All times are local and refer to the high water time at Poole Town Quay gauge. Flooding to roads is possible, however conditions may apply one to two hours either side of the high tide. We expect flooding to affect Lower Hamworthy and areas of Poole from Old Town, The Quay to Hunger Hill.
Is there flooding in Poole?
There are no flood warnings or alerts in this area but some river and sea levels are high.
Is sandbanks at risk of flooding?
In the case of Sandbanks, all postcodes are low flood risk.
Is there any flooding in Dorset?
There are no flood warnings or alerts in this area.
Is there flooding in Bournemouth?
The flood risk for the next 5 days is very low. Updated 10:30am on 29 October 2022 .
What is special about Poole Harbour?
Harbour Information
Poole is Europe’s largest natural harbour and a stunning location for all types of watersports fringed with unspoilt woodland and coastal walks. The harbour is a site of nature conservation, a wetland teeming with wading birds with many international protections in place.
Is Poole Harbour tidal?
The tide is currently rising in Poole Harbour. As you can see on the tide chart, the highest tide of 2.2m will be at 8:35am and the lowest tide of 0.7m was at 3:01am.
Will Sandbanks go underwater?
Sandbanks and Brownsea Island
Millionaire’s row – home to some of the most rich and famous in Sandbanks – could be submerged underwater within the next 30 years. The map also reveals that large parts of Brownsea Island at risk of soon disappearing.
How deep is the water in Poole Harbour?
The harbour is extremely shallow (average depth 48 cm [19 in]), with one main dredged channel through the harbour, from the mouth to Holes Bay. Poole Harbour has an area of approximately 36 km2 (14 sq mi).
Is Dorset at risk of flooding?
There are no flood warnings or alerts in this area but some river and sea levels are high.
Does it rain a lot in Dorset?
Rainfall on average falls fairly evenly throughout the year, with December the wettest month and July the driest. The weather is unpredictable as with the rest of the UK and it is possible to see elements of all four seasons in one day. The region may experience some snowfall in the winter.
Is Dorset UK a good place to live?
life expectancy in Dorset is higher than the national average. 93% of Dorset’s schools have been rated good or outstanding by Ofsted. 97% of Dorset has superfast broadband coverage. half of the county is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Does Chesil Beach flood?
In 1984 a flood defence scheme for the area was completed with gabion mattresses raising the beach crest height and an interceptor drain installed which catches the over-topping waves and allows the water to quickly drain into Portland Harbour. Since then there has been no serious flooding of the area.
Are property prices falling in Bournemouth?
The average property price in Bournemouth postcode area is £413k, the median price is £341k. The average price increased by £13.0k (3%) over the last twelve months. The price of an established property is £415k. The price of a newly built property is £349k.
Does Bournemouth have a homeless problem?
In 2019 – Officials from charity Shelter say at least 459 people in Bournemouth, 287 people in Poole, and 150 people in Christchurch. Between 2018 and 2019 – The official count of people sleeping rough on the streets of Bournemouth doubled.
Are house prices rising in Bournemouth?
The latest data from the government department reveals that in August 2022 average house prices in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole reached £349,976. This was up from £344,174 in July, representing over a 1.7 per cent increase. In the last 12 months it has risen by 14.1 per cent.
Can you swim in Poole Harbour?
Information: Poole’s beautiful and tranquil waters provide the ideal location for a relaxing spot of wild swimming and at Poole Harbour you can dip into Lake Pier.
Is Poole Harbour bigger than Sydney harbour?
Poole Harbour is the largest natural harbour in Europe, but Sydney Harbour is the largest in the world.
Is Poole Quay the same as Poole Harbour?
Poole Quay lies at the northern edge of Poole Harbour. In the middle of Poole Harbour you can find Brownsea Island, to the east is the Sandbanks Peninsula. The Sandbanks Ferry takes you across the entrance to the harbour to the Studland Peninsula.
Why does Poole have two tides?
Poole Harbour’s Tidal Anomaly:
Poole Harbour is both close to a Nodal Point but also a standing wave located in the English Channel which causes this. It also means the tidal stream at Poole Harbour entrance ebbs and flows 8 x a day (rather than x 4 like most other areas).
Where are the strongest tides in the UK?
Pentland Firth, the passage that lies between the north coast of Scotland and the Orkney Islands, has tidal streams that are amongst the fastest in the world, running at up to 16 knots.