Flood Warning: Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch

Message Last Updated:
2025-01-29 13:16:00

Severity Last Changed:
2025-01-27 10:48:00

High river levels are continuing to cause flooding. Areas most at risk include farms at Sturminster Marshall, Cowgrove, Shops in Wimborne, Mill Street in Corfe Mullen, Bridge House Hotel in Ferndown, Brecon Close, Ringwood Road, Throop Road in Bournemouth, Barrack Road and Willow Way in Christchurch.

Further rainfall is forecast throughout the afternoon and into the evening. We are closely monitoring rainfall and river levels.

Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. 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 2:00 PM on 30/01/2025, or as the situation changes.