Flood Alert Info - Groundwater flooding in the Cranborne Chase area
Area Description
Bishopstone, Bourton, Breamore, Britford, Broadchalk, Burgate, Chilmark, Coombe Bissett, Downton, Farnham, Fordingbridge, Hinton St. Mary, Homington, Mere, Pimperne, Ringwood, Rockbourne, Shapwick, Sixpenny Handley, T. Gunville, T.Hinton and T.Monkton.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Flood Alert Currently in Force
Flood Alert issued on 17 Dec 2024 10:27
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have slowly started to recede after the recent dry weather. Levels are reactive to further rainfall.
The forecast is for heavy rainfall overnight Wednesday into Thursday which may cause groundwater to rise again.
Flooding of roads and fields is possible. Where groundwater is near the surface, intense rainfall will lead to surface water flooding.
Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. We will continue to monitor the situation closely.
This message will be updated by 3 PM on 24/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2024 17:16
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have risen in response to recent rainfall. Levels are expected to continue to slowly rise and flooding of fields and roads is possible. Levels are reactive to further rainfall. No further rainfall is expected and groundwater levels are predicted to level off soon.
Flooding of roads and fields is possible. Where groundwater is near the surface, intense rainfall will lead to surface water flooding.
Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. We will continue to monitor the situation closely.
This message will be updated by 3 PM on 17/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Dec 2024 08:14
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have risen in response to recent rainfall. Levels are expected to continue to rise and flooding of fields and roads is possible. Levels are reactive to further rainfall. Further rainfall is expected from Wednesday afternoon, which could see levels continue to rise.
Flooding of roads and fields is possible. Where groundwater is near the surface, intense rainfall will lead to surface water flooding.
Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. We will continue to monitor the situation closely.
This message will be updated by 3 PM on 10/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Nov 2024 13:56
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have risen in response to recent rainfall. Levels are expected to continue to rise and flooding of fields and roads is possible. Levels are reactive to further rainfall. Further rainfall is expected over the next few days with upto 20mm expected to fall over the next few days, which could see levels continue to rise.
Flooding of roads and fields is possible. Where groundwater is near the surface, intense rainfall will lead to surface water flooding.
Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. We will continue to monitor the situation closely.
This message will be updated by 3 PM on 3/12/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Oct 2024 07:53
Groundwater
Groundwater levels remain high in response to recent rainfall. Levels are expected to remain high and flooding of fields and roads is possible. Levels are reactive to further rainfall. No rainfall is expected over the next few days.
Flooding of roads and fields is possible. Where groundwater is near the surface, intense rainfall will lead to surface water flooding.
Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. We will continue to monitor the situation closely.
This message will be updated by 16:00 PM on 05/11/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Oct 2024 17:11
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have risen in response to recent rainfall. Levels are expected to continue to rise and flooding of fields and roads is possible. Levels are reactive to further rainfall. No rainfall is expected over the next few days.
Flooding of roads and fields is possible. Where groundwater is near the surface, intense rainfall will lead to surface water flooding.
Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. We will continue to monitor the situation closely.
This message will be updated by 16:00 PM on 29/10/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Apr 2024 11:27
Groundwater
Groundwater levels across the Chase remain high meaning that flooding is still possible after even moderate amounts of rainfall.
Our groundwater forecasts indicate that most sites will continue to see a general recession over the next few days.
A Groundwater Flood Warning is still in force in the Martin and Damerham area.
Flooding of roads is possible and septic tanks may not function effectively over the coming days.
Householders with property flood resilience measures such as pumps, barriers and air-brick covers should keep them in place until the risk recedes.
Environment Agency staff will continue to monitor the situation. This Flood Alert will remain in force for the next few days at least and will be updated should the forecast change.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Apr 2024 17:21
Groundwater
Groundwater levels across Cranborne Chase have risen sharply following a period of heavy rain. this means that flooding is possible after even moderate amounts of rainfall.
Our groundwater forecasts indicate that most sites will continue to see a general increase in levels into the beginning of over the next week.
Flooding of roads is possible and septic tanks may not function effectively over the coming days.
Householders with property flood resilience measures such as pumps, barriers and air-brick covers should keep them in place until the risk recedes.
Environment Agency staff will continue to monitor the situation. This Flood Alert will remain in force for the next few days at least and will be updated should the forecast change.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Mar 2024 13:51
Groundwater
Following the period of heavy rainfall, groundwater levels are likely to respond rapidly across the Cranborne Chase Area.
Check pumps and deploy any flood protection measures that you have.
Avoid driving through flood water as the bow wave from your car may cause flooding to nearby homes.
Do not lift manhole covers to drain surface water as this can cause toilets further downhill to surcharge.
This message will be updated as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Mar 2024 17:19
Groundwater
Groundwater levels across the Chalk on the Chase remain high meaning that flooding is possible after even moderate amounts of rainfall.
Our groundwater forecasts indicate that most sites will continue to see a general recession over the next few days.
Flooding of roads is possible and septic tanks may not function effectively over the coming days.
Householders with property level protection measures such as pumps, barriers and air-brick covers should keep them in place until the risk recedes.
Environment Agency staff will continue to monitor the situation. This Flood Alert will remain in force for the next few days at least and will be updated should the forecast change.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2024 15:33
Groundwater
Groundwater levels across the Chalk on Cranborne Chase remain exceptionally high meaning that flooding is possible after even moderate amounts of rainfall.
Our groundwater forecasts indicate that most sites will see a general stabilisation over the next 3 days.
Groundwater Flood Warnings are still in force at many locations across the county.
Flooding of roads is possible and septic tanks may not function effectively over the coming days.
Householders with property level protection measures such as pumps, barriers and air-brick covers should keep them in place until the risk recedes.
Environment Agency staff will continue to monitor the situation. This Flood Alert will remain in force for the next few days at least and will be updated should the forecast change.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Mar 2024 14:06
Groundwater
Groundwater levels across the Chase remain exceptionally high meaning that flooding is possible after even moderate amounts of rainfall.
Our groundwater forecasts indicate that most sites in the area will see levels gradually dropping back over the next 3 days.
Flooding of roads is still possible and septic tanks may not function effectively over the coming days.
Householders with property level protection measures such as pumps, barriers and air-brick covers should keep them in place until the risk fully recedes.
Environment Agency staff will continue to monitor the situation. This Flood Alert will remain in force for the next few days at least and will be updated should the forecast change.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2024 11:24
Groundwater
Groundwater levels across Cranborne Chase remain exceptionally high meaning that flooding is possible after even moderate amounts of rainfall.
Our groundwater forecasts indicate that most sites will see a gradual increase over the next 3 days.
Groundwater Flood Warnings are now in force at many locations across the county.
The road between Endless Pit and Monkton-up-Wimborne is closed due to flooding.
Flooding of other roads is possible and septic tanks may not function effectively over the coming days.
Householders with property level protection measures such as pumps, barriers and air-brick covers should keep them in place until the risk recedes.
Environment Agency staff will continue to monitor the situation. This Flood Alert will remain in force for the next few days at least and will be updated should the forecast change.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2024 15:31
Groundwater
Groundwater levels across Cranborne Chase have continued to rise and remain well above normal.
Rainfall that fell over the weekend combined with a period of unsettled weather ahead will maintain high groundwater levels across the area for several days.
Some minor flooding of roads remains possible and septic tanks may not function effectively over the coming days.
Householders with property level protection measures such as pumps, barriers and air-brick covers should keep them in place until the risk recedes.
Environment Agency staff will continue to monitor the situation. This Flood Alert will remain in force for the next few days at least and will be updated should the forecast change.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 08:38
Groundwater
The groundwater levels at all of our indicator boreholes across Cranborne Chase are now rising quite sharply and with more heavy rain forecast over the next 48 hours will continue to do so through to the weekend at least. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected and sewage systems may become inundated.
Residents should deploy any property resilience measures such as pumps, flood barriers and air brick covers now.
Avoid driving through flood water as the bow wave from vehicles can flood adjacent properties.
Do not lift manhole covers to alleviate local surface water flooding as this may cause toilets further downhill to surcharge.
This message will be updated on Friday 22nd February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2024 10:14
Groundwater
Groundwater levels across Cranborne Chase have continued to drop back, but remain well above normal. Some minor flooding of roads remains possible and septic tanks may not function effectively over the coming days. Rainfall expected over the early part of next week is not expected to lead to a significant increase in the risk of flooding. Environment Agency staff will continue to monitor the situation. This Flood Alert will remain in force for the next few days at least and will be updated should the forecast change.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2024 16:45
Groundwater
Groundwater levels across Cranborne Chase have continued to drop back, but remain well above normal. Some minor flooding of roads remains possible and septic tanks may not function effectively over the coming days. Rainfall expected over the early part of next week is not expected to lead to a significant increase in the risk of flooding. Environment Agency staff will continue to monitor the situation. This Flood Alert will remain in force for the next few days at least and will be updated should the forecast change.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2024 18:34
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have peaked across Cranborne Chase. With little rain forecast, the situation will improve over the next few days.
Flooding of roads is expected to gradually recede throughout the week.
Residents should keep any property resilience measures such as pumps, flood barriers and air brick covers deployed as there may be a delayed response.
Driving through flood water will be especially dangerous as temperatures will drop to below freezing at times over the next week and will cause ice to form on roads. The bow wave from vehicles can flood adjacent properties and lead to icing of pavements.
Sewage systems may remain problematic for some time.
Do not lift manhole covers to alleviate local surface water flooding as this may cause toilets further downhill to surcharge.
This message will be updated on Tuesday 16th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Jan 2024 17:17
Groundwater
The groundwater level at boreholes across the Cranborne Chase has now peaked and will drop back over the next few days. Flooding of roads and some properties is expected to gradually recede by the weekend.
Residents should keep any property resilience measures such as pumps, flood barriers and air brick covers deployed as there may be a delayed response.
Driving through flood water will be especially dangerous as temperatures will drop to below freezing at times over the next week and will cause ice to form on roads. The bow wave from vehicles can flood adjacent properties and lead to icing of pavements.
Sewage systems may remain problematic over the next few days.
Do not lift manhole covers to alleviate local surface water flooding as this may cause toilets further downhill to surcharge.
This message will be updated on Friday 12th January, or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2024 15:02
Groundwater
Groundwater levels at most of the monitoring boreholes across Cranborne Chase have continued to rise in response to recent heavy rainfall and will continue to do so for the next 48 hours. Flooding of roads and some properties, especially basements is expected.
Residents should deploy any property resilience measures such as pumps, flood barriers and air brick covers.
Driving through flood water will be especially dangerous as temperatures will drop to below freezing at times over the next week and will cause ice to form on roads. The bow wave from vehicles can flood adjacent properties and lead to icing of pavements.
Sewage systems may become overloaded. Do not lift manhole covers to alleviate local surface water flooding as this may cause toilets further downhill to surcharge.
This message will be updated on Tuesday 9th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 17:29
Groundwater
Groundwater levels at boreholes across Cranborne Chase have risen in response to recent heavy rainfall and will continue to do so for the next few days. Flooding of roads and some properties, especially basements is expected.
Residents should deploy any property resilience measures such as pumps, flood barriers and air brick covers.
Driving through flood water will be especially dangerous as temperatures will drop to below freezing at times over the next week and will cause ice to form on roads. The bow wave from vehicles can flood adjacent properties and lead to icing of pavements.
Sewage systems may become overloaded. Do not lift manhole covers to alleviate local surface water flooding as this may cause toilets further downhill to surcharge.
This message will be updated on Saturday the 6th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 11:45
Groundwater
Following the heavy rainfall since the New Year, where we have seen two inches of rain in 48 hours at many locations, borehole levels across Cranborne Chase have started to rise once more. The next three days will bring some fairly unsettled weather which could produce some heavy periods of rainfall. Groundwater levels will respond very quickly under the current very wet surface conditions.
Ensure that any property level resilience measures such as pumps, flood barriers and air brick covers are in good conditions and replace any stocks of sandbags.
Avoid driving through flood water as the bow wave from vehicles can damage nearby properties.
Environment Agency staff will monitor levels daily and this message will be updated on Thursday 4th January or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Dec 2023 14:49
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have receded across Cranborne Chase. All of the indicator boreholes are falling back to more normal levels.
Check any property level flood resilience measures including pumps, flood barriers and airbrick covers that you may have in place and replenish stocks of sand bags.
The weather forecast up to the New Year indicates that rainfall totals could reach 30 - 40mm on Wednesday and into Thursday, however this is unlikely to make a significant change in the generally downward trend in groundwater levels. A colder, dryer spell will herald the New Year with a more unsettled period possible later in the month.
Environment Agency staff will monitor groundwater levels over the holiday and this message will be updated every 48 hours or as the situation changes. The next update will be on Tuesday 26th December.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2023 15:54
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have fallen back across Cranborne Chase, but levels will remain high for some time. Some minor roads, especially in valley bottoms, are likely to be flooded for up to two days after rainfall.
Check any property level flood resilience measures including pumps, flood barriers and airbrick cover that you may have in place and replenish stocks of sand bags.
The weather forecast up to the New Year is for limited amounts of rainfall which makes further property flooding unlikely until into the new year when a more unsettled period is expected.
Environment Agency staff will monitor groundwater levels over the holiday and this message will be updated every 48 hours or as the situation changes. The next update will be on Friday 22nd December.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2023 10:03
Groundwater
The groundwater level at most of the monitoring boreholes across the Chase remains high, although several have fallen back very slightly over the weekend. A frontal system will pass over the area during Tuesday morning, bringing up to 15mm of rain on higher ground, and due to the saturated nature of the catchment, expect groundwater levels to respond quite quickly. Following a brief dry period through the middle of the week, a return to more unsettled weather will return from Saturday. Homeowners are advised to check any property level resilience measures such as pumps, flood barriers and air brick covers.
Avoid driving through flood water as the bow wave can damage adjacent properties.
This message will be updated on Wednesday the 20th December or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2023 09:01
Groundwater
Groundwater levels at all sites across the Chase have continued to rise overnight. Flooding of minor roads across the area is expected, with the Upper Tarrant valley, The Gussage at Minchington
and the road across Wyke Down to Monkton up Wimborne worst affected. Householders with pumps and other property level resilience measures should deploy them now. Avoid driving through flood water as the bow wave can damage adjacent property and may put your own and emergency responders lives at risk. This message will be updated on Thursday 14th December or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2023 09:11
Groundwater
Groundwater levels at all sites on Cranborne Chase have continued to rise throughout the weekend. It is likely that some roads will be flooded in the Tarrant, Gussage and Allen valleys. Householders with pumps and other property level resilience measures should deploy them now. Avoid driving through flood water as the bow wave can damage adjacent property and may put your own and emergency responders lives at risk. This message will be updated tomorrow, Tuesday the 12th December
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2023 16:27
Groundwater
A gradual easing of conditions over the past week is likely to be reversed following a fresh band of heavy rain in the next 24 hours. We do not expect property flooding at this stage, but some roads, including Stubhampton to Tarrant Hinton, Farnham to Gussage St Andrew and Wyke Down to Monkton up Wimborne are likely to be impassable once more. Avoid driving through flood water if at all possible as your bow wave can cause damage to nearby homes. EA staff will continue to monitor the situation locally and will update this message should the situation change.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Nov 2023 12:42
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have risen above 99 metres at the Woodyates borehole, Levels are forecast to rise quite steeply for the next 48 hours at least. Flooding of minor roads is possible at this level. Some septic tanks are likely to fail with a continued rise in level. Areas most likely to be affected are the Vale of Allen, including Sixpenny Handley and the Chalke Valley.
Householders with property level protection measures such as pumps, flood barriers and air brick covers should put them in place now.
Motorists should avoid driving through flood water as the bow wave can damage homes and car engines.
This message will be updated tomorrow, Monday
Flood Alert issued on 2 Feb 2023 13:01
Groundwater
Groundwater levels across Cranborne Chase have started to fall back so that the risk of flooding is now reduced. The cold, dry spell will continue for the next week meaning that levels will continue to fall towards the middle of February. A return to warmer, wetter conditions from the second half of the month could bring levels back up again quite quickly. You are advised to take the opportunity to check any pumps are in good working order and that stocks of sandbags are replenished. Septic tanks may need emptying as soakaways may not work for some time. Some roads are still flooded and springs have burst through the surface causing them to break up. Rivers and streams remain full due to high groundwater levels and will react rapidly to further rainfall. Our staff will continue to monitor the situation and will update this message as the situation develops.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Jan 2023 15:24
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have started to fall back so that the risk of flooding is now reduced. The cold, dry spell will continue for the next week meaning that levels will continue to fall towards the middle of February. A return to warmer, wetter conditions from the second week of next month could bring levels back up again quite quickly. You are advised to take the opportunity to check any pumps are in good working order and that stocks of sandbags are replenished. Septic tanks may need emptying as soakaways may not work for some time. Many roads are still flooded and springs have burst through the surface causing them to break up. Please drive slowly as vehicle bow waves can damage adjacent properties. Flood water on roads is freezing leading to widespread black ice. Rivers and streams remain full due to high groundwater levels and will react rapidly to further rainfall. Our staff will continue to monitor the situation and will update this message as the situation develops.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2023 10:47
Groundwater
Flooding is possible in this area. Monitor local groundwater levels and weather conditions. Take care in areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Check pumps and any other flood protection equipment you may have. The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising groundwater levels. We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Jan 2023 13:56
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in the area continue to rise in response to prolonged wet weather. With further rainfall forecast over the next ten days are set to rise yet further. Up to date groundwater levels for the area can be accessed at check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk
Environment agency staff will continue to monitor the situation. Contact the local authority to report issues and for assistance or your flood warden for more local advice.
Flooding of roads and some vulnerable properties is possible.
Residents may experience inundation of basements, septic tanks and sewer systems.
If you have a pump, make sure it is working and switched on. Think about alternative power sources in case of power cuts.
Road surfaces may become damaged.
Please do not drive through floodwater as bow waves may affect adjacent properties.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2022 11:44
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have risen in response to recent, prolonged rainfall. Levels will continue to rise over the next few days and flooding of fields and some minor roads is expected. Further rainfall is expected over the coming weekend. Due to a BT fault data from the Woodyates borehole is currently unavailable online, however today's reading is 93.95 metres above sea level.
Looking further ahead next week will be relatively dry, but with the possibility of stormy conditions appearing at the end of the week.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2021 15:23
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have started to rise in several locations on Cranborne Chase due to the wet weather experienced during the past week. Further rainfall is forecast on Monday which will see a continuation of this upward trend during the week ahead. High pressure will start to dominate in the second half of the week, producing more settled conditions. Slightly higher day time temperatures will help vegetation growth which in turn will slow the recharge of the aquifer. Pumping equipment and property level protection measures should remain in place where available as levels will remain quite high for several weeks. Environment Agency staff will continue to monitor the situation and will update this message on Wednesday 24th February or sooner if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2021 16:34
Groundwater
Groundwater levels on the Cranborne Chase have been receding following the dry, cold weather we experienced last week. With recent rainfall and further rainfall forecast over the coming week, we expect groundwater levels to begin to rise again. Pumping equipment and property level protection measures should be set out where available. Environment Agency staff will continue to monitor the situation and will update this message on Wednesday 24th February or sooner if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2021 12:02
Groundwater
Groundwater levels on Cranborne Chase have stabilised following the recent dry spell. A continued cold start to the weekend means that a combination of flood water and icy conditions will make roads especially treacherous. Pumping equipment and property level protection measures should be set out where available. Take care that pumping during freezing conditions does not pose a risk to the public. Only pump when necessary. Consider obtaining supplies of rock salt to prevent ice forming around discharge areas.
As we enter a period of warmer wetter conditions on Sunday 14th February, a gradual increase in levels is expected towards the middle of next week. Rainfall falling on frozen ground will increase the risk of localised surface water flooding. Environment Agency staff will continue to monitor the situation and will update this message on Wednesday 17th February or sooner if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Feb 2021 16:22
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in West Dorset are set to rise further over the next few days, bringing a risk of flooding to minor roads especially in the Tarrant, Allen & Ebble valleys. The rate of rise will start to level off next week as a colder drier spell sets in. A combination of flood water and icy conditions will make roads especially treacherous. Pumping equipment and property level protection measures should be set out where available. Take care that pumping during freezing conditions does not pose a risk to the public. Only pump when necessary. Consider obtaining supplies of rock salt to prevent ice forming around discharge areas. Warmer, wetter weather is expected to return from the 12th February which will cause groundwater levels to resume their upward trend. Environment Agency staff will continue to monitor the situation and will update this message on Wednesday 10th February or sooner if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Feb 2021 11:15
Groundwater
Groundwater levels on Cranborne Chase are set to rise further over the next few days, bringing a risk of flooding to minor roads especially in the Tarrant, Gussage and Chalke Valleys. The rate of rise will level off between the 5th and 10th of February as a colder drier spell will bring some relief. A combination of flood water and icy conditions will make roads treacherous. Pumping equipment and property level protection measures should be set out where available. Take care that pumping during freezing conditions does not pose a risk to the public. Consider obtaining supplies of rock salt to prevent ice forming around discharge areas.
Warmer, wetter weather is expected to return from the 12th February which will cause groundwater levels to continue their upward trend. Environment Agency staff will continue to monitor the situation and will update this message on Friday the 5th February or sooner if the situation changes. Flood wardens please report flood incidents.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2020 13:25
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in areas on the Chalk on Cranborne Chase have risen over the last few days in response to the on going period of wet weather. Further rainfall today and again over the weekend will lead to the continuation of this upwards trend for a few days.
Residents with property level protection measures should ensure that they are prepared and are ready for use. Check that pumps are working, ditches are cleared and sandbags are to hand. As most suppliers will be closed over the Christmas period, it is worth checking stocks of fuel for generators and pumps where required. Some minor roads will start to experience flooding, septic tanks may work less efficiently. Wessex Water are closely monitoring the situation and will act to reduce the impact of groundwater leaking into the sewage system. EA staff are monitoring the situation and will update this message as the situation develops.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Mar 2020 12:18
Groundwater
Groundwater levels continue to fall in the Allen, Crane and Ebble Valley. However, groundwater levels remain high and we believe there is a possibility of flooding of fields and roads for Bishopstone, Bourton, Breamore, Britford, Broadchalk, Burgate, Chilmark, Coombe Bissett, Downton, Farnham, Fordingbridge, Hinton Saint Mary, Homington, Mere, Pimperne, Ringwood, Rockbourne, Shapwick, Sixpenny Handley, Tarrant Gunville, Tarrant Hinton and Tarrant Monkton. Residents are advised to ensure property flood resilience measures are in place and that pumps are working where they have been installed. The Met Office forecast until Friday is for the current spell of dry and settled weather to continue. Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels. We continue to monitor the groundwater situation carefully and will update this message on Friday 27/03/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Mar 2020 16:21
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have fallen in the Allen, Crane and Ebble Valley. We believe there is a possibility of flooding of fields and roads for Bishopstone, Bourton, Breamore, Britford, Broadchalk, Burgate, Chilmark, Coombe Bissett, Downton, Farnham, Fordingbridge, Hinton Saint Mary, Homington, Mere, Pimperne, Ringwood, Rockbourne, Shapwick, Sixpenny Handley, Tarrant Gunville, Tarrant Hinton and Tarrant Monkton. Residents are advised to ensure property flood resilience measures are in place and that pumps are working where they have been installed. The Met Office forecast is for a sunny and dry period throughout the week. Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels. We continue to monitor the groundwater situation carefully and will update this message on Tuesday 24/03/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 15:12
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have fallen in the Allen, Crane and Ebble Valley. We believe there is a possibility of flooding of fields and roads for Bishopstone, Bourton, Breamore, Britford, Broadchalk, Burgate, Chilmark, Coombe Bissett, Downton, Farnham, Fordingbridge, Hinton Saint Mary, Homington, Mere, Pimperne, Ringwood, Rockbourne, Shapwick, Sixpenny Handley, Tarrant Gunville, Tarrant Hinton and Tarrant Monkton. Residents are advised to ensure property flood resilience measures are in place and that pumps are working where they have been installed. The Met Office forecast is for further showers over the next few days which may result in groundwater levels rising again. Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels. We continue to monitor the groundwater situation carefully and will update this message on Tuesday 17/03/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Mar 2020 10:22
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have fallen in the Allen, Crane and Ebble Valley. The level in the Woodyates borehole is 102.6m AOD and is falling steadily. Levels will continue to rise and flooding of fields and roads is expected. The weather forecast is for periods of sunny spells for the next few days with some showers. The weekend becoming more unsettled with outbreaks of rain, therefore we may see levels start to rise again next week. We advise that properties with flood resilience measures install them now. Residents may experience problems flushing toilets and have issues with septic tanks. Further warnings may be issued over the coming days. This message will be updated on the 11th March or as the situation changes. You can monitor local borehole levels www.flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2020 12:29
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have fallen in the Allen, Crane and Ebble Valley. The Woodyates borehole peaked on Friday 21/02/2020 at 106.8m AOD and is falling steadily. The current level is 103.8m AOD. Levels will continue to rise and flooding of fields and roads is expected. Further rainfall is expected over the next few days and into the weekend, therefore we anticipate the groundwater level to once again rise in response to further rainfall. We advise that properties with flood resilience measures install them now. Residents may experience problems flushing toilets and have issues with septic tanks. Further warnings may be issued over the coming days. This message will be updated on the 4th March or as the situation changes. You can monitor local borehole levels www.flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2020 16:01
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have risen in the Crane and Ebble Valley. The Woodyates borehole peaked on Friday at 106.8m AOD and is falling steadily. The current level is 106.1m AOD. Levels will continue to rise and flooding of fields and roads is expected. Further rainfall is expected over the next few days and we anticipate the groundwater level to continue to rise as a result. We advise that properties with flood resilience measures install them now. Residents may experience problems flushing toilets and have issues with septic tanks. Further warnings may be issued over the coming days. This message will be updated as the situation changes. You can monitor local borehole levels www.flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 16:06
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have risen in the Crane and Ebble Valley. The Woodyates borehole has risen 1 meter in the last 24 hours in response to recent and prolonged rainfall. Levels will continue to rise and flooding of fields and roads is expected. Further rainfall is expected over the next few days and we anticipate the groundwater level to continue to rise as a result. We advise that properties with flood resilience measures install them now. Residents may experience problems flushing toilets and have issues with septic tanks. Further warnings may be issued over the coming days. This message will be updated as the situation changes. You can monitor local borehole levels www.flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 10:00
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have risen at the Woodyates borehole in response to recent and prolonged rainfall. Levels will continue to rise and flooding of fields and roads is expected. Further rainfall is expected over the next few days and we anticipate the groundwater level to continue to rise as a result. We advise that properties with flood resilience measures install them now. Stay aware as further Warnings may be issued over the coming days. This message will be updated as the situation changes. You can monitor local borehole levels www.flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2020 14:53
Groundwater
Groundwater levels remain high across Cranborne Chase. Most borehole levels on the Cranborne Chase are currently steadily falling. Rainfall is forecast to fall on Friday and Saturday with around 10 -15mm expected. We may see levels start to increase again sometime next week. Reports show that some properties are still pumping in villages across east Dorset and south east Wiltshire. Some sewage systems are still being impacted and roads affected. We encourage residents with pumps and other property resilience measures to keep them in place and ensure they are still working for the next few weeks. We are continuing to monitor the situation and will update this message as the situation changes. Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2020 16:43
Groundwater
Groundwater levels remain high across Cranborne Chase. Most borehole levels on the Chase have risen steadily following last week's heavy rainfall and are expected to peak around the middle of this week. No significant rainfall is expected until a frontal system moves in on the 03/02/2020. Reports show that some properties are still pumping in villages across east Dorset and south east Wiltshire. Some sewage systems are still being impacted and roads affected. We encourage residents with pumps and other property resilience measures to keep them in place and ensure they are still working for the next few weeks. We are continuing to monitor the situation and will update this message as the situation changes. Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2020 13:41
Groundwater
Groundwater levels remain high across the Cranborne Chase area. Borehole levels appear to be levelling off or falling slowly, however, there is still the possibility of flooding. Tomorrow (Thursday 16/01/2020) further rain is forecast with up to 8mm expected and around 7mm on Friday. It is likely that the rainfall experienced on Tuesday will cause groundwater levels to rise, perhaps into early next week. Reports show that properties are pumping in villages across the area and indicate sewage systems could be impacted and roads affected. We encourage residents with pumps and other property resilience measures to put them in place and ensure they are working. We are continuing to monitor the situation and will update this message as the situation changes. Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels
Flood Alert issued on 13 Jan 2020 13:45
Groundwater
Groundwater levels remain high across the Cranborne Chase area. As a result of the more settled weather over the past few days, readings in some boreholes are starting to fall slowly, however, there is still the possibility of flooding.
Reports show that properties are pumping in villages across the area and indicate sewage systems could be impacted and roads affected. Although the weather has been more settled recently there is rainfall forecast for the next 48 hours which has the potential to sustain high groundwater levels in this area into next week.
We encourage residents with pumps and other property resilience measures to put them in place and ensure they are working.
We are continuing to monitor the situation and will update this message as the situation changes.
Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels
Flood Alert issued on 11 Jan 2020 14:42
Groundwater
Groundwater levels remain high across the Cranborne Chase area. As a result of the more settled weather over the past few days, readings in some boreholes are starting to fall slowly, however, there is still the possibility of flooding.
Reports show that properties are pumping in villages across the area and indicate sewage systems could be impacted and roads affected. Although the weather has been more settled recently there is a risk of more rainfall for overnight Saturday and early next week which has the potential to sustain high groundwater levels in this area into next week.
We encourage residents with pumps and other property resilience measures to put them in place and ensure they are working.
We are continuing to monitor the situation and will update this message as the situation changes.
Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels
Flood Alert issued on 9 Jan 2020 15:43
Groundwater
Groundwater levels remain high across the Cranborne Chase area. As a result of the more settled weather over the past few days, readings in some boreholes are starting to fall slowly, however, there is still the possibility of flooding.
Reports show that properties are pumping in villages across the area and indicate sewage systems could be impacted and roads affected. Although the weather has been more settled recently there is a risk of more rainfall for Thursday evening and over the weekend which has the potential to sustain high groundwater levels in this area into next week.
We encourage residents with pumps and other property resilience measures to put them in place and ensure they are working.
We are continuing to monitor the situation and will update this message as the situation changes.
Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels
Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2020 12:39
Groundwater
Groundwater levels remain high across the Cranborne Chase area. As a result of the more settled weather over the past few days, readings in some boreholes are starting to fall slowly, however, there is still the possibility of flooding.
Reports show that properties are pumping in villages across the area and indicate sewage systems could be impacted and roads affected. Although the weather has been more settled recently there is a risk of more rainfall for Wednesday and Thursday which has the potential to sustain high groundwater levels in this area into next week.
We encourage residents with pumps and other property resilience measures to put them in place and ensure they are working.
We are continuing to monitor the situation and will update this message as the situation changes.
Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2020 09:57
Groundwater
Groundwater levels remain high across the Cranborne Chase area. As a result of the more settled weather over the past few days, readings in some boreholes are starting to fall slowly, however, there is still the possibility of flooding.
Reports show that properties are pumping in villages across the area and indicate sewage systems could be impacted and roads affected. Although there is no significant rainfall forecast for the next few days we expect groundwater levels to remain high for several days at least and we are closely monitoring the groundwater situation.
We encourage residents with pumps and other property resilience measures to put them in place and ensure they are working.
We are continuing to monitor the situation and will update this message as the situation changes.
Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2020 15:06
Groundwater
Groundwater levels remain high across the Cranborne Chase area. As a result of the more settled weather over the past few days, readings in some boreholes are starting to fall slowly, however, there is still the possibility of flooding.
Reports show that properties are pumping in villages across the area and indicate sewage systems could be impacted and roads affected. No rain is forecast until Monday 06/01/20 and we are closely monitoring the groundwater situation.
We encourage residents with pumps and other property resilience measures to put them in place and ensure they are working.
We are continuing to monitor the situation and will update this message as the situation changes.
Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2019 15:43
Groundwater
Groundwater levels remain high across the Cranborne Chase area. As a result of the more settled weather over the past few days, readings in some boreholes are starting to fall slowly, however, there is still the possibility of flooding.
Reports show that properties are pumping in villages across the area and indicate sewage systems could be impacted and roads affected.
We encourage residents with pumps and other property resilience measures to put them in place and ensure they are working.
We are continuing to monitor the situation and will update this message as the situation changes.
Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2019 11:33
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are rising in boreholes across Cranborne Chase area in response to recent prolonged heavy rain. A few days of more settled weather is forecast though levels are continuing to rise further in response to recent rainfall.
Reports show that properties are pumping in villages across the area and indicate sewage systems could be impacted and roads affected.
We encourage residents with pumps and other property resilience measures to put them in place and ensure they are working.
We are continuing to monitor the situation and will update this message as the situation changes.
Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels
Flood Alert issued on 22 Dec 2019 14:24
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are rising in boreholes across Cranborne Chase area in response to recent prolonged heavy rain. A few days of more settled weather is forecast though levels are continuing to rise further in response to recent rainfall.
Reports show that properties are pumping in villages across the area and indicate sewage systems could be impacted and roads affected.
We encourage residents with pumps and other property resilience measures to put them in place and ensure they are working.
We are continuing to monitor the situation and will update this message as the situation changes.
Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels.