Upper Stour and tributaries

Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

River levels are rising today and further rainfall may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 23 January 2026 . Flooding is possible in locations near the Upper Dorset Stour, Shreen Water tributaries between Gillingham and Sturminster Newton. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Further rainfall is expected this afternoon and overnight tonight, which could cause river levels to rise. Flooding is possible. We are closely monitoring the situation . Consider activating any flood protection products you may have and avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 3:00PM on 24 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 8:38am, Friday 23rd January.

Flood Warning Area Details

Tributaries between Gillingham and Sturminster Newton

Region: Wessex

Country: England

Counties covered: Dorset Council, Somerset, Wiltshire

Watercourses covered: River Stour, River Lodden, River Shreen

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 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).