River Levels
River Levels

Christchurch Harbour

Flood alert

As a result of high spring tides and strong winds, tides will be at their highest this evening at 09:30PM on 29/09/2023. Flooding is possible at Christchurch Harbour and tidal stretches of the Lower Stour and Avon from 08:00 PM until 10:30 PM on 29/09/2023 with the local tide level forecast to reach 1.23m. The high tides on Saturday evening are expected to be higher than normal and may result in us issuing a further alert. Areas most at risk include Christchurch Harbour and tidal stretches of the Lower Stour and Avon. We are closely monitoring the situation remotely. We are not expecting to shut pedestrian tide gates this evening but will monitor closely. Consider activating any property flood protection products. This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 30/09/2023, or as the situation changes.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 9:35am, Friday 29th September.

Flood Warning Area Details

Christchurch Harbour and tidal stretches of the Lower Stour and Avon

Region: South West

Counties covered: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Watercourses covered: English Channel

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Christchurch Harbour.

Note: the area shown on the map is the area covered by flood alerts and warnings. It is not a live map of current flooding. The area covered broadly equates to the area where the risk of flooding in any year is greater than 1% (the "hundred year" flood risk).

Other Nearby Flood Warning Locations

Christchurch Harbour Side
Areas in close proximity to Christchurch Harbour including Mudeford, Stanpit, the Quomps and Wick areas

No current or recent warnings.

Dorset coast at Christchurch
Areas situated behind the defences at Christchurch

No current or recent warnings.

Lower Avon at Christchurch
Bridge Street, Stoney Lane and Monkswell Gardens in Purewell

No current or recent warnings.

Lower Stour from Longham to Christchurch
Parley, Corfe Mullen, Hampreston, Ferndown, Throop, Hurn, Bournemouth and Christchurch

No current or recent warnings.

Lower Stour at Beaulieu Garden Park Home Site
Beaulieu Garden Park Home Site

No current or recent warnings.

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