Lower Avon from Ringwood to Christchurch

Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

This is a Flood Warning Update. River levels continue to remain high due to to recent rainfall and high groundwater levels. Flooding is possible. Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch. More bands of rain are expected throughout the day today and over the next few days, and rivers may react and rise further. We are closely monitoring the situation. Continue using any flood protection products you may have and acting on your flood plan if you have one. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. This message will be updated by 3:00PM on 9 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 1:42pm, Sunday 8th February.

Flood Warning Area Details

Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch

Region: Wessex

Country: England

Counties covered: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset Council, 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 from Ringwood to Christchurch.

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).