Flood Alert for Christchurch Harbour (Sep 29, 2026)

Source: Environment Agency · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

Questions readers often have about this Environment Agency flood warning.

What is this Environment Agency flood warning about? ▾
Flood alert issued for Christchurch Harbour due to high tides possible from 9:00PM to 1:00AM on 29 September 2026.
Which agency issued this alert? ▾
This alert was issued by Environment Agency. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert? ▾
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected? ▾
This alert affects Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
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