Lower Avon and tributaries

Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

Forecast rising river levels today and into tomorrow may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 22 January 2026 . Areas most at risk include tributaries between Ringwood and Christchurch. Flooding is possible as river levels react to rainfall, and low lying land and roads near rivers particularly around Ringwood Old Cottage may be affected. Further rainfall is expected today. We are closely monitoring the situation . Consider activating any flood protection products you may have and do not attempt to walk, cycle or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 3:00PM on 23 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 11:28am, Thursday 22nd January.

Flood Warning Area Details

Tributaries between Ringwood and Christchurch

Region: Wessex

Country: England

Counties covered: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset Council, Hampshire

Watercourses covered: Avon

Area covered by this alert location

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).