Flood Warning: Dorset coast at Chiswell
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Issued by Environment Agency
⏳ In force until Sun 25 Oct, 08:40 📍 Dorset coast at Chiswell (approximate) 🕑 1 h ago
Strong winds and large waves are causing flooding this morning. Flooding is expected from 06:000am to 11:00am on 23/10/2026. Areas most at risk include A354 Chiswell, Brandy Row, Pebble Lane, Victoria Square up to the junction with Queens Road, the car parks along the A354 and the yard along Lerret Road. We are closely monitoring the situation and we have staff on site. Avoid seafronts and harbou…
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📡 CAP alert details
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SeveritySevere
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UrgencyImmediate
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CertaintyLikely
EventFlood Warning: Dorset coast at Chiswell
Response typeMonitor
CategoryMet
Affected areaDorset coast at Chiswell
Issuing authorityEnvironment Agency
Contact0345 988 1188
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-23T05:40:00+00:00
EffectiveNot supplied
Onset2026-10-23T05:40:00+00:00
Expires2026-10-25T05:40:00+00:00
📋 Official instructions
Act now You should: - go to Check for flooding for a map of the area and to monitor up-to-date local flood information – https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/111FWCWCD011 - act on your personal flood plan if you have one - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-flood-plan - follow the guidance in 'What to do before or during a flood' - https://www.gov.uk/help-during-flood You can also read more about what flood warnings are – https://www.gov.uk/guidance/flood-alerts-and-warnings-what-they-are-and-what-to-do#flood-warning Stay up to date To get the latest flood information, you can: - go to Check for flooding - monitor local weather, news and travel updates - ca…📄 Message details
Alert identifier2.49.0.1.826.1.20261023054000.128346
Message typeAlert
Senderwww.gov.uk/environment-agency
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Act now You should: - go to Check for flooding for a map of the area and to monitor up-to-date local flood information – https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/111FWCWCD011 - act on your personal flood plan if you have one - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/personal-flood-plan - follow the guidance in 'What to do before or during a flood' - https://www.gov.uk/help-during-flood You can also read more about what flood warnings are – https://www.gov.uk/guidance/flood-alerts-and-warnings-what-they-are-and-what-to-do#flood-warning Stay up to date To get the latest flood information, you can: - go to Check for flooding - monitor local weather, news and travel updates - ca…
- Avoid flooded roads, rivers and drainage channels; do not walk or drive through moving water.
- Move valuables and people to higher ground if water is rising near you.
- Follow local authority and Red Cross updates for the area.
📰 Story summary
From the report shown in the feed:
- Strong winds and large waves are causing flooding this morning.
- Flooding is expected from 06:000am to 11:00am on 23/10/2026.
- Areas most at risk include A354 Chiswell, Brandy Row, Pebble Lane, Victoria Square up to the junction with Queens Road, the car parks along the A354 and the yard along Lerret Road.
- We are closely monitoring the situation and we have staff on site.
- Avoid seafronts and harbou…
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