Lower Stour and tributaries Flood alert 9:23am, Sunday 22nd February

Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

River levels remain high after the recent rainfall and flooding is expected to continue to affect locations near the Lower Dorset Stour and the tributaries between Wimborne and Christchurch. River levels are slowly decreasing. Low lying land and roads are expected to be most affected. Although some rain is expected today and tomorrow, the totals that are forecast are low. 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 10:00AM on 23 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 9:23am, Sunday 22nd February.

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Flood Warning Area Details

Tributaries between Wimborne and Christchurch

Region: Wessex

Country: England

Counties covered: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset Council, Hampshire

Watercourses covered: River Allen, River Stour

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 Stour 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).