Flood warning for River Brit at Newtown, and Southgate Old Mill, Beaminster
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Heavy Rainfall is expected to cause flooding this afternoon. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Brit, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around properties in Southgate and Newtown in Beaminster. Flooding is expected throughout the rest of Thursday 18th December as river levels continue to rise due to rainfall.
Act on your flood plan now, if you have one. Please do not walk, cycle or drive through flood water, as it may contain hidden dangers.
This message will be updated by 7:00 PM on the 18th December 2025, or as the situation changes.
Flood warning area: Properties in Southgate and Newtown in Beaminster.
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The River Brit level at Beaminster was 0.92 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 0.94 metres.
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