Question 1

Is Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole at risk of flooding?

Accepted Answer

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has 13 designated flood areas monitored by the Environment Agency, giving it a Low risk rating. It ranks #63 out of 152 English counties for flood risk.

Question 2

How many flood warning areas are in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?

Accepted Answer

There are 13 flood warning and alert areas in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, monitored by 0 Environment Agency stations across 5 rivers.

Question 3

Which rivers flood in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?

Accepted Answer

The main rivers in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole include Christchurch Harbour, English Channel, Poole Harbour, River Avon, River Stour. These rivers have monitoring stations tracking water levels in real time.

Question 4

Do I need flood insurance in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?

Accepted Answer

If your property is in or near one of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole's 13 flood areas, flood insurance is strongly recommended. The government's Flood Re scheme helps make flood insurance affordable for at-risk properties.

Question 5

How can I check flood risk for my postcode?

Accepted Answer

Use the Environment Agency's flood risk checker or our postcode lookup tool to check the flood risk for your specific address. You can also browse Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole's flood areas on this page.

Question 6

What was the worst flood in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?

Accepted Answer

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has experienced significant flooding events over the years. Check the Environment Agency's historical flood data and our UK Flood History guide for details on major events.

Name	River / Sea	Type
Areas situated behind the defences at Christchurch	Christchurch Harbour	Warning
Christchurch Harbour and tidal stretches of the Lower Stour and Avon	English Channel	Alert
Swineham Point and The Moors, Wareham, Panorama Road, Grasmere Road, Seacombe Road, Brownsea Road, Banks Road and the car park on Sand Banks, Poole	English Channel	Warning
Stour Park Homes Site and Water Lane Farm	River Stour	Warning
Bridge Street, Stoney Lane and Monkswell Gardens in Purewell	River Avon	Warning
Holdenhurst Farm and Wood Farm in Holdenhurst	River Stour	Warning
Hamworthy Park and surrounding areas including Moriconium Quay, parts of Lulworth Avenue and parts of Branksea Avenue	Poole Harbour	Warning
Areas in close proximity to Christchurch Harbour including Mudeford, Stanpit, the Quomps and Wick areas	Christchurch Harbour	Warning
Iford Bridge Home Park	River Stour	Warning
Beaulieu Garden Park Home Site	River Stour	Warning
River Glade, Dukesfield, Squirrels Cl, Stour Way, Links Dr, Burford Cl, Cedar Av, Chestnut Av, Beech Av, Sycamore Cl, River Way, Hurn Way, Wilton Cl, Stourcroft Dr, Crossways, De Redvers Court, Oak Av, The Grove and Stourvale Ave in Christchurch	River Stour	Warning
Lower Hamworthy and areas of Poole from Old Town, The Quay to Hunger Hill	Poole Harbour	Warning
Grove Farm Park Home Site	River Stour	Warning

Flood Risk in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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