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Flood warning for Lower Avon at The Bridges and Stubbings Meadow in Ringwood

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High river levels are expected to cause flooding today. 

Flooding is expected on 27 January 2026 . 

Areas most at risk include The Bridges, Little Thatch, Watermead, Capberton, Three Bridges and Old Bridge Cottage, West Street, Avon Edge and Stubbings Meadow Caravan Park in Ringwood. Heavy rainfall overnight, falling on saturated ground has caused river levels to rise in this area. With Groundwater levels also very high, we can expect to see river levels remain high for at least the next 48 hours. 

We are closely monitoring the situation . 

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This message will be updated by 4:00PM on 28 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

Flood warning area: The Bridges, Little Thatch, Watermead, Capberton, Three Bridges and Old Bridge Cottage, West Street, Avon Edge and Stubbings Meadow Caravan Park in Ringwood.

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The Bickerly Mill Stream level at Ringwood Old Cottage was 1.37 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 1.39 metres.

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