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Lower Stour at Canford

Message issued at 2:26pm, Wednesday 28th January

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding today
Flooding is expected on 28 January 2026. 
Areas most at risk include Canford School. River levels are continuing to rise after previous heavy rainfall. No significant rain is expected on Wednesday 28 January. 
We are closely monitoring the situation . 
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one and activate any flood protection products you may have. 
This message will be updated by 4:00PM on 29 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 2:26pm, Wednesday 28th January.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Lower Stour at Canford

Flood Warning Area Details

Canford School

Region: Wessex

Country: England

Counties covered: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset Council

Watercourses covered: 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 at Canford.

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).

Other Nearby Flood Warning Locations

Lower Stour and tributaries
Tributaries between Wimborne and Christchurch

No current or recent warnings.

River Allen at Wimborne Town Centre
Wimborne Road, Allenview Road, Hanham Road, Mill Lane, Crown Mead, East Street, High Street, Dean Court Lane, Millstream Close, Poole Road, Station Road and Newmans Close in Wimborne

No current or recent warnings.

River Allen at Wimborne
Knobcrook Road, Mill Lane and East Street in Wimborne

No current or recent warnings.

Lower Stour at Cowgrove
Roman Way and other Farm and Cottages in Cowgrove

No current or recent warnings.

Lower Stour at Stour Park Homes
Stour Park Homes Site and Water Lane Farm

No current or recent warnings.

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