Flood Alert Info - Groundwater flooding in the Great Shefford area
Area Description
Communities at risk of groundwater flooding in the Great Shefford area.
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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Flood Alert Currently in Force
Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2024 11:23
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are slowly rising at our Northfield Farm borehole in the Great Shefford area. However, the rate of rise has slowed as a result of recent more settled weather.
Groundwater levels remain above normal for this time of year and are at a level where communities may be affected by groundwater flooding within the next week. We expect levels to remain sensitive to further sustained rainfall. Low-lying land, roads and basements will therefore 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 in a week, 07/01/2025 or as the situation changes.
Area Covered by this Flood Alert
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Flood Alert History
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2024 11:41
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are broadly rising at our Northfield Farm borehole in the Great Shefford area. However, the rate of rise has slowed as a result of the current more settled period. Groundwater levels remain above normal for this time of year and are at a level where communities may be affected by groundwater flooding within the next week.
We expect levels to remain sensitive to further sustained rainfall. Low-lying land, roads and basements will therefore 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 in a week, 30/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Dec 2024 12:14
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are currently rising at our Northfield Farm borehole in the Great Shefford area as a result of recent persistent rainfall. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and have reached a level where communities may be affected by groundwater flooding within the next week. We expect levels to continue to rise over the coming weeks and levels remain sensitive to further sustained rainfall. Low-lying land, roads and basements will therefore 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 in a week, 24/12/2024 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2024 13:24
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are currently rising at our Northfield Farm borehole in the Great Shefford area as a result of persistent rainfall. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and have reached a level where communities may be affected by groundwater flooding within the next few weeks. We expect levels to continue to rise over the coming weeks and levels remain sensitive to further sustained rainfall. Low-lying land, roads and basements will therefore 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 in a week, 17/12/2024 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jun 2024 10:23
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high, but falling slowly, at our Northfield Farm borehole in the Great Shefford area. 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 Northfield Farm borehole in the Great Shefford area. 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 Northfield Farm borehole in the Great Shefford area. 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 Northfield Farm borehole in the Great Shefford area. 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 14:05
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high but have started to slowly decline at our Northfield Farm borehole in the Great Shefford area. 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. Avoid driving or walking through floodwater as there may be concealed hazards. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and check impacts in the area. We 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 currently stable at our Northfield Farm borehole in the Great Shefford area. 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. Avoid driving or walking through floodwater as there may be concealed hazards. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and check impacts in the area. We will update this message next week by 17/05/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 May 2024 14:06
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high but currently stable at our Northfield Farm borehole in the Great Shefford area. 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. 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 10/05/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Apr 2024 12:35
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high but currently stable at our Northfield Farm borehole in the Great Shefford area. 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. 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 03/05/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Apr 2024 07:56
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high but slowly starting to fall at our Longacre borehole in the Lambourn Valley. 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. 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 26/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Apr 2024 09:18
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high but currently stable at our Northfield Farm borehole in the Great Shefford area. 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. 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 19/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Apr 2024 09:59
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high but currently stable at our Northfield Farm borehole in the Great Shefford area. 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. 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 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 Northfield Farm borehole in the Great Shefford area. 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. 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 Northfield Farm borehole in the Great Shefford area 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 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 Northfield Farm borehole in the Great Shefford area 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 at our observation borehole at Northfield Farm near Great Shefford, these high levels are in response to the high level of winter rainfall across the area. Groundwater levels are higher than normal for this time of year and are at a level at which communities may continue to be affected by flooding from groundwater. Groundwater levels are currently steady, but could rise with any further 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 22/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Mar 2024 10:10
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high but steady at our observation borehole at Northfield Farm near Great Shefford in response to the winter rainfall across the area. Groundwater levels are higher than normal for this time of year and are at a level at which 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 10:51
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high at our observation borehole at Northfield Farm near Great Shefford in response to the winter rainfall across the area. Groundwater levels are higher than normal for this time of year, and are at a level at which 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. 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 but stable at our observation borehole at Northfield Farm near Great Shefford in response to the winter rainfall across the area. 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. Groundwater levels are currently steady, but could rise further following persistent or heavy rain. 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 stable at our observation borehole at Northfield Farm near Great Shefford in response to the winter rainfall across the area. 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. Groundwater levels are currently steady, but could rise further following persistent or heavy rain. 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 stable at our observation borehole at Northfield Farm near Great Shefford in response to the winter rainfall across the area. 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. Groundwater levels are currently steady, but could rise further following persistent or heavy rain. 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 11:54
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high but falling very slowly at our observation borehole at Northfield Farm near Great Shefford in response to the winter rainfall across the area. 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. Groundwater levels are currently steady, but could rise further if we see persistent or heavy rain. 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 at our observation borehole at Northfield Farm near Great Shefford, in response to the winter rainfall across the area. 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.
Groundwater levels are currently steady but could rise further if we see persistent or heavy rain. 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 10:18
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high at our observation borehole at Northfield Farm near Great Shefford in response to the winter rainfall across the area. 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. Groundwater levels are currently steady, but could rise further if we see persistent or heavy rain. 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 10:09
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high and continue to slowly rise at our observation borehole at Northfield Farm near Great Shefford in response to recent rainfall across the area. 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. Groundwater levels are expected to continue slowly rising following recent rainfall. 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 9 Jan 2024 09:36
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high and continue to rise at our observation borehole at Northfield Farm near Great Shefford in response to recent rainfall across the area. 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. Groundwater levels are expected to continue slowly rising following recent rainfall. 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 8 Jan 2024 09:43
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high and continue to rise at our observation borehole at Northfield Farm near Great Shefford in response to recent rainfall across the area. 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. Groundwater levels are expected to continue rising following recent rainfall. 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 high and continue to rise at our observation borehole at Northfield Farm near Great Shefford in response to recent rainfall across the area. 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. Groundwater levels are expected to continue rising following recent rainfall. 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 10:07
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high and continue to rise at our observation borehole at Northfield Farm near Great Shefford in response to recent rainfall across the area. 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. Groundwater levels are expected to continue rising following recent rainfall. 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 5 Jan 2024 11:26
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high and gradually rising at our observation borehole at Northfield Farm near Great Shefford in response to recent rainfall across the area. 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 within 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 by 12/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 10:03
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are gradually rising in response to recent rainfall across the area and have continued rising at our observation borehole at Northfield Farm near Great Shefford. 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 within 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 by 05/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 11:08
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are gradually rising in response to recent rainfall across the area and have continued rising at our observation borehole at Northfield Farm near Great Shefford. 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 within 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 by 04/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 17:54
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are gradually rising in response to recent rainfall across the area and have continued rising at our observation borehole at Northfield Farm near Great Shefford. 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 within 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 by 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Apr 2021 16:28
Groundwater
Groundwater levels at our observation borehole at Northfield Farm in the Great Shefford area, continue to decline following limited rainfall over the last few weeks. Groundwater levels are still high and close to a level where communities may be affected by flooding from groundwater if we receive heavy rainfall.
We expect levels to continue to slowly fall over the coming week. Water levels remain sensitive to further rainfall. Low-lying land and roads 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 Tuesday, (20/04/2021), or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Apr 2021 13:28
Groundwater
Groundwater levels at our observation borehole at Northfield Farm in the Great Shefford area, continue to decline slowly following limited rainfall over the last few weeks. Groundwater levels are still high and close to a level where communities may be affected by flooding from groundwater if we receive heavy rainfall.
We expect levels to continue to slowly fall over the coming week. Water levels remain sensitive to further rainfall. Low-lying land and roads 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 Tuesday, (13/04/2021), or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Mar 2021 17:11
Groundwater
Groundwater levels at our observation borehole at Northfield Farm in the Great Shefford area have declined following limited rainfall over the last few weeks. Groundwater levels are still high and close to a level where communities may be affected by flooding from groundwater if we receive heavy rainfall.
We expect levels to remain high, but continue to slowly fall over the coming week. Water levels remain sensitive to further rainfall. Low-lying land and roads 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 Tuesday (06/04/2021), or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Mar 2021 09:29
Groundwater
Groundwater levels at our observation borehole at Northfield Farm in the Great Shefford area are slowly falling due to limited rainfall over the last few weeks. Groundwater levels are still above normal for this time of year, and are still high and close to a level where communities may be affected by flooding from groundwater if we receive heavy rainfall.
We expect levels to remain high, but continue to fall slowly over the next week. Water levels remain sensitive to further rainfall and could start to rise again in response to rainfall. Low-lying land and roads 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 Tuesday (30/03/2021), or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Mar 2021 09:10
Groundwater
Groundwater levels at our observation borehole at Northfield Farm in the Great Shefford area have remained stable due to limited rainfall over the last two weeks. Groundwater levels are still above normal for this time of year, and are still high and close to a level where communities may be affected by flooding from groundwater if we receive heavy rainfall.
We expect levels to remain high, but very slightly fall over the next week. The water levels remain sensitive to further rainfall and could start to rise again in response to rainfall. Low-lying land and roads 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 Tuesday, 23/03/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Mar 2021 11:03
Groundwater
Groundwater levels at our observation borehole at Northfield Farm in the Great Shefford area have started to decline slowly due to limited rainfall over the last two weeks. Groundwater levels are still above normal for this time of year, and are still high and close to a level where communities may be affected by flooding from groundwater if we receive heavy rainfall.
We expect levels to remain high, but stable over the next week, although the levels remain sensitive to further rainfall and could start to rise again in response to forecast rainfall. Low-lying land and roads 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 Tuesday (16/03/2021), or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Mar 2021 18:54
Groundwater
Groundwater levels at our observation borehole at Northfield Farm in the Great Shefford area have stabilised and the rate of rise has declined over the last week due to limited rainfall. Groundwater levels are still above normal for this time of year and are still high and close to a level where communities may be affected by flooding from groundwater if we receive heavy rainfall.
We expect levels to remain high, but stable over the next week, although the levels remain sensitive to further rainfall and could start to rise again in response to further rainfall. Low-lying land and roads 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 Tuesday (09/03/2021), or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2021 18:21
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have responded to the recent rainfall and have risen at our observation borehole at Northfield Farm in the Great Shefford 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.
We expect levels to continue to rise over the next few weeks in response to recent rainfall across the area. Low-lying land and roads 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 tomorrow (26/02/2021), or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2021 18:55
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have responded to the recent rainfall across the area and have risen at our observation borehole in Northfield Farm in the Great Shefford 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.
We expect levels to continue to rise over the next few weeks in response to recent rainfall across the area. Low-lying land and roads 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 tomorrow (25/02/2021), or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2021 19:12
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have responded to the recent rainfall across the area and have risen at our observation borehole in Northfield Farm in the Great Shefford 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. We expect levels to continue rising over the next few weeks in response to recent rainfall across the area. Low-lying land and roads 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 tomorrow (24/02/2021), or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2021 18:52
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have responded to the recent rainfall across the area and have risen at our observation borehole in Northfield Farm in the Great Shefford 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. We expect levels to continue rising over the next few weeks in response to recent rainfall across the area. Low-lying land and roads 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 tomorrow (23/02/2021), or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2021 18:06
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have responded to the recent rainfall across the area and have risen at our observation borehole in Northfield Farm in the Great Shefford 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. We expect levels to continue rising over the next few weeks in response to recent rainfall across the area. Low-lying land and roads 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 tomorrow (22/02/2021), or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2021 19:18
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have responded to the recent rainfall across the area and have risen at our observation borehole in Northfield Farm in the Great Shefford 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. We expect levels to continue rising over the next few weeks in response to recent rainfall across the area. Low-lying land and roads 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 tomorrow (21/02/2021), or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2021 18:59
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have responded to the recent rainfall across the area and have risen at our observation borehole in Northfield Farm in the Great Shefford 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. We expect levels to continue rise over the next few weeks in response to recent rainfall across the area. Low-lying land and roads 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 tomorrow (20/02/2021), or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2021 09:57
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have responded to the recent rainfall across the area and have risen at our observation borehole in Northfield Farm in the Great Shefford 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. We expect levels to continue to rise over the next few weeks in response to recent rainfall across the area. Low-lying land and roads 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 tomorrow (19/02/2021), or as the situation changes.