River levels are rising on the Lower Dorset Frome due to heavy rainfall.
Areas most at risk include areas in East Stoke, Holmebridge, Stoborough, Stoborough Green, Wareham, Redcliffe, Ridge and Swineham.
Further rainfall is forecast tomorrow morning.
We will continue to monitor the forecast and re-issue this alert/warning if necessary.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Consider putting your flood plan into action. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 4:00 PM on 29/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Information supplied by the Environment Agency
This information last updated 5:26pm, Thursday 28th March.
Areas in East Stoke, Holmebridge, Stoborough, Stoborough Green, Wareham, Redcliffe, Ridge and Swineham
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 East Stoke to Wareham.
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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