Flood Warning Info - Groundwater flooding for the South Winterbourne Valley
Area Description
Groundwater flooding for Kingston Russell, Winterbourne Abbas, Winterbourne Steepleton, Martinstown or Winterbourne St Martin, Winterbourne Monkton, Winterbourne Herringston and Winterbourne Came.
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 12 Apr 2024 16:53
Groundwater
The groundwater level at Kingston Russell borehole has fallen back to 118.65m above sea level and is forecast to continue a gradual recession over the next few days. For reference the peak level in January was over 121.376m
The weather over the next two weeks will gradually become more settled with occasional showers.
The risk of property flooding is reducing, however levels are still very high and any rainfall could cause basements to flood and sewage systems may become inundated.
Residents should keep any property flood resilience measures such as pumps, flood barriers and air brick covers deployed.
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 3 Apr 2024 14:12
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Kingston Russell borehole has risen to 118.976m above sea level and is forecast to reach 119.46m by Thursday the 4th. For reference the peak level in January was 121.376m
The weather over the next two weeks will continue unsettled with a heavier band of rain expected on Friday. Groundwater levels are expected to continue rising steadily overv the next week.
Property flooding is expected and sewage systems may become inundated.
Residents should deploy any property flood 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 20 Mar 2024 17:03
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Kingston Russell borehole has fallen back to 119.52m 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 121.38m
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 Kingston Russell borehole has risen to 120.5m 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 121.375m.
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 14:23
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Kingston Russell borehole has risen to 120.74m above sea level and is forecast to rise to 120.82m before gradually falling back by the weekend. For reference the peak level in January was 121.375m.
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 14:14
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Kingston Russell borehole has risen to 120.85m above sea level and is forecast to rise to 121m by the weekend following further rain over the next few days. For reference the peak level in January this year was 121.376m
The weather over the next two weeks will continue to be unsettled, bringing periods of light to moderate rainfall. This will maintain groundwater levels at their current position for some days to come.
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 Sunday 3rd March or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 26 Feb 2024 15:20
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Kingston Russell borehole has risen to 120.613m above sea level and is forecast to rise to approximately 138.2m by the weekend.
The weather over the next two weeks will continue to be unsettled, bringing periods of light to moderate rainfall. This will maintain groundwater levels at their current position for some days to come.
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 Wednesday 28th February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Feb 2024 16:09
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Kingston Russell borehole has risen to 119.2m above sea level and will continue to rise until the beginning of next week.
Up to 20mm of rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours which 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 Friday 22nd February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Jan 2024 16:10
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Kingston Russell borehole has now started to drop back and will continue to do so for 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.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Jan 2024 16:08
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Kingston Russell 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 13:27
Groundwater
Groundwater levels 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. The bow wave from vehicles can flood adjacent properties and lead to icing of pavements.
The A35 trunk road between Winterborne Abbas and Kingston Russell is likely to be partially closed by flood water.
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 13:04
Groundwater
The level at Kingston Russell borehole has fallen back very slightly over the weekend, however with up to 15mm of rainfall forecast over the next 24 hours a further, small upward rise is possible before things settle back down towards the latter part of the week. This may see a re-appearance of flood water on roads in Martinstown and the Winterbourne villages and possibly on the A354 west of Winterbourne Abbas, although the impact will be rather less than was experienced over the last two weeks.
Householders are advised to check property level resilience measures including, pumps, flood barriers and air brick covers. Do not drive through flood water unless absolutely necessary as the bow wave can cause damage to nearby properties.
this message will be updated on Wednesday the 20th December or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 12 Dec 2023 10:15
Groundwater
The level at Kingston Russell borehole has risen once more, although the rate of rise is now slowing. The level at 121.36m above sea level is the highest ever recorded at this location, however as this has been achieved over several weeks the impact will be less severe than on previous occasions, such as in 2012, when a similar level was reached within just a few days. Householders with pumps and other property level resilience measures should ensure that they are operating correctly and should make contingency plans against their failure.
Avoid driving through flood water as this can put your life and that of emergency responders at risk. The bow wave from vehicles can damage adjacent properties.
This message will be updated on Thursday the 14th December or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Dec 2023 19:13
Groundwater
Groundwater levels at the Kingston Russell borehole are still rising. 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 tomorrow, Sunday the 10th December
Flood Warning issued on 8 Dec 2023 15:28
Groundwater
Groundwater levels at the Kingston Russell borehole have risen very steeply. 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 tomorrow, Saturday the 9th December.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Nov 2023 14:24
Groundwater
The level at the nearby Kingston Russell borehole has risen to 116 metres above sea level. Flooding to properties from groundwater in the South Winterbourne Valley is now expected. The Winterbourne will remain high for several days. Ensure that pumps are operational and that other precautions such as airbrick covers and flood boards are in place. Avoid driving through flood water as the bow wave will cause properties to flood.
Further rainfall is expected on Wednesday and at the beginning of next week which will keep levels high. A high pressure system may bring a brief respite from about the 15th; this may provide an opportunity to replenish any property level resilience measures.
This message will be updated on Tuesday.
Flood Warning issued on 26 Jan 2023 15:24
Groundwater
Groundwater levels 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. Rivers and streams remain full due to high groundwater levels and will react rapidly to further rainfall. Our staff will continue to monitor the situation and will update this message as the situation develops.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Jan 2023 17:12
Groundwater
The level at the Kingston Russell groundwater monitoring site has risen only slightly since yesterday, reaching 119.2m above sea level. We expect to see a gradual improvement in conditions over the next few days as the dry spell continues into early February. Visit the 'Check for Flooding' site on gov.uk for more information on levels.
Expect problems with basement flooding, sewage systems not working and minor roads under water to continue into the beginning of next week.
Environment Agency staff are closely monitoring conditions and will update this message as the situation develops.
Flooding of roads and fields is possible.
Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems. Contact Wessex Water for more information.
If you have a pump, make sure it is working and switched on.
Road surfaces may become damaged due to springs breaking up the surface.
Please do not drive through floodwater unless absolutely necessary as bow waves may affect adjacent properties.
Water sucked into the engine of your car may cause it to be written off.
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 15:18
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 the Kingston Russell 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 12:14
Groundwater
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Flood Warning issued on 23 Mar 2020 12:18
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Kingston Russell borehole is currently 117.65 mAOD and continues to fall. Groundwater levels remain high and we believe a possibility of flooding still exists for Kingston Russell, Winterbourne Abbas, Winterbourne Steepleton, Martinstown or Winterbourne St Martin, Winterbourne Monkton, Winterbourne Herringston and Winterbourne Came. 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 dry and settled weather to continue over the next few days and we expect groundwater levels to continue to fall. 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 27/03/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Mar 2020 16:37
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Kingston Russell borehole is currently 118.15 mAOD and falling. We believe a possibility of flooding still exists for Kingston Russell, Winterbourne Abbas, Winterbourne Steepleton, Martinstown or Winterbourne St Martin, Winterbourne Monkton, Winterbourne Herringston and Winterbourne Came. 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 mostly dry and settled weather over the next few days. With a drier spell we expect groundwater levels to continue to fall. 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 23/03/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Mar 2020 12:34
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Kingston Russell borehole is currently 118.5 mAOD and falling. We believe a possibility of flooding still exists for Kingston Russell, Winterbourne Abbas, Winterbourne Steepleton, Martinstown or Winterbourne St Martin, Winterbourne Monkton, Winterbourne Herringston and Winterbourne Came. 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 mostly dry and settled weather over the next few days with some light showers possible, with a drier spell we expect groundwater levels to continue to fall. 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 20/03/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 13 Mar 2020 11:17
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Kingston Russell borehole is currently 119.01 mAOD and falling slowly. We believe a possibility of flooding still exists for Kingston Russell, Winterbourne Abbas, Winterbourne Steepleton, Martinstown or Winterbourne St Martin, Winterbourne Monkton, Winterbourne Herringston and Winterbourne Came. 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 intermittent showers over the weekend until Sunday evening 15/03/20, but with a drier spell expected next week any rise in levels will be limited. 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 17/03/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Mar 2020 11:53
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Kingston Russell borehole is currently 119.2 mAOD and rising as a result of recent rainfall. We believe a possibility of flooding still exists for Kingston Russell, Winterbourne Abbas, Winterbourne Steepleton, Martinstown or Winterbourne St Martin, Winterbourne Monkton, Winterbourne Herringston and Winterbourne Came. 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 continuing 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 Friday 13/03/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Mar 2020 14:30
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Kingston Russell borehole is currently 118.8 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 12:55
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Kingston Russell borehole is currently 118.3m AOD and rising steadily. Flooding remains a possibility for the South Winterborne Valley. Residents are advised to prepare property flood resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Flooding of roads and fields is possible. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems, particularly in Winterborne Steepleton. 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 11:58
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in the Kingston Russell borehole remain steady at 117.7m AOD. Flooding remains a possibility for the South Winterborne Valley. Residents are advised to prepare property flood resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Flooding of roads and fields is possible. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems, particularly in Winterborne Steepleton. 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 10:54
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in the Kingston Russell borehole remain steady. The current level is 117.7m AOD. Flooding remains a possibility for the South Winterborne Valley. Residents are advised to prepare property flood resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Flooding of roads and fields is possible. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems, particularly in Winterborne Steepleton. Further unsettled conditions and moderate rainfall is forecast by the Met Office throughout this week to Friday 28/02/20, we may expect levels in the borehole to start to rise slowly again. Some borehole information can be found at www.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 28/02/2020 or as the situation requires.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Feb 2020 14:02
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in the Kingston Russell borehole are peaking around 117.7m AOD. Flooding remains a possibility for Kingston Russell, Winterbourne Abbas, Winterbourne Steepleton, Martinstown or Winterbourne Saint Martin, Winterbourne Monkton, Winterbourne Herringston and Winterbourne Came. Residents are advised to prepare property flood resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Flooding of roads and fields is possible. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems. 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 11:37
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in the Kingston Russell borehole are rising slowly at 117.7m AOD. Flooding remains a possibility for Kingston Russell, Winterbourne Abbas, Winterbourne Steepleton, Martinstown or Winterbourne Saint Martin, Winterbourne Monkton, Winterbourne Herringston and Winterbourne Came. Residents are advised to prepare property flood resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Flooding of roads and fields is possible. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems. Unsettled conditions and moderate rainfall is forecast by the Met Office over this coming week with periods of sunny spells. 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 Monday 24/02/2020
Flood Warning issued on 22 Feb 2020 16:03
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in the Kingston Russell borehole are rising slowly at 117.7m AOD. Flooding remains a possibility for Kingston Russell, Winterbourne Abbas, Winterbourne Steepleton, Martinstown or Winterbourne Saint Martin, Winterbourne Monkton, Winterbourne Herringston and Winterbourne Came. Residents are advised to prepare property flood resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Flooding of roads and fields is possible. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems. 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 14:06
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in the Kingston Russell borehole are rising slowly at 117.5m AOD. Flooding remains a possibility for Kingston Russell, Winterbourne Abbas, Winterbourne Steepleton, Martinstown or Winterbourne Saint Martin, Winterbourne Monkton, Winterbourne Herringston and Winterbourne Came. Residents are advised to prepare property flood resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Flooding of roads and fields is possible. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems. 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 14:33
Groundwater
The groundwater levels in the Kingston Russell borehole are currently at 117.3 mAOD and continues to rise slowly. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Kingston Russell, Winterbourne Abbas, Winterbourne Steepleton, Martinstown or Winterbourne St Martin, Winterbourne Monkton, Winterbourne Herringston and Winterbourne Came. Residents are continued to be advised to prepare property flood resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Flooding of roads and fields is possible. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems. The Met Office forecast is for continuing unsettled conditions and more rainfall, so we 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 11:53
Groundwater
The groundwater levels in the Kingston Russell borehole are currently at 117.0 mAOD and continue to slowly rise following the recent rainfall. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Kingston Russell, Winterbourne Abbas, Winterbourne Steepleton, Martinstown or Winterbourne St Martin, Winterbourne Monkton, Winterbourne Herringston and Winterbourne Came. Residents are continued to be advised to prepare property flood resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Flooding of roads and fields is possible. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems. The Met Office forecast over the next few days is for more rainfall, so we can 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 13:25
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The groundwater levels in the Kingston Russell borehole are currently at 116.5 mAOD and continue to rise following the recent heavy rainfall. Residents are continued to be advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Flooding of roads and fields is possible. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems. The Met Office forecast over the next few days is for more rainfall, so we can 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 Wednesday, 19/02/2020.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2020 15:41
Groundwater
The groundwater levels in the Kingston Russell borehole are currently at 115.9mAOD and rising, due to the persistent heavy rainfall from Storm Dennis. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Flooding of roads and fields is possible. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems. The Met Office forecast over the next few days is for brighter spells with some showers. 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 16 Feb 2020 15:39
Groundwater
The groundwater levels in the Kingston Russell borehole are currently at 115mAOD and rising, due to the persistent heavy rainfall from Storm Dennis. There has been 38mm of rainfall recorded at the Tollerdown rain gauge over the last 24hours. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. The Met Office forecast over the next few days is for brighter spells with some showers. 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 17/02/2020.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2020 10:12
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in West Dorset remain high. The groundwater levels in the borehole at Kingston Russell have reached 120.02 mAOD on the 04/01/20. 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.
We expect some properties with basements and cellars to experience some groundwater inundation and strongly encourage residents to activate their pumps if they have not already done so. If you notice any sewerage drain issues contact your local water company.
We are continuing to monitor the situation and will update this message as the situation changes. Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels
Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2020 15:05
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in West Dorset remain high. The groundwater levels in the borehole at Kingston Russell have reached 120.28 mAOD on the 02/01/20. Although the weather has been more settled recently, we expect groundwater levels to remain high over the next few days. No rain is forecast until Monday 06/01/20 and we are closely monitoring the groundwater situation.
We expect some properties with basements and cellars to experience some groundwater inundation and strongly encourage residents to activate their pumps if they have not already done so. If you notice any sewerage drain issues contact your local water company.
We are continuing to monitor the situation and will update this message as the situation changes. Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels
Flood Warning issued on 31 Dec 2019 15:42
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in West Dorset remain high. The groundwater levels in the borehole at Kingston Russell have reached 120.453 mAOD on the 31/12/19. Although the weather has been more settled recently, we expect groundwater levels to remain high over the next few days.
We expect some properties with basements and cellars to experience some groundwater inundation and strongly encourage residents to activate their pumps if they have not already done so. If you notice any sewerage drain issues contact your local water company.
We are continuing to monitor the situation and will update this message as the situation changes. Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels
Flood Warning issued on 27 Dec 2019 15:25
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in West Dorset remain high. Groundwater levels are beginning to rise again at the Kingston Russell Borehole in response to recent heavy rainfall. The level was 120.463 mAOD on the 27/12/19. We anticipate levels to continue to remain high over the next few days. We expect some properties with basements and cellars to experience some groundwater inundation and strongly encourage residents to activate their pumps if they have not already done so. If you notice any sewerage drain issues contact your local water company. We are continuing to monitor the situation and will update this message as the situation changes. Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels
Flood Warning issued on 23 Dec 2019 09:17
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in West Dorset remain high. Groundwater levels are beginning to rise again at the Kingston Russell Borehole in response to recent heavy rainfall. The level was 119.9 mAOD on the morning of 23/12/19. We anticipate levels to continue to rise over the next few days.
We expect some properties with basements and cellars to experience some groundwater inundation and strongly encourage residents to activate their pumps if they have not already done so. If you notice any sewerage drain issues contact your local water company.
We are continuing to monitor the situation and will update this message as the situation changes.
Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels
Flood Warning issued on 22 Dec 2019 12:12
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in West Dorset remain high. Groundwater levels are beginning to rise again at the Kingston Russell Borehole in response to recent heavy rainfall. The level was 119.52 mAOD on the morning of 22/12/19. We anticipate levels to continue to rise over the next few days.
We expect some properties with basements and cellars to experience some groundwater inundation and strongly encourage residents to activate their pumps if they have not already done so. If you notice any sewerage drain issues contact your local water company.
We are continuing to monitor the situation and will update this messageas the situation changes.
Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels