Flood Warning Issued for Lower Frome from East Stoke to 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, with flooding expected to continue due to high river levels and forecasted rain.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Dorset, England
- 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, England.
Flood Warning Issued for Lower Frome from East Stoke to Wareham
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the Lower Frome from East Stoke to Wareham. This alert indicates that flooding is currently expected in the region following recent rainfall and high groundwater levels.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Wessex area within the jurisdiction of the Dorset Council. Specific geographic regions and communities at the highest risk include:
- East Stoke
- Holmebridge
- Stoborough and Stoborough Green
- Wareham
- Redcliffe
- Ridge
- Swineham
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area should immediately activate any flood protection products they have. For personal safety, do not attempt to walk, cycle, or drive through flood water. The Environment Agency emphasizes that just 30cm of fast-flowing water is enough to move a car.
Expected Conditions
River levels remain high at the Stinsford and East Stoke gauges on the Dorset Frome. Additional rain is forecast starting today and continuing through tomorrow morning, which may cause river levels to rise further over the coming days.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised at 2:55 PM on February 18, 2026. The Environment Agency is monitoring the situation and will provide an update by 3:00 PM on February 19, 2026, or as conditions change.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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