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Flood warning for Upper Frome at Maiden Newton

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High river levels are expected to cause flooding overnight. 

Flooding is expected on 26 January 2026 . 

Areas most at risk include Dorchester Road and Frome Lane area of Maiden Newton. Forecast rainfall overnight, falling on saturated ground, will lead to rapid rises in the river level in this area. 

We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . 

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This message will be updated by 4:00PM on 27 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

Flood warning area: Dorchester Road and Frome Lane area of Maiden Newton.

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Latest levels

25 minutes ago

The River Hooke level at Hooke was 0.28 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 0.50 metres. Monitor the River Hooke level at Hooke.

More than 1 hour ago

The River Frome level at Maiden Newton was 0.51 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 1.15 metres. Monitor the River Frome level at Maiden Newton.

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