Flood warnings in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole right now
From the Environment Agency · checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October
Are there any flood warnings in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
No. The Environment Agency has no flood warnings or flood alerts in force for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole right now (checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October).
Where flood warnings are issued in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
The Environment Agency issues warnings for 22 places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: 17 flood warning areas — the specific communities a Flood Warning is issued for — and 5 wider flood alert areas. They follow River Stour, English Channel, Christchurch Harbour, River Avon, Poole Harbour and River Allen, among others.
Christchurch Harbour Side · Dorset coast at Christchurch · Lower Avon at Christchurch · Lower Avon from Ringwood to Christchurch · Lower Stour at Beaulieu Garden Park Home Site · Lower Stour at Canford · Lower Stour at Grove Farm Meadow Holiday Park · Lower Stour at Holdenhurst Village · Lower Stour at Iford Bridge Home Park · Lower Stour at Jumpers Common and A35 Iford Bridge area, Christchurch · Lower Stour at Redhill and Wheatplot Home Sites · Lower Stour at Stour Park Homes · Lower Stour from Longham to Christchurch · Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch · Poole Harbour at Hamworthy Park · Poole Harbour at West Quay and Lower Hamworthy Quay · Poole Harbour at the Town Quay
What the three levels mean
- Severe Flood Warning — Severe flooding. Danger to life.
- Flood Warning — Flooding is expected. Immediate action required.
- Flood Alert — Flooding is possible. Be prepared.
Get flood warnings for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole yourself
The Environment Agency's warning service is free and sends warnings by call, text or email for the places you choose: sign up on GOV.UK. Floodline is 0345 988 1188, 24 hours a day. It does not warn about surface water flooding, sometimes called flash flooding. River, sea and groundwater levels are on Check for flooding. This site does not issue warnings.
Questions
Are there any flood warnings in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole right now?
No. The Environment Agency has no flood warnings or flood alerts in force for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole right now (checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October).
What is the difference between a flood alert and a flood warning?
A Flood Alert means flooding is possible — be prepared. A Flood Warning means flooding is expected and immediate action is required. A Severe Flood Warning means severe flooding and danger to life. These are the Environment Agency's three levels.
How many places in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole can get a flood warning?
The Environment Agency has 17 flood warning areas and 5 flood alert areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, on rivers and coasts including the River Stour, English Channel, Christchurch Harbour and River Avon.
How do I get flood warnings for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole on my phone?
Sign up to the Environment Agency's free flood warning service on GOV.UK, which sends warnings by phone call, text or email for the areas you choose. Floodline is 0345 988 1188, 24 hours a day.
Nearby counties
Bath and North East Somerset · City of Bristol · Devon · Dorset Council · Gloucestershire · Hampshire · North Somerset · Somerset · South Gloucestershire · Wiltshire
All of England · United Kingdom overview · Flood safety guide
This uses Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland issue their own flood warnings.