Flood warning for Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch
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River levels continue to rise on the Lower Dorset Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch. Flooding is expected and areas at risk include the 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. This means properties are at risk of flooding. Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Please avoid walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Residents are strongly urged to take action now. We will continue to monitor the situation and this message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 26/02/2025, 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 1.08 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 1.04 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 1.30 metres. Monitor the River Stour level at Throop.
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