Flood Warning Info - Groundwater flooding for the Bere Stream at Bere Regis

The groundwater level at the Delcombe Wood borehole has risen to 139m above sea level and is forecast to stabilise at about this level for the next few days. For reference the peak level in January was 139.6m The weather over the next two weeks will continue unsettled with a heavier band of rain expected midweek. This will maintain groundwater levels at their current position for several days. Property flooding is expected and sewage systems may become inundated. Residents should deploy any property resilience measures such as pumps, flood barriers and air brick covers. Avoid driving through flood water as the bow wave from vehicles can flood adjacent properties. 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 as the situation changes.

The groundwater level at the Delcombe Wood borehole has risen to 138.345m above sea level and is forecast to rise to 138.823m and will continue gradually upwards until the weekend. For reference the peak level in January was 139.641m. A blocking high pressure system has developed over Scandinavia which will bring some respite as more settled weather develops. This will last until the weekend when we will probably see a return to more unsettled weather. Property flooding is still possible and sewage systems may become inundated. Residents should keep deployed any property resilience measures such as pumps, flood barriers and air brick covers. Avoid driving through flood water as the bow wave from vehicles can flood adjacent properties. 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 as the situation changes.

The groundwater level at the Delcombe Wood borehole has risen to 137.98m above sea level and is forecast to rise to 138.21 by the weekend. For reference the peak level in January was 139.64. The weather over the next two weeks will continue unsettled with a band of rain expected early next week and another by next weekend. These will bring periods of light to moderate rainfall. This will maintain groundwater levels at their current position for several days. There is a hint that a blocking high pressure system will become established to the east of the country bringing some respite as more settled weather develops. Property flooding is expected and sewage systems may become inundated. Residents should deploy any property resilience measures such as pumps, flood barriers and air brick covers. Avoid driving through flood water as the bow wave from vehicles can flood adjacent properties. 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 Sunday or as the situation changes

The groundwater level at the Delcombe Wood 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 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.

The groundwater level at the Delcombe Wood 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.

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.