River Levels

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River Levels

Lower Avon from Ringwood to Christchurch

Message issued at 10:13am, Saturday 14th February

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

This is a Flood Warning Update. Flooding is still possible and areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch. River levels remain very high following the recent rainfall and the high groundwater. Further rainfall is forecast for Sunday which may see levels rise. We are closely monitoring the situation. Activate any flood protection products you may have. 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 16:00PM on 15 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 10:13am, Saturday 14th February.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Lower Avon from Ringwood to Christchurch

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).

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Tributaries between Ringwood and Christchurch

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.

Lower Stour at Jumpers Common and A35 Iford Bridge area, Christchurch
River Glade, Dukesfield, Squirrels Cl, Stour Way, Links Dr, Burford Cl, Cedar Av, Chestnut Av, Beech Av, Sycamore Cl, River Way, Hurn Way, Wilton Cl, Stourcroft Dr, Crossways, De Redvers Court, Oak Av, The Grove and Stourvale Ave in Christchurch

No current or recent warnings.

Lower Stour at Iford Bridge Home Park
Iford Bridge Home Park

No current or recent warnings.

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