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This is an archived message. The status has changed more recently.
Flooding expected. Take action now.
High tides are expected to cause flooding tomorrow morning.
Flooding is expected from 5:50am to 8:30am on the 27/01/2026.
Areas most at risk include areas in close proximity to Christchurch Harbour including Mudeford, Stanpit, the Quomps and Wick area.
The detailed tidal forecast for those who use it, is for high water level of 1.54 mAODN at 7:00am and southerly winds of force 6. (mAODN is height above average sea level).
We are closing flood gates .
Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded .
This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 27 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Information supplied by the Environment Agency
This information last updated 1:05pm, Monday 26th January.
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Tue 3 Feb 2026, 1:07pm
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Mon 2 Feb 2026, 1:42pm
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Sat 31 Jan 2026, 11:56am
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Fri 30 Jan 2026, 1:02pm
Flood warning
Thu 29 Jan 2026, 8:06am
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Wed 28 Jan 2026, 7:07pm
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Wed 28 Jan 2026, 3:01pm
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Tue 27 Jan 2026, 2:34pm
Flood warning
Mon 26 Jan 2026, 1:05pm
Warning no longer in force
Sat 24 Jan 2026, 11:49am
Areas in close proximity to Christchurch Harbour including Mudeford, Stanpit, the Quomps and Wick areas
Region: Wessex
Country: England
Counties covered: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Watercourses covered: Christchurch Harbour
The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Christchurch Harbour Side.
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).
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