The Environment Agency removed a flood warning for the Lower Stour at the Redhill and Wheatplot park home sites in Bournemouth, Dorset, on February 13, 2026. Officials ended the warning after river levels started to drop following weeks of high water caused by several winter storms.
The warning was officially lifted at 3:17 pm because the river is no longer high enough to threaten properties at the two residential sites. While the immediate danger to homes has passed, a wider flood alert remains in place for the rest of the Lower Stour and its smaller connecting streams.
People living in the park homes can now stop emergency work like sandbagging or preparing to leave their houses. However, information from Flood Assist suggests that residents should still check their properties for any leftover water or dampness.
The ground in the river valley remains completely soaked after a series of weather events, including Storm Chandra in late January 2026. Residents are encouraged to stay signed up for alerts as low-lying fields and roads near the river may stay flooded for some time.
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