Flood Alert Info - Groundwater flooding in the Upper Og Valley

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Areas at risk of groundwater flooding in the Upper Og Valley.

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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area

Flood Alert issued on 13 Apr 2024 09:17

Groundwater

Groundwater levels are currently falling at our Draycot borehole in the Upper Og Valley following recent rainfall. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year but are no longer are at a level where communities may be affected by groundwater flooding. Groundwater levels remain sensitive to further rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. Groundwater levels at this location are more sensitive to individual rainfall events and so levels may rise further in response to forecast rainfall. Low-lying land and roads will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater flooding, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. Avoid driving or walking through floodwater as there may be concealed hazards. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message next week by 19/04/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 12 Apr 2024 09:59

Groundwater

Groundwater levels are rising at our Draycott borehole in the Upper Og Valley as a result of recent rainfall. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may be affected by groundwater flooding within the next few days. Groundwater levels remain sensitive to further rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. Groundwater levels at this location are more sensitive to individual rainfall events and so levels may rise further in response to forecast rainfall. Low-lying land and roads will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater flooding, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. Avoid driving or walking through floodwater as there may be concealed hazards.We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message next week by 12/04/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 5 Apr 2024 09:42

Groundwater

Groundwater levels are rising at our Draycott borehole in the Upper Og Valley as a result of recent rainfall. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may be affected by groundwater flooding within the next few days. Groundwater levels remain sensitive to further rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. Groundwater levels at this location are more sensitive to individual rainfall events and so levels may rise further in response to forecast rainfall. Low-lying land and roads will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater flooding, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. Avoid driving or walking through floodwater as there may be concealed hazards. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message next week by 12/04/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 29 Mar 2024 08:42

Groundwater

Groundwater levels are rising at our Draycott borehole in the Upper Og Valley as a result of recent rainfall. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may be affected by groundwater flooding within the next few days. Groundwater levels remain sensitive to further rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. Groundwater levels at this location are more sensitive to individual rainfall events and so levels may rise further in response to forecast rainfall. Low-lying land and roads will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater flooding, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message next week by 05/04/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 22 Mar 2024 12:51

Groundwater

Groundwater levels are high but falling at our Draycott borehole in the Upper Og Valley as a result of recent rainfall. Groundwater levels remain above normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may be affected by groundwater flooding within the next few weeks. Groundwater levels remain sensitive to further rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. Low-lying land and roads will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater flooding, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message next week by 29/03/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 15 Mar 2024 09:54

Groundwater

Groundwater levels have been gradually dropping at our observation borehole near Chiseldon over in the last few days, but remain higher than normal for this time of year and are at a level where communities may be affected by flooding from groundwater. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to saturated ground and groundwater levels will rise again if we receive further rainfall. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 22/03/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 8 Mar 2024 10:10

Groundwater

Groundwater levels have risen at our observation been gradually dropping over the last week, but remain higher than normal for this time of year and are at a level where communities may be affected by flooding from groundwater. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to saturated ground and and groundwater levels may start to rise again if we receive further rainfall. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 15/03/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2024 10:52

Groundwater

Groundwater levels have risen at our observation borehole in Draycot Foliat in the Upper Og Valley following rainfall across the area. Groundwater levels have been gradually dropping over the last week, but remain higher than normal for this time of year and are at a level where communities may be affected by flooding from groundwater. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to saturated ground and groundwater levels may respond to the rainfall seen this week. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 8 March 2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2024 12:33

Groundwater

Groundwater levels have risen at at our observation borehole in Draycot Foliat in the Upper Og Valley following rainfall across the area. Groundwater levels are higher than normal for this time of year and are at a level where communities may be affected by flooding from groundwater. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 01/03/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2024 17:03

Groundwater

Groundwater levels remain high at our observation borehole in Draycot Foliat in the Upper Og Valley following rainfall across the area. Groundwater levels are higher than normal for this time of year and are at a level where communities may be affected by flooding from groundwater. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 23/02/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 14:18

Groundwater

Groundwater levels are high and rising at our observation borehole in Draycot Foliat in the Upper Og Valley following rainfall across the area. Groundwater levels are higher than normal for this time of year and are at a level where communities may be affected by flooding from groundwater. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. Levels are currently rising in response to recent rainfall. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 16/02/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 2 Feb 2024 11:54

Groundwater

Groundwater levels are high but continuing to drop slowly at our observation borehole in Draycot Foliat in the Upper Og Valley following winter rainfall across the area. Groundwater levels are higher than normal for this time of year and are at a level where communities may be affected by flooding from groundwater. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. Levels are currently falling slowly but levels at this site are sensitive to individual rainfall events and will likely rise again following rainfall. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 09/02/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 26 Jan 2024 09:51

Groundwater

Groundwater levels are high, but currently stable at our observation borehole in Draycot Foliat in the Upper Og Valley, following winter rainfall across the area. Groundwater levels are higher than normal for this time of year and are at a level where communities may be affected by flooding from groundwater. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. Levels are currently stable but levels at this site are sensitive to individual rainfall events and will likely rise again following rainfall. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 02/02/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2024 10:18

Groundwater

Groundwater levels are high but currently falling at our observation borehole in Draycot Foliat in the Upper Og Valley following winter rainfall across the area. Groundwater levels are higher than normal for this time of year and are at a level where communities may be affected by flooding from groundwater. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. Levels are currently falling but levels at this site are sensitive to individual rainfall events and will likely rise again following rainfall. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 26/01/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 12 Jan 2024 10:04

Groundwater

Groundwater levels are high but currently falling at our observation borehole in Draycot Foliat in the Upper Og Valley following recent rainfall across the area. Groundwater levels are higher than normal for this time of year and have reached a level where communities may be affected by flooding from groundwater. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. Levels are currently falling but levels at this site are sensitive to individual rainfall events and will likely rise again following rainfall. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 19/01/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 9 Jan 2024 09:36

Groundwater

Groundwater levels are high but falling at our observation borehole in Draycot Foliat in the Upper Og Valley following recent rainfall across the area. Groundwater levels are higher than normal for this time of year and have reached a level where communities may now be affected by flooding from groundwater. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. Levels are currently falling but levels at this site are sensitive to individual rainfall events and will likely rise again following rainfall. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 12/01/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2024 09:43

Groundwater

Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2024 13:19

Groundwater

Groundwater levels are high at our observation borehole in Draycot Foliat in the Upper Og Valley in response to recent rainfall across the area. Groundwater levels are higher than normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may now be affected by flooding from groundwater. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. Levels have currently stabilised but levels at this site are sensitive to individual rainfall events and will likely rise again following rainfall. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 08/01/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2024 10:09

Groundwater

Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 11:26

Groundwater

Groundwater levels are high and rising at our observation borehole in Draycot Foliat in the Upper Og Valley in response to recent rainfall across the area. Groundwater levels are higher than normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may now be affected by flooding from groundwater. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. Levels at this site are sensitive to individual rainfall events and will likely rise again due to the recent heavy rainfall. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message by 12/01/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 10:04

Groundwater

Groundwater levels are high in response to recent rainfall across the area and have risen but stabilised at our observation borehole in Draycot Foliat in the Upper Og Valley. Groundwater levels are higher than normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may now be affected by flooding from groundwater. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. Levels at this site are sensitive to individual rainfall events and will likely rise again with forecast rainfall. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message by 05/01/2024, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 11:08

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Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 08:26

Groundwater

Groundwater levels are slowly rising in response to recent rainfall across the area and have continued rising at our observation borehole in Draycot Foliat in the Upper Og Valley. Groundwater levels are higher than normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may now be affected by flooding from groundwater. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message by 03/01/2024, or as the situation changes

Flood Alert issued on 15 Dec 2023 09:41

Groundwater

Groundwater levels have responded to rainfall over the past few weeks and remain high at our observation borehole in Draycot Foliat in the Og Valley area. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and remain at a level where communities may be affected by flooding from groundwater over the coming weeks. The groundwater level at Draycot Foliat is higher than normal for this time of year but groundwater levels are currently declining. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to saturated ground and groundwater levels and may start to rise again if there is further rainfall. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message by 23/12/2023, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2023 10:22

Groundwater

Groundwater levels have responded to rainfall over the past few weeks and remain high at our observation borehole in Draycot Foliat in the Og Valley area. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and remain at a level where communities may be affected by flooding from groundwater over the coming weeks. The groundwater level at Draycot Foliat is higher than normal for this time of year and is currently very slowly rising. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to saturated ground and groundwater levels and may start to rise again if there is further rainfall. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message by 15/12/2023, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 1 Dec 2023 09:05

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Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2023 17:59

Groundwater

Groundwater levels have responded to rainfall over the past few weeks and remain high at our observation borehole in Draycot Foliat in the Og Valley area. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and remain at a level where communities may be affected by flooding from groundwater over the coming weeks. Levels are high but slowly falling in response to dry conditions over the past week, but levels remain responsive to further rainfall. Further rainfall is expected over the coming week with low confidence over exact locations and timings of rain. Groundwater levels will continue to remain high and may still impact low lying gardens and cellars. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message by 01/12/2023, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2023 09:07

Groundwater

Groundwater levels have responded to recent rainfall and have remained high at our observation borehole in Draycot Foliat in the Og Valley area. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and remain at a level where communities may be affected by flooding from groundwater over the coming days. Groundwater levels in the area are currently stable but remain responsive to rainfall. Further rainfall is forecast this morning, 18/11/23, with further unsettled weather expected over the coming week with low confidence over exact locations and timings of rain. Groundwater level will continue to remain high and may still impact low lying gardens and cellars. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message by 25/11/2023, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 11 Nov 2023 14:05

Groundwater

Groundwater levels have responded to recent rainfall and have risen at our observation borehole in Draycot Foliat in the Og Valley area. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and remain at a level where communities may be affected by flooding from groundwater over the coming days. Groundwater levels in the area are currently stable but remain responsive to rainfall. No rainfall is forecast today 11/11/23, but heavy rainfall is expected overnight on Sunday into Monday, with the weather becoming more settled later in the week. Groundwater level will continue to remain high and may still impact low lying gardens and cellars. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message by 18/11/2023, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 4 Nov 2023 17:05

Groundwater

Groundwater levels have responded to the recent rainfall across the area and have risen at our observation borehole at Draycot Foliat in the Og Valley. Groundwater levels are high and have now reached a level where communities may be affected within the next few days by flooding from groundwater. We expect levels to stabilise over the next few days. Low-lying land and roads will therefore also continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2023 10:16

Groundwater

Groundwater levels have risen in response to the recent rainfall at our observation borehole in Draycot Foliat in the Og Valley area. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and have reached a level where communities may be affected by flooding from groundwater over the coming days. Levels remain high in this area but are currently declining. The forecast for today (23/01/23) is dry with no further rainfall expected and remains fairly settled until the end of the week. We expect groundwater levels to remain high. Low-lying land and roads will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message by 30/01/23, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2023 15:32

Groundwater

Groundwater levels have responded to recent rainfall and have risen at our observation borehole in Draycot Foliat in the Og Valley area. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and have reached a level where communities may be affected by flooding from groundwater over the coming days. Groundwater levels have slowly risen following recent rainfall but are now steady. Showers are possible today (16/01/23) and Tuesday (17/01/23). The weather forecast is fairly settled until the end of the week. We expect groundwater levels to remain high. Low-lying land and roads will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message by 22/01/23, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2023 10:42

Groundwater

Groundwater levels have responded to recent rainfall and have risen at our observation borehole in Draycot Foliat in the Og Valley area. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may be affected by flooding from groundwater over the coming days. Groundwater levels are slowly rising again following recent rainfall. Showers are expected through today (08/01/23), clearing into Monday (09/01/23). Further, higher rainfall totals are expected on Tuesday (10/01/23) with unsettled conditions persisting until the end of the week. We expect groundwater levels to rise further over the week in response to forecast rainfall. Low-lying land and roads will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message by 15/01/23 , or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2023 10:21

Groundwater

Groundwater levels have responded to recent rainfall and have risen at our observation borehole in Draycot Foliat in the Og Valley area. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may be affected by flooding from groundwater over the coming days. Groundwater levels in the area are currently stable but remain responsive to rainfall. The forecast is for a band of rain to clear by midday (07/01/23) followed by showers, heavy at times, through the rest of today, overnight, and tomorrow. We expect groundwater levels to remain high and potentially rise further over the next few days in response to this rainfall. Low-lying land and roads will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message tomorrow (08/01/2023), or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2023 11:33

Groundwater

Groundwater levels have responded to recent rainfall and have risen at our observation borehole in Draycot Foliat in the Og Valley area. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may be affected by flooding from groundwater over the coming days. Groundwater levels in the area are slowly rising and responsive to rainfall. The forecast is for showers this afternoon (06/01/23) developing into a band of rain that may bring locally heavy rain overnight into tomorrow morning. We expect groundwater levels to rise slowly over the next few days in response to this rainfall. Low-lying land and roads will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message tomorrow (07/01/2023), or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2023 17:15

Groundwater

Groundwater levels have responded to recent rainfall and have risen at our observation borehole in Draycot Foliat in the Og Valley area. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may be affected by flooding from groundwater over the coming days. Groundwater levels in the area are slowly rising and responsive to rainfall. The forecast is for showers, heavy at times, overnight tonight (05/01/23). Further bands of rain are forecast tomorrow (06/01/23) and overnight into Saturday (07/01/23). We expect levels to rise slowly over the next few days in response to this rainfall. Low-lying land and roads will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message tomorrow (06/01/2023), or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2023 14:28

Groundwater

Groundwater levels have responded to the recent rainfall and have risen at our observation borehole in Draycot Foliat in the Og Valley area. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may be affected within the next few days by flooding from groundwater. Groundwater levels in the area are slowly rising and responsive to rainfall. The forecast is for a predominantly dry night tonight (04/01/2023) and day tomorrow with the possibility of heavy showers. We expect levels to continue rising over the next few days. Low-lying land and roads will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message tomorrow (05/01/2023), or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2023 12:58

Groundwater

Groundwater levels have responded to the recent rainfall across the area and have risen at our observation borehole in Draycot Foliat in the Og Valley area. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may be affected within the next few days by flooding from groundwater. We expect levels to rise slowly over the next few days. Low-lying land and roads will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message tomorrow (03/01/2023), or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2021 18:51

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Groundwater levels rose in response to the rainfall at the end of January and the start of February across the area. Levels remain high but are falling slowly at our observation borehole in Draycott Foliat in the Upper Og Valley. We anticipate levels will remain high over the next few days and may rise further if we experience further heavy/prolonged rainfall. Low-lying land and roads will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message next week by Monday, 01/03/2021, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2021 19:56

Groundwater

Groundwater levels rose in response to the rainfall at the end of January and the start of February across the area. Levels remain high but are now falling slowly at our observation borehole in Draycott Foliat in the Upper Og Valley. We anticipate levels will remain high over the next few days and may rise further if we experience further heavy/prolonged rain. Low-lying land and roads will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message next week by Monday 22/02/2021, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2021 12:58

Groundwater

Groundwater levels rose in response to the rainfall at the end of January across the area. Levels are curently high but falling at our observation borehole in Draycott Foliat in the Upper Og Valley. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and have reached a level where communities may be affected within the next few days by flooding from groundwater. Groundwater levels are currenlty falling but we anticipate them to remain high over the next few days and will rise further if we experience further heavy/prolonged rain. Low-lying land and roads will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message next week by Tuesday 16/02/2021, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2021 14:48

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Groundwater levels across the area responded rapidly to the rainfall at the end of January, and have risen at our observation borehole in Draycott Foliat in the Upper Og Valley. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may be affected within the next few days by groundwater flooding. Groundwater levels have stabilised over the past couple of days, but we anticipate them to remain high over the next few days, and to rise further if we experience further heavy and prolonged rainfall. Low-lying land and roads will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on Wednesday, 10/02/2021, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 5 Feb 2021 15:19

Groundwater

Groundwater levels have responded rapidly to the rainfall at the end of January across the area, and have risen at our observation borehole in Draycott Foliat in the Upper Og Valley. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may be affected within the next few days by flooding from groundwater. Groundwater levels have stabilised over the past couple of days, but we anticipate them rising again over the coming days/weeks in response to forecasted rainfall. Low-lying land and roads will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message Monday, 08/02/2021, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 3 Feb 2021 15:42

Groundwater

Groundwater levels have responded rapidly to the rainfall at the end of January across the area and have risen at our observation borehole in Draycott Foliat in the Upper Og Valley. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may be affected within the next few days by flooding from groundwater. We expect levels to continue to rise over the next few days in response to rainfall that we have experienced. Low-lying land and roads will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message Friday, 05/02/2021, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 1 Feb 2021 19:36

Groundwater

Groundwater levels have responded rapidly to the recent rainfall across the area and have risen at our observation borehole in Draycott Foliat in the Upper Og Valley. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may be affected within the next few days by flooding from groundwater. We expect levels to rise over the next few days in response to previous heavy rain and further rainfall forecast in the coming week. Low-lying land and roads will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message tomorrow, 02/02/2021, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 31 Jan 2021 18:26

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Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 20:27

Groundwater

Groundwater levels have responded rapidly to the recent rainfall across the area and have risen at our observation borehole in Draycott Foliat in the Upper Og Valley. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may be affected within the next few days by flooding from groundwater. We expect levels to rise over the next few days in response to previous heavy rain and further rainfall forecast across the area. Low-lying land and roads will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message tomorrow, 31/01/2021, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 14:20

Groundwater

Groundwater levels have responded rapidly to the recent rainfall across the area and have risen at our observation borehole in Draycott Foliat in the Upper Og Valley. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may be affected within the next few days by flooding from groundwater. We expect levels to rise over the next few days in response to previous heavy rain and further rainfall forecast across the area. Low-lying land and roads will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message tomorrow, 30/01/2021, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 19 Mar 2020 08:33

Groundwater

Groundwater levels remain high at our Draycot Foliat observation borehole the Upper Og Valley groundwater alert area. Groundwater levels responded to the higher than average rainfall totals during February and local communities may experience groundwater flooding. Levels have dropped slightly but remain very sensitive to further rainfall. We expect levels to remain high over the next few weeks if there is further rainfall. Low-lying land and roads will continue to be at risk of flooding first. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer and the speed at which flooding will occur will be dependent on rainfall conditions. The forecast is for a drier week (19 March 2020 to 26 March 2020) with potential for light rain showers at times. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message next week by 26 March 2020, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 17 Mar 2020 15:56

Groundwater

Groundwater levels remain high at our Draycot Foliat observation borehole for the Upper Og Valley groundwater alert area. Groundwater levels responded to the higher than average rainfall totals during February and local communities may experience groundwater flooding. Levels have dropped slightly but remain very sensitive to further rainfall. We expect levels to remain high over the next few weeks if there is further rainfall. Low-lying land and roads will continue to be at risk of flooding first. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer and the speed at which flooding will occur will be dependent on rainfall conditions. Further showers are forecast this week, although totals are not significant. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message next week by 26 March 2020, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 16 Mar 2020 17:24

Groundwater

Groundwater levels are slowly declining but are still high at our observation site, Draycot Foliat borehole, in the Upper Og Valley. Groundwater levels in this area are at a level where communities may be affected in the next few weeks by flooding from groundwater. We issued a groundwater flood alert on the 15 January 2020 for the areas at risk of groundwater flooding in the Upper Og Valley, and this will remain in force.

Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2020 09:22

Groundwater

Groundwater levels remain high at our Draycot Foliat observation borehole the Upper Og Valley groundwater alert area. Groundwater levels responded to the higher than average rainfall totals during February and local communities may soon experience groundwater flooding. Levels have remained stable over the last week. We expect levels to remain high over the next few weeks in response to any further rainfall across the area. Low-lying land and roads will continue to be at risk of flooding first. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer and the speed at which flooding will occur will be dependent on rainfall conditions. Further showers are forecast this week, although totals are not significant. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message next week by 19 March 2020, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 4 Mar 2020 16:59

Groundwater

Groundwater levels remain high at our Draycot Foliat observation borehole in the Upper Og Valley groundwater alert area. Groundwater levels responded to the higher than average rainfall totals during February and local communities may soon experience groundwater flooding. We expect levels to remain high over the next few weeks in response to any further rainfall across the area. Low-lying land and roads will continue to be at risk of flooding first. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer and the speed at which flooding will occur will be dependent on rainfall conditions. Further showers are forecast this week, although totals are not significant. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message next week by 12 March 2020, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2020 13:53

Groundwater

Groundwater levels remain high at our Draycot Foliat observation borehole in the Upper Og Valley groundwater alert area. Groundwater levels responded to rainfall from Storm Dennis and local communities may have experienced groundwater flooding over the last few week. We expect levels to remain high over the next few weeks in response to any further rainfall across the area. Low-lying land and roads will continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer and the speed at which flooding will occur will be dependent on rainfall conditions. Further rainfall is forecast this week, although totals are not significant. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message next week by 4 March 2020, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2020 20:55

Groundwater

Groundwater levels remain high at our Draycot Foliat observation borehole in the Upper Og Valley groundwater alert area. Groundwater levels responded to rainfall from Storm Dennis and local communities may have experienced groundwater flooding over the last few days. However, levels have started to drop at the observation borehole again now. We expect levels to remain high over the next few weeks in response to any further rainfall across the area. Low-lying land and roads will continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer and the speed at which flooding will occur will be dependent on rainfall conditions. Further rainfall is forecast this week. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message next week by 26 February 2020, or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2020 10:10

Groundwater

Groundwater levels have been rising in the past couple of days in response to the recent heavy rainfall. Levels remain high at our observation borehole near Draycot Foliat in the Og Valley, and are above normal for this time of year. Groundwater levels will be sensitive to further rainfall. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is possible. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, levels could remain high for several weeks or longer. Should groundwater levels increase further, property flooding is possible in the longer term. We are closely monitoring the situation. The weather forecast is for a mostly dry day today (12/02/20), but further heavy rainfall is forecast tonight and into Thursday morning (13/02/20). The rest of the week is forecast to be very unsettled with heavy rainfall over the weekend. Our weekly groundwater briefing note can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/thames-west-area-groundwater-situation.

Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2020 09:15

Groundwater

Groundwater levels have slowly been falling over the past few days, but remain high at our observation borehole near Draycot Foliat in the Og Valley. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and will be sensitive to further rainfall. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is possible. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, levels could remain high for several weeks or longer. Should groundwater levels increase further, property flooding is possible in the longer term. We are closely monitoring the situation. The weather forecast for today, Thursday (06/02/20) and Friday is for more settled weather until several bands of frontal rainfall come in over the weekend. Our weekly groundwater briefing note can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/thames-west-area-groundwater-situation.

Flood Alert issued on 31 Jan 2020 09:46

Groundwater

Groundwater levels have stabilised at our observation site, Draycot Foliat borehole, in the Upper Og Valley. Groundwater levels in this area are still at a level where communities may be affected in the next few weeks by flooding from groundwater. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and will be sensitive to further rainfall. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, levels could remain high for several weeks or longer. Should groundwater levels increase further, property flooding is possible in the longer term. We are closely monitoring the situation. The weather forecast for this week (from 31/01/20) is for light rain showers each day with slightly heavier rain on Sunday 2nd February. Our weekly groundwater briefing note can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/thames-west-area-groundwater-situation. We continue to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on Thursday 06/02/2020.

Flood Alert issued on 26 Jan 2020 10:48

Groundwater

Groundwater levels are now falling at our observation borehole near Draycot Foliat in the Og Valley. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and will be sensitive to further rainfall. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is possible. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, levels could remain high for several weeks or longer. Should groundwater levels increase further, property flooding is possible in the longer term. We are closely monitoring the situation. The weather forecast for this week (from 26/01/20) is for rain and showers on Monday and Tuesday, becoming drier through the week. Our weekly groundwater briefing note can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/thames-west-area-groundwater-situation. We continue to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on Friday 31/01/2020.

Flood Alert issued on 22 Jan 2020 10:10

Groundwater

Groundwater levels have risen slowly, but are now levelling off, following recent heavy rainfall at our observation borehole near Draycot Foliat in the Og Valley. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and will be senstive to further rainfall. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is possible. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, levels could remain high for several weeks or longer. Should groundwater levels increase further, property flooding is possible in the longer term. We are closely monitoring the situation. The forecast for this week is for mainly settled dry weather. Our weekly groundwater briefing note can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/thames-west-area-groundwater-situation. We continue to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 23/01/2020.

Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2020 10:29

Groundwater

Groundwater levels have risen slowly, but are now levelling off, following recent heavy rainfall at our observation borehole near Draycot Foliat in the Og Valley. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and will be sensitive to further rainfall. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is possible. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, levels could remain high for several weeks or longer. Should groundwater levels increase further, property flooding is possible in the longer term. We are closely monitoring the situation. The forecast for this week is for mainly settled dry weather. Our weekly groundwater briefing note can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/thames-west-area-groundwater-situation. We continue to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 22/01/2020.

Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2020 11:55

Groundwater

Groundwater levels have risen slowly, but are now levelling off, following recent heavy rainfall at our observation borehole near Draycot Foliat in the Og Valley. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and will be sensitive to further rainfall. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is possible. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, levels could remain high for several weeks or longer. Should groundwater levels increase further, property flooding is possible in the longer term. We are closely monitoring the situation. The weather forecast for this week is mainly dry. Our weekly groundwater briefing note can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/thames-west-area-groundwater-situation. We continue to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 21/01/2020.

Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2020 11:14

Groundwater

Groundwater levels have risen slowly, but are now levelling off, following recent heavy rainfall at our observation borehole near Draycot Foliat in the Og Valley. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and will be sensitive to further rainfall. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is possible. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, levels could remain high for several weeks or longer. Should groundwater levels increase further, property flooding is possible in the longer term. We are closely monitoring the situation. The weather forecast for this week is mainly dry. Our weekly groundwater briefing note can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/thames-west-area-groundwater-situation. We continue to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 20/01/2020.

Flood Alert issued on 18 Jan 2020 11:32

Groundwater

Groundwater levels have risen slowly, but are now levelling off, following recent heavy rainfall at our observation borehole near Draycot Foliat in the Og Valley. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and will be sensitive to further rainfall. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is possible. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, levels could remain high for several weeks or longer. Should groundwater levels increase further, property flooding is possible in the longer term. We are closely monitoring the situation. The weather forecast for this week is mainly dry, . Our weekly groundwater briefing note can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/thames-west-area-groundwater-situation. We continue to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 19/01/2020.

Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2020 10:30

Groundwater

"Groundwater levels have risen slowly, but are now levelling off, following recent heavy rainfall at our observation borehole near Draycot Foliat in the Og Valley. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and will be senstive to further rainfall. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is possible. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, levels could remain high for several weeks or longer. Should groundwater levels increase further, property flooding is possible in the longer term. We are closely monitoring the situation. The weather forecast for the next week (from 17/01/20) is for light showers today and then more settled weather for the rest of the week. Our weekly groundwater briefing note can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/thames-west-area-groundwater-situation. We continue to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 18/01/2020."

Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2020 20:23

Groundwater

"Groundwater levels are rising slowly due to recent heavy rainfall at our observation borehole near Draycot Foliat in the Og Valley. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and are rising towards the level where communities within the Og Valley may be affected by flooding from groundwater.The forecast is for further rain showers overnight and tomorrow, which may be heavy, with more settled conditions later in the week. Low-lying land and roads will continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour levels could remain high for several weeks or longer. Our weekly groundwater briefing note can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/thames-west-area-groundwater-situation. We continue to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 16/01/2020."

Flood Alert issued on 29 Dec 2019 09:46

Groundwater

Groundwater levels briefly rose through the flood risk threshold at our Draycot Foliat observation borehole on 21 December 2019. Levels have since subsided because of the recent dry weather. However, levels are still above normal for the time of year and will be sensitive to further rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible if further rainfall falls across the area. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are closely monitoring the situation. It will be a largely dry New Year week ahead. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings. Our weekly groundwater briefing note can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/thames-west-area-groundwater-situation. This message will be updated within 7 days (by 05/01/20), or as the situation changes.

Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2019 16:34

Groundwater

Groundwater levels have responded to the recent rainfall across the area and continue to rise slowly at our observation borehole in Draycot Foliat in the Upper Og Valley. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may be affected within the next few weeks by flooding from groundwater. We expect levels to rise over the next few weeks in response to rainfall forecast across the area. We expect the current unsettled weather to continue through to the end of December at least. Low-lying land and roads are therefore at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message within 7 days (by 31/12/19).

Flood Alert issued on 22 Dec 2019 14:54

Groundwater

Groundwater levels have responded to the recent rainfall across the area and continue to site slowly at our observation borehole in Drayton Foliat in the Upper Og Valley. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may be affected within the next few weeks by flooding from groundwater. Although groundwater levels at Draycot Foliat have stabilised below the flood risk threshold, we expect levels to rise over the next few weeks in response to rainfall forecast across the area. We expect the current unsettled weather to continue through the rest of December at least. Low-lying land and roads are therefore at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message tomorrow, 23/12/19, or as the situation changes.