Flood Alert Info - Groundwater flooding in Bishops Sutton
Area Description
Areas at risk of groundwater flooding in Bishops Sutton, near Alresford in Hampshire.
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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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 28 May 2024 15:52
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Bishops Sutton are high but have fallen by 5cm in the last week. During that time 22mm of rain has been recorded at Bishops Sutton rain gauge. A small number of properties may still have residual water affecting their cellars. Septic tanks may be struggling to operate effectively. From today (28/05/2024) to Saturday (01/06/2024), spells of light rain and showers are expected to affect Hampshire. Groundwater levels in Bishops Sutton are expected to continue falling slowly. Minor flooding impacts are expected to continue for the next week or two. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. If you have pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure that they are operating. This Flood Alert will be updated by 18:00 on Tuesday 04/06/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 22 May 2024 10:33
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Bishops Sutton are high but have fallen by 8cm in the last week. During that time, just 3mm of rain has been recorded at Bishops Sutton rain gauge. A small number of properties may still have residual water affecting their cellars. Impacts to septic tanks and flooding of roads is expected to be ongoing. Today (22/05/2024), showers are forecast to affect Hampshire, with up to 40mm of rain possible. From Thursday 23/05/2024 to Monday 27/05/2024, only light showers are expected. Groundwater levels may stabilise or rise slightly in response to heavy rainfall but will begin falling again within a day. Flooding impacts are expected to continue into early June. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. If you have pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure that they are operating. This Flood Alert will be updated by 18:00 on Wednesday 29/05/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 16 May 2024 11:03
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Bishops Sutton are high but have fallen by 4cm during the last week. During that time, 16mm of rain has been recorded in Bishops Sutton. A small number of properties are expected to be experiencing cellar flooding. Roads (such as the B3046) are expected to be affected by flooding particularly after heavy rainfall. Impacts to septic tanks are ongoing. During the next 5 days, spells of rain and showers, some of which may be heavy, are expected to affect Hampshire, with between 5 and 30mm of rain possible in that time. Groundwater levels are expected to continue slowly falling during the next week, but may stabilise or rise for a day if heavy rainfall affects the area. Flooding impacts are expected to continue throughout much of May and possibly into June. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. If you have pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure that they are operational. This Flood Alert will be updated by 18:00 on Thursday 23/05/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 9 May 2024 15:36
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Bishops Sutton are high but slowly falling by 7cm a week at present. The last week has been relatively dry with only 8mm being recorded at Bishops Sutton rain gauge. We expect properties in Bishops Sutton will be experiencing cellar flooding. Isolated properties may still have residual flood water affecting the ground floor of their properties. Roads (such as the B3047) will be flooded, particularly after heavy rainfall. Impacts to septic tanks are ongoing. From today (09/05/2024) to Saturday (11/05/2024), the weather is expected to be dry. A little rainfall, approximately 5mm, is expected on both Sunday (12/05/2024) and on Monday (13/05/2024). We expect groundwater levels to continue to slowly fall over the next week. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. If you have pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure that they are operating. This Flood Alert will be updated by 18:00 on Thursday (17/05/2024).
Flood Alert issued on 2 May 2024 10:57
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Bishops Sutton are high, and they are rising and falling with each rainfall event. In the last week, a month’s rain (59mm) has been recorded in Bishops Sutton. We expect properties in Bishops Sutton will be experiencing cellar flooding. Isolated properties may still have residual flood water affecting the ground floor of their properties. Roads (such as the B3047) will be flooded, particularly after heavy rainfall. Impacts to septic tanks are ongoing. From today (02/05/2024) to Monday (06/05/2024), further spells of rain, some of which may be heavy, are forecast in Hampshire with between 10 and 50mm possible during this time. Groundwater levels will rise and fall in response to any heavy rainfall recorded, but levels are expected to continue falling within the next week. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. If you have pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure that they are operating. This Flood Alert will be updated by 18:00 on Thursday (09/05/2024).
Flood Alert issued on 25 Apr 2024 10:15
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Bishops Sutton are high and very slowly falling. In the last week, the level has fallen by 3cm. We expect properties in Bishops Sutton to be experiencing cellar flooding. Roads (such as the B3047) will be flooded, and impacts to septic tanks are ongoing. We expect a small number of properties will be experiencing internal ground floor flooding. Rain is forecast to affect Hampshire from today (25/04/2024) to Monday 29/04/2024, with some heavy spells possible over the weekend. It is possible that between 20 and 50mm of rain could be recorded during this time. Groundwater levels are expected to remain relatively stable over the next week and could rise slightly after this week’s rainfall. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. If you have pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure that they are operating. This Flood Alert will be updated by 18:00 on Thursday 02/05/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Apr 2024 13:51
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Bishops Sutton are high and falling very slowly. In the last week, the level has fallen by 2cm. We expect properties in Bishops Sutton to be experiencing cellar flooding. Roads (such as the B3047) will be flooded, and impacts to septic tanks are ongoing. We expect a small number of properties will be experiencing internal ground floor flooding. From today 18/04/2024 to Monday 22/04/2024, minimal rain is forecast. Groundwater levels are expected to fall very slowly over the next week and the situation will improve. However, groundwater flooding impacts are expected to continue throughout April and into May. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. If you have pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure that they are operating. This Flood Alert will be updated by 18:00 on Thursday 25/04/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Apr 2024 11:58
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Bishops Sutton are high and relatively stable. We expect properties in Bishops Sutton to be experiencing cellar flooding. Roads (such as the B3047) will be flooded, and impacts to septic tanks are ongoing. We expect a small number of properties will be experiencing internal ground floor flooding. From today (11/04/2024) to Monday (15/04/2024), only a very small amount of rain is forecast. Groundwater levels are expected to begin slowly falling within the next week and the situation will improve. However, flooding impacts in Bishops Sutton will continue throughout April and into May. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. If you have pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure that they are operating. This Flood Alert will be updated by 18:00 on Thursday 18/04/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Apr 2024 11:51
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Bishops Sutton are high, and are rising and falling with each rainfall event. We expect properties in Bishops Sutton to be experiencing cellar flooding. Roads (such as the B3047) will be flooded, and impacts to septic tanks are ongoing. We expect a small number of properties will be experiencing internal ground floor flooding. Unsettled weather is forecast to affect Hampshire today (04/04/2024) into Friday morning (05/04/2024), with between 5 and 20mm of rain possible. From Friday lunchtime to Monday (08/04/2024), the weather is expected to be mostly dry. Groundwater levels are expected to remain high throughout this week, and will rise and fall in response to any rainfall recorded. Flooding impacts are expected to continue throughout April. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. If you have pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure that they are operating. This Flood Alert will be updated by 18:00 on Thursday 11/04/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Mar 2024 15:36
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Bishops Sutton are high, and rising and falling with each rainfall event. We expect properties in Bishops Sutton to be affected by cellar flooding. Roads (such as the B3047) will be flooded, and impacts to septic tanks are ongoing. We expect that a small number of properties may be experiencing internal ground floor flooding. From today 28/03/2024 to Saturday 30/03/2024, further rain is forecast in Hampshire, with between 15 and 30mm of rain expected in these 3 days. Sunday 31/03/2024 is expected to be dry, but further unsettled weather bringing up to 12mm of rain is forecast on Monday 01/04/2024. Groundwater levels are expected to remain high and could possibly rise slightly over the next week. Flooding impacts are expected to continue throughout much of April. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. If you have pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure that they are operating. This Flood Alert will be updated by 18:00 on Thursday 04/04/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Mar 2024 14:14
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Bishops Sutton are high, rising and falling with each rainfall event. We expect properties in Bishops Sutton to be affected by cellar flooding. Roads (such as the B3047) will be flooded, and impacts to septic tanks are ongoing. We expect that a small number of properties may be experiencing internal ground floor flooding. From today (21/03/2024) to Sunday (24/03/2024), light showers are forecast. On Monday (25/03/2024), further rain (up to 12mm) is forecast in Hampshire, although this is not expected to be impactful. Groundwater levels are likely to remain high and will respond to any heavy rainfall events. But given the mostly dry forecast, levels could begin to slowly fall this week. Cellar flooding impacts are expected to continue throughout March. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. If you have pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure that they are operating. This Flood Alert will be updated by 18:00 on Thursday 28/03/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Mar 2024 16:13
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Bishops Sutton are high, rising and falling with each rainfall event. Levels are currently 3cm higher than they were this time last week. We expect properties in Bishops Sutton to be affected by cellar flooding. Roads (such as the B3047) will be flooded, and impacts to septic tanks are ongoing. We expect that a small number of properties may be experiencing internal ground floor flooding. From today (14/03/2024) to Monday (18/03/2024), only small amounts of rain are expected, with between 8 and 15mm of rain forecast across these 5 days. Groundwater levels are likely to remain high and will respond to any heavy rainfall events. But given the mostly dry forecast, levels could begin to slowly fall within the next week. Cellar flooding impacts are expected to continue throughout March. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. If you have pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure that they are operating. This Flood Alert will be updated by 18:00 on Thursday 21/03/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Mar 2024 11:33
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Bishops Sutton are high, and are rising and falling with each rainfall event. Levels are currently 11cm higher than this time last week. We expect properties in Bishops Sutton to be affected by cellar flooding. Roads (such as the B3047) will be flooded, and impacts to septic tanks are ongoing. There is a possibility that internal ground floor property flooding is occurring to a small number of properties. Today (Thursday 07/03/2024) and Friday (08/03/2024) are expected to be dry. However, on Saturday (09/03/2024) and Sunday (10/03/2024), further rainfall (up to 25mm) is forecast in Hampshire. Groundwater levels will rise following any heavy rainfall events. Flooding impacts in Bishops Sutton are expected to continue throughout March. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. If you have pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure that they are operating. This Flood Alert will be updated by 18:00 on Thursday 14/03/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2024 14:15
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Bishops Sutton are high and rising. Since Tuesday 27/02/2024, levels in Bishops Sutton have risen by 5cm. We expect a small number of properties will be experiencing cellar flooding. There will be impacts to septic tanks, and roads (such as the B3047) will be flooding. From early next week, it is possible that a small number of properties will experience internal ground floor flooding. Further heavy and persistent rainfall is expected to affect Hampshire over the next 5 days, with up to 40mm of rain possible. Groundwater levels are likely to remain high throughout March, with cellar flooding impacts likely to persist for at least the next 2 weeks. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. If you have pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure that they are operating. This Flood Alert will be updated by 18:00 on Thursday 07/03/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Feb 2024 16:24
Groundwater
In Bishops Sutton, groundwater levels are rising and falling with each heavy rainfall event. During the last week, almost a month’s rain has been recorded at Bishops Sutton. The groundwater level is currently 13cm higher than it was a week ago. We expect that a small number of properties will be experiencing cellar flooding. Impacts to roads (such as the B3047) and septic tanks are expected to be ongoing. Today 27/02/2024 and tomorrow 28/02/2024, dry weather is forecast. However, from Thursday 29/02/2024 to Saturday 02/03/2024, up to 25mm of rain is possible in Hampshire. If heavy rain is recorded in Bishops Sutton during the next couple of weeks, internal ground floor flooding to a small number of properties could occur. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. If you have pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure that they are operating. This Flood Alert will be updated by 18:00 on Tuesday 05/03/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2024 17:26
Groundwater
In Bishops Sutton, groundwater levels are rising and falling with each heavy rainfall event. In the last 2 weeks, 150% of the long term average monthly rainfall (93mm) has been recorded in Bishops Sutton. Some properties may be experiencing residual cellar flooding impacts. Flood water is expected to be affecting roads such as the B3047. Septic tanks in the village will be struggling to operate effectively. There is potential for further rainfall on Wednesday (21/02/2024) and Thursday (22/02/2024), with up to 30mm of rain forecast in Hampshire across these two days. If heavy rain continues to affect Bishops Sutton, cellar flooding will become deeper. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you have pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure that they are operating. This Flood Alert will be updated by 18:00 on Tuesday (27/02/2024).
Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2024 10:43
Groundwater
In Bishops Sutton, groundwater levels remain high, and are rising and falling with each heavy rainfall event. On Thursday 08/02/2024, over half a month’s rain (30mm) was recorded at Bishops Sutton. This caused groundwater levels to peak just above the threshold we would expect a small number of properties to experience cellar flooding. However, since Friday 09/02/2024, levels have fallen by 12cm. Some properties may be experiencing residual flooding impacts. Flood water is expected to be affecting roads such as the B3047. Septic tanks in the village will be struggling to operate effectively. Unsettled weather is forecast from today 13/02/2024 to Thursday 15/02/2024, with up to 30mm of rain possible across these 3 days. If heavy rain affects Bishops Sutton, groundwater levels will rise again, and flooding impacts could be similar to those experienced on Friday 09/02/2024. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you have pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure that they are operating. This Flood Alert will be updated by 18:00 on Tuesday 20/02/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2024 15:39
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Bishops Sutton remain high but have been falling very slowly over the last week. Minor impacts to septic tanks are expected to be ongoing. Residual flood water may be affecting roads such as the B3047. Unsettled weather is expected to affect Hampshire for the rest of this week, with very heavy rain (up to 40mm) possible on Thursday 08/02/2024. If heavy rain affects the area, groundwater levels will rise again, increased impacts to roads and septic tanks could occur, and a small number of properties in Bishops Sutton could experience cellar flooding within the next week. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. If you have pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure that they are operational. This Flood Alert will be updated by 18:00 on Tuesday 13/02/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2024 14:42
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Bishops Sutton are high and relatively stable. Groundwater levels are just below the threshold we would expect a small number of properties to experience cellar flooding. Minor impacts to septic tanks and flooding of roads, such as the B3047, is expected to be ongoing. From today (30/01/2024) until Saturday (03/02/2024), dry weather is forecast. Groundwater levels are expected to remain high but may just begin falling during this period. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you have pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure that they can operate. This Flood Alert will be updated by 18:00 on Tuesday 06/02/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2024 13:52
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Bishops Sutton are high and currently rising and falling in response to each rainfall event, but returning to a fairly stable level. In the last 3 days, 20mm of rain has been recorded in Bishops Sutton. Groundwater levels are around the threshold we would expect a small number of properties to be experiencing cellar flooding. Impacts to septic tanks and flooding of roads, such as the B3047, is expected. Unsettled weather is expected today (23/01/2024) and on Thursday (25/01/2024), although rainfall totals in Hampshire are expected to be relatively small. Dry weather is forecast on Friday (26/01/2024) and Saturday (27/01/2024). Groundwater levels in Bishops Sutton are expected to remain high and relatively stable during this time. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you have pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure that they are operating. This Flood Alert will be updated by 18:00 on Tuesday 30/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2024 13:59
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Bishops Sutton remain high and stable following the recent dry weather. Impacts to septic tanks and flooding of roads such as the B3047 is expected. A small number of properties in Bishops Sutton may have a very small amount of water affecting their cellars. Water on roads may freeze and cause icy conditions. The weather until Friday 19/01/2024 is expected to be dry. More unsettled weather is forecast on Saturday 20/01/2024 with up to 11mm of rain expected in Hampshire. If heavy rain affects Bishops Sutton, cellar flooding impacts will increase, and internal property flooding could occur in late January or February. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. If you have pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure that they are operating. This Flood Alert will be updated by 18:00 on Tuesday 23/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Jan 2024 13:06
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Bishops Sutton remain high. The last 5 days have been dry and the groundwater level in Bishops Sutton is now stable around the level we would expect a small number of properties to be experiencing cellar flooding impacts. Impacts to septic tanks, and flooding to roads (such as the B3047) is expected to be ongoing. Over the next 5 days, dry weather is forecast in Hampshire. Groundwater levels in Bishops Sutton will remain high during January 2024. We continue to monitor the forecast. Please remain prepared for further flooding impacts this winter. Groundwater levels will be sensitive to any further rainfall. If you have pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure that they can operate. This Flood Alert will be updated by 18:00 on Tuesday 16/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 16:37
Groundwater
In Bishop’s Sutton, groundwater levels are very high. In the last 24 hours, 37mm of rain has been recorded at Bishops Sutton. This caused a very sharp rise in groundwater levels. At Bishops Sutton, the level rose by 16cm in 8 hours. We expect that a small number of properties may have just experienced onset of cellar flooding yesterday evening (04/01/2024). The level has since started to slowly fall, however residual flood water may still be affecting cellars. Impacts to septic tanks, and flooding to roads (such as the B3047), is expected. Over the next 5 to 10 days, mostly dry weather is forecast. This will allow groundwater levels to stabilise and slowly fall. Flooding impacts in Bishops Sutton will improve during this time. Groundwater levels will remain sensitive to further rainfall. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you use pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure that they can operate. This Flood Alert will be updated by 18:00 on Thursday 11/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2023 15:40
Groundwater
In Bishop’s Sutton, groundwater levels are high and rising. In the last 3 months, prolonged, much higher than average rainfall (444mm) has been recorded at Bishop’s Sutton. In the last 24 hours, the groundwater level has risen by 4cm. In the next 2 weeks, cellar flooding will commence in Bishop’s Sutton. Groundwater will begin affecting septic tanks and roads such as the B3047 will start to be impacted, especially after it rains. Further wet weather is forecast on Monday (01/01/2024) and Tuesday (02/01/2024) with up to 30mm of rain forecast per day. Groundwater levels are expected to continue to rise until at least mid-January 2024. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you use pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure that they can operate. This Flood Alert will be updated by Friday 05/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Apr 2020 10:04
Groundwater
The Groundwater level at Bishop’s Sutton continues to fall. In the last 7 days, the level has reduced by 4cm. The weather remains dry until Friday (17/04/2020), when rain and then heavy showers are forecast into the weekend. Next week, the weather is similar, with further showers possible at times. If any heavy showers should affect Bishop’s Sutton, then the groundwater will rise a little for several hours around the time of the rainfall. After which, levels should then fall and the situation should continue to improve. Next week, as long as the 5 day weather outlook remains favourable, then we will remove this Alert. This Flood Alert will be updated or removed by 15:00 on Wednesday 22 April 2020.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2020 12:21
Groundwater
The Groundwater level at Bishop’s Sutton continues to fall. In the last 5 days, the level has reduced by 3 cm. Over the next 5 days, the weather is mostly dry, but it will be interspersed with periods of showery rain, especially through Easter weekend. If any heavy showers should affect Bishop’s Sutton, then the groundwater will rise a little for several hours. After which, the level should then continue to fall. Given the current rate of fall, it will be at least 2 weeks before groundwater ceases to cause impacts in the village. We continue to monitor the forecast. This Flood Alert will be updated by 15:00 on Wednesday 15/04/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Mar 2020 10:42
Groundwater
The Groundwater level at Bishop’s Sutton remains very high, but is now falling. The current rate of fall is 1 cm every 2 days. This week, groundwater may still be causing cellar flooding in a small number of properties. It may also be preventing septic tanks from operating effectively. Over the next 5 days, the weather should remain fairly dry, and the situation will continue to improve. Given the current rate of fall, it will be at least 3 weeks before groundwater stops causing impacts in the village. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you use pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure they can operate. This Flood Alert will be updated by 15:00 on Wednesday 08/04/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Mar 2020 11:03
Groundwater
The Groundwater level at Bishop’s Sutton remains very high, but stable. This week, groundwater may still cause cellar flooding in a small number of properties. It may also be preventing septic tanks from operating effectively. Over the next 5 days, the weather should remain fairly dry, and levels will fall. Initially, any rate of fall will be slow, perhaps by only 1cm every couple of days. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you use pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure they can operate. This Flood Alert will be updated by 15:00 on Monday 30/03/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2020 12:11
Groundwater
The Groundwater level at Bishop’s Sutton is very high, but fairly stable. It does however, rise immediately, each time it rains. Groundwater is close to (now only 2cm below) a threshold where it will cause cellar flooding to a small number of properties. It may be preventing septic tanks from operating effectively. Minor impact road flooding will affect the B3047, especially when it rains. Over the next 5 to 10 days, the weather should be much drier, except for this weekend (14/03/2020 and 15/03/2020) when 10 to 15mm of rain is forecast. Rainfall this weekend will cause levels to rise a little, perhaps by 1 to 2 cm. With drier weather forecast next week, levels should stabilise. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you use pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure they can operate. This Flood Alert will be updated by 15:00 on Tuesday 24/03/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Mar 2020 14:02
Groundwater
The Groundwater level at Bishop’s Sutton is very high, but fairly stable. It does however, rise immediately, each time it rains. Groundwater is close to (8cm below) a threshold where it will cause cellar flooding to a small number of properties. It may be preventing septic tanks from operating effectively. Minor impact road flooding will affect the B3047, especially when it rains, as surface water will be prevented from draining effectively. Tomorrow and Saturday (07/03/2020) should remain fairly dry, and levels may fall a little. From Sunday (08/03/2020) onwards, small amounts of rain are forecast. Over the next few days, impacts won’t change significantly. However, with further rainfall next week, it may cause a small number of cellars to flood in Bishop’s Sutton (if they haven’t already). We continue to monitor the forecast. If you use pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure they can operate. This Flood Alert will be updated by 15:00 on Thursday 12/03/2020
Flood Alert issued on 27 Feb 2020 09:40
Groundwater
The Groundwater level at Bishop’s Sutton is very high, fairly stable, but is immediately rising a little, each time it rains. Groundwater is close to the threshold where it will cause cellar flooding to a very small number of properties in Bishop’s Sutton. It may already be preventing septic tanks from operating effectively. Minor impact road flooding may affect the B3047, especially when it rains, as surface water will be unable to drain effectively. Tomorrow and into Saturday (29/02/2020), further rain is forecast. This will cause levels to rise a little, but it is unlikely that impacts will alter significantly. Next week, unsettled weather will continue to affect the South. If cellar flooding has not yet commenced, additional rainfall over the next week, could cause the onset of impacts. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you use pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure they can operate. This Flood Alert will be updated by 15:00 on Thursday 05/03/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2020 10:24
Groundwater
The Groundwater at Bishop’s Sutton is very high, but levels have fallen a little since Monday (17/02/2020). Groundwater is just at the level where it could cause cellar flooding to a very small number of properties in Bishop’s Sutton. It will also begin to prevent septic tanks from operating effectively and, will cause minor impact road flooding. Over the next 5 days, small amounts of rain are expected each day. This will keep levels high, and fairly stable throughout this time. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you use pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure they can operate. This Flood Alert will be updated by 12:00 on Thursday 27/02/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 09:23
Groundwater
The Groundwater level at Bishop’s Sutton is high and rising. In the last 3 days, 76mm of rain has been recorded at Bishop’s Sutton, which is more than February’s monthly average rainfall. In the next 2 to 3 days rising groundwater could cause cellar flooding to a very small number of properties in Bishop’s Sutton. Rising groundwater will begin to prevent septic tanks from operating effectively and, some road flooding is expected. Over the next 5 days, small amounts of rain are expected each day and so levels will continue to rise this week. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you use pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure they can operate. This Flood Alert will be updated by 12:00 on Friday 21/02/2020