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Flooding is possible - be prepared

Flood alert for Lower Stour and tributaries

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Stour levels continue to rise at Wimborne and Throop gauging stations. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Lower Dorset Stour tributaries between Wimborne and Christchurch. Further flooding may be possible as river levels are rising due to previous rainfall. Minor rainfall Friday morning may keep levels high. We closely monitoring the situation.

Consider activating any flood protection products you may have and avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.

This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 12 December 2025 or as the situation changes.

Flood alert area: Tributaries between Wimborne and Christchurch.

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