Flood warnings remain in place after a weekend of heavy rain and winds battered Dorset.

The weather forecast may be looking better today with no rain rain forecast until late into the evening but there is still a risk of flooding in many places.

The Environment Agency still has several flood warnings and flood alerts in place across the region, this is due to the prolonged heavy rainfall, with rising river levels expected to have caused flooding overnight.

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Flooding is expected along the River Frome from Maiden Newton Newton to East Stoke with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly in and around the dorchester area.

Flooding is also forecast to affect locations near the River Wriggle, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around Deep Ford Lane and the Chubbs Farm area.

The River Asker from Askerswell to Bradpole is also expected to flood with properties and roads in Askerswell, Uploders, Yondover and Loders most at risk.

The River Bride from Long Bredy to Burton Bradstock is also on high alert for rising water levels, particularly around Bridelands and Lower Farm in Long Bredy, Bride Valley Nursery in Litton Cheney and Water Lane Fish Farm in Swyre.

Flood alerts are also in place where for areas where flooding is possible but not expected. 

This includes the River Piddle and its tributaries and the River Wey and its surrounding streams.

There is a possibility that the river will overtop and flood nearby land, roads and buildings in the Wey Valley areas.

Flooding is also possible in areas close to the rivers Lim, Char, Winniford, Simene, Brit and Mangerton.

The Environement Agency said it is 'closely monitoring the situation' at all of these locations and has advised people to consider activating any property flood protection products they may have and to not put themselves or others at risk.

If travelling on the roads this morning, then the Met Office has the following advice when driving on flooded roads:

  • If the road is flooded, turn around and find another route. The number one cause of death during flooding is driving through flood water, so the safest advice is turn around, don’t drown.
  • Although the water may seem shallow, just 12 inches (30cm) of moving water can float your car, potentially taking it to deeper water from which you may need rescuing.
  • Flood water also contains hidden hazards which can damage your car, and just an egg-cupful of water sucked into your car’s engine will lead to severe damage.
  • Never drive through flood water. Turn around.