Upper Stour and tributaries Flood alert 9:51am, Thursday 19th February

Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

High river levels today may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible on 19 February 2026 .
Areas most at risk include tributaries between Gillingham and Sturminster Newton. There is very little rain forecast for today, and expect to see levels to start dropping by 3pm this afternoon.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .
This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 20 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 9:51am, Thursday 19th February.

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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).