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 in the West of Dorset.
Rivers At Flood Risk
Groundwater
Current Flood Alert: Flood alert 3
Latest flood alert advice from the Environment Agency: Groundwater levels continue to be high and may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible in the West Dorset area. Groundwater levels are rising in response to the recent rainfall. Levels may continue to rise and flooding of fields and roads is possible. Further rainfall will cause groundwater levels to rise further. Where groundwater is near the surface, intense rainfall will lead to surface water flooding. We are closely monitoring the situation . Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. This message will be updated by 4:00PM on 16 February2026 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Warning Flooding is Expected, Immediate Action Required. 3: Flood Alert Flooding is Possible, Be Prepared. 4: Warning no Longer in Force The warning is no longer in force.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: 2026-02-09T15:42:41 For more information on flood risks and action to take for the Wessex region of England:
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Dorset Council Flood Warnings
