Lower Frome from East Stoke to Wareham Flood warning 3:42pm, Tuesday 17th February

Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

This is a Flood Warning Update. River levels remain high at the Stinsford and East Stoke gauges following recent rainfall and the high groundwater. Flooding is still expected. Areas most at risk include areas in East Stoke, Holmebridge, Stoborough, Stoborough Green, Wareham, Redcliffe, Ridge and Swineham.
No further rain is expected today but rainfall is forecast for tomorrow. We will continue to monitor the situation. Activate any flood protection products you may have.
Please take care 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. This message will be updated by 4:00 PM on 18 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 3:42pm, Tuesday 17th February.

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Flood Warning Area Details

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

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 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).