Flood Alert Issued for Middle Stour and Tributaries in Dorset
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 Middle Stour and tributaries between Sturminster Newton and Wimborne as river levels remain high.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Dorset, Wessex
- 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, Wessex.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the Middle Stour and its tributaries. This alert indicates that flooding is possible and residents should remain vigilant as river levels remain high.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the Middle Dorset Stour tributaries between Sturminster Newton and Wimborne. Impacted areas include locations near the River Stour and the River Lodden within the Dorset Council region of the Wessex area. Low-lying land and roads near these watercourses are expected to be the most affected.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
- Do not attempt to walk, cycle, or drive through flood water.
- Continue to monitor local water levels and weather conditions for further updates.
Expected Conditions
River levels remain high and flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Middle Dorset Stour tributaries. While the forecast for today is dry, additional rainfall is expected later this week. The Environment Agency continues to monitor the situation closely as the ground remains saturated.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 10:58 AM on February 17, 2026. This message is scheduled to be updated by 11:00 AM on February 18, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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