Flood Warning Issued for Lower Frome Between East Stoke and Wareham
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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 warning for the Lower Frome in Dorset, citing high river levels and groundwater. Residents are urged to activate flood protection measures.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- 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 Warning (Severity Level 2) for the Lower Frome from East Stoke to Wareham. This alert follows recent rainfall and high groundwater levels affecting the Dorset Frome river system.
Affected Areas
The warning covers several locations within the Dorset Council area under the Wessex regional office. Specific areas most at risk include:
- East Stoke
- Holmebridge
- Stoborough and Stoborough Green
- Wareham
- Redcliffe
- Ridge
- Swineham
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Activate flood protection: Deploy any flood protection products you may have on your property.
- Avoid flood water: Do not attempt to walk, cycle, or drive through flood water. Officials warn that just 30cm of fast-flowing water is enough to move a car.
- Stay informed: Monitor local conditions as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
River levels remain high at the Stinsford and East Stoke gauges due to recent rainfall and high groundwater. While additional rain is expected today and tomorrow, the forecast totals are currently expected to be very low. The Environment Agency continues to monitor the situation closely.
Timeline
This flood warning was updated at 1:52 PM on February 21, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide a further update by 3:30 PM on February 22, 2026, or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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