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This is an archived message. The status has changed more recently.
Flooding expected. Take action now.
River levels will remain high following recent rain and high groundwater. Areas most at risk include areas in Dorchester, West Stafford, Bockhampton, Lewell, Tincleton, Pallington, Waddock, Moreton, Wool and East Stoke. Levels at the Stinsford gauge have risen again following recent rainfall. River levels are starting to plateau but further rain is expected today and for the next few days which will keep river levels high. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . Monitor local water levels and weather conditions and activate any flood protection products you may have. This message will be updated by 10:00M on 12 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Information supplied by the Environment Agency
This information last updated 10:01am, Wednesday 11th February.
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Warning no longer in force
Fri 20 Feb 2026, 3:03pm
Flood warning
Thu 19 Feb 2026, 9:22am
Warning no longer in force
Thu 12 Feb 2026, 9:39am
Flood warning
Wed 11 Feb 2026, 10:01am
Flood warning
Tue 10 Feb 2026, 4:47pm
Flood warning
Mon 9 Feb 2026, 12:43pm
Flood warning
Mon 9 Feb 2026, 5:04am
Warning no longer in force
Sat 7 Feb 2026, 9:50am
Flood warning
Fri 6 Feb 2026, 1:59pm
Warning no longer in force
Tue 3 Feb 2026, 3:31pm
Areas in Dorchester, West Stafford, Bockhampton, Lewell, Tincleton, Pallington, Waddock, Moreton, Wool and East Stoke
Region: Wessex
Country: England
Counties covered: Dorset Council
Watercourses covered: Dorset Frome
The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Lower Frome from Dorchester to East Stoke.
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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