Flood Alert Info - Groundwater flooding in upper River Ems Valley
Area Description
Areas at risk of groundwater flooding on the upper River Ems at Compton, West Marden, Stoughton, Walderton and Racton.
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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Flood Alert History
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 13 May 2024 08:49
Groundwater
Groundwater is high, close to the surface at the Compton borehole, but over ten metres lower than during winter, and falling thirty centimetres each day. Only minimal groundwater flood impacts are expected, with springs flowing and groundwater potentially still intermittently affecting a small number of properties close to the village green Stoughton. On Monday 13/05/2024 a band of rain is expected to arrive from the south west, which will continue into Tuesday morning. Between 10 and 30mm of rain could be possible. Groundwater could rise a centimetre or two on Monday, but should then fall again by Wednesday. Isolated showers are forecast Thursday and Friday 17/05/2024, possibly continuing through next week. Despite the rain and showers, groundwater is expected to continue to fall. Groundwater will still not fall fast, with minor flood impacts potentially persisting until June. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, ensure they are operational. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 17/05/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 10 May 2024 07:34
Groundwater
Groundwater is high, close to the surface at the Compton borehole, but over ten metres lower than during winter, and falling thirty centimetres each day. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, with springs affecting fields, and water on roads including Stoughton main road and the road from East Marden. Groundwater could affect a small number of properties close to the village green Stoughton, and possibly basements of properties in Walderton too. No rain is forecast Friday or Saturday. On Sunday 12/05/2024 a few isolated showers could emerge. On Monday 13/05/2024 a band of rain is expected to arrive from the south west, followed by showers or periods of rain at times next week. Despite the rain, groundwater is expected to continue to fall. Groundwater will still not fall fast, with minor flood impacts potentially persisting until mid May. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, ensure they are operational. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 14/05/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 7 May 2024 09:00
Groundwater
Groundwater is high, close to the surface at the Compton borehole, but over ten metres lower than during winter, and falling thirty centimetres each day. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, with springs affecting fields, and water on roads including Stoughton main road and the road from East Marden. Groundwater could affect a small number of properties close to the village green Stoughton, and possibly basements of properties in Walderton too. No rain is forecast for the next five days, with high pressure predicted to bring settled weather. Groundwater will still not fall fast, with minor flood impacts potentially persisting until mid May. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, ensure they are operational. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 10/05/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 3 May 2024 17:23
Groundwater
Groundwater is high, close to the surface at the Compton borehole, but falling thirty centimetres each day, and over ten metres lower than during winter. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, with springs affecting fields, and water on roads including Stoughton main road and the road from East Marden. Groundwater could affect a small number of properties close to the village green in Stoughton, and possibly basements of properties in Walderton too. There remains uncertainty in the weather forecast. Only isolated showers are currently forecast Saturday and Sunday. A band of rain might bring more rain Monday morning (06/05/2024). However, groundwater is unlikely to rise and from Tuesday (07/05/2024) high pressure should mean very little rain. Groundwater will still not fall fast, with minor flood impacts potentially persisting until mid May. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, ensure they are operational. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 on 07/05/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Apr 2024 11:07
Groundwater
Groundwater is high, close to the surface at the Compton borehole, but falling thirty centimetres each day. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, with springs affecting fields, and water on roads including Stoughton main road and the road from East Marden. Groundwater could affect a small number of properties close to the village green Stoughton. Groundwater could affect basements of properties in Walderton too. Bands of intense rainfall are forecast Wednesday and early Thursday morning 02/05/2024. Flood water will affect roads Wednesday and Thursday. Groundwater may slow in its fall at the Compton borehole, and rise a few centimetres in the villages. Isolated showers are possible through to next week. Generally only minor flood impacts are expected. Groundwater will not fall fast and will remain higher than normal, and minor flood impacts could persist until mid May. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, ensure they are operational. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 03/05/2024
Flood Alert issued on 25 Apr 2024 12:03
Groundwater
Groundwater is high, close to the surface at the Compton borehole, but falling thirty centimetres each day. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, with springs affecting fields, and water on roads including Stoughton main road and the road from East Marden. Groundwater could affect a small number of properties close to the village green Stoughton. Groundwater could affect basements of properties in Walderton too. Showers are possible Thursday and Friday evenings. A lot of rain could affect Sussex Saturday evening, through to midday Sunday 28/04/2024. If this rain occurs, groundwater could slow in its fall at the Compton borehole, and during Sunday more water will flow on roads. More unsettled weather and showers are forecast next week. Groundwater will not fall fast and will remain higher than normal, and minor flood impacts could persist until mid May. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, ensure they are operational. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 30/04/2024
Flood Alert issued on 22 Apr 2024 07:58
Groundwater
Groundwater is high, close to the surface at the Compton borehole, but falling thirty centimetres each day. Only one or two brief showers have been recorded over the past week. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, with springs affecting fields and water on roads including Stoughton main road and the road from East Marden. Groundwater could affect a small number of properties close to the village green Stoughton. Groundwater could affect basements of properties in Walderton too. No significant rain is forecast this week. Light drizzle is possible Monday evening and Tuesday 23/04/2024. Brief isolated showers are possible Wednesday to Friday. Groundwater will continue to fall at the Compton borehole. However, groundwater will not fall fast and will remain higher than normal, with minor flood impacts persisting until May. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, ensure they are operational. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 26/04/2024
Flood Alert issued on 19 Apr 2024 07:43
Groundwater
Groundwater is high, close to the surface at the Compton borehole, but falling. Only one or two brief showers have been recorded over the past week. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, with springs affecting fields and water on roads including Stoughton main road and the road from East Marden. Groundwater could affect a small number of properties close to the village green Stoughton. Groundwater could affect basements of properties in Walderton too. High pressure, settled weather, and almost no rain is forecast over the next week. An isolated shower could be possible, but will be very brief. Groundwater will continue to fall at the Compton borehole. Groundwater will remain higher than normal and sensitive to rainfall, with minor flood impacts persisting until May. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, ensure they are operational. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 23/04/2024
Flood Alert issued on 16 Apr 2024 11:13
Groundwater
Groundwater is high, close to the surface at the Compton borehole, but now falling. Above average rainfall for the month of April has already been recorded, but most of that occurred before 05/04/2024. Only brief showers have been recorded over the past week. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, with springs affecting fields and water on roads including Stoughton main road and the road from East Marden. Groundwater could affect a small number of properties close to the village green Stoughton. Groundwater could affect basements of properties in Walderton too. Scattered showers and brief periods of light rain are forecast over the next week, but cumulative rainfall amounts should remain low. Groundwater will continue to fall at the Compton borehole. Groundwater will remain higher than normal and sensitive to rainfall, with minor flood impacts persisting until May. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, ensure they are operational. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 19/04/2024
Flood Alert issued on 12 Apr 2024 07:55
Groundwater
Groundwater is high, close to the surface at the Compton borehole, but now falling. Above average rainfall for the month of April has already been recorded, but most of that occurred before 05/04/2024. The past week has seen very little rain. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, with springs affecting fields and water on roads including Stoughton main road and the road from East Marden. Groundwater could affect a small number of properties close to the village green Stoughton. Groundwater could affect basements of properties in Walderton too. Only isolated showers are forecast over the next week. Groundwater will continue to fall at the Compton borehole. Groundwater will remain higher than normal and sensitive to rainfall, with minor flood impacts persisting until May. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, ensure they are operational. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 16/04/2024
Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2024 21:10
Groundwater
Groundwater is high, close to the surface at the Compton borehole, and rising. More than the monthly average rainfall has already been recorded for April. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, with springs affecting fields and water on roads including Stoughton main road and the road from East Marden. Groundwater could affect a small number of properties close to the village green Stoughton. Groundwater could affect basements of properties in Walderton too. Scattered showers or light rain is forecast each day this week, but large cumulative totals are not expected. Groundwater should begin to fall at the Compton borehole by 13/04/2024. Groundwater will remain higher than normal and sensitive to rainfall, with minor flood impacts persisting until May. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, ensure they are operational. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 12/04/2024
Flood Alert issued on 5 Apr 2024 12:32
Groundwater
Groundwater is high, close to the surface at the Compton borehole, and rising. More than the monthly average rainfall has already been recorded for April. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, with springs affecting fields and water on roads including Stoughton main road and the road from East Marden. Groundwater could affect a small number of properties close to the village green Stoughton. Groundwater could affect basements of properties in Walderton too. Rain has now cleared away, and only isolated showers are forecast Friday, over the weekend, and Monday and Tuesday. Groundwater should begin to fall at the Compton borehole by 10/04/2024. Groundwater will remain higher than normal and sensitive to rainfall, with minor flood impacts persisting until May. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, ensure they are operational. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 09/04/2024
Flood Alert issued on 1 Apr 2024 08:20
Groundwater
Groundwater is high, close to the surface, but slowly falling at the Compton borehole. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, with springs affecting fields and water on roads including Stoughton main road and the road from East Marden. Groundwater could affect a small number of properties close to the village green Stoughton. Groundwater could affect basements of properties in Walderton too. Cumulatively, between half a month's and a month's rainfall is forecast in bands of rain each evening Tuesday to Thursday 04/04/2024, with showers at other times and unsettled weather next week. The rate of groundwater fall will slow, and could rise a small amount, for a short period. Falling again by 09/04/2024. Even if less rain falls than predicted, groundwater will remain higher than normal and sensitive to rainfall, with minor flood impacts persisting until May. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, ensure they are operational. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 05/04/2024
Flood Alert issued on 29 Mar 2024 08:52
Groundwater
Groundwater is high, close to the surface, but slowly falling at the Compton borehole. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, with springs affecting fields and water on roads including Stoughton main road and the road from East Marden. Groundwater could affect a small number of properties close to the village green Stoughton. Groundwater could affect basements of properties in Walderton too. Very little rain is forecast Friday, Saturday and Sunday 31/03/2024. There is uncertainty next week. Even if rain reaches Sussex, from the continent on Monday 01/04/2024, groundwater is unlikely to rise far. Despite the unsettled weather potentially continuing through to mid April, groundwater will probably keep slowly falling. Groundwater will remain higher than normal and sensitive to rainfall, with minor flood impacts persisting until mid April. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, ensure they are operational. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 02/04/2024
Flood Alert issued on 26 Mar 2024 11:28
Groundwater
Groundwater is high, close to the surface, but slowly falling at the Compton borehole. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, with springs affecting fields and water on roads including Stoughton main road and the road from East Marden. Groundwater will affect a small number of properties close to the village green Stoughton. Groundwater could affect basements of properties in Walderton too. Periods of rain are forecast Tuesday and Thursday 28/03/2024, with showers Wednesday 27/03/2024 and through the weekend, although not thought to be enough to cause groundwater to rise significantly. Despite the unsettled weather potentially continuing through to mid April, groundwater is likely to keep slowly falling. Groundwater will remain higher than normal and sensitive to rainfall, with minor flood impacts persisting until mid April. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, ensure they are operational. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 29/03/2024
Flood Alert issued on 23 Mar 2024 06:43
Groundwater
Groundwater is high, close to the surface, but slowly falling at the Compton borehole. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, with springs affecting fields and water on roads including Stoughton main road and the road from East Marden. Groundwater will affect a small number of properties close to the village green Stoughton. Groundwater could affect basements of properties in Walderton too. Scattered showers are forecast Saturday. A band of rain Monday 25/03/2024 now looks unlikely to reach Sussex, Bands of rain are now forecast in Sussex for Tuesday and Wednesday 23/03/2024, but not enough to cause groundwater to rise significantly. Despite the unsettled weather potentially continuing through to mid April, groundwater is likely to keep slowly falling. Groundwater will remain higher than normal and sensitive to rainfall, with minor flood impacts persisting until mid April. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, ensure they are operational. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 26/03/2024
Flood Alert issued on 18 Mar 2024 11:08
Groundwater
Groundwater is very high, close to the surface, but slowly falling at the Compton borehole. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, with springs affecting fields, and water on roads including Stoughton main road and large volumes of water on the road from East Marden. Groundwater will affect a small number of properties close to the village green Stoughton. Groundwater could affect basements or be near the ground floor of properties in Walderton too. Only scattered showers are forecast over the week ahead. Groundwater levels will continue to fall, but will not fall far. Unsettled weather could continue through to mid April. Groundwater will remain higher than normal and sensitive to rainfall throughout March and possibly April, with minor flood impacts persisting until mid April. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, ensure they are operational. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 22/03/2024
Flood Alert issued on 15 Mar 2024 07:39
Groundwater
Groundwater is very high, close to the surface, but slowly falling at the Compton borehole. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, with springs affecting fields and water on roads including Stoughton main road and large volumes of water on the road from East Marden. Groundwater will affect a small number of properties close to the village green Stoughton. Groundwater could affect basements or be near the ground floor of properties in Walderton too. Brief periods of rain are forecast until 20/03/2024. It is possible that persistent rain could occur for most of Sunday 17/03/2024, which could raise groundwater. That is an unlikely scenario. It is probable that groundwater will continue to fall over the week ahead. Groundwater will remain higher than normal and sensitive to rainfall throughout March and possibly April, with minor flood impacts persisting until that time too. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, ensure they are operational. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 19/03/2024
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2024 09:46
Groundwater
Groundwater is very high, close to the surface, but slowly falling at the Compton borehole. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, with springs affecting fields and water on roads including Stoughton main road and large volumes of water on the road from East Marden. Groundwater will affect a small number of properties close to the village green Stoughton. Groundwater could affect basements or be near the ground floor of properties in Walderton too. Light drizzle is forecast Monday. A small amount of rain is forecast Tuesday 12/03/2024, with no rain forecast Wednesday and Thursday. Groundwater levels are not expected to rise significantly this week, and could continue to fall at the Compton borehole. Groundwater will remain higher than normal and sensitive to any rainfall throughout March and possibly April, with minor flood impacts persisting until that time too. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, ensure they are operational. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 15/03/2024
Flood Alert issued on 8 Mar 2024 12:31
Groundwater
Groundwater is very high, close to the surface, and slowly rising at the Compton borehole. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, with springs affecting fields and water on roads including Stoughton main road and large volumes of water on the road from East Marden. Groundwater will affect a small number of properties close to the village green Stoughton. Groundwater could affect basements or be near the ground floor of properties in Walderton too. Brief bands of rain Saturday morning and evening will increase surface water on roads. Rain is possible Sunday too, but locations of rainfall are uncertain. Between 10-20mm of rain is possible. If the maximum rainfall amounts occur, groundwater could continue rising through to 15/03/2024 at the Compton borehole. Groundwater will remain higher than normal and sensitive to any rainfall throughout March and possibly April. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, ensure they are operational. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 12/03/2024
Flood Alert issued on 5 Mar 2024 12:37
Groundwater
Groundwater is very high, close to the surface, and rising at the Compton borehole. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, with springs affecting fields and water on roads including Stoughton main road and large volumes of water on the road from East Marden. Groundwater will affect a small number of properties close to the village green Stoughton. Groundwater could affect basements or be near the ground floor of properties in Walderton too. Very little rain is forecast Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, but bands of rain are forecast this weekend (09/03/2024 and 10/03/2024). Lots of water will flow on roads during and after the rainfall at the weekend. Groundwater is expected to continue rising through to 15/03/2024 at the Compton borehole. Groundwater will remain higher than normal and sensitive to any rainfall throughout March and possibly April. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, ensure they are operational. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 08/03/2024
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2024 08:06
Groundwater
Groundwater is very high, close to the surface, and rising at the Compton borehole. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, with springs affecting fields and water on roads including Stoughton main road and large volumes of water on the road from East Marden. Groundwater will affect a small number of properties close to the village green Stoughton. Groundwater could affect basements or be near the ground floor of properties in Walderton too. Bands of rain Thursday and Friday 01/03/2024 could bring another 10-20mm of rain. With persistent showers possible Friday afternoon and Saturday. Another band of rain is forecast Monday 04/03/2024. Groundwater is expected to continue rising through to 09/03/2024 at the Compton borehole. Groundwater will remain higher than normal and sensitive to any rainfall throughout March and possibly April. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, ensure they are operational. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 06/03/2024
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2024 16:42
Groundwater
Groundwater is very high, close to the surface, and rising at the Compton borehole. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, with springs affecting fields and water on roads including Stoughton main road and large volumes of water on the road from East Marden. Groundwater will affect a small number of properties close to the village green Stoughton. Groundwater could affect basements or be near the ground floor of properties in Walderton too. Scattered showers forecast Monday to Thursday 29/02/2024, are not expected to bring significant volumes of rain. However, groundwater is expected to continue rising this week. A weather front on Friday 01/03/2024 could bring another 10-20mm of rain. With the weather outlook remaining unsettled, groundwater could rise through next week too. Groundwater will remain higher than normal and sensitive to any rainfall into spring. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, ensure they are operational. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 29/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 18:00
Groundwater
Groundwater is very high, close to the surface, and rising at the Compton borehole. Minor groundwater flood impacts will likely continue, with springs affecting fields and water on roads including Stoughton main road and large volumes of water on the road from East Marden. Groundwater will affect a small number of properties close to the village green in Stoughton. From 25/02/2024, groundwater could affect basements, or be near the ground floor of properties in Walderton too. Scattered showers are forecast Friday and Saturday. Persistent rain is forecast Sunday and Monday 26/02/2024. Groundwater is expected to rise higher. Groundwater could rise in communities through to March, potentially as high as it has been previously this winter. Groundwater will remain higher than normal and sensitive to any rainfall into spring. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, ensure they are operational. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 27/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 16:44
Groundwater
Groundwater is very high, close to the surface, and rising at the Compton borehole. Minor groundwater flood impacts will likely continue through to mid March, with springs affecting fields and small amounts of water on roads including Stoughton main road and the road from East Marden. Groundwater could affect a small number of properties close to the village green Stoughton and possibly basements or near the ground floor of properties in Walderton too. Very little rain is forecast Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, but rain Wednesday 21/02/2024, could cause groundwater to rise higher. Groundwater could rise in communities through to 26/02/2024, but not quite as high as it has been previously this winter. Groundwater will remain higher than normal and sensitive to any rainfall over winter. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, ensure they are operational. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 23/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2024 08:26
Groundwater
Groundwater is high, close to the surface, and has been slowly rising at the Compton borehole since 09/02/2024. Minor groundwater flood impacts will likely continue through to late February, with springs affecting fields and small amounts of water on roads including Stoughton main road and the road from East Marden. Groundwater could affect a small number of properties close to the village green Stoughton and possibly basements or near the ground floor of properties in Walderton too. Relatively small amounts of rain are forecast over the next five days. 5-10mm of rain Wednesday 14/02/2024. 5-15mm of rain Saturday 17/02/2024. Groundwater could rise in communities through to 20/02/2024, but should not rise as high as it has been previously this winter. Groundwater will remain higher than normal and sensitive to any rainfall over winter. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, ensure they are operational. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 18/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 10:23
Groundwater
Groundwater is high, and close to the surface, and has been slowly rising at the Compton borehole, following rainfall that occurred between 7 and 10 February. Minor groundwater flood impacts will likely continue through to late February, with springs affecting fields and small amounts of water on roads including Stoughton main road and the road from East Marden. Groundwater could affect a small number of properties close to the village green Stoughton and possibly basements or near the ground floor of properties in Walderton too. Scattered showers and small amounts of rain is forecast each day through to next weekend (18/02/2024). Groundwater could rise in communities through to 20/02/2024, but should not rise as high as it has been previously this winter. Groundwater will remain higher than normal and sensitive to any rainfall over winter. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, ensure they are operational. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 14/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2024 10:36
Groundwater
Groundwater is high, and close to the surface, but has been slowly falling at the Compton borehole. Minor groundwater flood impacts will likely continue through to late February, with springs affecting fields and small amounts of water on roads including Stoughton main road and the road from East Marden. Groundwater could affect a small number of properties close to the village green Stoughton and possibly basements or near the ground floor of properties in Walderton too. Showers are forecast Wednesday, with rain throughout much of Thursday and into Friday 09/02/2024. Over half a month's rain is forecast, between 40 and 60mm. Surface water will affect roads. Groundwater is expected to rise in communities through to mid February, but not rising as high as it has been previously this winter. Groundwater will remain higher than normal and sensitive to any rainfall over winter. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, ensure they are operational. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 11/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 3 Feb 2024 10:52
Groundwater
Groundwater is high, close to the surface, but slowly falling at the Compton borehole. Minor groundwater flood impacts will likely continue, with springs affecting fields and small amounts of water on roads including Stoughton main road and the road from East Marden. Groundwater could affect a small number of properties close to the village green Stoughton and possibly basements or near the ground floor of properties in Walderton too. Only light showers are forecast through to Tuesday 06/02/2024. Between 7 and 14 February weather fronts could bring rain to the UK, although amounts and locations are uncertain. The south of England could still stay relatively dry all of February. Groundwater will continue falling this week, although minor flood impacts could continue through to mid February. Groundwater will remain higher than normal and sensitive to any rainfall over winter. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, ensure they are operational. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 07/02/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2024 08:36
Groundwater
Groundwater is high, close to the surface, but slowly falling at the Compton borehole. Minor groundwater flood impacts will likely continue, with springs affecting fields and small amounts of water on roads including Stoughton main road and the road from East Marden. Groundwater could affect a small number of properties close to the village green Stoughton and possibly basements or near the ground floor of properties in Walderton too. Other than a light, brief and isolated shower, no rain is forecast through to Friday 02/02/2024. High pressure could keep most rain away from the south throughout February, with a cooler period possible for mid February. Groundwater will continue falling this week, although will remain close to the surface, and minor flood impacts could continue through to mid February. Groundwater will remain higher than normal and sensitive to any rainfall over winter. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, ensure they are operational. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 03/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 24 Jan 2024 08:27
Groundwater
Groundwater is high, close to the surface, but slowly falling at the Compton borehole. Minor groundwater flood impacts will likely continue, with springs affecting fields, rural roads including Stoughton main road and the road from East Marden. Groundwater will affect a small number of properties close to the village green Stoughton and could be in basements or near the ground floor of properties in Walderton. A small amount of rain (5-10mm) is forecast Thursday and Friday (26/01/2024), with high pressure and settled weather this weekend, into next week (29/01/2024) and possibly through the first week of February. Groundwater will continue falling this week. However, groundwater will remain close to the surface in communities, and minor flood impacts could continue through to mid February. Groundwater will remain higher than normal and sensitive to any rainfall over winter. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, ensure they are operational. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 29/01/2024
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2024 11:42
Groundwater
Groundwater is high, close to the surface, but slowly falling at the Compton borehole. Minor groundwater flood impacts will likely continue, with springs affecting fields, rural roads including Stoughton main road and the road from East Marden. Groundwater will affect a small number of properties close to the village green, Stoughton. Groundwater will also be close to the surface, in basements and near the ground floor of properties in Walderton. Rainfall is forecast early Sunday morning, again Sunday evening, and on Tuesday 23/01/2024. Groundwater will probably continue to fall over the week ahead, although at a slower rate. Less rain is forecast for the start of February. However, groundwater will remain close to the surface in communities, and minor flood impacts could continue through to mid February. Groundwater will remain higher than normal and sensitive to any rainfall over winter. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, ensure they are operational. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 24/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2024 10:09
Groundwater
Groundwater at the Compton borehole is high and close to the surface, but now slowly falling. Minor groundwater flood impacts will likely continue, with springs affecting fields and rural roads including Stoughton main road and the road from East Marden. Groundwater will affect a small number of properties close to the village green in Stoughton. Groundwater will also be close to the surface, in basements and near the ground floor of properties in Walderton. Very little rainfall is forecast for the next 5 days, although it could be possible for offshore rain on Wednesday to reach land. Minor flood impacts will remain, but groundwater should continue to fall at the Compton borehole this week. However, unsettled weather and rain looks probable from the weekend, which could cause groundwater to rise again. Groundwater will remain higher than normal and sensitive to any rainfall over winter. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, ensure they are operational. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 on 20/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Jan 2024 16:49
Groundwater
Groundwater is high and close to the surface at the Compton borehole, but is now slowly falling. Minor groundwater flood impacts will likely continue, with springs affecting fields and rural roads, including Stoughton main road and the road from East Marden. Groundwater will affect a small number of properties close to the village green in Stoughton. Groundwater will also be close to the surface, in basements, and near the ground floor of properties in Walderton. Very little rainfall is forecast for the next 5 days. Groundwater is expected to continue to fall at the Compton borehole. However, minor flood impacts could remain until February 2024, and potentially for longer, or affect more people, if wet weather returns. Groundwater will remain higher than normal and sensitive to any rainfall over winter. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, please ensure they are operational. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 on Monday 15/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2024 08:22
Groundwater
Nearly an average month's rainfall (66mm) has fallen since New Year's Eve. Groundwater is high, close to the surface, and rising. Minor groundwater flood impacts will likely continue or return, with springs affecting fields, the village green Stoughton, and rural roads including Stoughton main road, the road from East Marden and also between Cooks Lane and The Barley Mow, and the B2146 near Woodlands Lane, in Walderton. Very little rainfall is forecast for the next five days. Groundwater is expected to begin to fall by 11/01/2024. Flood impacts could remain until February, and potentially longer, or affecting more people if wet weather returns. Groundwater will remain higher than normal and sensitive to any rainfall over winter. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, ensure they are operational. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 10/01/2024
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 12:38
Groundwater
Above average rainfall has been measured between October and December 2023. Groundwater is high and close to the surface, and following Monday and Tuesday's rain is now slowly rising again at the Compton borehole. Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday should see very little rainfall, but another 20-30mm of rain could occur Thursday afternoon 04/01/2024. Minor groundwater flood impacts will likely continue or return this week, with springs affecting fields, the village green Stoughton, and rural roads including Stoughton main road, the road from East Marden and also between Cooks Lane and The Barley Mow, and the B2146 near Woodlands Lane, in Walderton. Particularly during or after rain. Groundwater will remain higher than normal and sensitive to any rainfall over winter. Colder weather, with less rain could be possible next week, which could allow groundwater to stabilise and potentially fall. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, ensure they are operational. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 06/01/2024
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2023 08:29
Groundwater
Above average rainfall has been measured between October and December 2023. Groundwater is high, and close to the surface, but currently slowly falling at the Compton borehole. Small amounts of rain or showers are forecast each of the next five days (up to 01/01/2024). Groundwater will probably continue to fall at the Compton borehole, but the rate might slow following this week's rain. Minor groundwater flood impacts will likely continue, with springs affecting fields, the village green Stoughton, and rural roads including Stoughton main road, the road from East Marden and also between Cooks Lane and The Barley Mow, and the B2146 near Woodlands Lane, in Walderton. Particularly during or after rain. Groundwater will remain higher than normal and sensitive to any additional rainfall over winter. Unsettled weather with rain at times is forecast through to the middle of January. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, ensure they are operational. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 02/01/2024
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2023 08:30
Groundwater
Above average rainfall has been measured between October and December 2023. Groundwater is high and close to the surface, but currently slowly falling at the Compton borehole. Minor groundwater flood impacts will continue, with springs affecting fields, the village green Stoughton, and rural roads including Stoughton main road, the road from East Marden and also between Cooks Lane and The Barley Mow, and the B2146 near Woodlands Lane, in Walderton. Very little rain is forecast for the next five days (up to and including 25/12/2023). Groundwater is expected to continue to slowly fall through to next week, and possibly through to the New Year. Groundwater flood impacts might reduce by a small amount by January. However, groundwater will remain higher than normal and sensitive to any additional rainfall over winter. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, ensure they are operational. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 27/12/2023
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2023 13:28
Groundwater
Above average rainfall has been measured between October and December 2023. Groundwater is high, and close to the surface, but currently slowly falling at the Compton borehole. Minor groundwater flood impacts will continue, with springs affecting fields, the village green Stoughton, and rural roads including Stoughton main road, the road from East Marden and also between Cooks Lane and The Barley Mow, and the B2146 near Woodlands Lane, in Walderton. 15mm of rain is forecast Tuesday 19/12/2023, but with no rain Wednesday to Sunday 24/12/2023. Despite Tuesday's rain, groundwater is expected to continue to slowly fall through to next week. If groundwater rises following Tuesday's rain, it should peak by Sunday 24/12/2023, not significantly higher than recent heights. Groundwater will remain higher than normal, sensitive to any additional rainfall, with risk of flood over the winter. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, ensure they are operational. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 21/12/2023
Flood Alert issued on 15 Dec 2023 08:27
Groundwater
Above average rainfall has been measured in October, November and December 2023. Groundwater is high, close to the surface, but stable at the Compton borehole. Minor groundwater flood impacts will continue, with springs affecting fields, the village green Stoughton, and rural roads including Stoughton main road, the road from East Marden and also between Cooks Lane and The Barley Mow, and the B2146 near Woodlands Lane, in Walderton. It is not expected to rain again before Tuesday 19/12/2023, however the weather forecast remains uncertain. Groundwater is expected to stabilise then fall by a few centimetres at the Compton borehole, from 17/12/2023. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday look mild with the chance of more wet weather, which could cause groundwater to rise again. Groundwater will remain higher than normal, sensitive to any additional rainfall, with risk of flood over the winter. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, ensure they are operational. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 20/12/2023
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 19:14
Groundwater
October and November 2023 have been exceptionally wet. Nearly a month's rainfall (80mm) has been recorded this week. Groundwater is high, close to the surface, and rising. From 13/12/2023 minor groundwater flood impacts are possible, with springs and minor flooding affecting fields, the village green at Stoughton, and rural roads including Stoughton main road, the road from East Marden and also between Cooks Lane and The Barley Mow, and the B2146 near Woodlands Lane, in Walderton. Showers are forecast Sunday, Monday and Wednesday, with a further 25mm of rain is forecast for Tuesday 12/12/2023. Groundwater is expected to continue rising until at least 17/12/2023. If dry weather returns, groundwater flood impacts might ease in January 2024. However, groundwater will remain higher than normal and sensitive to any additional rainfall, with flood risk possible over the winter. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, ensure they are operational. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 15/12/2023