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River Cale and tributaries

Message issued at 12:23pm, Monday 26th January

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Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

High river levels today may lead to flooding. 
Flooding is possible on 26 January 2026 . 
Forecast rising river levels and heavy rain this evening and overnight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 20 January 2026 . Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Cale tributaries between Shalford and Southmarsh and the confluence with the River Stour. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. 
We are closely monitoring the situation . 
Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car Don't put yourself or others at risk. 
This message will be updated by 12:30PM on 27 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 12:23pm, Monday 26th January.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for River Cale and tributaries

Flood Warning Area Details

Tributaries between Shalford and Southmarsh and the confluence with the River Stour

Region: Wessex

Country: England

Counties covered: Dorset Council, Somerset

Watercourses covered: River Cale

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 Cale 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).

Other Nearby Flood Warning Locations

River Cale at Wincanton, riverside properties
Hopkins Court, Bennetts Field Trading Estate, Whitehall, Moor Lane and part of the A371

No current or recent warnings.

River Cale at Wincanton
Southgate Road, Bennetts Field Trading Estate, Hopkins Court, Shatterwell Villas, The Batch, Mill Street, Carmel Villas and parts of the A371 and A303

No current or recent warnings.

Upper Stour at Gillingham Town Centre
Wyke St, The Square, South St, High St, and parts of Chantry Fields in Gillingham

No current or recent warnings.

Upper Stour at Gillingham
The Square, High Street, Chantry Fields, Wyke Street, South St, St Martin's Sq, and Barnaby Mead in Gillingham

No current or recent warnings.

Upper Stour at Gillingham High Street
Rawson Court, The Square, Wyke Street, South St, Chantry Fields and the High Street in Gillingham

No current or recent warnings.

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