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River Levels

Lower Avon and tributaries

Message issued at 7:19pm, Sunday 15th March

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Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

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. No rain is forecast in the next few days. 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 Tuesday 17th March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 7:19pm, Sunday 15th March.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Lower Avon and tributaries

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).

Other Nearby Flood Warning Locations

Lower Avon from Ringwood to Christchurch
Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in 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 Avon at The Bridges and Stubbings Meadow in Ringwood
The Bridges, Little Thatch, Watermead, Capberton, Three Bridges and Old Bridge Cottage, West Street, Avon Edge and Stubbings Meadow Caravan Park in Ringwood

No current or recent warnings.

Lower Avon at Ringwood Town
Kingsby Lane, Bickerley Terrace, West Street, Riverside, Lynes Lane, Kings Arm Lane, Strides Lane and Market Place in Ringwood

No current or recent warnings.

Lower Stour at Holdenhurst Village
Holdenhurst Farm and Wood Farm in Holdenhurst

No current or recent warnings.

Lower Stour at Grove Farm Meadow Holiday Park
Grove Farm Park Home Site

No current or recent warnings.

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