Flood Alert Issued for West Dorset Rivers and Streams in Devon and Dorset

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the West Dorset Rivers and Streams area within the Wessex region. This level 3 severity alert was officially raised at 5:45 PM on February 18, 2026, due to rising river levels that may lead to flooding.

Affected Areas

The alert covers geographic regions across Devon and Dorset Council. Specific waterways at risk include the Rivers Lim, Char, Winniford, Simene, Brit, Asker, Mangerton, and Bride. Residents and properties located at Church Street, Burton Bradstock, are highlighted as being in an area of particular concern.

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas are advised to take care and avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Specifically, property owners at Church Street, Burton Bradstock, should prepare their pumps in response to continuing rainfall and rising river levels.

Expected Conditions

Rising river levels are expected this evening, February 18, following sustained rainfall. While flooding remains possible overnight, weather conditions are forecast to improve later tomorrow morning, after which no further flooding is expected.

Timeline

The alert is effective from the evening of February 18, 2026, through the morning of February 19, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and will provide an update by 5:00 PM on February 19, 2026, or sooner if conditions change.