Flood Alert Issued for Lower Frome and Tributaries in Dorset
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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 the Lower Frome and tributaries between Dorchester and Wareham due to high river levels and groundwater.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Dorset, England
- 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 Dorset, England.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the Lower Frome and its tributaries. This alert indicates that flooding is possible in the area due to elevated river levels.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the Lower Dorset Frome and its tributaries between Dorchester and Wareham. Specific areas at risk include low-lying land and roads near the River Frome within the Dorset Council jurisdiction.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are advised to avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. Do not attempt to walk, cycle, or drive through flood water. The Environment Agency warns that as little as 30cm of fast-flowing water is enough to move a car.
Expected Conditions
River levels remain high at the Stinsford river gauge as a result of recent rainfall and high groundwater levels. While flooding could still affect locations near the river, no further rainfall is expected over the next couple of days. The Environment Agency continues to monitor the situation closely.
Timeline
This alert was raised on February 16, 2026, at 10:03 AM. Officials expect to provide an update by 5:00 PM on February 17, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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