Flood Warning Issued for Lower Frome from Dorchester to East Stoke

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the Lower Frome area. The alert was officially raised at 9:22 AM on February 19, 2026, following rising river levels on the Dorset Frome.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the geographic region of the Lower Frome from Dorchester to East Stoke within the Dorset Council area. Specific locations identified as being most at risk include:

• Dorchester
• West Stafford
• Bockhampton
• Lewell
• Tincleton
• Pallington
• Waddock
• Moreton
• Wool
• East Stoke

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area are advised to take immediate care. The Environment Agency strongly recommends that individuals avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water. Officials are continuing to closely monitor the situation as it develops.

Expected Conditions

High river levels are expected to cause flooding throughout the day. While the river remains at a high level, the weather forecast indicates improving conditions. Very little rainfall is forecast for the remainder of the day, which may help stabilize the situation.

Timeline

This alert is effective as of February 19, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide a formal update by 10:00 AM on February 20, 2026, or earlier if the situation changes significantly.