Flood Warning: Poole Harbour at West Quay and Lower Hamworthy Quay
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Issued by Environment Agency
⏳ In force until Wed 28 Oct, 15:58 📍 Poole Harbour at West Quay and Lower Hamworthy Quay (approximate) 🕑 2 h ago
High tides are expected to cause flooding this evening. Flooding is expected from 07:11pm to 11:11pm on 26/10/2026. Further flooding is possible on the morning high tide on Tuesday 27th October from 07:30am to 11:30am. Areas most at risk include Lower Hamworthy and areas of Poole from Old Town, The Quay to Hunger Hill. The detailed tidal forecast for those who use it is for a peak level at Poole …
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SeveritySevere
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UrgencyImmediate
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CertaintyLikely
EventFlood Warning: Poole Harbour at West Quay and Lower Hamworthy Quay
Response typeMonitor
CategoryMet
Affected areaPoole Harbour at West Quay and Lower Hamworthy Quay
Issuing authorityEnvironment Agency
Contact0345 988 1188
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-26T12:58:11+00:00
EffectiveNot supplied
Onset2026-10-26T12:58:11+00:00
Expires2026-10-28T12:58:11+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/111FWTPOOH012 - 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 - c…📄 Message details
Alert identifier2.49.0.1.826.1.20261026125811.130766
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/111FWTPOOH012 - 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 - c…
- 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:
- High tides are expected to cause flooding this evening.
- Flooding is expected from 07:11pm to 11:11pm on 26/10/2026.
- Further flooding is possible on the morning high tide on Tuesday 27th October from 07:30am to 11:30am.
- Areas most at risk include Lower Hamworthy and areas of Poole from Old Town, The Quay to Hunger Hill.
- The detailed tidal forecast for those who use it is for a peak level at Poole …
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