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.
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Flood Warning Area: Wessex
Counties at risk of flooding: Dorset Council
Areas at risk of flooding: River Piddle and tributaries.
Rivers At Flood Risk
River Piddle, River Trent
Current Flood Alert: Flood alert 3
Latest flood alert advice from the Environment Agency: River levels remain high. Increasing ground water is keeping levels high. Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible, property flooding is not expected. Flooding is possible from 12:00 noon on 27/11/2024. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Piddle, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around tributaries between Alton Pancras and Wareham. A further 8-15mm of rainfall fell yesterday, Sunday 01/12/2024. This is not forecast to cause more flooding but will keep the levels high for longer. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and checking rivers for blockages. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. Please do not drive through floodwater as bow waves may affect adjacent properties. Stay away from floodwater – it contains hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, sewage and chemicals. This message will be updated by 3:00 PM on 3/12/2024, 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4: Warning no Longer in Force The warning is no longer in force.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: 2024-12-02T10:56:34
For more information on flood risks and action to take for the Wessex region of England:
Click here: Dorset Council Flood Warnings