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Flooding possible. Be prepared.
This is a flood alert update. River levels remain steady but still higher than normal in the Lower Avon and responsive to further rainfall. Flooding is still possible. Areas most at risk include the tributaries between Ringwood and Christchurch. Flooding is possible with low lying land and roads near rivers particularly around Ringwood Old Cottage most affected. The forecast is for dry weather through the week. We will continue to monitor the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk, cycle or drive through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. Check local authority websites for road closures. This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on Thursday 5th March 2026 or as the situation changes.
Information supplied by the Environment Agency
This information last updated 10:08am, Wednesday 4th March.
Tributaries between Ringwood and Christchurch
Region: Wessex
Country: England
Counties covered: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset Council, Hampshire
Watercourses covered: Avon
The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Lower Avon and tributaries.
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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