Flood Alert Issued for Weymouth 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 Weymouth area as river levels remain high at the Broadwey gauge, with further rainfall forecast.
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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 for the Weymouth Rivers and Streams area. This alert, classified as severity level 3, indicates that flooding is possible and residents should remain prepared as river levels remain high at the Broadwey river gauge.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the Wessex region within the jurisdiction of the Dorset Council. Geographic areas of concern include locations near the River Wey to Radipole Lake, Preston Brook, and the River Jordan. The Pucksey Brook is also identified as part of the affected watercourse system. Low-lying land and roads in these vicinities are expected to be the most impacted by the current conditions.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following safety actions:
- Avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses.
- Do not attempt to walk, cycle, or drive through flood water.
- Remember that just 30cm of fast-flowing water is enough to move a car; never attempt to drive through flooded sections of road.
Expected Conditions
River levels have risen and continue to remain high at the Broadwey river gauge. The regional weather remains unsettled, and further rainfall is expected over the next few days. This additional precipitation is anticipated to keep river levels high across the Wey, Jordan, and Pucksey Brook systems.
Timeline
The alert was updated on February 15, 2026, at 2:17 PM. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and will provide a formal update by 1:00 PM on February 17, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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