Groundwater flooding for Sixpenny Handley.
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Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area.
Groundwater
High groundwater levels are expected to cause flooding. Groundwater levels in Cranborne Chase are falling slowly, but remain high. Areas that could be affected include: Sixpenny Handley. The groundwater level at West Woodyates borehole is currently at 104.52m, and is expected to remain high. We have had a few days of drier weather, but further rainfall is forecast starting tomorrow, Thursday 26 February, which may cause levels to rise once again into the weekend. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems. Properties may experience flooding in cellars in affected areas. Flooding of roads is expected, take particular care when driving. We are closely monitoring the situation. If you have a pump, make sure it is working and switched on. Think about alternative power sources in case of power cuts. This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 11 March 2026 or as the situation changes.
Groundwater
High groundwater levels are expected to cause flooding. Groundwater levels in Cranborne Chase are falling slowly, but remain high. Areas that could be affected include: Sixpenny Handley. The groundwater level at West Woodyates borehole is currently at 104.52m, and is expected to remain high. We have had a few days of drier weather, but further rainfall is forecast starting tomorrow, Thursday 26 February, which may cause levels to rise once again into the weekend. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems. Properties may experience flooding in cellars in affected areas. Flooding of roads is expected, take particular care when driving. We are closely monitoring the situation. If you have a pump, make sure it is working and switched on. Think about alternative power sources in case of power cuts. This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 4 March 2026 or as the situation changes.
Groundwater
High groundwater levels are expected to cause flooding. Groundwater levels in Cranborne Chase are beginning to plateau but remain high. Areas that could be affected include: Sixpenny Handley. The groundwater level at West Woodyates borehole is at 105.14m, further rainfall is expected over the next few days which may cause levels to rise again over the weekend. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems. Properties may experience flooding in cellars in affected areas. Flooding of roads is expected, take particular care when driving. We are closely monitoring the situation. If you have a pump, make sure it is working and switched on. Think about alternative power sources in case of power cuts. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 25 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Groundwater
High groundwater levels are expected to cause flooding. Groundwater levels in Cranborne Chase remain high. Areas that could be affected include: Sixpenny Handley. The groundwater level at West Woodyates borehole is at 106.09m, and is expected to remain high for the next few days. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems. Properties may experience flooding in cellars in affected areas. Flooding of roads is expected, take particular care when driving. We are closely monitoring the situation. If you have a pump, make sure it is working and switched on. Think about alternative power sources in case of power cuts. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 18 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Groundwater
High groundwater levels are expected to cause flooding. Flooding is expected from 4 February 2026 Groundwater levels in Cranborne Chase remain high. Areas that could be affected include: Sixpenny Handley. The groundwater level at West Woodyates borehole has risen to 106.84m, and is expected to remain high for the next few days. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems. Properties may experience flooding in cellars in affected areas. Flooding of roads is expected, take particular care when driving. We are closely monitoring the situation . If you have a pump, make sure it is working and switched on. Think about alternative power sources in case of power cuts . This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 11 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Groundwater
High groundwater levels are expected to cause flooding. Flooding is expected from 28 January 2026 Groundwater levels in Cranborne Chase remain high. Areas that could be affected include: Sixpenny Handley. The groundwater level at West Woodyates borehole has risen to 104.21m, and is expected to rise further, peaking next week. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems. Properties may experience flooding in cellars in affected areas. Flooding of roads is expected, take particular care when driving. We are closely monitoring the situation . If you have a pump, make sure it is working and switched on. Think about alternative power sources in case of power cuts . This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 04 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Woodyates borehole has now peaked and will drop back further over the next few days. Flooding of roads and some properties is expected to gradually recede by the weekend. Residents should keep any property resilience measures such as pumps, flood barriers and air brick covers deployed as there may be a delayed response. Driving through flood water will be especially dangerous as temperatures will drop to below freezing at times over the next week and will cause ice to form on roads. The bow wave from vehicles can flood adjacent properties and lead to icing of pavements. Sewage systems may remain problematic over the next few days. Do not lift manhole covers to alleviate local surface water flooding as this may cause toilets further downhill to surcharge. This message will be updated on Friday 12th January, or as the situation changes.
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the xxx borehole is now peaking and will start to drop back over the next few days. Flooding of roads and some properties is expected to gradually recede. Residents should keep any property resilience measures such as pumps, flood barriers and air brick covers deployed as there may be a delayed response. Driving through flood water will be especially dangerous as temperatures will drop to below freezing at times over the next week and will cause ice to form on roads. The bow wave from vehicles can flood adjacent properties and lead to icing of pavements. Sewage systems may remain problematic over the next few days. Do not lift manhole covers to alleviate local surface water flooding as this may cause toilets further downhill to surcharge. This message will be updated on Friday 12th January, or as the situation changes.
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Woodyates borehole is rising in response to recent heavy rainfall and will continue to do so for the next 48 hours. Flooding of roads and some properties, especially basements is expected to continue. Residents should deploy any property resilience measures such as pumps, flood barriers and air brick covers. Driving through flood water will be especially dangerous as temperatures will drop to below freezing at times over the next week and will cause ice to form on roads. The bow wave from vehicles can flood adjacent properties and lead to icing of pavements. Sewage systems may become overloaded. Do not lift manhole covers to alleviate local surface water flooding as this may cause toilets further downhill to surcharge. This message will be updated on Tuesday 9th January, or as the situation changes.
Groundwater
Flooding is expected in this area. Monitor local groundwater levels and weather conditions. Take care in areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Check pumps and any other flood protection equipment you may have. The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising groundwater levels. We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.