Flood warning for Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch
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High river levels are expected to cause flooding today. Flooding is expected on 20 December 2025. 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. River levels have risen due to recent rainfall, but are beginning to plateau, no further rain is forecast for today. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 21 December 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 was 1.30 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 1.38 metres. Monitor the River Stour level at Wimborne.
The River Stour level at Throop was 1.43 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 1.30 metres. Monitor the River Stour level at Throop.
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