High river levels are causing flooding.
Flooding is expected on 28th and 29th January 2026 .
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Lower Dorset Stour, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Stour Park Homes Site and Water Lane Farm. River levels continue to rise on the Lower Dorset Stour. . Flooding is expected to affect Redhill and Wheatplot, Iford Bridge Home Park, Stour Park Homes, Beaulieu Garden Park Home Site and surrounding properties in these areas.
We are liaising with emergency services and local authorities and will continue to monitor the situation.
Move family, pets and cars to safety and turn off gas, electricity and water if it is safe to do so and activate any flood protection products you may have.
This message will be updated by 4:00PM on 29 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Text as issued by The Environment Agency
Last updated at: 14:24 Jan 28