Flood warning for River Piddle from Alton Pancras to Wareham
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This is a Flood Warning Update. River levels remain high due to to recent rainfall and high groundwater levels. Flooding is still possible. Areas most at risk include Alton Pancras, Piddletrenthide, Piddlehinton, Druce, Puddletown, Athelhampton, Affpuddle, Briantspuddle and Wareham including Purbeck View Park. The weather remains unsettled with more rainfall forecast throughout the day today, which may cause further river level rise. We are closely monitoring the situation. Continue using any flood protection products you may have and acting on your flood plan if you have one. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. This message will be updated by 4:00PM on 16 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood warning area: Alton Pancras, Piddletrenthide, Piddlehinton, Druce, Puddletown, Athelhampton, Affpuddle, Briantspuddle, Throop and Wareham including Purbeck View Park.
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Latest levels
The River Piddle level at South House was 0.46 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 0.60 metres. Monitor the River Piddle level at South House.
The River Piddle level at Little Puddle was 0.56 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 0.50 metres. Monitor the River Piddle level at Little Puddle.
The River Piddle level at Briantspuddle was 0.71 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 0.70 metres. Monitor the River Piddle level at Briantspuddle.
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