Flood warning for Upper Frome from Maiden Newton to Dorchester
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High river levels are expected to cause flooding today.
Flooding is expected on 19 February 2026 and possibly into Friday 20th February 2026.
Flooding is expected due to recent and on-going rainfall. River levels are high at Stinsford gauge after the recent rain and although rain is expected today and tomorrow the totals that are forecast are very low. Areas most at risk include areas in Higher Frome Vauchurch, Frome Vauchurch, Cruxton, Notton, Frampton, Grimstone, Muckleford, Stratton, Bradford Peverell, Wrackleford, Charminster, Frome Whitfield, Wolfeton, Lower Burton and Cokers Frome. The following roads are expected to flood, Charminster to Dorchester road at Burton, Franpton to Southover, and Grimstone to Muckleford road.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .
This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 20 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood warning area: Areas in Higher Frome Vauchurch, Frome Vauchurch, Cruxton, Notton, Frampton, Grimstone, Muckleford, Stratton, Bradford Peverell, Wrackleford, Charminster, Frome Whitfield, Wolfeton, Lower Burton and Cokers Frome.
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Latest levels
The River Hooke level at Hooke was 0.29 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 0.62 metres. Monitor the River Hooke level at Hooke.
The River Frome level at Stinsford was 0.72 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 0.80 metres. Monitor the River Frome level at Stinsford.
The River Frome level at Maiden Newton was 0.56 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 1.50 metres. Monitor the River Frome level at Maiden Newton.
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