Flood warning for Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch
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High river levels are expected to cause flooding this afternoon and evening. Areas most at risk include farms at Sturminster Marshall, Cowgrove, Shops in Wimborne, Mill Street in Corfe Mullen, Bridge House Hotel in Ferndown, Brecon Close, Ringwood Road, Throop Road in Bournemouth, Barrack Road and Willow Way in Christchurch. We are closely monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. Don't put yourself or others at risk. Activate any property flood protection products you may have.
This message will be updated by 12:00 PM on 09/01/2025, or as the situation changes.
Flood warning area: Farms at Sturminster Marshall, Cowgrove, Shops in Wimborne, Mill Street in Corfe Mullen, Bridge House Hotel in Ferndown, Brecon Close, Ringwood Road, Throop Road in Bournemouth, Barrack Road and Willow Way in Christchurch.
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Latest levels
The River Stour level at Wimborne A31 was 0.79 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 1.38 metres. Monitor the River Stour level at Wimborne A31.
The River Stour level at Throop was 1.29 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 1.30 metres. Monitor the River Stour level at Throop.
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