Severe weather incident reporting

Published: 14 December 2023

From Dorset County Council 

Flooding incidents should always be reported via https://swim.geowessex.com/glos/ or by calling the national Floodline number 0345 988 1188 (normal call charges apply). In an emergency, dial 999 if life is in danger.

• For emergency highways issues, call us on 01305 221020 or visit our website at https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roads-highways-maintenance/report-a-problem/highway-emergencies
• For emergency issues on the A31, A303 and A35 west of Bere Regis, please contact National Highways.

To report other weather-related incidents, telephone:

• 24 hour Wessex Water line: 0345 600 4600
• 24 hour floodline: 0345 988 118
• Environment Agency National Incident Hotline: 0800 80 70 60

For details regarding sandbags, please visit https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/emergencies-severe-weather/flooding/sandbags-and-local-flooding-advice

You can find details of flood warnings and alerts at https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/location?q=Dorset