Flood Warning Info - Groundwater flooding for the Crane
Area Description
Groundwater flooding for Pentridge and Cranborne.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 29 Feb 2024 15:40
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Woodyates borehole has risen to 102.6m above sea level and is forecast to peak at this point. For reference the peak in January was 105.55
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 26 Feb 2024 16:04
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Woodyates borehole has risen to 103.389m above sea level and is forecast to level off below 104m 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 23 Feb 2024 14:57
Groundwater
he groundwater level at the Woodyates borehole has risen to 102.2m above sea level and will continue to rise until the beginning of next week.
Up to 20mm of rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours which will keep levels 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 Sunday 25th February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Feb 2024 14:45
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Woodyates borehole has risen to 102.188m above sea level and will continue to rise until the beginning of next week.
Up to 20mm of rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours which will keep levels in the Sydling Water 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 Sunday 25th February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Jan 2024 16:52
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Woodyates borehole has now peaked 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 16:07
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Woodyates borehole is rising in response to recent heavy rainfall and will continue to do so for the next 48 hours. Flooding of roads and some properties, especially basements is expected to continue.
Residents should deploy any property resilience measures such as pumps, flood barriers and air brick covers.
Driving through flood water will be especially dangerous as temperatures will drop to below freezing at times over the next week and will cause ice to form on roads. The bow wave from vehicles can flood adjacent properties and lead to icing of pavements.
Sewage systems may become overloaded. Do not lift manhole covers to alleviate local surface water flooding as this may cause toilets further downhill to surcharge.
This message will be updated on Tuesday 9th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 16:19
Groundwater
Groundwater levels at the Woodyates 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 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 Woodyates 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 4 Jan 2023 10:37
Groundwater
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