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Flooding expected. Take action now.
Flooding is still possible. Areas most at risk include Bickerley, Ringwood and the B3347 from Christchurch to Stony Lane in Christchurch. River levels have peaked but remain very high following the recent rainfall and the high groundwater. Little rainfall is forecast for today and the next few days, but high groundwater and water coming down from higher in the catchment may cause levels to remain high. We will continue to monitor the situation. Please continue to use 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 2:00PM on 20 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Information supplied by the Environment Agency
This information last updated 11:08am, Thursday 19th February.
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Warning no longer in force
Fri 20 Feb 2026, 3:17pm
Flood warning
Thu 19 Feb 2026, 11:08am
Flood warning
Wed 18 Feb 2026, 10:59am
Flood warning
Tue 17 Feb 2026, 2:06pm
Flood warning
Mon 16 Feb 2026, 11:56am
Flood warning
Sun 15 Feb 2026, 12:08pm
Flood warning
Sat 14 Feb 2026, 10:13am
Flood warning
Thu 12 Feb 2026, 3:43pm
Flood warning
Wed 11 Feb 2026, 2:42pm
Flood warning
Tue 10 Feb 2026, 3:58pm
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
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).
No current or recent warnings.
No current or recent warnings.
No current or recent warnings.
No current or recent warnings.