Flood Alert for Christchurch Harbour (Sep 29, 2026)
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Flood alert issued for Christchurch Harbour due to high tides possible from 9:00PM to 1:00AM on 29 September 2026.
The weather record, at a glance
- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Issued
- September 29, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
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Alert Details
Flood alert issued by the Environment Agency for Christchurch Harbour. Severity level 3. Alert raised at 2026-09-29T11:14:49.
Affected Areas
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole county in the Wessex area. Areas most at risk include Christchurch Harbour and tidal stretches of the Lower Stour and Avon along the English Channel.
What You Should Do
Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks which may be flooded. The Environment Agency is closing flood gates and closely monitoring the situation.
Expected Conditions
High tides this evening may lead to flooding with a peak level at Christchurch Harbour of 1.26mAODN at 11:00PM on 29 September 2026, with force 4 South Easterly winds.
Timeline
Flooding is possible from 9:00PM to 1:00AM on 29 September 2026. Conditions become more settled after this high tide. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 30 September 2026 or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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