Upper Frome from Maiden Newton to Dorchester Flood warning 11:47am, Saturday 31st January

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Flood warning

This is an update to the current Flood Warning. High river levels are continuing to cause flooding today. Areas most at risk include areas in Higher Frome, Vauchurch, Frome Vauchurch, Cruxton, Notton, Frampton, Grimstone, Muckleford, Stratton, Bradford Peverell, Wrackleford, Charminster, Frome Whitfield, Wolfeton, Lower Burton and Cokers Frome. Further showers are forecast throughout the weekend with heavier rain expected from Monday. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 1pm on 01 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 11:47am, Saturday 31st January.

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Flood Warning Area Details

Areas in Higher Frome Vauchurch, Frome Vauchurch, Cruxton, Notton, Frampton, Grimstone, Muckleford, Stratton, Bradford Peverell, Wrackleford, Charminster, Frome Whitfield, Wolfeton, Lower Burton and Cokers Frome

Region: Wessex

Country: England

Counties covered: Dorset Council

Watercourses covered: Dorset Frome

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Upper Frome from Maiden Newton to Dorchester.

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).