30/09/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2024 17:21
English Channel
Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the windy weather conditions during the next two Spring tides.
Areas most at risk include Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogden Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet and Chiswell.
The detailed tidal information for those who use it is for a peak level at Portland Harbour of 1.91 mAODN at 8:00 PM this evening on 08/04/2024, with southerly force 7 winds. The second peak at Portland Harbour and Chiswell of 1.81 mAODN is at 8:00 AM tomorrow on 09/04/2024, with westerly force 7 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level - 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 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 07:15 PM on 06/04/2024, with a total water level of 5.47 mAOD for Chiswell and a Force 7 south-westerly wind. The next high tide is forecast at 06:30 AM on 07/04/2024, with total water level of 5.86 mAOD and a Force 6 south-westerly wind. All times are local and mAOD is height above average sea level. For more detail please refer to your local tide tables.
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. Areas most at risk include Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogden Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet and Chiswell.
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
Strong winds and spring tides may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast this morning.
Areas most at risk include, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet and Chiswell.
High water is predicted to be at 11:00 AM but will be above normal levels around 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 08:25
English Channel
Strong winds and spring tides may cause large waves and spray overtopping on the coast today.
Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the windy weather conditions during the next two Spring tides.
Areas most at risk include Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogden Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet and Chiswell.
Waves are forecast to overtop coastal defences at Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogden Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet and Chiswell.
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 Feb 2024 21:24
English Channel
Tides are expected to be higher than usual due to the forecast weather conditions during coming tides.
Areas most at risk include Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogden Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet and Chiswell.
Flooding is possible at Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogden Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet and Chiswell between 7:00 AM and 11:00 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.
Our incident response staff are closing flood gates and checking defences.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert if necessary.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one
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 12/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2024 14:18
English Channel
The bad weather from Storm Isha will affect the West coast of Dorset tonight with high winds and large waves that could overtop sea defences with sea spray.
The forecast high water is between 00:30 AM and 04:00 AM on the 22nd January with a total water level of 6.91m AOD for Chiswell and a Force 9 south westerley wind. All times are local and m AOD is height above average sea level and for more detail please refer to your 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. We expect Chiswell to be affected but Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogdean Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet and East Fleet will also experience the same bad weather.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads. We will be closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated by 13:00 on Monday 22/01/24, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 08:52
English Channel
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 10:34 AM on 03/01/2024.
Areas most at risk include Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogden Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet and Chiswell.
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 05:00 PM on 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 17:55
English Channel
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 10:07 PM on 02/01/2024.
Areas most at risk include Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogden Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet and Chiswell.
The next high tide at 10:34 AM on the 03/01/2024 is expected to be higher than normal and result in a flood 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 09:00 AM on 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2023 11:56
English Channel
This Flood Alert has been issued for this evenings high tide at 21:32 on the 31/12/2023. Areas most at risk include Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogden Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet and Chiswell. 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. Conditions can apply one to two hours either side of high tide. We do not expect to see similar impacts for tomorrow’s high tide. This message will be updated by 12:00 PM on 01/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2023 17:55
English Channel
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 08:55 PM on 30/12/2023. This Flood Alert will stay in place for the high tide forecast at 09:05 AM on 31/12/2023.
Areas most at risk include Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogden Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet and Chiswell.
High water at 08:55 PM will be around several hours later, with an increased swell of up to 3 metres expected after the high tide.
The next high tide is expected to be higher than normal.
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 31/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2023 18:58
English Channel
The Flood Warning has now been removed. However, a Flood Alert remains in force for the wider area, so flooding of roads and low lying land is still possible.
This Flood Alert has been issued due to the high tide forecast at 09:20 PM on 02/11/2023.
Areas most at risk include Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogden Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet and Chiswell.
No property flooding is expected.
The forecast is dry for overnight.
We are closing flood gates in the area.
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 as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Nov 2023 07:58
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 29 Oct 2023 11:13
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 12 Apr 2023 11:23
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. Follow @EnvAgencySW on Twitter for information for your area.
This alert has been triggered from our Chiswell monitoring station forecast. The at risk times are forecast to be between17:00 and 20:00 this evening (12/04/2023).
Flood Alert issued on 12 Apr 2023 10:28
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 31 Mar 2023 00:18
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 24 Mar 2023 11:23
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 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 11:00 on 13/03/23 with a Force 6 southwesterly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Portland, 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 Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogdean Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet and Chiswell
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 17:15
English Channel
A tidal surge coinciding with spring tides will increase the water levels around high water and overtopping of sea defences is possible. The flood alert criteria are triggered from the Chiswell Beach. Forecast high water is 07:45 on 10/03/2023 with a Force 6 Northwesterly wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Portland Tidal gauge, 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. We expect flooding to affect Charmouth, Seatown, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogdean Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet and Chiswell
We are closely monitoring the situation
Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads.
This message will be updated tomorrow, 10/03/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2022 05:18
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 19 Dec 2022 12:00
English Channel
A flood alert has been issued for this afternoons tide at 2:37pm on the 19th December 2022. There will be southerly force 7 winds and large waves. Area most at risk is Chiswell, Chesil Beach. We continue to monitor the forecast and will 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.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Nov 2022 10:52
English Channel
As a result of bad weather this evening, large waves are forecast to overtop sea defences with sea spray. The large waves and the tidal surge will help to increase the water levels and the forecast high water is between 08:00 PM and 09:00 PM on the 26th November with a total water level of 5.57mAOD at West Bay and a Force 7 westerley wind. All times are local and refer to the high water times at West Bay. mAOD is height above average sea level and for more detail please refer to your 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. We expect flooding to affect Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogdean Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet and Chiswell. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads. We are closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated by 13:00 on Sunday 27/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2022 14:48
English Channel
As a result of the offshore storms, large waves are forecast to overtop sea defences with sea spray. The large waves and the tidal surge will help to increase the water levels around high water. The forecast high water is between 06:00 PM and 07:00 PM on the 24th November with a total water level of 5.56mAOD at Chiswell and a Force 6 south westerley wind. All times are local and refer to the high water times at Chiswell, mAOD is height above average sea level and for more detail please 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. We expect flooding to affect Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogdean Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet and Chiswell. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads. We are closely monitoring the situation and this message will be updated by 12:00 on Friday 25/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2022 21:01
English Channel
Waves are again forecast to overtop sea defences with sea spray as a result of offshore storms. Tidal surges will increase the water levels around high water and overtopping of sea defences is possible. Forecast high water is between 06:00 and 07:30 AM on the 24th November at Westbay with a Force 6 Westerley wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Westbay. 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 expect flooding to affect Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogdean Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet and Chiswell . We are closely monitoring the situation. Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated by 12:00 on Thursday, 24/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2022 11:48
English Channel
Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences at LOCATION with sea spray expected as a result of offshore storms and tidal surge will increase the water levels around high water and overtopping of sea defences is forecast. Forecast high water is 17:00 on the 23rd November with a level of 2.45mAOD at Westbay and a Force 6 Westerley wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Westbay, mAOD is height above average sea level 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. We expect flooding to affect Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogdean Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet and Chiswell .
We are closely monitoring the situation. we continue to monitor the situation
Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads.
This message will be updated by 12:00 on Thursday, 24/11/22, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Nov 2022 17:10
English Channel
Flooding is possible along the west coast of Dorset but, due to wave direction and height, particularly at the Chiswell end of Chesil Beach between 04:30 AM and 08:30 AM on 22/11/2022. Weather conditions are expected to produce large offshore waves. large waves may lead to spray carrying beach debris onto the causeway between Weymouth and Portland.
Our incident response staff are checking flood gates and will be onsite carrying out a tide watch.
We are expecting higher than normal tides over the next 3 days and as a result we may issue further alerts/warnings.
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.
This message will be updated by 02:00 PM on 22/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Nov 2022 17:04
English Channel
A flood alert has been issued. Tuesday morning's tide at 06:27 AM is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with south westerly force 7 winds and large waves.
Area most at risk is Chiswell, Chesil 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 08/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2022 14:26
English Channel
Friday evening's tide at 04:30 PM is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with southerly force 6 winds and large waves.
Areas most at risk include Chesil Beach andChiswell.
Highest tide level is expected to be at Chiswell at 05:00 PM on 21/10/2022. Flooding is possible 2 hours either side of this time.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert if necessary.
Consider activating any property flood protection products in Chiswell.
This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 22/10/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2022 11:50
English Channel
The stormy weather continues and we are expecting an ocean surge with large and powerful waves along the coast tonight and tomorrow coinciding with the high tides and force 8 westerly winds. Areas most at risk include all coastal locations between Lyme Regis and Weymouth but particularly at Chiswell. The high tide time at Portland tonight is 9:16 PM, 20/02/2022 and tomorrow at Portland, 21/02/21, the time is at 9:28 AM. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are checking defences. The offshore tidal surge could increase water levels for one to two hours either side of high water.
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 18 Feb 2022 15:14
English Channel
Storm Eunice is expected to bring severe gale force winds, large waves and spray overtopping on the Dorset coast on Friday into Saturday, coinciding with spring tides. We are expecting this to cause very large and powerful waves along the coast. Areas most at risk include all coastal locations between Lyme Regis and Chiswell. The forecast high water for West Bay is at 08:01 PM on 18/02/2022 with a level of 1.84 mAODN with -westerly force 6 winds and waves of 2.3 metres. The forecast high water for Chiswell is at 09:15 PM on 18/02/2022 with a level of 1.16 mAODN with westerly force 7 winds and waves of 4.4 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 closing flood gates in the area. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Stay away from Dorset beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous. This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2022 14:38
English Channel
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 all coastal locations between Lyme Regis and Chiswell.
The forecast high water for West Bay is at 07:36 AM on 18/02/2022 with a level of 2.45 mAODN with south-westerly force 9 winds and waves of 3.2 metres. 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 closing flood gates in the area.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Stay away from Dorset beaches, promenades, coastal footpaths and roads as large waves and sea spray could be dangerous.
This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2021 11:17
English Channel
As a result of large waves and strong winds, tides will be at their highest around 12:00 noon today, the 28/12/2021. Great care should be taken along the Dorset coast. Heavy spray, strong winds and some large waves will make walking close to exposed coastlines especially dangerous today. Rainfall over the Christmas period has made cliffs highly unstable, and you are advised to stay well clear of both the edge and the foot of cliffs.
We are closely monitoring the conditions and will update this message as the situation develops.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2021 16:46
English Channel
Storm Barra is forecast to bring strong winds, large waves and spray overtopping at the coast on Wednesday morning, especially at West Bay, Lyme Regis and Chiswell. 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 West Dorset Coast is at 09:20 Wednesday 08/12/2021. 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. Avoid walking close to cliffs due to the high risk of rock falls in the prevailing conditions. This message will be updated by 13:00 on 08/12/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2021 17:23
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 of high water at locations along the West Dorset Coast is at 08:45 AM and 09:15 PM on Tuesday 07/12/2021
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. Avoid walking close to cliffs due to the high risk of rock falls in the prevailing conditions.
This message will be updated by 04:00 PM on 07/12/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2021 18:24
English Channel
High water levels are expected with the high tides tomorrow morning Saturday 13/032021. It is possible that waves may overtop sea defences with sea spray. High water is forecast for 6:15am. The forecast wind is up to Force 8 Westerlies. Flooding to roads is expected and may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. We believe there is a possibility of flooding at all locations across the West Coast of Dorset, particularly at West Bay and Chiswell. Other locations along the coast may also be affected. We are closely monitoring the situation and our Incident response staff are checking defences. Please stay away from large waves and 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
Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences with sea spray expected as a result of high tides and strong winds for tomorrow morning 11/03/2021. High water is forecast at 4:30am. The forecast wind is up to Force 8 West South Westerlies.
Flooding to roads is expected and may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. We believe there is a possibility of flooding at all locations across the West Coast of Dorset, particularly at Lyme Regis and West Bay. Other locations along the coast may also be affected.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Incident response staff are checking defences. Please stay away from large waves and 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 30 Jan 2021 12:31
English Channel
Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences with sea spray expected as a result of high tides and strong winds for this evening 30/01/2021. High water is forecast at 8:00pm. The forecast wind is up to Force 7 East North Easterlies.
Flooding to roads is expected and may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. We believe there is a possibility of flooding at all locations across the West Coast of Dorset, particularly at West Bay and Chiswell. Other locations along the coast may also be affected.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Incident response staff are checking defences. Please stay away from large waves and 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 26 Dec 2020 15:45
English Channel
Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences with sea spray expected as a result of high tides and strong winds for the tides tomorrow morning 27/12/2020. High water is forecast at 4:30am. The wind strength is up to Force 9 from the south west. Flooding to roads is expected and may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogdean Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet and Chiswell. Other locations along the coast may also be affected.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Incident response staff are checking defences. Please stay away from large waves and be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated Sunday 27/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Dec 2020 17:23
English Channel
Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences with sea spray expected as a result of high tides and strong winds for the tides tomorrow morning 16/12/2020. High water is forecast at 7:45am tomorrow morning 16/12/2020. The wind strength is Force 7 from the south south east. Flooding to roads is expected and may apply two to four hours either side of the high tides. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogdean Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet and Chiswell. Other locations along the coast may also be affected.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Incident response staff are checking defences. Please stay away from large waves and be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads. This message will be updated Wednesday, 16/12/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2020 15:13
English Channel
Sea spray overtopping is forecast along the coast as a result of high spring tides. Forecast high water is 18:30 on 15/11/20 with a level of 6.61 mAOD and a Force 5 W wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Chiswell tidal gauge, mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. This Flood Alert effects the whole of the West Coast of Dorset particularly at West Bay and Chiswell and will remain in force for two hours following the time of high tide. Areas most at risk are Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogdean Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet and Chiswell. 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 if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2020 19:15
English Channel
A large tidal surge is forecast as a result of high tides and strong winds. Forecast high water is 17:45 on 14/11/20 with a level of 2.59 mAOD still water and a Force 7 SW wind. Second forecast high water is 06:15 on 15/11/20 with a level of 5.86 mAOD. All times are local and refer to the high water time at West Bay Harbour tidal gauge, mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding 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 Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogdean Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet and Chiswell. 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 if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2020 18:56
English Channel
A large tidal surge is forecast as a result of high tides and strong winds. Forecast high water is 17:45 on 14/11/20 with a level of 2.59 mAOD and a Force 7 SW wind. Second forecast high water is 06:15 on 15/11/20 with a level of 2.56 mAOD. All times are local and refer to the high water time at West Bay Harbour tidal gauge, mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding 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 Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogdean Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet and Chiswell. 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 if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2020 14:58
English Channel
A large tidal surge is forecast as a result of high tides and strong winds. Forecast high water is 17:45 on 14/11/20 with a level of 2.59 mAOD and a Force 7 SW wind. All times are local and refer to the high water time at West Bay Harbour tidal gauge, mAOD is height above average sea level for more detail refer to local tide tables. Flooding 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 Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogdean Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet and Chiswell.
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 if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Nov 2020 15:49
English Channel
Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences with sea spray expected as a result of high tides and strong winds for the tides this evening 01/11/2020, and tomorrow morning 02/11/2020. High water is forecast at 6:45pm this evening, and 6:00am tomorrow morning 02/11/2020. The wind strength is Force 7 from the south west.
Flooding to roads is expected and may apply two to four hours either side of the high tides. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogdean Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet and Chiswell. Other locations along the coast may also be affected.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Incident response staff are checking defences.
Please stay away from large waves and 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 31 Oct 2020 16:36
English Channel
Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences with sea spray expected as a result of high tides and strong winds for tomorrow morning and evening tides 01/11/2020. High water is forecast at 6:30am tomorrow morning 01/11/2020, and 7:30pm tomorrow evening 01/11/2020. The wind strength is Force 7 from the south west.
Flooding to roads is expected and may apply two to four hours either side of the high tides. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogdean Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet and Chiswell. Other locations along the coast may also be affected.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please stay away from large waves and be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads.
This message will be updated Sunday 01/11/2020 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Aug 2020 16:40
English Channel
Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences with sea spray expected as a result of high tides and strong winds. Forecast high water is 21:30 on 21/08/20 with a level of 2.45 mAOD and a Force 6 Southwest wind. This Flood Alert effects the whole of the West Coast of Dorset particularly at West Bay and will remain in force for two hours following the time of high tide. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogdean Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet and Chiswell
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 15:48
English Channel
Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences with sea spray expected as a result of high tides and strong winds. These conditions will continue from 18:00 on Thursday until mid morning on Friday. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogdean Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet and Chiswell. Other locations along the coast may also be affected.
Strong winds gusting to 60 miles per hour will cause wave overtopping until after the high spring tide at 08:30 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 unprotected stretches of coastline will be extremely hazardous.
This message will be updated Friday, 21st August or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 15:12
English Channel
Large waves and sea spray overtopping is expected at Chiswell a result of high tides and strong winds. Forecast high water is 21:15 on 29/02/20 with a Force 7 west south westerly wind. Although, we expect condition to worsen from 17:00 on 29/02/20. All times are local and refer to the high water time at Portland, 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 Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogdean Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet and Chiswell
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 14 Feb 2020 13:40
English Channel
Storm Dennis is forecast this weekend with Met Office yellow weather warnings for wind and rain along the West 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 Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogdean Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet and Chiswell.
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 09:15 on 13/2/2020 and the forecast tide level is 2.61 m AOD. Tide times are in local time and refer to the high water time at West Bay 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 Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogdean Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet and Chiswell
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 11 Feb 2020 12:19
English Channel
High spring tides and strong winds are affecting the area this evening.
The following high tide time and 2 hours either side represent the times this Flood alert is valid;
11/2/20 at 8:15 pm
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 10 Feb 2020 12:10
English Channel
High spring tides and strong winds are affecting the area today (Monday) and tomorrow.
The following high tides time and 2 hours either side represent the times this Flood alert is valid;
10/2/20 at 7:00 pm
11/2/20 at 7:45 am
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 11:41
English Channel
High tides and strong winds associated with Storm Ciara are affecting the area today (Sunday) and tomorrow.
The following high tide times and 2 hours either side represent the times this Flood alert is valid;
9/2/20 at 19:15
10/2/20 at 07:15
10/2/20 at 22:00
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 14:05
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 along this coastal area but particularly focused at Lyme Regis, West Bay and Chiswell,
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 19:00
10/2/20 at 07:15
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 16:38
English Channel
A large tidal surge is expected to affect the West Dorset Coast particularly Portland as a result of high spring tides and strong winds this evening and tomorrow morning 15/01/2020. High water is at around 21:30pm this evening 14/1/2020 and the 09:30 am morning of 15/1/2020. The wind strength is Force 8 from the southwest. Flooding to roads and farmland is expected and may apply two to four hours either side of the high tides. There is a possibility of flooding for Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogdean Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet, Chiswell and Portland. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued and stay away from large waves. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 15/1/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Jan 2020 16:59
English Channel
This Flood Alert effects the whole of the West Coast of Dorset particularly at West Bay and Chiswell. Large and powerful waves are expected as a result of high tide. This alert will remain in force for up to four hours following the time of high tide. First high water is 19:30 on 13/01/20 and the forecast wind is Force 6 West South West. Second high water is 09:30 on 14/01/20 and the forecast wind is Force 6 South South West. Tide times are in local time and refer to the high water time at Portland Tidal Gauge. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogdean Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet and Chiswell.
High sea levels are expected to continue until after high tides at 21:30 on 14/01/20 at Chiswell and West Bay.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated tomorrow, 14/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Dec 2019 10:46
English Channel
Waves are forecast to overtop sea defences at Chiswell expected as a result of high tides, large waves and strong winds. First forecast high water is today at 15:00 hours on Sunday, 22/12/19 with forecast wind Force 5, direction West South West.
Second forecast high water is 03:00 hours, Monday, 23/12/19 with forecast wind Force 7, direction West North West.
Tide times are in local time and refer to the high water time. Flooding to roads and low lying areas is possible. Conditions may apply two to four hours either side of the high tide. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogdean Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet and Chiswell
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Dec 2019 13:26
English Channel
Sea spray overtopping is forecast along the coast. Forecast high water is 8:30pm on 15/12/19. The forecast wind is up to Force 7 in a South Westerly direction along the coast. Tide times are in local time and refer to the high water time at West Bay and Lyme Regis. This Flood Alert effects the whole of the West Coast of Dorset particularly at West Bay, Lyme Regis and Chiswell and will remain in force for 2 hours following the time of high tide. 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, 16/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Dec 2019 17:52
English Channel
Sea spray overtopping is forecast along the coast. Forecast high water is 8:30pm on 14/12/19. The forecast wind is Force 6 in a Westerly direction. Tide times are in local time and refer to the high water time at West Bay and Lyme Regis. This Flood Alert effects the whole of the West Coast of Dorset particularly at West Bay, Lyme Regis and Chiswell and will remain in force for 2 to 4 hours following the time of high tide. A further high tide is expected tomorrow morning at 6.30am, with Force 7 winds in a west south west direction.
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, 15/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2019 16:59
English Channel
Large and powerful waves are expected along the West Coast of Dorset particularly at Chiswell. Forecast high water is 9:00am on 14/12/19. The forecast wind is Force 7 in a Westerly direction. Tide times are in local time and refer to time of high water at Portland tidal gauge. This alert will remain in force for two hours following the time of high tide. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogdean Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet and Chiswell.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please be careful along beaches, promenades and coastal footpaths and roads as large waves could be dangerous and avoid contact with flood water.
This message will be updated tomorrow, 14/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2019 17:19
English Channel
Sea spray overtopping is forecast along the coast as a result of high tides at Chiswell. Forecast high water is 07:00 on 13/12/19. The forecast wind is Force 8 in a West North West direction. Tide times are in local time and refer to the high water time at Portland gauge. 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 Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogdean Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet and Chiswell.
Coastal conditions should ease for the 13/12/19 high tide at 18:30.
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 morning, 13/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2019 12:49
English Channel
Due to high winds and a tidal surge, we believe there is a possibility of flooding for Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogdean Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet and Chiswell
High water is expected to peak at around 1600 this afternoon, 10th December 2019, but is likely to be high two hours before and two hours after this time.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated on the 11th December.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2019 16:14
English Channel
Large and powerful waves are expected overnight for the west coast of Dorset. This is the result of strong west north westerly wind up to force 9 in strength. Consequently, flooding is possible for the duration of the strong winds, between 01:00 on 09/12/19 and 06:00 on 09/12/19. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogdean Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet and Chiswell
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are closing flood gates.
This message will be updated tomorrow, 09/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Nov 2019 15:04
English Channel
A tidal surge is expected on the West Dorset Coast particularly Portland as a result of high spring tides and strong winds this evening and tomorrow morning. High water is at 7.05 pm this evening 27/11/2019 and at 7:30 am in the morning 28/11/2019. The wind strength is Force 6 from the west. Flooding to roads and farmland is expected and may apply two to four hours either side of the high tides. There is a possibility of flooding for the Chiswell area. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are checking defences. Please stay away from large waves and keep aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 28/11/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Nov 2019 14:22
English Channel
A large tidal surge is expected to affect the West Dorset Coast as a result of high spring tides and strong winds this evening and tomorrow morning 27/11/2019. High water is at around 6:25pm this evening 26/11/2019 and the morning of 27/11/2019 around 6:45 am. The wind strength is Force 5 from the south west. Flooding to roads and farmland is expected and may apply two to four hours either side of the high tides. There is a possibility of flooding for Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seaton, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogdean Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet, Chiswell and Portland Harbour. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued and stay away from large waves. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 27/11/2019, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2019 17:00
English Channel
Large and powerful waves are expected to affect the foreshore along the Dorset Coast as a result of strong onshore winds. We advise people to stay away from the foreshore as the wind and waves are dangerous. We do not forecast the situation to deteriorate any further with wind and waves forecast to reduce Sunday morning. We are monitoring the situation and will update this message should the situation change.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Nov 2019 15:00
English Channel
Very high waves are expected to affect the foreshore as a result of strong onshore winds. Consequently, flooding is possible for the duration of the morning, between 08:00 on 02/11/19 and 11:00 on 02/11/19. Areas most at risk are Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogdean Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet and Chiswell
Continuing strong winds will cause additional wave overtopping throughout the morning between Lyme Regis & Portland.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking defences and liaising with emergency services.
Please stay away from large waves and the foot of cliffs as they are dangerous.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 02/11/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Oct 2019 11:51
English Channel
Waves are forecast to overtop defences at exposed locations as a result of spring tides and strong winds. Detailed tidal information for those who use it; The time and date of the forecast high water is 05:45 on 26/10/2019. The forecast tide level including waves is 6.1 m AOD. The forecast wind strength and direction is Force 7 South westerly. Please note all tide times are in local time and are using the 24 hour clock and refer to the high water time at West Bay. Potentially dangerous spray overtopping is possible at this time, conditions may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogdean Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet and Chiswell
We are closely monitoring the situation and will update this message as required
Please stay away from large waves as they are dangerous.