Flood Warning Info - Lower Avon from Ringwood to Christchurch
Area Description
Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
Area Covered by this Flood Warning
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Flood Warning History
Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area:
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 6 Jan 2025 14:44
River Avon
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this evening. Flooding is expected from 10:00 AM on 06/01/2025. Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch. Further rainfall is forecast this evening. We are closely monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. Don't put yourself or others at risk.
Activate any property flood protection products you may have.
This message will be updated by 5:00 PM on 07/01/2025, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Jan 2025 09:40
River Avon
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this morning. Flooding is expected from 10:00 AM on 06/01/2025. Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch. Further rainfall is forecast this morning. We are closely monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. Don't put yourself or others at risk.
This message will be updated by 5:00 PM on 06/01/2025, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Dec 2024 10:56
River Avon
River levels are continuing to slowly fall but rising ground water will keep levels high.
Flooding is expected from 9:00 AM on 27/11/2024.
Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch.
A further 8-15mm of rainfall has fell yesterday, Sunday 01/12/2024. This is not expected to cause any additional flooding.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and liaising with emergency services and local authorities.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Move family, pets and cars to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water if it is safe to do so.
Refer to local authority website for road closures.
Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.
This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 3/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Dec 2024 10:53
River Avon
River levels are continuing to slowly fall but rising ground water will keep levels high.
Flooding is expected from 9:00 AM on 27/11/2024.
Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch.
A further 8-15mm of rainfall has fallen today, Sunday 01/12/2024. This is not expected to cause any additional flooding.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and liaising with emergency services and local authorities.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Move family, pets and cars to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water if it is safe to do so.
Refer to local authority website for road closures.
Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.
This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 2/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 30 Nov 2024 09:08
River Avon
River levels are continuing to slowly fall but rising ground water will keep levels high.
Flooding is expected from 9:00 AM on 29/11/2024.
Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch.
A further 8-15mm of rainfall is expected on Sunday morning 01/12/2024. This is not expected to cause any additional flooding.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and liaising with emergency services and local authorities.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Move family, pets and cars to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water if it is safe to do so.
Refer to local authority website for road closures.
Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 1/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Nov 2024 11:03
River Avon
River levels are continuing to slowly fall but but rising ground water will keep levels high.
Flooding is expected from 9:00 AM on 29/11/2024.
Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch.
No further rainfall is expected until Sunday 01/12/2024
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and liaising with emergency services and local authorities.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Move family, pets and cars to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water if it is safe to do so.
Refer to local authority website for road closures.
Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 30/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Nov 2024 10:36
River Avon
River levels are falling steadily but rising ground water will keep river levels high.
Flooding is expected from 9:00 AM on 28/11/2024.
Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch.
No further rainfall is expected until Sunday 01/12/2024
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and liaising with emergency services and local authorities.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Move family, pets and cars to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water if it is safe to do so.
Refer to local authority website for road closures.
Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 29/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 27 Nov 2024 08:44
River Avon
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding throughout the morning.
Flooding is expected from 9:00 AM on 27/11/2024.
Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch.
Further flooding is expected throughout the afternoon as river levels are high and forecast to rise further due to heavy rainfall.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and liaising with emergency services and local authorities.
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Move family, pets and cars to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water if it is safe to do so.
Refer to local authority website for road closures.
Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 28/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 15 Jan 2024 10:32
River Avon
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall slowly on the Lower Hampshire Avon. Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch. River levels are expected to remain high due to high groundwater levels and flooding of properties will continue. No further rainfall is forecast. River levels have began to fall at the Ringwood Old Cottage gauge. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 04:00 PM on 16/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 14 Jan 2024 09:40
River Avon
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall slowly on the Lower Hampshire Avon. Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch. River levels are expected to remain high due to high groundwater levels and flooding of properties will continue. No further rainfall is forecast. River levels have began to fall at the Ringwood Old Cottage gauge. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 04:00 PM on 15/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 13 Jan 2024 09:51
River Avon
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall slowly on the Lower Hampshire Avon. Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch. River levels are expected to remain high due to high groundwater levels and flooding of properties will continue. No further rainfall is forecast. River levels have began to fall at the Ringwood Old Cottage gauge. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 04:00 PM on 15/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Jan 2024 14:00
River Avon
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall slowly on the Lower Hampshire Avon. Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch. River levels are expected to remain high due to high groundwater levels and flooding of properties will continue. No further rainfall is forecast. River levels have began to fall at the Ringwood Old Cottage gauge. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 05:00 PM on 15/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Jan 2024 12:13
River Avon
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall slowly on the Lower Hampshire Avon due to raised groundwater levels. Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch. River levels are expected to remain high and flooding of properties will continue. No further rainfall is forecast. River levels have began to fall at the Ringwood Old Cottage gauge. We will continue to monitor levels closely. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 05:00 PM on 12/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Jan 2024 16:15
River Avon
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall slowly on the Lower Hampshire Avon due to raised groundwater levels.
Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch.
River levels are expected to remain high and flooding of properties will continue.
No further rainfall is forecast.
River levels have began to fall at the Ringwood Old Cottage gauge.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 05:00 PM on 12/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Jan 2024 14:46
River Avon
River levels are rising slowly on the Lower Hampshire Avon due to heavy rainfall and impacts from groundwater.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Lower Hampshire Avon, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch.
Flooding is affecting Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch.
No further significant rainfall is forecast.
River levels are forecast to rise, but the risk of flooding to properties remains.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 05:00 PM on 10/01/2024, or as the situation changes
Flood Warning issued on 8 Jan 2024 12:21
River Avon
River levels are rising slowly on the Lower Hampshire Avon due to heavy rainfall and impacts from groundwater.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Lower Hampshire Avon, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch.
Flooding is affecting Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch.
No further significant rainfall is forecast.
River levels are forecast to rise, but the risk of flooding to properties remains.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 05:00 PM on 09/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Jan 2024 09:05
River Avon
River levels are rising steadily on the Lower Hampshire Avon due to heavy rainfall and impacts from groundwater.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Lower Hampshire Avon, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch.
Flooding is affecting Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch.
No further significant rainfall is forecast.
River levels are forecast to rise, but the risk of flooding to properties remains.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 05:00 PM on 08/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 20:24
River Avon
River levels are rising steadily on the Lower Hampshire Avon due to heavy rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Lower Hampshire Avon, with low lying land expected to be most affected, particularly around Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch.
Flooding is affecting Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch from 09:00 PM on 04/01/2024.
No further significant rainfall is forecast.
River levels are forecast to rise, but the risk of flooding to properties remains.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 05:00 PM on 05/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Dec 2023 20:35
River Avon
River levels are forecast to rise to the Flood Warning level at the Ringwood Old Cottage river gauge from approximately 11.00 PM onwards tonight. This is as a result of the saturated ground conditions and todays heavy rainfall where over 25mm of rainfall has fallen in this area today. We expect flooding to affect areas between Ringwood and Christchurch. Flood water could be deep and fast flowing and therefore pose a risk to life. River levels can rise very quickly in response to heavy rainfall and we are closely monitoring the situation. The rainfall has now moved out of the area and only showers are expected tomorrow. However, further persistent rain is forecast overnight Friday into Saturday. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 12:00 on 08/12/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Nov 2023 15:43
River Avon
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.