Lower Frome from Dorchester to East Stoke Flood warning 9:22am, Thursday 19th February

Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

High river levels are expected to cause flooding today.
Flooding is expected on 19 February 2026 .
Areas most at risk include areas in Dorchester, West Stafford, Bockhampton, Lewell, Tincleton, Pallington, Waddock, Moreton, Wool and East Stoke. While river levels are high, weather conditions are expected to improve throughout the day with very little rainfall forecast.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .
This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 20 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 9:22am, Thursday 19th February.

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Flood Warning Area Details

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

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 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).