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Flood warning for Portland Harbour at Ferry Bridge

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High tides are expected to cause flooding tomorrow morning. 

Flooding is expected from 7:30am to 11:30am on 23/01/26. 

Areas most at risk include Chesil Bank and The Fleet Nature Reserve and Ferry Bridge Marine Services, Portland Beach Road. Tidal conditions are expected to remain unsettled tomorrow evening with a warning forecast for Chiswell but not for Ferry Bridge area. The detailed tidal forecast for those who use it is for a peak level at Portland Harbour of 1.81 mAODN at 9:15 AM on 23/1/2026, with southerly force 6 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level.) 

We are closely monitoring the situation . 

Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded . 

This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 23 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

Flood warning area: Chesil Bank and The Fleet Nature Reserve and Ferry Bridge Marine Services, Portland Beach Road.

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