Flood Warning Info - Groundwater flooding for the North Winterborne, north of the A354
Area Description
Groundwater flooding for Turnworth, Winterborne Stickland, Winterborne Houghton, Clenston, Whatcombe and Whitechurch.
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 20 Mar 2024 17:06
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Delcombe Wood borehole has fallen back to 136.51m 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 139.64m
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.
Flood Warning issued on 11 Mar 2024 15:32
Groundwater
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.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Mar 2024 14:50
Groundwater
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.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Feb 2024 15:30
Groundwater
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.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Feb 2024 16:37
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Delcombe Wood borehole has risen to 136.245m above sea level and will continue to rise into the early part of next week.
Up to 20mm of rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours which will keep levels in the winterbourne very high for some 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 now.
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 Monday 26th February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 14 Jan 2024 17:34
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Delcombe Wood borehole has now peaked and will continue to slowly drop back over the next few days. Flooding of roads and some properties is expected to gradually recede throughout the week.
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 Tuesday 16th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Jan 2024 16:39
Groundwater
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.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Jan 2024 16:08
Groundwater
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.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 17:32
Groundwater
Groundwater levels at the Delcombe Wood borehole have risen in response to recent heavy rainfall and will continue to do so for the next few days. Flooding of roads and some properties, especially basements is expected.
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 Saturday the 6th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Dec 2023 16:16
Groundwater
Groundwater levels at the Delcombe Wood borehole have settled back a little over the weekend, but remain very high for the time of year. Up to 15mm of rainfall is expected over the next 24 hours and this may well trigger a small increase in level. This may lead to flooding of roads and cellars. After a brief drier spell a return to more unsettled weather is forecast for the remainder of the month.
Householders should check that any property level resilience measures they have in place such as pumps, flood barriers or air brick covers are still working effectively. Motorists are advised to avoid driving through flood water wherever possible as the bow wave from vehicles can cause damage to nearby properties.
This message will be updated on Wednesday 20th December or as the situation change
Flood Warning issued on 13 Dec 2023 11:02
Groundwater
Groundwater levels at the Delcombe Wood borehole have risen following the current period of prolonged rainfall. Some property flooding as well as disruption to the road and sewer networks is expected. Home owners with property level resilience measures such as pumps, flood barriers and air brick covers should check that they are in place and working properly. Avoid driving through flood water as the bow wave from vehicles can damage adjacent properties. Stay out of flood water which is hazardous to you and emergency service staff who may have to rescue you. This message will be updated on Friday 15th or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 26 Jan 2023 14:02
Groundwater
Groundwater levels at the Delcombe Wood borehole have started to fall back so that the risk of flooding is now reduced. The cold, dry spell will continue for the next week meaning that levels will continue to fall towards the middle of February. A return to warmer, wetter conditions from the second week of next month could bring levels back up again quite quickly. You are advised to take the opportunity to check any pumps are in good working order and that stocks of sandbags are replenished. Septic tanks may need emptying as soakaways may not work for some time. Many roads are still flooded and springs have burst through the surface causing them to break up. Please drive slowly as vehicle bow waves can damage adjacent properties. Flood water on roads is freezing leading to widespread black ice
Flood Warning issued on 16 Jan 2023 14:57
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.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Jan 2023 15:17
Groundwater
Following three months of above average rainfall, groundwater levels in the area have risen considerably, and with further rainfall forecast over the next ten days are set to rise yet further. Up to date groundwater levels for the area can be seen at Delcombe Wood groundwater monitoring site which can be accessed at check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk
Environment agency staff will continue to monitor the situation. Contact the local authority to report issues and for assistance or your flood warden for more local advice.
Flooding of roads and some vulnerable properties is possible.
Residents may experience inundation of basements, septic tanks and sewer systems.
If you have a pump, make sure it is working and switched on. Think about alternative power sources in case of power cuts.
Road surfaces may become damaged.
Please do not drive through floodwater as bow waves may affect adjacent properties.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2023 13:17
Groundwater
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Flood Warning issued on 10 Mar 2020 11:58
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Delcombe Wood borehole is currently 138.2 mAOD and falling. Residents are advised to ensure property flood resilience measures are in place and that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may experience problems flushing toilets and have issues with septic tanks. The Met Office forecast is for further showers over the next few days which may result in groundwater levels rising again. Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels. We continue to monitor the groundwater situation carefully and will update this message on Friday 13/03/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Mar 2020 14:31
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Delcombe wood borehole is currently 138.4 m AOD and forecast to rise after recent heavy rainfall. Residents are advised to ensure property resilience measures are put in place and that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may experience problems flushing toilets and have issues with septic tanks. Further rainfall over the weekend and into the early parts of next week are forecast by the met office, with this rainfall we anticipate groundwater levels to continue to rise. Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels. We continue to monitor the groundwater situation carefully and will update this message on Tuesday 10/03/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Mar 2020 12:57
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Delcombe Wood borehole peaked at 140.6m AOD. It is now 138.5m AOD and expected to continue to fall. Residents are still advised to ensure property resilience measures remain in place and that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may experience problems flushing toilets and have issues with septic tanks. Sunny spells with light scattered showers are forecast by the Met Office over the next few days. Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels. We continue to monitor the groundwater situation carefully and will update this message on Friday 06/03/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Feb 2020 11:28
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Delcombe Wood borehole peaked at 140.6m AOD. It is now 138.9m AOD and falling. Residents are still advised to ensure property resilience measures remain in place and that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may experience problems flushing toilets and have issues with septic tanks. Further unsettled conditions and moderate rainfall is forecast by the Met Office throughout this weekend and into Tuesday 03/03/20, so we may expect levels in the borehole to start to rise slowly again. Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels. We continue to monitor the groundwater situation carefully and will update this message on Tuesday 03/03/20 or as the situation requires.
Flood Warning issued on 26 Feb 2020 10:40
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Delcombe Wood borehole peaked at 140.6m AOD. It is now 139.6m AOD and falling. Residents are still advised to ensure property resilience measures remain in place and that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may experience problems flushing toilets and have issues with septic tanks. Further unsettled conditions and moderate rainfall is forecast by the Met Office throughout this week to Friday 28/02/20 so we may expect levels to start to rise slowly again. Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels. We continue to monitor the groundwater situation carefully and will update this message on Friday 28/02/20 or as the situation requires.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Feb 2020 12:57
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Delcombe Wood borehole peaked at 140.6m AOD. It is now 140.3m AOD and falling. We believe a possibility of flooding still exists for Turnworth, Winterborne Stickland, Winterborne Houghton, Clenston, Whatcombe and Whitechurch. Residents are still advised to ensure property resilience measures remain in place and that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may experience problems flushing toilets and have issues with septic tanks. Further unsettled conditions and moderate rainfall is forecast by the Met Office throughout this week to Friday 28/02/20 so we may expect levels in the borehole to start to rise slowly again. Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels. We continue to monitor the groundwater situation carefully and will update this message on Wednesday 26/02/2020 or as the situation requires.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Feb 2020 11:38
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Delcombe Wood borehole is currently at 140.5m AOD and is falling slowly. We believe there exists a possibility of flooding for Turnworth, Winterborne Stickland, Winterborne Houghton, Clenston, Whatcombe and Whitechurch. Residents continue to be advised to prepare property flood resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may experience problems flushing toilets and have issues with septic tanks. Unsettled conditions and moderate rainfall is forecast by the Met Office over this coming week. We may see levels to increase slowly throughout this period. Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels. We continue to monitor the groundwater situation carefully and will update this message on Monday 24/02/2020 or as the situation requires.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Feb 2020 16:03
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Delcombe Wood borehole is currently at 140.6m AOD and continues to rise slowly. We believe there exists a possibility of flooding for Turnworth, Winterborne Stickland, Winterborne Houghton, Clenston, Whatcombe and Whitechurch. Residents continue to be advised to prepare property flood resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may experience problems flushing toilets and have issues with septic tanks. Unsettled conditions and moderate rainfall is forecast by the Met Office over this coming weekend and into Monday 24/02/20. We can expect levels to increase slowly throughout this period. Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels. We continue to monitor the groundwater situation carefully and will update this message on Sunday 23/02/2020 or as the situation requires.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2020 13:20
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Delcombe Wood borehole is currently at 140.0m AOD and continues to rise slowly. We believe there exists a possibility of flooding for Turnworth, Winterborne Stickland, Winterborne Houghton, Clenston, Whatcombe and Whitechurch. Residents continue to be advised to prepare property flood resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may experience problems flushing toilets and have issues with septic tanks. Unsettled conditions and moderate rainfall is forecast by the Met Office over this coming weekend and into Monday 24/02/20. We can expect levels to increase slowly throughout this period. Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels. We continue to monitor the groundwater situation carefully and will update this message on Saturday 22/02/2020 or as the situation requires.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2020 13:26
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Delcombe Wood borehole is currently at 140.0 mAOD and continues to rise slowly even with the current reduction in rainfall intensity. We believe there still exists a possibility of flooding for Turnworth, Winterborne Stickland, Winterborne Houghton, Clenston, Whatcombe and Whitechurch. Residents are continued to be advised to prepare property flood resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may experience problems flushing toilets and have issues with septic tanks. The Met Office forecast over the next few days is for continuing unsettled conditions and more rainfall, so we may expect groundwater levels to rise further during the next two to three days. Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels. We will continue to monitor the situation and update this message on Friday, 21/02/2020.
Flood Warning issued on 19 Feb 2020 11:11
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Delcombe Wood borehole is currently at 138.9 mAOD and rising due to the recent rainfall. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Turnworth, Winterborne Stickland, Winterborne Houghton, Clenston, Whatcombe and Whitechurch. Residents are advised to prepare property flood resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may experience problems flushing toilets and have issues with septic tanks. The Met Office forecast over the next few days is for more rainfall so we expect groundwater levels to continue to rise. Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels. We will continue to monitor the situation and update this message on Thursday, 20/02/2020.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2020 09:25
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Delcombe Wood borehole is currently at 137 mAOD and rising, due to the persistent heavy rainfall from Storm Dennis. There has been steep rise in levels in this borehole. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may experience problems flushing toilets and have issues with septic tanks. The Met Office forecast over the next few days is for more rainfall so we expect groundwater levels to continue to rise. We are closely monitoring the groundwater situation. Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels. This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2020 10:16
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in West Dorset remain high. The groundwater levels in the borehole at Delcombe Wood have reached 137.64 mAOD on 04/01/20 and appear to be falling slowly. Although the weather has been more settled recently and no further significant rainfall is forecast for several days we would expect levels to remain high. We are closely monitoring the groundwater situation.
Residents are advised to prepare and install property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. We have had reports of properties pumping in the area and residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems and road surfaces may be damaged.
Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels. We are closely monitoring the groundwater situation and this message will be updated as the situation develops.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2020 15:05
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in West Dorset remain high. The groundwater levels in the borehole at Delcombe Wood have reached 138.08 mAOD on 02/01/20 and appear to be levelling off. Although the weather has been more settled recently, we expect groundwater levels to remain high. No rain is forecast until Monday 06/01/20 and we are closely monitoring the groundwater situation.
Residents are advised to prepare and install property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. We have had reports of properties pumping in the area and residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems and road surfaces may be damaged.
Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels. We are closely monitoring the groundwater situation and this message will be updated as the situation develops.
Flood Warning issued on 31 Dec 2019 15:42
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in West Dorset remain high. The groundwater levels in the borehole at Delcombe Wood have reached 138.308 mAOD on 31/12/19 and appear to be levelling off. Although the weather has been more settled recently, we expect groundwater levels to remain high.
Residents are advised to prepare and install property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. We have had reports of properties pumping in the area and residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems and road surfaces may be damaged.
Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels. We are closely monitoring the groundwater situation and this message will be updated as the situation develops.