Flood Alert Issued for Christchurch Harbour and Tidal Stretches of Lower Stour and Avon
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Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for Christchurch Harbour due to high tides and force 6 winds expected on the morning of February 16.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the Christchurch Harbour area. The alert was raised following forecasts indicating that high tides may lead to flooding in coastal and tidal regions.
Affected Areas
The primary areas at risk include Christchurch Harbour and the tidal stretches of the Lower Stour and Avon. This alert covers the Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole county area within the Wessex region, adjacent to the English Channel.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors are urged to avoid coastal roads, footpaths, and carparks, as these locations are most susceptible to flooding. The Environment Agency is currently closing flood gates and monitoring the situation closely. Do not put yourself or others at risk by entering flooded areas.
Expected Conditions
Forecasts indicate a peak water level of 1.38mAODN at 08:39 AM on February 16, which is 0.74 meters above standard tide tables. (mAODN refers to the height above average sea level). Weather conditions are expected to include westerly force 6 winds. Flooding is considered possible for a window of two hours on either side of the high tide.
Timeline
The alert is specifically effective from 06:40 AM to 10:40 AM on 16 February 2026. The Environment Agency will provide an update on the situation by 4:00 PM on 16 February 2026, or sooner if conditions change.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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