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Lower Avon at The Bridges and Stubbings Meadow in Ringwood

Message issued at 7:36am, Tuesday 10th February

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding today. 
Flooding is expected on 10 February 2026 from 9am. 
Areas most at risk include The Bridges, Little Thatch, Watermead, Capberton, Three Bridges and Old Bridge Cottage, West Street, Avon Edge and Stubbings Meadow Caravan Park in Ringwood. River levels are slowly rising after days of rain and high groundwater levels. Further showery rain is forecast for today and tomorrow which will keep river levels high. 
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . 
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one and activate any flood protection products you may have. 
This message will be updated by 4:00PM on 10 February 2026 or as the situation changes. 

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This information last updated 7:36am, Tuesday 10th February.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Lower Avon at The Bridges and Stubbings Meadow in Ringwood

Flood Warning Area Details

The Bridges, Little Thatch, Watermead, Capberton, Three Bridges and Old Bridge Cottage, West Street, Avon Edge and Stubbings Meadow Caravan Park in Ringwood

Region: Wessex

Country: England

Counties covered: Hampshire

Watercourses covered: River 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 at The Bridges and Stubbings Meadow in Ringwood.

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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No current or recent warnings.

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No current or recent warnings.

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No current or recent warnings.

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No current or recent warnings.

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