Flood Alert Info - Groundwater flooding in West Ilsley, East Ilsley, Compton, Chilton and West Hagbourne
Area Description
Areas at risk of groundwater flooding in West Ilsley, East Ilsley, Compton, Chilton and West Hagbourne.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jun 2024 10:23
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high, but falling slowly, at our Hodcott borehole near West Ilsley, East Ilsley and Compton. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and communities may continue to be affected by groundwater flooding as the catchment remains sensitive to further rainfall due to high groundwater levels. The weather forecast is for isolated showers today (14/06/2024) which could be heavy at times. This forecast continues over the weekend and into early next week. From Tuesday onwards, it is expected to be predominantly dry with the chance of scattered showers. Low-lying land, gardens, roads, and cellars will continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater flooding, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. Avoid driving or walking through floodwater as there may be concealed hazards. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message by Friday, 21/06/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Jun 2024 12:21
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high, but falling slowly, at our Hodcott borehole near West Ilsley, East Ilsley and Compton. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and communities may continue to be affected by groundwater flooding as the catchment remains sensitive to further rainfall due to high groundwater levels. The weather forecast is for a dry day today (07/06/2024) and into the weekend. Next week from Monday 10/06/2024 is expected to be predominantly dry, but showers may develop through Monday and Tuesday. Rainfall totals are not expected to be significant. Low-lying land, gardens, roads, and cellars will continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater flooding, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. Avoid driving or walking through floodwater as there may be concealed hazards. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message by Friday, 14/06/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 May 2024 10:22
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high, but falling slowly, at our Hodcott borehole near West Ilsley, East Ilsley and Compton. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and communities may continue to be affected by groundwater flooding as the catchment remains sensitive to further rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. The weather forecast is for isolated showers today, some of which could be heavy. Saturday and Sunday are forecast to be dry with further unsettled weather expected next week. Low-lying land, gardens, roads, and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater flooding, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. Avoid driving or walking through floodwater as there may be concealed hazards. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message by Friday, 07/06/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 May 2024 10:57
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high, but falling slowly at our Hodcott borehole near West Ilsley, East Ilsley and Compton. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year, and communities may continue to be affected by groundwater flooding as the catchment remains sensitive to further rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels.
The weather forecast for the next week is dry on Friday and most of Saturday, with further unsettled weather expected from Sunday, 26/05/2024. Low-lying land, gardens, roads, and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater flooding, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer.
Avoid driving or walking through floodwater as there may be concealed hazards. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message next week by Friday, 31/05/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 May 2024 14:04
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high but slowly falling at our Hodcott borehole near West Ilsley, East Ilsley and Compton. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and communities may continue to be affected by groundwater flooding as the catchment remains sensitive to further rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. Low-lying land, gardens, roads, and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater flooding, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. Avoid driving or walking through floodwater as there may be concealed hazards. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message next week by 24/05/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 May 2024 15:03
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high but slowly falling at our Hodcott borehole near West Ilsley, East Ilsley and Compton. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and communities may continue to be affected by groundwater flooding as the catchment remains sensitive to further rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. Low-lying land, gardens, roads, and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater flooding, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. Avoid driving or walking through floodwater as there may be concealed hazards. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message next week by 17/05/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 May 2024 14:00
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high but slowly falling at our Hodcott borehole near West Ilsley, East Ilsley and Compton. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and are at a level where communities may continue to be affected by groundwater flooding. Groundwater levels are currently falling slowly, but the catchment remains sensitive to further rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. Low-lying land, gardens, roads, and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater flooding, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. Avoid driving or walking through floodwater as there may be concealed hazards. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and update this message next week by 10/05/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Apr 2024 12:35
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high but slowly falling at our Hodcott borehole near West Ilsley, East Ilsley and Compton following recent rainfall. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and are at a level where communities may continue to be affected by groundwater flooding. Groundwater levels are currently falling slowly, but the catchment remains sensitive to further rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. Low-lying land, gardens, roads, and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater flooding, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. Avoid driving or walking through floodwater as there may be concealed hazards. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and update this message next week by 03/05/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Apr 2024 07:56
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high but slowly falling at our Hodcott borehole near West Ilsley, East Ilsley and Compton following recent rainfall. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and are at a level where communities may continue to be affected by groundwater flooding. Groundwater levels are currently falling slowly, but the catchment remains sensitive to further rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. Low-lying land, gardens, roads, and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater flooding, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. Avoid driving or walking through floodwater as there may be concealed hazards. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and update this message next week by 26/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Apr 2024 09:18
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high but slowly falling at our Hodcott borehole near West Ilsley, East Ilsley and Compton following recent rainfall. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and are at a level where communities may continue to be affected by groundwater flooding. Groundwater levels are currently falling slowly, but the catchment remains sensitive to further rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels, and levels may rise again following recent heav rainfall. Low-lying land, gardens, roads, and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater flooding, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. Avoid driving or walking through floodwater as there may be concealed hazards. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and update this message next week by 19/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Apr 2024 10:00
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high but currently stable at our Hodcott borehole near West Ilsley, East Ilsley and Compton as a result of recent rainfall. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and are at a level where communities may continue to be affected by groundwater flooding. Groundwater levels are currently steady, but the catchment remains sensitive to further rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels, and levels may rise again following recent heav rainfall. Low-lying land, gardens, roads, and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater flooding, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. Avoid driving or walking through floodwater as there may be concealed hazards. We have staff in the area checking impacts on the ground and we are continuing to monitor groundwater levels. We will update this message next week by 12/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Apr 2024 09:42
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high but currently stable at our Hodcott borehole near West Ilsley, East Ilsley and Compton as a result of recent rainfall. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and are at a level where communities may continue to be affected by groundwater flooding. Groundwater levels are currently steady, but the catchment remains sensitive to further rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels, and levels may rise again following recent heavy rainfall. Low-lying land, gardens, roads, and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater flooding, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. Avoid driving or walking through floodwater as there may be concealed hazards. We have staff in the area checking impacts on the ground and we are continuing to monitor groundwater levels. We will update this message next week by 12/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Mar 2024 08:43
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high but currently stable at our Hodcott borehole near West Ilsley, East Ilsley and Compton as a result of recent rainfall. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and are at a level where communities may continue to be affected by groundwater flooding. Groundwater levels are currently steady, but the catchment remains sensitive to further rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels, and levels may rise again following recent heavy rainfall. Low-lying land, gardens, roads, and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater flooding, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message next week by 05/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Mar 2024 12:52
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high but currently stable at our Hodcott borehole near West Ilsley, East Ilsley and Compton as a result of recent rainfall. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and are at a level where communities may continue to be affected by groundwater flooding. Groundwater levels are steady, but the catchment remains sensitive to further rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. Low-lying land, gardens, roads, and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater flooding, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message next week by 29/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Mar 2024 10:02
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high but steady following recent rainfall across the area at our Hodcott observation borehole near West Ilsley. Groundwater levels are higher than normal for this time of year and are at a level where communities may continue to be affected by flooding from groundwater. Groundwater levels are currently steady, however the catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to saturated ground and may start to rise again if we receive further rainfall. Low-lying land, gardens, roads, and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 22/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Mar 2024 10:10
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high but steady following recent rainfall across the area at our Hodcott observation borehole near West Ilsley. Groundwater levels are higher than normal for this time of year and are at a level where communities may continue to be affected by flooding from groundwater. Groundwater levels are currently steady, but could rise further following recent rainfall. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels and may start to rise again if we receive further rainfall. Low-lying land, gardens, roads, and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 15/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2024 10:52
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high and rising slowly following recent rainfall across the area at our Hodcott observation borehole near West Ilsley. Groundwater levels are higher than normal for this time of year and are at a level where communities may continue to be affected by flooding from groundwater. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to saturated ground, and groundwater levels may continue to rise over the coming week in response to rainfall received. Low-lying land, gardens, roads, and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 8 March 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2024 12:33
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high and slowly rising following recent rainfall across the area at our Hodcott observation borehole near West Ilsley. Groundwater levels are higher than normal for this time of year and are at a level where communities may now be affected by flooding from groundwater. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. Low-lying land, gardens, roads, and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 01/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2024 17:03
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high but stabilising following winter rainfall across the area at our Hodcott observation borehole near West Ilsley. Groundwater levels are higher than normal for this time of year and are at a level where communities may now be affected by flooding from groundwater. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. Low-lying land, gardens, roads, and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 23/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 14:17
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high but stablising following winter rainfall across the area at our Hodcott observation borehole near West Ilsley. Groundwater levels are higher than normal for this time of year and are at a level where communities may now be affected by flooding from groundwater. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. Low-lying land, gardens, roads, and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 16/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Feb 2024 09:42
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high but stablising following winter rainfall across the area at our Hodcott observation borehole near West Ilsley. Groundwater levels are higher than normal for this time of year and are at a level where communities may now be affected by flooding from groundwater. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. Low-lying land, gardens, roads, and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 09/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Jan 2024 10:05
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high and are slowly rising due to winter rainfall across the area at our Hodcott observation borehole near West Ilsley. Groundwater levels are higher than normal for this time of year and are at a level where communities may now be affected by flooding from groundwater.
The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. Low-lying land, gardens, roads, and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 02/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2024 10:17
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high and are slowly rising due to winter rainfall across the area as we can see at our Hodcott observation borehole near West Ilsley. Groundwater levels are higher than normal for this time of year and are at a level where communities may now be affected by flooding from groundwater. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. Low-lying land, gardens, roads, and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 26/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Jan 2024 10:15
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are rising in response to recent rainfall across the area and continue to rise at our Hodcott observation borehole near West Ilsley. Groundwater levels are higher than normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may now be affected by flooding from groundwater. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. Low-lying land, gardens, roads, and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 19/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Jan 2024 09:57
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are rising in response to recent rainfall across the area and have continued rising at our Hodcott observation borehole near West Ilsley. Groundwater levels are higher than normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may now be affected by flooding from groundwater. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 12/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Jan 2024 09:08
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are rising in response to recent rainfall across the area and have continued rising at our Hodcott observation borehole near West Ilsley. Groundwater levels are higher than normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may now be affected by flooding from groundwater. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 11/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Jan 2024 09:36
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are rising in response to recent rainfall across the area and have continued rising at our Hodcott observation borehole near West Ilsley. Groundwater levels are higher than normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may now be affected by flooding from groundwater. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 10/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2024 09:43
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are rising in response to recent rainfall across the area and have continued rising at our Hodcott observation borehole near West Ilsley. Groundwater levels are higher than normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may now be affected by flooding from groundwater. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 09/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2024 13:19
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are rising in response to recent rainfall across the area and have continued rising at our Hodcott observation borehole near West Ilsley. Groundwater levels are higher than normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may be affected by flooding from groundwater in the next few days. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 08/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2024 10:04
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are rising in response to recent rainfall across the area and have continued rising at our Hodcott observation borehole near West Ilsley. Groundwater levels are higher than normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may be affected by flooding from groundwater in the next few days. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 07/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 May 2020 08:15
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have slightly declined but remain high at our observation site, Hodcott borehole, in the West Ilsley, East Ilsley and Compton area. Groundwater levels in this area are still at a level where communities remain at risk from groundwater flooding if prolonged heavy rainfall is observed. We issued a groundwater flood alert on 13 February 2020 for the areas at risk of groundwater flooding, and this will remain in force.The weather forecast is for a dry week (13 May to 20 May 2020). We continue to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message next week by 20 May 2020, or as the situation changes.
Further information and advice on groundwater flooding is available from the Environment Agency pages on gov.uk; https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/groundwater-current-status-and-flood-risk
Flood Alert issued on 6 May 2020 07:52
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have slightly declined but remain high at our observation borehole at Hodcott. Therefore communities in the West Ilsley, East Ilsley, Compton, Chilton and West Hagbourne groundwater alert area may continue to be affected by groundwater flooding. Levels at the Hodcott observation borehole are at the level where we would expect to see flooding impacts and there are likely to be locations where groundwater is flooding at the surface. Low-lying land and roads are at risk of flooding first. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer and the speed at which flooding will occur will be dependent on rainfall conditions. The weather forecast is for a dry week (6 May to 12 May 2020). We continue to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message next week by 13 May 2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Apr 2020 09:22
Groundwater
Groundwater levels remain high at our observation borehole at Hodcott. Therefore communities in the West Ilsley, East Ilsley, Compton, Chilton and West Hagbourne groundwater alert area may continue to be affected by groundwater flooding. Levels at the Hodcott observation borehole are at the level where we would expect to see flooding impacts and there are likely to be locations where groundwater is flooding at the surface. Levels have however continued to drop over the last week. Low-lying land and roads are at risk of flooding first. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer and the speed at which flooding will occur will be dependent on rainfall conditions. The weather forecast is for an unsettled week (29 April to 5 May 2020) with potentially heavy showers at times. We continue to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message next week by 6 May 2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Apr 2020 08:56
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have continued to slightly declined but remain high at our observation site, Hodcott borehole, in the West Ilsley, East Ilsley and Compton area. Groundwater levels in this area are still at a level where communities remain at risk from groundwater flooding. Low-lying land and roads are at risk of flooding first. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer and the speed at which flooding will occur is dependent on rainfall conditions. The weather forecast is for a mainly dry week (21 April to 28 April 2020). We continue to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message next week by 29 April 2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Apr 2020 10:03
Groundwater
roundwater levels remain high at our observation borehole at Hodcott. Therefore communities in West Ilsley, East Ilsley, Compton, Chilton and West Hagbourne groundwater alert area may be affected within the next few days by groundwater flooding. Levels at the Hodcott observation borehole are at the level where we would expect to see flooding impacts and there are likely to be locations where groundwater is flooding at the surface. Levels have however begun to drop over the last week. Low-lying land and roads are at risk of flooding first. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer and the speed at which flooding will occur will be dependent on rainfall conditions. The weather forecast is for a mainly dry week (15 April to 21 April 2020) with potential for showers on Friday and Saturday. We continue to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message next week by 22 April 2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2020 08:36
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have stabilised at a high level at our observation borehole in Hodcott. Communities in the West Ilsley, East Ilsley, Compton, Chilton and West Hagbourne are in the groundwater alert area which may be affected within the next few days by groundwater flooding. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year. Levels have stabilised but remain high and will remain high for the next few days and weeks. Low-lying land and roads will therefore be at risk of flooding first. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer and the speed at which flooding will occur will be dependent on rainfall conditions. The weather forecast is for a mainly dry week (8 April to 15 April 2020) with potential for isolated heavy rain today and Sunday. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message next week by 15 April 2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Apr 2020 09:55
Groundwater
Groundwater levels remain high and continue to rise very steadily at our observation borehole in Hodcott. Communities in the West Ilsley, East Ilsley, Compton, Chilton and West Hagbourne are in the groundwater alert area which may be affected within the next few days by groundwater flooding. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year. Low-lying land and roads will therefore be at risk of flooding first. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer and the speed at which flooding will occur will be dependent on rainfall conditions. The forecast is for a drier week (1 April to 8 April 2020) with potential for light rain showers at times. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message next week by 8 April 2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Mar 2020 09:40
Groundwater
Groundwater levels remain high and continue to rise very steadily at our observation borehole in Hodcott. Communities in the West Ilsley, East Ilsley, Compton, Chilton and West Hagbourne are in the groundwater alert area which may be affected within the next few days by groundwater flooding. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year. Low-lying land and roads will therefore be at risk of flooding first. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer and the speed at which flooding will occur will be dependent on rainfall conditions. The forecast is for a drier week (26 March 2020 to 2 April 2020) with potential for light rain showers at times. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message next week by 2 April 2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Mar 2020 08:23
Groundwater
Groundwater levels remain high and continue to rise very steadily at our observation borehole in Hodcott. Communities in the West Ilsley, East Ilsley, Compton, Chilton and West Hagbourne are in the groundwater alert area which may be affected within the next few days by groundwater flooding. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year. Low-lying land and roads will therefore be at risk of flooding first. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer and the speed at which flooding will occur will be dependent on rainfall conditions.
The forecast is for a drier week (19 March 2020 to 26 March 2020) with potential for light rain showers at times.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message next week by 26 March 2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2020 09:11
Groundwater
Groundwater levels continue to rise steadily at our observation borehole in Hodcott. Communities in the West Ilsley, East Ilsley, Compton, Chilton and West Hagbourne are in the groundwater alert area which may be affected within the next few days by groundwater flooding. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year. Low-lying land and roads will therefore be at risk of flooding first. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer and the speed at which flooding will occur will be dependent on rainfall conditions.
Further showers are forecast this week, with the potential for some more persistent rain over the weekend (14 to 15 March).
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message next week by 19 March 2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Mar 2020 16:59
Groundwater
Groundwater levels continue to rise steadily at our observation borehole in Hodcott. Communities in the West Ilsley, East Ilsley, Compton, Chilton and West Hagbourne are in the groundwater alert area which may be affected within the next few days by groundwater flooding. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year. Low-lying land and roads will therefore be at risk of flooding first. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer and the speed at which flooding will occur will be dependent on rainfall conditions.
Further showers are forecast this week, although totals are not significant.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message next week by 12 March 2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2020 13:53
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have risen at our observation borehole in Hodcott in the West Ilsley, East Ilsley, Compton, Chilton and West Hagbourne groundwater alert area. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may be affected within the next few days by flooding from groundwater. Further rainfall is forecast this week, although totals are not significant.
Levels have risen sharply at the Hodcott observation borehole following Storm Dennis and we expect levels to continue to rise over the next few weeks in response to further rainfall. Low-lying land and roads will therefore be at risk of flooding first. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer and the speed at which flooding will occur will be dependent on rainfall conditions.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message next week by 4 March 2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2020 20:56
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have risen at our observation borehole in Hodcott in the West Ilsley, East Ilsley, Compton, Chilton and West Hagbourne groundwater alert area. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may be affected within the next week to two weeks by flooding from groundwater. Further rainfall is forecast this week.
Levels have risen sharply at the Hodcott observation borehole because of Storm Dennis and we expect levels to continue to rise over the next few weeks in response to any further rainfall across the area. Low-lying land and roads will therefore be at risk of flooding first. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer and the speed at which flooding will occur will be dependent on rainfall conditions.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message next week by 26 February 2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2020 18:10
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have risen at our observation borehole in Hodcott in the West Ilsley, East Ilsley, Compton, Chilton and West Hagbourne groundwater alert area. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may be affected within the next few weeks by flooding from groundwater.
Levels have risen more sharply at the Hodcott observation borehole because of recent rainfall (Storm Dennis) and we expect levels to continue to rise over the next few weeks in response to any further rainfall across the area. Low-lying land and roads will therefore be at risk of flooding first. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer and the speed at which flooding will occur will be dependent on rainfall conditions over the next few weeks.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message tomorrow (19/02/20), or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 09:25
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have risen at our observation borehole in Hodcott in the West Ilsley, East Ilsley, Compton, Chilton and West Hagbourne groundwater alert area. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may be affected within the next few weeks by flooding from groundwater. Levels have risen sharply over the weekend in response to heavy rain. We expect levels to continue to rise slowly over the next few weeks in response to further rainfall forecast. Low-lying land and roads will therefore be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer and the speed at which flooding will occur will be dependent on rainfall conditions over the next few weeks. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message tomorrow (18/02/20), or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 12:30
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have risen at our observation borehole in Hodcott in the West Ilsley, East Ilsley, Compton, Chilton and West Hagbourne groundwater alert area. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may be affected within the next few weeks by flooding from groundwater. We expect levels to continue to rise slowly over the next few weeks in response to further rainfall forecast . Low-lying land and roads will therefore be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer and the speed at which flooding will occur will be dependent on rainfall conditions over the next few weeks. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message tomorrow (17/02/20), or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 14:09
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have risen at our observation borehole in Hodcott in the West Ilsley, East Ilsley, Compton, Chilton and West Hagbourne groundwater alert area. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may be affected within the next few weeks by flooding from groundwater.
We expect levels to continue to rise slowly over the next few weeks in response to further rainfall forecast . Low-lying land and roads will therefore be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer and the speed at which flooding will occur will be dependent on rainfall conditions over the next few weeks.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message tomorrow (16/02/20), or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2020 20:08
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have responded to the recent rainfall across the area and have risen at our observation borehole in Hodcott in the West Ilsley, East Ilsley, Compton, Chilton and West Hagbourne groundwater alert area. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may be affected within the next few weeks by flooding from groundwater.
we expect levels to continue to rise slowly over the next few weeks in response to further rainfall forecast across the area. Low-lying land and roads will therefore be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer and the speed at which flooding will occur will be dependent on rainfall conditions over the next few weeks.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message tomorrow (15/02/20), or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2020 20:36
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have responded to the recent rainfall across the area and have risen at our observation borehole in Hodcott in the West Ilsley, East Ilsley, Compton, Chilton and West Hagbourne groundwater alert area. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may be affected within the next few weeks by flooding from groundwater.
we expect levels to continue to rise slowly over the next few weeks in response to further rainfall forecast across the area. Low-lying land and roads will therefore be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer and the speed at which flooding will occur will be dependent on rainfall conditions over the next few weeks.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message tomorrow (14/02/20), or as the situation changes.