Flood Alert Info - Groundwater flooding in West Dean, Singleton, Charlton, East Dean and Chilgrove
Area Description
Communities at risk of groundwater flooding to the north of Chichester, including West Dean, Singleton, Charlton, East Dean and Chilgrove.
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 13 May 2024 08:49
Groundwater
Groundwater is high, within 2m of the surface at the East Dean borehole, but slowly falling a few centimetres each day. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, affecting the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Water will affect some basements. 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, the overall trend is that groundwater is expected to continue to fall. Although not fast. Minor flood impacts affecting the sewage network could continue through to 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 07:35
Groundwater
Groundwater is high, within 150cm of the surface at the East Dean borehole, but slowly falling a few centimetres each day. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, affecting the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Water will affect some basements, and be underneath ground floors. 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. Groundwater could rise a centimetre or two on Monday, but the overall trend should see a continuation of falling groundwater. Minor flood impacts affecting the sewage network could continue through to 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 14/05/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 7 May 2024 08:32
Groundwater
Groundwater is high, within 120cm of the surface at the East Dean borehole, but slowly falling a few centimetres each day. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, affecting the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Water will affect some basements, and be underneath ground floors. No rain is forecast for the next five days, with high pressure predicted to bring settled weather. Groundwater should continue to slowly fall, but minor flood impacts affecting the sewage network could continue through to 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, within 80cm of the surface at the East Dean borehole, but slowly falling a few centimetres each day. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, affecting the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Water will affect some basements, and will be underneath ground floors. Isolated showers are possible Saturday and Sunday. A band of rain might move over Sussex from the channel Monday morning (06/05/2024), which could cause water to temporarily flow on roads. There remains uncertainty in the weather forecast and exactly how much rain might occur, but groundwater is unlikely to rise. From Tuesday (07/05/2024) high pressure should mean very little rain. Groundwater should continue to slowly fall but minor flood impacts affecting the sewage network could continue through to 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, within 70cm of the surface at the East Dean borehole, but slowly falling a few centimetres each day. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, affecting the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Water will affect some basements, and be underneath ground floors. Small amounts of water will affect roads, including possibly the B2141 to Chilgrove. Bands of intense rainfall are forecast Wednesday and early Thursday morning 02/05/2024. Flood water will affect roads Wednesday and Thursday. Groundwater in the villages could rise up to ten centimetres. Groundwater may slow in its fall at the Chilgrove borehole. Isolated showers are possible through to next week. Generally only minor flood impacts are expected. Minor flood impacts affecting the sewage network could continue through to 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, within 50cm of the surface at the East Dean borehole, but slowly falling two centimetres a day. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, affecting the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Water will affect some basements, and be underneath ground floors. Small amounts of water will affect roads, including possibly the B2141 to Chilgrove. Showers are possible Thursday and Friday evenings, with unsettled weather through next week. Generally only minimal flood impacts are expected. However, a lot of rain could affect Sussex Saturday evening, through to midday Sunday 28/04/2024. Groundwater in the villages could rise a couple of centimetres, and may slow in its fall at the Chilgrove borehole. Water will affect roads. Minor flood impacts affecting the sewage network could continue through to 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, within 50cm of the surface at the East Dean borehole, but slowly falling two centimetres a day. Only one or two brief showers were recorded last week. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, affecting the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Water will affect some basements, and be underneath ground floors. Small amounts of water will affect roads, including possibly the B2141 to Chilgrove. 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 in all boreholes. However, because groundwater is not expected to fall fast, groundwater will remain close to the surface, and minor flood impacts affecting the sewage network could continue through to 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 26/04/2024
Flood Alert issued on 19 Apr 2024 07:43
Groundwater
Groundwater is high, within 40cm of the surface at the East Dean borehole, but slowly falling. Only one or two brief showers have been recorded over the past week. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, affecting the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Water will affect some basements, and be underneath ground floors. Small amounts of water will affect roads, including possibly the B2141 to Chilgrove. 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 in all boreholes. However, because groundwater is not expected to fall fast, groundwater will remain close to the surface, and minor flood impacts affecting the sewage network could continue through to 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 23/04/2024
Flood Alert issued on 16 Apr 2024 11:13
Groundwater
Groundwater is high, within 30cm of the surface at the East Dean borehole, but now slowly falling. Only brief showers have been recorded over the past week. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, affecting the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Water will affect some basements, and be underneath ground floors. Small amounts of water will affect roads, including the B2141 to Chilgrove. 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 in all boreholes. However, because groundwater is not expected to fall fast, groundwater will remain close to the surface, and minor flood impacts affecting the sewage network could continue through to 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 19/04/2024
Flood Alert issued on 12 Apr 2024 07:55
Groundwater
Groundwater is high, within 30cm of the surface at the East Dean borehole, but now slowly 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, affecting the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Water will affect some basements, and be underneath ground floors. Small amounts of water will affect roads, including the B2141 to Chilgrove. Only isolated showers are forecast over the next week. Groundwater will continue to fall in all boreholes. Groundwater will remain close to the surface, and minor flood impacts affecting the sewage network could continue through to 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 16/04/2024
Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2024 21:11
Groundwater
Groundwater is high, within 30cm of the surface at the East Dean borehole, and rising. More than the monthly average rainfall has already been recorded for April. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, affecting the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Water will affect some basements, and be underneath ground floors. Small amounts of water will affect roads, including the B2141 to Chilgrove. Scattered showers or light rain is forecast each day this week, but large cumulative totals are not expected. Groundwater should begin to fall in most boreholes by 13/04/2024, but maybe not until 19/04/2024 in East Dean. Groundwater will remain close to the surface, and minor flood impacts affecting the sewage network could continue through to 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 12/04/2024
Flood Alert issued on 5 Apr 2024 12:32
Groundwater
Groundwater is high, within 30cm of the surface at the East Dean borehole, and rising. More than the monthly average rainfall has already been recorded for April. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, affecting the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Water will affect some basements, and be underneath ground floors. Small amounts of water will affect roads, including the B2141 to Chilgrove. Rain has now cleared away, and only isolated showers are forecast Friday, over the weekend, and Monday and Tuesday. Groundwater should begin to fall in most boreholes by 10/04/2024, but maybe not until mid April in East Dean. Groundwater will remain close to the surface. Minor flood impacts affecting the sewage network could continue through to 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 09/04/2024
Flood Alert issued on 1 Apr 2024 08:16
Groundwater
Groundwater is high, within 30cm of the surface at the East Dean borehole. Recent rain, including intense rain Sunday evening has slowed the groundwater fall. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, affecting the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Water will affect some basements, and be underneath ground floors. Small amounts of water will affect roads, including the B2141 to Chilgrove. Cumulatively, between half a month's and a month's rainfall is forecast in bands of rain each evening Tuesday to Thursday, with showers at other times and unsettled weather next week. If as much rain falls as predicted, groundwater could rise a small amount, falling again by 09/04/2024. If less rain occurs, groundwater will still remain close to the surface. Minor flood impacts affecting the sewage network could continue through to 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 08:48
Groundwater
Groundwater is high, within 30cm of the surface at the East Dean borehole. Despite the persistent rain, the general groundwater trend is of a slow fall of 2cm each day. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, affecting the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Water will affect some basements, and be underneath ground floors. Water will affect roads, including the B2141 near Chilgrove. Very little rain is forecast Friday, Saturday and Sunday 31/03/2024. There is uncertainty. 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 close to the surface. Minor flood impacts affecting the sewage network could continue through to 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 02/04/2024
Flood Alert issued on 26 Mar 2024 11:28
Groundwater
Groundwater is high, within 30cm of the surface at the East Dean borehole, but falling 2cm each day. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, affecting the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Water will affect some basements, and be underneath ground floors. Water will affect roads, including the B2141 near Chilgrove. 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 close to the surface. Minor flood impacts affecting the sewage network could continue through to 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 29/03/2024
Flood Alert issued on 23 Mar 2024 06:43
Groundwater
Groundwater is high, within 20cm of the surface at the East Dean borehole, but falling 2cm each day. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, affecting the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Water will affect some basements, and be underneath ground floors. Water will affect roads, including the B2141 near Chilgrove. 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 close to the surface. Minor flood impacts affecting the sewage network could continue through to 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 26/03/2024
Flood Alert issued on 18 Mar 2024 11:08
Groundwater
Groundwater is very high, within 10cm of the surface at the East Dean borehole, but now slowly falling. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, affecting the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Water will affect some basements, and be underneath ground floors. Water will flow on roads, including the B2141 near Chilgrove. Only scattered showers are forecast over the week ahead. Groundwater levels will continue to fall, but will fall slowly. By next week (25/03/2024), groundwater in East Dean could only be 10cm lower. Unsettled weather could continue through to mid April. Groundwater will remain close to the surface. Minor flood impacts affecting the sewage network could continue through to 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 22/03/2024
Flood Alert issued on 15 Mar 2024 07:34
Groundwater
Groundwater is very high, at the surface in communities of the Lavant valley, but now slowly falling. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, affecting the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Water will affect some basements, and be underneath ground floors. Water will flow on roads, including the B2141 near Chilgrove. Brief periods of rain are forecast for the next five days (until 20/03/2024). It is possible, but unlikely, that persistent rain could affect the south for most of Sunday 17/03/2024. In this scenario, groundwater levels in East Dean could rise Sunday. However, with showers expected, it is probable that groundwater in all boreholes will continue falling over the week ahead. Groundwater will remain close to the surface. Minor flood impacts affecting the sewage network could continue through to 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 19/03/2024
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2024 09:42
Groundwater
Groundwater is very high, at the surface in communities of the Lavant valley. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, affecting the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Water will affect some basements, and be underneath ground floors. Water will flow on roads, including the B2141 near Chilgrove. 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, and could continue to fall at the Chilgrove borehole. In the East Dean area groundwater might not fall until next week. Groundwater will remain close to the surface and sensitive to any additional rainfall. Minor flood impacts affecting the sewage network could continue through to 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 15/03/2024
Flood Alert issued on 8 Mar 2024 12:28
Groundwater
Groundwater is very high, at the surface in communities of the Lavant valley. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, affecting the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Water will affect some basements, and be underneath ground floors. Water will flow on roads, including the B2141 near Chilgrove. 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. If the maximum predicted rainfall amounts occur, from Sunday, groundwater could rise again at all boreholes. Possibly through to 15/03/2024 at the Chilgrove borehole, possibly April in the East Dean area. Groundwater will remain close to the surface and sensitive to any additional rainfall. Minor flood impacts affecting the sewage network could continue through to 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 12/03/2024
Flood Alert issued on 5 Mar 2024 12:33
Groundwater
Groundwater is very high, at the surface in communities of the Lavant valley, and rising. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, affecting the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Water will affect some basements, and be underneath ground floors. Water will flow on roads, including the B2141 near Chilgrove. 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 Chilgrove borehole, possibly April in the East Dean area. Groundwater will remain close to the surface and sensitive to any additional rainfall. Minor flood impacts affecting the sewage network could continue through to 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 08/03/2024
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2024 08:01
Groundwater
Groundwater is very high, at the surface in communities of the Lavant valley, and rising. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, affecting the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Water will affect some basements, and be underneath ground floors. Water will flow on roads, including the B2141 near Chilgrove. Bands of rain Thursday and Friday 01/03/2024 could bring another 10-20mm of rain. Another band of rain is forecast Monday 04/03/2024. Groundwater is expected to continue rising through to 08/03/2024 at the Chilgrove borehole, possibly mid March in the East Dean area. Groundwater will remain close to the surface and sensitive to any additional rainfall. Minor flood impacts affecting the sewage network could continue through to 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 06/03/2024
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2024 16:38
Groundwater
Groundwater is very high, at the surface in communities of the Lavant valley, and rising. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, affecting the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Water will affect some basements, and be underneath ground floors. Water will flow on roads, including the B2141 near Chilgrove. Scattered showers are forecast Monday to Thursday 29/02/2024. A weather front on Friday 01/03/2024 could bring another 10-20mm of rain, and the outlook is for more unsettled weather next week. Groundwater is expected to continue rising this week, and potentially next week too. Groundwater will remain close to the surface and minor flood impacts affecting the sewage network could continue through to April. Groundwater will remain higher than normal and sensitive to any additional 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 17:42
Groundwater
Groundwater is very high, at the surface in communities of the Lavant valley, and rising. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, affecting the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Water will affect some basements, and be underneath ground floors. Water will appear on, flow on, and collect on roads, including the B2141 near Chilgrove. 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 close to the surface, and minor flood impacts affecting the sewage network could continue through to April. Groundwater will remain higher than normal and sensitive to any additional 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 16:41
Groundwater
Groundwater is very high, within 40 cm of the surface in communities of the Lavant valley, and slowly rising. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, affecting the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Water will affect some basements, or be underneath ground floors. Water will flow and pond on roads, including the B2141 near Chilgrove. 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 March, but not quite as high as it has been previously this winter. Groundwater will remain close to the surface and minor flood impacts affecting the sewage network could continue through to April. 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 23/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2024 08:22
Groundwater
Groundwater is high, within 70 cm of the surface in communities of the Lavant valley, and has been slowly rising since 08/02/2024. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, affecting the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Small amounts of water could still affect some basements. 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 25/02/2024, but should not rise as high as it has been previously this winter. Groundwater will remain close to the surface and minor flood impacts affecting the sewage network could continue through to March. 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 18/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 10:17
Groundwater
Groundwater is high, within 70 cm of the surface in communities of the Lavant valley, and has been slowly rising following rainfall that occurred between 7 and 10 February. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, affecting the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Small amounts of water could still affect some basements. 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 close to the surface and minor flood impacts affecting the sewage network could continue through to March. 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 14/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2024 10:36
Groundwater
Groundwater is high, within 80 cm of the surface in communities of the Lavant valley, but has been slowly falling. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, affecting the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Small amounts of water could still affect some basements. 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 close to the surface and minor flood impacts affecting the sewage network could continue through to March. 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 11/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 3 Feb 2024 10:52
Groundwater
Groundwater is high, within 50 cm of the surface in communities of the Lavant valley, but slowly falling. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, affecting the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Small amounts of water could still affect some basements and roads. Only light, brief and isolated 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. However, groundwater will remain close to the surface in communities, and minor flood impacts, affecting the sewage network, could continue through to March. 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 07/02/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2024 08:31
Groundwater
Groundwater is high, within 50 cm of the surface in the Lavant valley, but slowly falling. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, affecting the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Small amounts of water could still affect some roads. Other than a light, brief and isolated shower, no rain is forecast this week (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 in all boreholes will continue falling this week. However, groundwater will remain close to the surface in communities, and minor flood impacts could continue through to March. 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 03/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 24 Jan 2024 08:27
Groundwater
Groundwater is high, within 30 cm of the surface in the Lavant valley, but slowly falling. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, with some water on roads, in basements or under floorboards, and affecting the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Small amounts of water could also affect the B2141 Chilgrove road. 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 in all boreholes will continue falling this week. However, groundwater will remain close to the surface in communities, and minor flood impacts could continue through to March. 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 29/01/2024
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2024 11:42
Groundwater
Groundwater is high, very close to the surface, but slowly falling. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, with water flowing on roads, in basements or under floorboards, and affecting the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Water will also affect the B2141 Chilgrove road. Rainfall is forecast early Sunday morning, again Sunday evening, and Tuesday 23/01/2024. Groundwater in the Chilgrove borehole will likely continue falling this week, although the decline will slow. In the East Dean borehole groundwater could rise a few centimetres this week. Less rain is forecast for the start of February. However, groundwater will remain very close to the surface in communities, and flood impacts could continue through to March. 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 24/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2024 10:09
Groundwater
Groundwater is high and very close to the surface, but slowly falling. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue with water flowing on roads, in basements or under floorboards, and affecting the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Water will also affect the B2141 Chilgrove Road. Very little rainfall is forecast for the next 5 days, although it could be possible for offshore rain on Wednesday to reach land. Groundwater is expected to continue to slowly fall this week. However, groundwater will remain very close to the surface in communities until at least February. Unsettled weather and rain looks probable from the weekend, which could cause groundwater to rise again. Flood impacts will likely continue through much of February. 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 20/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Jan 2024 16:49
Groundwater
Groundwater is high, and at or very close to the surface. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, with water flowing on roads, in basements or under floorboards, and affecting the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Water will also affect the B2141 Chilgrove Road. Very little rainfall is forecast for the next 5 days. Groundwater is expected to continue to slowly fall in most boreholes. However, groundwater might not fall in East Dean until the middle of January 2024, and will remain very close to the surface in communities until at least February 2024. Flood impacts are expected to 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 additional 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 08:18
Groundwater
Nearly an average month's rainfall (80mm) has fallen since New Year's Eve. Groundwater is high, close to the surface and rising. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, with water flowing on roads, in basements or under floorboards, and affecting the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Water could also affect the B2141 Chilgrove road. Very little rainfall is forecast for the next five days. Groundwater is expected to begin to fall in most boreholes by 11/01/2024. Groundwater might not fall in East Dean until the middle of January. Flood impacts are expected to remain until February, and potentially longer, or affecting more people if wet weather returns. 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 10/01/2024
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 12:29
Groundwater
Above average rainfall has been measured between October and December 2023. Groundwater is high, close to the surface and rising at the East Dean borehole. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, with water flowing on roads, in basements or under floorboards, and affecting the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Water could also affect the B2141 Chilgrove road. Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday should see very little rainfall, but another 20-30mm of rain could occur Thursday afternoon 04/01/2024. Groundwater at all boreholes could rise a small amount through to next week 08/01/2024. Flood impacts are expected to remain until the middle of January, and potentially longer, or affecting more people if wet weather continues. 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 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 very slowly falling. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, with water flowing on roads, in basements or under floorboards, and affecting the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Water could also affect the B2141 Chilgrove road. Small amounts of rain or showers are forecast each of the next five days (up to 01/01/2024). Groundwater at Chilgrove's borehole, is expected to continue falling, but at the East Dean borehole, groundwater will stay at the surface. Flood impacts are expected to remain until the middle of January, and potentially longer, or affecting more people if wet weather continues. 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 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. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, with water flowing on roads, in basements or under floorboards, and affecting the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Water could also affect the B2141 at Chilgrove. Very little rain is forecast for the next five days (up to and including 25/12/2023). Groundwater at Chilgrove's borehole, is expected to continue falling, and water on the B2141 might reduce slightly. At the East Dean borehole, groundwater will stay at the surface. Flood impacts are expected to remain until the middle of January, and potentially longer, or affecting more people if wet weather returns. 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. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, with water flowing on roads, in basements or under floorboards, and affecting the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Water could also affect the B2141 at Chilgrove. 15mm of rain is forecast Tuesday 19/12/2023, but then no rain to Sunday 24/12/2023. Groundwater at Chilgrove's borehole, is expected to continue falling, but with a temporary slowing Thursday and Friday. At the East Dean borehole, groundwater will stay at the surface. Flood impacts are expected to remain until the middle of January, and potentially longer or affecting more people if wet weather returns. 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 21/12/2023
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2023 15:17
Groundwater
Above average rainfall has been measured in October, November and December 2023. Groundwater is high, within a few centimetres of the surface in East Dean, and still rising. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, with springs appearing, water flowing on roads, water in basements or under floorboards, and affecting the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. A small amount of water could also flow down the B2141 at Chilgrove. Very little rainfall is forecast for the next five days, however groundwater will continue rising until at least 17/12/2023 at the Chilgrove borehole. Flood impacts are expected to remain until at least the middle of January, and potentially longer or affecting more people if wet weather returns. 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 20/12/2023
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 12:22
Groundwater
October and November 2023 have been exceptionally wet. Groundwater is high, within a metre of the surface at East Dean, and rising 10cm each day. 15-30mm of rain is forecast Thursday afternoon 07/12/2023. From 09/12/2023 minor groundwater flood impacts are possible, with springs appearing, water flowing on roads, water in basements or under floorboards, and affecting the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. A further 20mm of rain is possible Saturday 09/12/2023. Only small amounts of rain are currently forecast Friday, Sunday and next week. Groundwater is expected to continue rising until 15/12/2023 at Chilgrove and until the New Year at East Dean. If the second half of December is dry, groundwater flood impacts might ease in 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 13/12/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2023 09:34
Groundwater
Very little rainfall has been recorded since 17 January 2023. At our indicator borehole at East Dean, groundwater is 50cm below the surface and falling a few centimetres each day. Very few impacts remain visible above ground, with only minimal amounts of water on roads. However, water is expected to remain in basements or under floorboards of properties in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Groundwater will also continue to impact the ability of the sewage network to operate. Although the week ahead should remain predominantly dry, 5mm of rain is currently forecast on Thursday 16/02/2023. Some more periods of unsettled weather are possible through late February and early March. Details are very uncertain, but so long as we do not receive extremely wet weather, groundwater is expected to continue to fall. However, long term weather forecasting is difficult. We will continue to monitor levels and forecasts. If you have pumps to help manage water levels in basements, please ensure they are operational. We will update this message by 17:00 20/02/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2023 10:12
Groundwater
Very little rainfall has been recorded since 17 January 2023. At our indicator borehole at East Dean, groundwater is close to the surface and only falling a few centimetres each day. No rain is currently forecast in the week ahead. The volume of water flowing along roads will continue to reduce, but groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue until at least mid February 2023. With springs appearing, water flowing in fields and on roads and water in basements or under floorboards of properties in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Groundwater will also continue to impact the ability of the sewage network to operate. Generally settled weather is currently forecast for the remainder of February, which should allow groundwater levels to continue to slowly fall. However, long term weather forecasting is difficult and uncertain. We will continue to monitor levels and forecasts. If you have pumps to help manage water levels in basements, please ensure they are operational. We will update this message by 17:00 13/02/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2023 11:53
Groundwater
Very little rainfall has been recorded since 17 January 2023. Groundwater has been able to stabilise, but is still at the very top of our indicator borehole at East Dean, and only falling one or two centimetres each day. No rain is currently forecast in the week ahead. The volume of water flowing along roads will continue to reduce, but groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue until at least mid February 2023. With springs appearing, water flowing in fields and on roads and water in basements or under floorboards of properties in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Groundwater will also continue to impact the ability of the sewage network to operate. Long term weather forecasting is difficult, but rain could return before the end of February. Depending on rain amounts, timing and intensity, groundwater flood impacts could continue for longer, or return. We will continue to monitor levels and forecasts. If you have pumps to help manage water levels in basements, please ensure they are operational. We will update this message by 17:00 06/02/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2023 09:11
Groundwater
Above average rainfall for January 2023 has already been recorded at Chilgrove. Groundwater levels are very close to the surface. However, with no rain over the past week, groundwater is now falling by about 20cm each day at our Chilgrove borehole. Groundwater is still at the very top of our borehole in East Dean, and might not show signs of falling until next week. Groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue until at least mid February 2023. With springs appearing, water flowing on roads, and water in basements or under floorboards of properties in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Groundwater will also continue to impact the ability of the sewage network to operate. No rain is currently forecast in the week ahead. Long term weather forecasting is difficult, but rain could return from mid February, which could extend or cause the return of groundwater flood impacts. We will continue to monitor levels and forecasts. If you have pumps to help manage water levels in basements, please ensure they are operational. We will update this message by 17:00 30/01/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2023 17:09
Groundwater
We have already measured more than the average monthly rainfall in January 2023. Groundwater levels are very close to the surface; at the very top of our boreholes in East Dean and Chilgrove. Groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue until at least February 2023. With springs appearing, water flowing on roads and water in basements or under floorboards of properties in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Groundwater will also continue to impact the ability of the sewage network to operate. No rain is currently forecast in the week ahead, and settled weather could continue until 23/01/2023. However, groundwater will continue to rise. Please be prepared for when rain next occurs. With groundwater now so high, and little capacity in the soil, the next time it rains, even more water could flow along the roads. We will continue to monitor levels and forecasts. If you have pumps to help manage water levels in basements, please ensure they are operational. We will update this message by 17:00 23/01/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Jan 2023 13:40
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are very close to the surface; about 30cm below the ground at our borehole in East Dean. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, with springs appearing, water flowing on roads and water seeping into basements or under floorboards of properties in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. It is probable that groundwater will impact the ability of the sewage network to operate. Persistent and heavy rain is forecast Tuesday 10/01/2023 and Thursday 12/01/2023. With showers Wednesday and Friday, and continuing unsettled through next week. Groundwater is expected to continue to slowly rise over the coming week, and potentially throughout all of January 2023, as some forecasts suggest unsettled weather could continue. If as much rain falls as predicted, lots of water could flow along roads. We will continue to monitor levels and forecasts. If you have pumps to help manage water levels in basements, please ensure they are operational. We will update this message by 17:00 23/01/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2023 11:59
Groundwater
In addition to a wet December and exceptionally wet November, 10-30mm of rain has been recorded so far in January. Groundwater levels are very close to the surface; about 30cm below the ground at our borehole in East Dean. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected to continue, with springs appearing, water flowing on roads and water seeping into basements or under floorboards of properties in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. It is probable that groundwater will impact the ability of the sewage network to operate. Another 30-50mm of rain is forecast over the next 6 days. Including on Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday (12/01/2023). Groundwater is expected to continue to slowly rise over the coming week, and potentially throughout all of January 2023, as some forecasts suggest unsettled weather could continue. We will continue to monitor levels and forecasts. If you have pumps to help manage water levels in basements please ensure they are operational. We will update this message by 17:00 09/01/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Mar 2021 08:51
Groundwater
Following another dry week, groundwater levels in East Dean are about 1 metre below the surface and are still falling by about 5 cm each day. Minor impacts including springs flowing in fields and on roads between East Dean and West Dean are possible. Groundwater infiltration could continue to affect the sewerage network, perhaps until April. Persistent rain is forecast Wednesday (10/3/2021), followed by showers Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The rainfall amounts predicted could cause minor surface water flood impacts on roads. The groundwater should continue to fall this week, but the rate of fall (or even the small chance of a slight rise) will depend on exactly how much rain we get. Next week looks more settled, which should allow further lowering of groundwater levels. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, please check they are working. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 17:00 15/3/2021
Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2021 09:06
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in the Lavant valley are still high. In the last week of February only 2mm of rain was measured, and groundwater levels in the villages of the upper Lavant valley are slowly falling - by about 3 to 5 centimetres each day. Groundwater infiltration will continue to affect the sewerage network for a while yet. Water may still flow through fields and on roads and be high enough to cause cellar flooding, or be close to floorboards in a few properties in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Another dry week is forecast, with showers (less than 10mm) on Wednesday and Thursday. Groundwater will continue to fall slowly, with minor impacts remaining through March. Next week (from 8/3/2021) might see spells of rain, but probably not enough to raise groundwater levels. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, please check they are working. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 17:00 8/3/2021
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2021 08:49
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in the Lavant valley are still very high. However, we have measured only 6mm of rain in the previous 5 days, and groundwater levels in the villages of the upper Lavant valley are now slowly falling - by about 5 centimetres each day. Groundwater infiltration will continue to affect the sewerage network, with overpumping in East Dean and Charlton helping to reduce impacts. Water may still flow through fields and on roads and be high enough to cause cellar flooding, or be close to floorboards in a few properties in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Only very small amounts of rain are forecast for the next 10 days (at least until 6/3/2021). Groundwater is expected to continue to fall over this period, but minor impacts will likely remain into March. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, please check they are working. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 17:00 01/03/2021
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2021 09:26
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in the Lavant valley are still very high, but have been able to fall by a few centimetres this week. The rain that was forecast from 15/02/2021 has tended to fall in the south west of England instead. Groundwater infiltration will continue to affect the sewerage network, with overpumping in East Dean and Charlton helping to reduce impacts. Water may flow on roads and be high enough to cause cellar flooding, or be close to floorboards in a few properties in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Small amounts of rain are likely from Friday (19/2/2021) until Monday. Groundwater should remain stable, or rise only a few centimetres. The week from Monday 22/2/2021 looks drier. Flood risk should not increase, but minor impacts will likely remain into March. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, please check they are working. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 17:00 26/02/2021
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2021 10:28
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in the Lavant valley are very high, close to the surface & rising. Rain forecast everyday this week will further increase levels. Groundwater infiltration is already affecting the sewerage network, with overpumping in East Dean and Charlton helping to reduce impacts. From Friday 19/02/2021 water is likely to have reached the top of our borehole in East Dean, and be very near the surface in all upper Lavant valley villages. Water will flow on roads & groundwater may be high enough to cause cellar flooding, or be close to floorboards in a few properties in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. High pressure from Saturday 20/02/2021 could bring drier weather into next week. However, high groundwater levels & associated impacts will remain into March. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, please check they are working. We continue to monitor the levels & forecast. We will update this message by 17:00 22/02/2021
Flood Alert issued on 27 Mar 2020 12:25
Groundwater
The weather forecast is predicted to remain dry for the next five days. High pressure could remain into April too, but perhaps with a greater chance of light (and normal) spring showers. Groundwater levels are falling and will continue to fall with the predominantly dry weather. In the communities, groundwater is falling slowly – by about 3 centimetres a day, but levels have already fallen by 40cm from their peak this winter and are a similar distance below the surface. Higher up the valleys – at our boreholes in Chilgrove and near Cocking – groundwater is falling at a quicker rate, approximately 40cm each day. Groundwater levels are now at a level similar to Christmas. It will still take weeks until groundwater levels are more normal, but evidence of groundwater flood impacts are becoming less obvious. Sewerage infiltration will continue to reduce. We will continue to monitor the weather forecast. We will update this message by 17:00 03/04/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Mar 2020 17:09
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high, and close to the surface in communities along the Upper Lavant valley, but have now been falling for over a week. At our boreholes in Chilgrove and near Cocking, groundwater levels have fallen by two metres from their peak. Within the communities between East Dean and West Dean, groundwater levels will have fallen by much less - our borehole in East Dean, for example, has only recorded a fall of 20cm. Minor flood impacts are likely to continue over the next week, but with the south east forecast to remain predominantly dry - perhaps into April, impacts should ease slightly during that time. Water levels in cellars should begin to fall, springs and flowing water on roads will reduce, and there should be a little less infiltration in the sewerage network. We will continue to monitor the weather forecast. If you have pumps to help manage water levels in basements, please ensure they are operational. We will update this message by 17:00 27/03/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2020 10:33
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high and close to the surface in communities along the Upper Lavant valley, but are now falling. Only small amounts of rain are forecast for the weekend, with suggestion of higher pressure building and remaining dry through the week commencing 16/3/2020 as well. Which will allow groundwater levels to fall further. However, as groundwater is already high, minor flood impacts are likely to continue over the next week, but should ease slightly during that time. Water levels in cellars should begin to fall, springs and flowing water on roads may reduce, and there should be a little less infiltration in the sewerage network. We will continue to monitor the weather forecast. If you have pumps to help manage water levels in basements, please ensure they are operational. We will update this message by 17:00 20/03/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Mar 2020 10:17
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high and very close to the surface in Upper Lavant valley communities. Further rain is predicted for Monday evening 09/03/2020. Not an exceptional amount (10mm), but enough to keep groundwater levels high for the next week, and perhaps even rising, by a small amount, until the weekend (14/03/2020). Flood impacts including water in cellars, springs flowing and sewerage networks being affected will continue. The forecast is still predicting ‘unsettled’ weather for the next ten days, with low pressure systems bringing strong winds and rain at times. However, there is no current indication for a lot of heavy rain in the south east of England, which if correct may allow groundwater levels to stabilise and perhaps begin to fall from next week 17/03/2020. We will continue to monitor the weather forecast. If you have pumps to help manage water levels in basements, please ensure they are operational. We will update this message by 17:00 13/03/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Mar 2020 14:11
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in the upper Lavant Valley are still high. Our indicator boreholes are not showing a response to Thursday’s (05/03/2020) heavy rain yet. There may not be a significant rise, but at the very least, groundwater levels are expected to remain very close to the surface. Minor flood impacts such as springs appearing, water flowing on roads and approaching basements, and sewerage networks being affected, are expected to continue for at least the next week. This could affect a small number of properties in all communities. With further rain forecast on Sunday morning and Monday afternoon, it is possible groundwater levels could rise higher, during the next week. We hope to have greater confidence in the rainfall forecast and our assessment of groundwater rise next week. We will continue to monitor the weather forecast. If you have pumps to help manage water levels in basements, please ensure they are operational. We will update this message by 17:00 09/03/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Mar 2020 09:37
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in the upper Lavant Valley are still high, and close to the surface. Our indicator boreholes have been showing a slight fall in groundwater levels over the last few days. But minor flood impacts such as springs appearing, and water flowing on roads and approaching basements, are expected to continue, for at least the next week. This could affect a small number of properties in all communities; East Dean, Charlton, Singleton, West Dean and Chilgrove. Rain is forecast for Thursday 5/3/2020 and again Sunday 8/3/2020 and during next week. Groundwater levels will remain high, albeit probably slowly falling. The speed of the fall is likely to slow Friday, or we may even see a small rise. But in that case, flood impacts are not expected to increase significantly. We will continue to monitor levels and forecasts. If you have pumps to help manage water levels in basements please ensure they are operational. We will update this message by 17:00 9/3/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2020 09:14
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in the Lavant Valley are high, rising and predicted to continue to rise. We’ve nearly measured the whole of the monthly average rainfall in just this past week (50mm). And nearly double the monthly average during February. Saturday's early morning rain will quickly clear, leaving only showers for the rest of the weekend. However, further rain is predicted Monday 2/3/20 and Wednesday 4/3/20. Groundwater levels are already close to the surface in communities (within a foot of the surface at our borehole in East Dean) and will continue to slowly rise over the coming week. Minor groundwater flood impacts are expected, with springs appearing, water flowing on roads and water appearing in basements, potentially in each community (East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean). We will continue to monitor levels and forecasts. If you have pumps to help manage water levels in basements please ensure they are operational. We will update this message by 17:00 5/3/20
Flood Alert issued on 27 Jan 2020 10:43
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in the upper Lavant Valley are still high, but are currently stable or falling. 5mm of rain was measured Sunday 26/1/2020. Less than 10mm of rain is expected to fall in total, Monday and overnight into Tuesday 28/1/2020. The remainder of the week is predicted to remain unsettled, but with only brief periods of rain over the next five days and maybe into next week. The amounts of rain currently forecast will not cause groundwater levels to rise significantly. The overall trend expected for the next 5 days is for groundwater levels to remain high, but stable. Minor impacts from high groundwater could be possible, including springs appearing and water on roads. There is a suggestion the weather will turn cooler and drier next week. We will continue to monitor levels and forecasts. If you have pumps to help manage water levels in cellars, please ensure they are operational. We will update this message by 14:00 31/1/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Jan 2020 07:52
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in the upper Lavant Valley are still high, but following a week of dry weather are now stable or falling. Friday and Saturday (25/1/2020) should stay dry. Light rain is expected Sunday 26/1/2020. With heavier rain Monday 27/1/2020, followed by showers Tuesday 28/1/2020. There is a chance that groundwater levels could rise again, slightly, from Wednesday 29/1/2020. Minor impacts from high groundwater could be possible, including springs appearing and water on roads. But for groundwater to rise, we'll likely require more rain to fall Monday than is currently expected. The overall trend expected for the next 5 days is for groundwater levels to remain high, but stable. The unsettled weather may continue until next weekend (1/2/2019), possibly drier the following week. We will continue to monitor levels and forecasts. If you have pumps to help manage water levels in cellars, please ensure they are operational. We will update this message by 14:00 29/1/2020.