Flood Alert Issued for Purbeck Rivers and Streams 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 Purbeck Rivers and Streams area, including Corfe Castle and Swanage, due to rising river levels.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Dorset, United Kingdom
- 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, United Kingdom.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a official Flood Alert for the Purbeck Rivers and Streams in the Wessex area. The alert was triggered at 5:51 PM on February 18, 2026, following reports of high river levels.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this alert includes locations near the Corfe Stream and Swan Brook. Specifically, the Environment Agency identifies the Corfe Castle and Swanage areas within the Dorset Council jurisdiction as being at risk of flooding.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are urged to take care. The Environment Agency recommends avoiding walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Local authorities are currently monitoring the situation closely as river levels fluctuate.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are forecast for the evening of February 18, 2026. The primary hazard is potential flooding caused by rising water levels in the Swan Brook and Corfe Stream following recent rainfall. Further flooding is possible throughout the evening as the water continues to rise.
Timeline
The alert is currently active as of February 18, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an update by 4:00 PM on February 19, 2026, or earlier if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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