Middle Stour and tributaries Flood alert 8:21am, Monday 16th February

Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

Rising river levels today may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible on 16 February 2026 .
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Middle Dorset Stour tributaries between Sturminster Newton and Wimborne. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Weather conditions are expected to improve throughout today and no further flooding is expected.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . Don't put yourself or others at risk
This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 17 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 8:21am, Monday 16th February.

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Flood Warning Area Details

Tributaries between Sturminster Newton and Wimborne

Region: Wessex

Country: England

Counties covered: Dorset Council

Watercourses covered: River Stour, River Lodden

Area covered by this alert location

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).