Back to normal at South Devon Coast at Torbay (Torbay) There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.   Coastal conditions are expected to improve and no flooding is expected.    We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.    Stay away from floodwater - it contains hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, sewage and chemicals. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger.

*Flood Alert* at Helford and Fal Rivers (Cornwall) High river levels over the next two days may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible on 24 January 2026 and into Sunday 25 January.  Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the area, causing river levels to rise. Further bands of heavy rain are forecast this afternoon and overnight. Catchments are saturated and rivers are expected to remain high throughout Saturday and into Sunday. Forecast levels may cause flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river, though no flooding to properties is currently forecast.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .  This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 25 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

*Flood Alert* at Rivers Looe and Seaton (Cornwall) High river levels over the next two days may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible on 24 January 2026 and into Sunday 25 January.  Over the last 24 hours we have seen heavy rainfall in the area, causing river levels to rise. Further bands of heavy rain are forecast this afternoon and overnight. Catchments are saturated and rivers are expected to remain high throughout Saturday and into Sunday. Forecast levels may cause flooding to low lying land and roads close to the river, though no flooding to properties is currently forecast.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .  This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 25 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

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*Flood Alert* at Lower Avon and Tributaries (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset Council, Hampshire) Forecast heavy rain and high river levels today and into tomorrow may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 24 January 2026 . Areas most at risk include tributaries between Ringwood and Christchurch. Flooding is possible as river levels react to rainfall, and low lying land and roads near rivers particularly around Ringwood Old Cottage may be affected. Further rainfall is expected today. We are closely monitoring the situation . Consider activating any flood protection products you may have and do not attempt to walk, cycle or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 3:00PM on 25 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

*Flood Alert* at Middle Avon and Tributaries (Dorset Council, Hampshire, Wiltshire) High river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 24 January 2026 . River levels remain high and further rainfall this afternoon and evening will raise river levels further Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. We are closely monitoring the situation. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water, Never drive through flood water, it can contain hidden dangers. This message will be updated by 4:00PM on 25 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

*Flood Alert* at River Ebble and Tributaries (Wiltshire) High river levels tonight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 24 January 2026 . Rainfall is forecast this afternoon and evening which may raise river levels. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 3:00PM on 25 January 2026 or as the situation changes

*Flood Alert* at River Nadder and Tributaries (Wiltshire) Forecast rising river levels tonight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 43 January 2026 . Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the River Nadder, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around the River Nadder and tributaries between Donhead St Mary and Salisbury. Further rainfall is expected this afternoon and overnight tonight, which could cause river levels to rise. Flooding is possible. We are closely monitoring the situation . Consider activating any flood protection products you may have and avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 3:00PM on 25 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

Back to normal at West Coast of Dorset (Dorset Council) There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  The previous tide of concern has now passed, the weather is more settled and no flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.  

Back to normal at Bolingey Stream from Bolingey to Perranporth (Cornwall) The Flood Warning has now been removed. However, a Flood Alert remains in force for the wider area, so flooding of roads and low lying land is still possible.  Further rainfall is forecast but no further flooding is expected. Flooding of property is no longer expected, however flooding to low lying land and roads is possible on Saturday 24 January and Sunday 25 January.  We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.  

Back to normal at Climping A (West Sussex) There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Coastal conditions are expected to improve and no flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and work with emergency services and local authorities.   Stay away from floodwater - it contains hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, sewage and chemicals. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.  

Back to normal at Lower Arun (West Sussex) There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Weather conditions are expected to improve and no further flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and work with emergency services and local authorities.   Stay away from floodwater - it contains hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, sewage and chemicals. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.  

Back to normal at Upper Ouse (East Sussex, West Sussex) There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Weather conditions are expected to improve and no further flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and work with emergency services and local authorities.   Stay away from floodwater - it contains hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, sewage and chemicals. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.  

Back to normal at Upper Arun (Surrey, West Sussex) There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Weather conditions are expected to improve and no further flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and work with emergency services and local authorities.   Stay away from floodwater - it contains hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, sewage and chemicals. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.  

Back to normal at Western Rother (Hampshire, West Sussex) There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Weather conditions are expected to improve and no further flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and work with emergency services and local authorities.   Stay away from floodwater - it contains hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, sewage and chemicals. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.  

Back to normal at Pulborough on the River Arun (West Sussex) There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Weather conditions are expected to improve and no further flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and work with emergency services and local authorities.   Stay away from floodwater - it contains hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, sewage and chemicals. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.  

*Flood Alert* at Lower Stour and Tributaries (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset Council, Hampshire) High river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 24 January 2026 Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Levels at Blandford, Wimborne and Throop have peaked, but recent rainfall means that river levels remain high. There is further rainfall expected over the next 48 hours which is likely to keep river levels high. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 4:00PM on 25 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

*Flood Alert* at River Yeo and Parrett, Bridgwater to the Coast (Somerset) Rivers remain high and flooding is possible on Saturday 24th January. Levels are forecast to rise in response to today’s rain. Areas most at risk include locations near the River Parrett and Kings Sedgemoor Drain. Low lying land and roads are expected to be most affected, particularly low lying areas west of the M5 to the coast, including Bridgwater and Chilton Trinity. Continuing unsettled conditions and periods of heavy rain are forecast for Saturday and Sunday. We are closely monitoring the situation and Field Teams are out clearing debris screens and checking rivers for blockages. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Remain aware of local water levels and weather conditions and don’t put yourself or others at risk. This message will be updated by 12 midday on 25/01/2026, or as the situation changes.

*Flood Alert* at River Yeo and Parrett, The Levels (Somerset) Rivers remain high and flooding is possible on Saturday 24th January. Levels are forecast to rise in response to today’s rain. Flooding is forecast to affect locations and moors near the River Yeo, River Parrett, Kings Sedgemoor Drain and River Sowy, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected particularly around the road at the south end of Westover Trading Estate. There is also a risk of flooding to properties at Westover Trading Estate at Langport. Continuing unsettled conditions and periods of heavy rain are forecast for Saturday and Sunday. We are closely monitoring the situation and Field Teams are out clearing debris screens and checking rivers for blockages. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Remain aware of local water levels and weather conditions and don’t put yourself or others at risk. This message will be updated by 12 midday on 25/01/2026, or as the situation changes.

**FLOOD WARNING** at Lower Frome from East Stoke to Wareham (Dorset Council) High river levels are expected to cause flooding. Flooding is expected on 24 January 2026. Areas most at risk include areas in East Stoke, Holmebridge, Stoborough, Stoborough Green, Wareham, Redcliffe, Ridge and Swineham. Levels remain high at the Stinsford and East Stoke river levels following prolonged unsettled weather. Further unsettled weather is forecast over the next 48 hours which will mean levels remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 4:00PM on 25 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

*Flood Alert* at River Yeo and Parrett, Yeovilton to Huish Episcopi (Somerset) Rivers remain high and flooding is possible on Saturday 24th January. Levels are forecast to rise in response to today’s rain. Areas most at risk include locations near the River Yeo and River Parrett, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around the A37 south and A303 south west of Ilchester, the Ilchester to Limington road, and the road to Ilchester Meads. There is also a risk of flooding at Hainbury Mill, Ilchester. Continuing unsettled conditions and periods of heavy rain are forecast for Saturday and Sunday. We are closely monitoring the situation and Field Teams are out clearing debris screens and checking rivers for blockages. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Remain aware of local water levels and weather conditions and don’t put yourself or others at risk. This message will be updated by 12 midday on 25/01/2026, or as the situation changes.

**FLOOD WARNING** at Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset Council) High river levels are expected to cause flooding. Flooding is expected on 24 January 2026 . Areas most at risk include farms at Sturminster Marshall, Cowgrove, Shops in Wimborne, Mill Street in Corfe Mullen, Bridge House Hotel in Ferndown, Brecon Close, Ringwood Road, Throop Road in Bournemouth, Barrack Road and Willow Way in Christchurch. Levels along the Lower Dorset Stour have risen steadily following days of rainfall. Levels have peaked at Wimborne and Throop overnight, but further rain could push the level higher. We are not forecasting any impacts at Iford Park homes at this point with current models suggesting levels peaking below 2.2m at the site. We are closely monitoring the situation . Activate any flood protection products you may have . This message will be updated by 3:30PM on 25 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

*Flood Alert* at River Yeo and Parrett, Upper Reaches (Dorset Council, Somerset) Rivers remain high and flooding is possible on Saturday 24th January. Levels are forecast to rise in response to today’s rain. Areas most at risk include locations near the River Yeo, River Parrett and River Cary, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around the Ilchester to Yeovilton road at the end of runway. Continuing unsettled conditions and periods of heavy rain are forecast for Saturday and Sunday. We are closely monitoring the situation and Field Teams are out clearing debris screens and checking rivers for blockages. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Remain aware of local water levels and weather conditions and don’t put yourself or others at risk. This message will be updated by 12 midday on 25/01/2026, or as the situation changes.

**FLOOD WARNING** at Lower Stour at Redhill and Wheatplot Home Sites (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset Council) High river levels are expected to cause flooding. Flooding is expected on 24 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 Redhill and Wheatplot Home Sites. Following days of rain levels have risen on the Lower Dorset Stour. Further rain is forecast over the next 3 days that will keep levels high. We are closely monitoring the situation . Stay away from floodwater - it contains hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, sewage and chemicals . This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 25 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

Back to normal at Plymouth Sound, Wembury Bay and tidal estuaries (Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth) There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Tidal conditions are expected to improve and no flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. Stay away from floodwater - it contains hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, sewage and chemicals.