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This is an archived message. The status has changed more recently.
Flooding possible. Be prepared.
High tides this morning may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible from 08:26am to 12:26pm on 28/10/2026.
Areas most at risk include Christchurch Harbour and tidal stretches of the Lower Stour and Avon. The detailed tidal forecast for those who use it is for a peak level at Christchurch Harbour of 1.21mAODN at 10:26AM, 28th October 2026, with force 5 Westerly winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level.). After this high tide, conditions become more settled.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 4:00PM on Wednesday 28 October or as the situation changes.
Information supplied by the Environment Agency
Message issued at 8:05am, Wednesday 28th October 2026.
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Warning no longer in force
Wed 28 Oct 2026, 2:36pm
Flood alert
Wed 28 Oct 2026, 8:05am
Warning no longer in force
Tue 27 Oct 2026, 12:46pm
Flood alert
Mon 26 Oct 2026, 12:12pm
Flood alert
Sun 25 Oct 2026, 12:07pm
Flood alert
Sat 24 Oct 2026, 11:43am
Warning no longer in force
Fri 23 Oct 2026, 3:08pm
Flood alert
Fri 23 Oct 2026, 2:03pm
Flood alert
Thu 22 Oct 2026, 3:09pm
Warning no longer in force
Wed 30 Sep 2026, 9:19am
Christchurch Harbour and tidal stretches of the Lower Stour and Avon
Region: Wessex
Country: England
Counties covered: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Watercourses covered: English Channel
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).
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