Flood Warning Issued for Lower Frome from Dorchester to East Stoke
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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, with high river levels expected to cause flooding in several communities on February 19, 2026.
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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 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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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