Flood Warning Issued for Lower Frome from East Stoke to Wareham 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 warning for the Lower Frome area in Dorset as high river levels and groundwater continue to pose a threat to local communities.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Dorset, Wessex Region
- 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 Region.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning for the Lower Frome from East Stoke to Wareham. This Level 2 severity alert was updated at 12:16 PM on February 15, 2026, due to high river levels on the Dorset Frome.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the Wessex area under the Dorset Council jurisdiction. Specific locations identified as most at risk include:
- East Stoke
- Holmebridge
- Stoborough and Stoborough Green
- Wareham
- Redcliffe
- Ridge
- Swineham
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas should take the following precautions:
- Continue using any flood protection products currently in place.
- Act on your flood plan if you have one.
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Do not attempt to drive through flood water; as little as 30cm of fast-flowing water is enough to move a car.
Expected Conditions
River levels remain high at the Stinsford river gauge as a result of recent rainfall and high groundwater levels. The weather remains unsettled, with additional rainfall forecast throughout the day, which may lead to further rises in river levels.
Timeline
The alert was issued on February 15, 2026. The Environment Agency is monitoring the situation and expects to provide an update by 4:00 PM on February 16, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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