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flag Dorset faces severe flooding, prompting £6 million in flood response and resilience efforts after record-breaking seasons since 2019.

flag Dorset has experienced a surge in flooding since 2011, ranking second in the UK with 1,885 flood alerts—only behind North Yorkshire—with four of the five worst seasons occurring since 2019, including the worst on record in 2023/24. flag Early 2026 brought further flooding from storms, prompting Dorset Council to allocate up to £1 million for immediate response and £5 million for long-term flood resilience, including a new gully-cleaning team. flag A formal investigation is underway to assess agency responses and develop lasting solutions, with a climate adaptation strategy in progress.

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