The latest England flood warnings in force for the
Wessex region. Data supplied direct from the Environment Agency. Please refresh this page for flood risk updates. Avoid damage to property and travel disruption. Click here for
Flood Warnings and Weather Forecasts.
Flood Warning Area: Wessex
Counties at risk of flooding:
Dorset Council Areas at risk of flooding: Groundwater flooding for the North Winterborne, north of the A354.
Rivers At Flood Risk
Groundwater
Current Flood Alert: Flood warning 2
Latest flood alert advice from the Environment Agency: Flood warning in force: Groundwater flooding for the North Winterborne, north of the A354 Flooding is expected for: Groundwater flooding for Turnworth, Winterborne Stickland, Winterborne Houghton, Clenston, Whatcombe and Whitechurch. High groundwater levels are expected to continue to cause flooding. The groundwater level at the Delcombe Wood borehole remains high at 143.38m above sea level.. No rainfall is expected over the next couple days but another band of heavy rain is forecast towards the end of the week. This will keep levels high. We are closely monitoring the situation. If you have a pump, make sure it is working and switched on. Think about alternative power sources in case of power cuts. Roads may be impassable due to flood water, do not drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 10:30AM on 23 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Level Number / Meaning
1: Severe Flood Warning Severe Flooding, Danger to Life. 2: Flood Warning Flooding is Expected, Immediate Action Required. 3: Flood Alert Flooding is Possible, Be Prepared. 4: Warning no Longer in Force The warning is no longer in force. Dorset Council flood warning updated at: 2026-02-16T10:20:06 For more information on flood risks and action to take for the Wessex region of England:
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Dorset Council Flood Warnings
