A number of villages in the New Forest have been hit by flooding caused by Storm Chandra overnight.

Fire crews were deployed in Woodlands near Ashurst and Brockenhurst to flooded homes and trapped vehicles.

Image source, DWFRS

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued a warning about flood waters around Dorset.

"Crews from across the service are extremely busy dealing with flooding and rescues from water.

"Please only travel if necessary and do not drive through flood water, it sometimes can be deeper than you think," it said.

Among the areas affected London Road between Greys Bridge and Stinsford Roundabout near Dorcester has been closed due to flooding.

I'm on a small residential road on the edge of the New Forest - the water is about a foot deeper, but was even deeper earlier this morning.

One householder told me he woke in the middle of the night and was "helpless" as the water came in to his home.

Local people tell me this road does flood but they have never seen it rise so quickly and extensively as it has done today.

Despite the difficulties people have been facing, there has been a sense of community spirit - people helping with sandbags and sharing pumps in front gardens. What people don't want is more rain.

Brockenhurst College announced it would shut early because of "localised flooding and ongoing public transport disruption" in the New Forest village.

The college said it was to ensure the safety of students and staff and to allow everyone to travel home in daylight as conditions continue to change.

Adult classes scheduled for Tuesday evening have also be cancelled.

Image source, Jaggery

The green space at Southampton Common is disappearing under flood water, as Jono Hewitt's pictures can testify.

Image source, Jono Hewitt

Image source, Jono Hewitt

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has issued a notice that Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve and Education Centre has been closed due to flooding.

"We are monitoring conditions closely and will reopen as soon as it is safe to do so," it adds.

Image source, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

Image source, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

Image source, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

BBC Weather Watcher Scottied captured the flooding impact in Stoborough End, leading to Wareham High Street in Dorset.

Image source, Scottied

The operator says trains have been running again through Sway after the line was submerged by flood water.

"But the knock-on impact of the earlier disruption means services will remain impacted this afternoon," it adds.

Lines are still blocked on the Salisbury to Eastleigh, via Romsey, and Eastleigh to Fareham, via Botley routes.

"We are keeping customers moving via diversions or alternative travel arrangements. Customers can also use their tickets tomorrow instead," SWR says.

"We continue to advise customers to check their journey before travelling."

The Met Office has said further rain is expected and may lead to more flooding and transport disruption in the south west of England on Thursday afternoon.

Dorset is one of the areas which now has a yellow warning for rain between midday and midnight on Thursday.

Image source, Met Office

The A35 in Dorset remains closed due to flooding at the Bakers Arms Roundabout in Lytchett Minster.

Many minor roads roads across Hampshire and Dorset are also impassable.

Great Western Railway says there are delays to service between Yeovil Pen Mill and Weymouth, and cancellations to service between Salisbury and Southampton.

Hovertravel confirms services are operating on time.

Some young people will get the day off school as Chandra forces widespread closures - particularly in south-west England.

Dorset Council is reporting 12 closures, with five schools partially open, external.

Steve Ravenscroft said he helped recover four vehicles at Toll Bar Road in Hedge End, Hampshire, earlier this morning.

Image source, Steve Ravenscroft

Groves nursery in Bridport, Dorset, says the heavy rainfall overnight has caused flooding at its garden centre.

Its shop will be open for any indoor supplies but the "Ivy House and the outdoor areas will be closed for today", the online post adds.

Image source, Charlie Groves

Anna Loś shared this video of a car stuck in flood water on Woolston Road in Netley Abbey.

Dorchester Fire Station has confirmed the A37 is currently closed one way near Stratton, causing long delays.

"There is a crew on scene trying to manage the traffic until support arrives," it says.

"Please note the road to Bradford Peverell is also flooded so please check your route before you travel today."

Image source, Dorchester Fire Station

Image source, Maiden Newton Fire Station

Thanks to everyone who has sent us their pictures after Storm Chandra - it's been helping us get a sense of the situation out there.

BBC Weather Watcher Hillary Holmes captured a flooded Eastfield Lane in Ringwood.

Image source, Hillary Holmes

Hovertravel has issued an update to say its services "will resume at 11:15 from Ryde & 11:30 from Southsea".

Dorset sees the majority of flood warnings in our region, with flooding expected at:

·A361 East Lyng to Burrowbridge

·Ashley and Milford on Sea, Danes Stream

·Brockenhurst and Boldre on the River Lymington

·Christchurch Harbour Side

·Curry Moor and Hay Moor

·Groundwater flooding for the Devils Brook

·Groundwater flooding for the Ebble Valley

·Groundwater flooding for the Hooke

·Groundwater flooding for the Iwerne

·Groundwater flooding for the North Winterborne, north of the A354

·Groundwater flooding for the Piddle Valley

·Groundwater flooding for the Pimperne Brook

·Groundwater flooding for the South Winterbourne Valley

·Groundwater flooding for the Sydling

·Groundwater flooding in the South Wiltshire Downs - The Dene

·Lower Avon at The Bridges and Stubbings Meadow in Ringwood

·Lower Avon from Ringwood to Christchurch

·Lower Frome from Dorchester to East Stoke

·Lower Frome from East Stoke to Wareham

·Lower Stour at Redhill and Wheatplot Home Sites

·Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch

·Middle Hampshire Avon from Salisbury to Ringwood

·Middle Stour from Hammoon to Sturminster Marshall

·River Axe (Upper) from Winsham to Axminster, including Chard Junction and Weycroft

·River Bride at Burton Bradstock

·River Bride from Long Bredy to Burton Bradstock

·River Brit at Newtown, and Southgate Old Mill, Beaminster

·River Brit at Riverside and George Street, West Bay

·River Brit at Skilling Playing Fields and West Bay Road Nursery

·River Brue and Glastonbury Millstream from Lovington to Highbridge, low lying properties

·River Cam

·River Char at Dolphins River Caravan Park

·River Ebble from Ebbesbourne to Nunton

·River Isle at Ashford Mill and Ilford Bridges

·River Isle at Ilminster

·River Isle from Chard Reservoir to Hambridge not including Ilminster

·River Nadder, Tisbury to West Harnham

·River Parrett (lower) at Langport Westover Trading Estate

·River Parrett (upper) at Thorney and Kingsbury Episcopi

·River Parrett (upper) from South Perrott to Thorney

·River Piddle from Alton Pancras to Wareham

·Rivers Stour and Iwerne at Stourpaine

·River Wey from Upwey to Weymouth

·River Winniford at Chideock

·River Wriggle at Chetnole

·River Yeo at Mudford

·River Yeo from Sherborne to Yeovil

·Swan Brook at Swanage

·Upper Frome at Maiden Newton

·Upper Frome from Maiden Newton to Dorchester

There are currently more than 100 flood warnings and alerts across the south of England, as roads have turned into rivers after a night of heavy rain.

In Hampshire, flooding is expected in:

·Ashley and Milford on Sea, Danes Stream

·Blackwater and Newport on the River Medina

·Brockenhurst and Boldre on the River Lymington

·Carisbrooke and Hunny Hill on the Lukely Brook

·Chandlers Ford to Swaythling

·Christchurch Harbour Side

·East Meon to Mislingford on the River Meon

·Groundwater flooding for the Ebble Valley

·Gurnard on the Gurnard Luck

·Halterworth to Romsey Town Centre on the Tadburn Lake

·Landford to Wade Bridge on the River Blackwater

·Lower Avon at The Bridges and Stubbings Meadow in Ringwood

·Lower Avon from Ringwood to Christchurch

·Lower Stour at Redhill and Wheatplot Home Sites

·Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch

·Middle Hampshire Avon from Salisbury to Ringwood

·River Ebble from Ebbesbourne to Nunton

·River Nadder, Tisbury to West Harnham

·Rushington and Eling on the Bartley Water

·Swan Brook at Swanage

·Tilmore Brook through central Petersfield

·Waltham Chase, Durley Mill and Botley on the River Hamble

·West Dean to Dunbridge on the River Dun

·Wickham on the River Meon