River levels are forecast to rise on the Middle Dorset Stour due to heavy rainfall.
Areas most at risk include tributaries between Sturminster Newton and Wimborne.
Flooding is possible at tributaries between Sturminster Newton and Wimborne from 2:00 PM on 28/03/2024.
We will continue to monitor levels closely.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the afternoon.
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 12:00 noon on 30/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Information supplied by the Environment Agency
This information last updated 12:36pm, Thursday 28th March.
Tributaries between Sturminster Newton and Wimborne
Region: Wessex
Country: England
Counties covered: Dorset Council
Watercourses covered: River Stour, River Lodden
The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Middle 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).
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