Flood warning for Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch
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Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this evening from 6:00 PM on 24/11/2024.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Lower Dorset Stour, Middle Dorset Stour, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around 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.
Weather conditions are expected to improve tomorrow but river levels may remain above the Flood Warning threshold for some time.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Please consider activating any property flood protection products and start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Move family, pets and cars to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water if it is safe to do so. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 25/11/2024, 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 1.26 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 0.94 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 1.30 metres. Monitor the River Stour level at Throop.
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