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River Brit at Newtown, and Southgate Old Mill, Beaminster

Message issued at 3:48am, Tuesday 9th December 2025

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this morning. 
Flooding is expected on 09 December 2025 due to heavy rainfall overnight. 
River levels are rising rapidly in the River Brit due to heavy rainfall. Areas most at risk are at Newtown and the Southgate Old Mill area Beaminster. Flooding of property is possible. Rainfall is expected to continue throughout Tuesday but for weather conditions to improve from Wednesday. 
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . 
Move family, pets and cars to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water if it is safe to do so and activate any flood protection products you may have. 
This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 09 December 2025 or as the situation changes. 

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This information last updated 3:48am, Tuesday 9th December 2025.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for River Brit at Newtown, and Southgate Old Mill, Beaminster

Flood Warning Area Details

Properties in Southgate and Newtown in Beaminster

Region: Wessex

Country: England

Counties covered: Dorset Council

Watercourses covered: River Brit

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for River Brit at Newtown, and Southgate Old Mill, Beaminster.

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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