Lower Frome and tributaries Flood alert 8:19am, Monday 9th March

Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

This is a Flood Alert update. River levels are dropping but remain higher than normal at the Stinsford river gauge as a result of the recent rainfall and the high groundwater. Flooding could still affect locations near the Lower Dorset Frome and the tributaries between Dorchester and Wareham, with low lying land and roads near rivers expected to be most affected. The forecast is for some dry weather over 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 Monday 9th March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 8:19am, Monday 9th March.

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Flood Warning Area Details

Tributaries between Dorchester and Wareham

Region: Wessex

Country: England

Counties covered: Dorset Council

Watercourses covered: River Frome

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 Frome 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).