Flood Warning: West coast of Dorset
Message Last Updated:
2026-10-22 14:40:00
Severity Last Changed:
2026-10-22 14:40:00
Strong winds and large waves tomorrow morning may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible from 03:20am to 11:00am on 23/10/2026
Areas most at risk include Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Seatown, West Bay, Bothenhampton, Burton Freshwater, Burton Bradstock, Cogden Beach, Chesil Beach, West Fleet, East Fleet and particularly at Chiswell. Further flooding is possible at Chiswell throughout the morning due to Storm Austin bringing force 7 to 8 high winds and large waves.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Exposed coastal areas may be hazardous due to strong winds and large waves. Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 2:30PM on Friday 23 October or as the situation changes.
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