Flood Alert Info - Groundwater flooding in the Salisbury Plain area
Area Description
Boscombe, Cholderton, Collingbourne Ducis, Hanging Langford, Hindon, Hurdcott, Idmiston, Newton Tony, Orcheston, Porton, Salisbury, Shipton Bellinger, Shrewton, Stratford Sub Castle, Tidworth, Tilshead, Tisbury, Wilton, Winterbourne Stoke and Woodford.
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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Flood Alert History
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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 we expect groundwater levels to stop rising 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 28 Nov 2024 08:59
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 weekend with 10 mm expected to fall on Sunday, 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 12 Apr 2024 11:36
Groundwater
Groundwater levels across the the Plain and the Wiltshire Downs 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.
Groundwater Flood Warnings are still in force for the Till, Chitterne, Wylye, Dene valleys and for communities along the Bourne downstream of Cholderton.
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 Salisbury Plain and the South Wiltshire Downs 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.
Groundwater Flood Warnings are in force in the Vale of Wardour, The Till, Wylye, Lower Bourne and Avon catchments.
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 13:54
Groundwater
Following the period of heavy rainfall, groundwater levels are likely to respond rapidly across the Salisbury Plain and 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 Salisbury Plain 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.
Groundwater Flood Warnings are still in force in the Bourne Valley at the Winterbournes.
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 15:32
Groundwater
Groundwater levels across the Chalk across Salisbury Plain and the South Wiltshire Downs 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 now 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 the Plain and the South Wiltshire Downs remain exceptionally high meaning that flooding is possible after even moderate amounts of rainfall.
Our groundwater forecasts indicate that most sites will see levels gradually rising 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 13:28
Groundwater
Groundwater levels across Salisbury Plain remain exceptionally high meaning that flooding is possible after even moderate amounts of rainfall.
Our groundwater forecasts indicate that several sites will see a gradual increase over the next 3 days.
Groundwater Flood Warnings are now in force at many locations across the county.
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 15:35
Groundwater
Groundwater levels across Salisbury Plain 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 17:30
Groundwater
The groundwater levels at all of our indicator boreholes across Salisbury Plain and the West Wiltshire Downs are now rising quite sharply and with more heavy rain forecast over the next few days will continue to do so into next week 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 23rd February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2024 10:13
Groundwater
Groundwater levels across Salisbury Plain 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 16:44
Groundwater
Groundwater levels across Salisbury Plain and the west Wiltshire Downs 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 Salisbury Plain and the West Wiltshire Downs. 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 17:25
Groundwater
With the exception of the lower River Bourne valley, groundwater levels at boreholes across Salisbury Plain have now peaked and will drop back over the next few days. Between Tidworth and Salisbury, the rate of rise has slowed but the groundwater level is still rising.
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 15:05
Groundwater
Groundwater levels at most of the monitoring boreholes on Salisbury Plain and on the West Wiltshire Downs 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 Salisbury Plain, The Vale of Wardour and the West Wiltshire Downs 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 10:20
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 the West Wiltshire Downs, the Vale of Wardour, Salisbury Plain and the Bourne Valley 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 31 Dec 2023 09:47
Groundwater
Borehole levels across the West Wiltshire Downs, the Vale of Wardour and much of Salisbury Plain continue to fall back leading to a reduced risk of groundwater flooding. Levels in the lower Bourne Valley continue to rise very slowly. The next five 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 Tuesday 2nd January or as the situation changes
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2023 10:44
Groundwater
Borehole levels across the West Wiltshire Downs, the Vale of Wardour and much of Salisbury Plain continue to fall back leading to a reduced risk of groundwater flooding. Levels in the lower Bourne Valley are still rising very slowly. The next ten 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 Friday 29th December or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Dec 2023 14:49
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have fallen back in the West Wiltshire Downs, the Vale of Wardour and much of the Plain itself, however boreholes at Idmiston and Clarendon in the lower Bourne valley are still creeping up very slowly.
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 in the West Wiltshire Downs and the Vale of Wardour, but some boreholes are showing a continuing, but gentle rise further east, especially in the River Bourne catchment. By the weekend, all levels are expected to be falling slightly.
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 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 Salisbury Plain continue to rise quite slowly. On the West Wiltshire downs including the Wylye Valley and the Vale of Wardour, levels have settled back a bit over the weekend.
A frontal system will pass over the area during Tuesday morning, bringing up to 10mm 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 14 Dec 2023 11:59
Groundwater
Groundwater levels at many of the boreholes used for Flood Warnings on Salisbury Plain and in the Vale of Wardour have risen following 12 weeks of above average rainfall. Despite a brief spell of drier weather groundwater levels will continue to rise over the next few days. Further rainfall, perhaps as much as 20mm is expected on Tuesday next week.
Householders with pumps and other property level resilience measures should deploy them now.
It is likely that some roads will be flooded, particularly in the Dene, Fonthill, Teffont, Till, Wylye, Woodford and Chitterne valleys. 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 Saturday the 16th December or if the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Feb 2023 13:01
Groundwater
Groundwater levels across Salisbury Plain and the Wiltshire Downs have started to fall back so that the risk of flooding is now reduced. An exception to this is in the River Bourne catchment between Tidworth and Idmiston where groundwater levels are still rising very slowly. 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 level off so that the risk of flooding is now reducing. 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 20 Jan 2023 17:05
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 12 Jan 2023 15:30
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 21 Feb 2021 15:23
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have started to rise in several locations on and around Salisbury Plain 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 Salisbury Plain have stabilised 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 11:59
Groundwater
Groundwater levels Salisbury Plain 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 Upper Avon, Chitterne, Wylye, Till & Bourne 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 Salisbury Plain are set to rise further over the next few days, bringing a risk of flooding to minor roads across the Salisbury Plain Area. The rate of rise is expected to 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 are requested to report flood incidents.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Apr 2020 13:02
Groundwater
Groundwater levels across the Salisbury Plain area are continuing to fall but still remain high. Flooding of fields and roads is still possible for Cholderton, Collingbourne Ducis, Hanging Langford, Hindon, Hurdcott, Idmiston, Newton Tony, Orcheston, Porton, Salisbury, Shipton Bellinger, Shrewton, Stratford Sub Castle, Tidworth, Tilshead, Tisbury, Wilton, Winterbourne Stoke and Woodford. Residents are advised to ensure that property flood resilience measures remain in place and that pumps are working where they have been installed.
The Met Office forecasts that it will be generally dry for the area over the weekend and further rainfall is expected next week. Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels. We will continue to monitor the groundwater situation carefully and will update this message on Friday 1st May 20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Apr 2020 16:32
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in the Salisbury Plain are continuing to fall across the area but still remain high. We believe there remains a possibility of flooding of fields and roads for Cholderton, Collingbourne Ducis, Hanging Langford, Hindon, Hurdcott, Idmiston, Newton Tony, Orcheston, Porton, Salisbury, Shipton Bellinger, Shrewton, Stratford Sub Castle, Tidworth, Tilshead, Tisbury, Wilton, Winterbourne Stoke and Woodford. Residents are advised to ensure property flood resilience measures are in place and that pumps are working where they have been installed. Met Office forecasts dry weather for the rest of this 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 Friday 24/04/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Apr 2020 11:21
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in the Salisbury Plain are continuing to fall across the area but still remain high. We believe there remains a possibility of flooding of fields and roads for Cholderton, Collingbourne Ducis, Hanging Langford, Hindon, Hurdcott, Idmiston, Newton Tony, Orcheston, Porton, Salisbury, Shipton Bellinger, Shrewton, Stratford Sub Castle, Tidworth, Tilshead, Tisbury, Wilton, Winterbourne Stoke and Woodford. Residents are advised to ensure property flood resilience measures are in place and that pumps are working where they have been installed. Met Office forecasts showery band of locally heavy, perhaps thundery rain moving up from the south Friday evening and overnight into Saturday with more settled weather from Sunday. 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 Monday 20/04/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Apr 2020 14:52
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in the Salisbury Plain are continuing to fall across the area. However, groundwater levels remain high and we believe there remains a possibility of flooding of fields and roads for Cholderton, Collingbourne Ducis, Hanging Langford, Hindon, Hurdcott, Idmiston, Newton Tony, Orcheston, Porton, Salisbury, Shipton Bellinger, Shrewton, Stratford Sub Castle, Tidworth, Tilshead, Tisbury, Wilton, Winterbourne Stoke and Woodford. 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 forecasts dry and settled weather to continue with a possibility of some light rain over the weekend. 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 17/04/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Apr 2020 09:24
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in the Salisbury Plain are now falling across the area. However, groundwater levels remain high and we believe there remains a possibility of flooding of fields and roads for Cholderton, Collingbourne Ducis, Hanging Langford, Hindon, Hurdcott, Idmiston, Newton Tony, Orcheston, Porton, Salisbury, Shipton Bellinger, Shrewton, Stratford Sub Castle, Tidworth, Tilshead, Tisbury, Wilton, Winterbourne Stoke and Woodford. 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 forecasts dry and settled weather to continue with some light rain expected early next 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 Friday 10/04/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Mar 2020 19:20
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in the Salisbury Plain are now falling across the area. However, groundwater levels remain high and we believe there remains a possibility of flooding of fields and roads for Cholderton, Collingbourne Ducis, Hanging Langford, Hindon, Hurdcott, Idmiston, Newton Tony, Orcheston, Porton, Salisbury, Shipton Bellinger, Shrewton, Stratford Sub Castle, Tidworth, Tilshead, Tisbury, Wilton, Winterbourne Stoke and Woodford. 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 forecasts the current spell 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 3/04/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Mar 2020 12:19
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in the Salisbury Plain are now falling across the area. However, groundwater levels remain high and we believe there remains a possibility of flooding of fields and roads for Cholderton, Collingbourne Ducis, Hanging Langford, Hindon, Hurdcott, Idmiston, Newton Tony, Orcheston, Porton, Salisbury, Shipton Bellinger, Shrewton, Stratford Sub Castle, Tidworth, Tilshead, Tisbury, Wilton, Winterbourne Stoke and Woodford. 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 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 in the Salisbury Plain remain high but are falling with levels in the Tilshead and Chitterne boreholes currently stable. We believe there is a possibility of flooding of fields and roads for Cholderton, Collingbourne Ducis, Hanging Langford, Hindon, Hurdcott, Idmiston, Newton Tony, Orcheston, Porton, Salisbury, Shipton Bellinger, Shrewton, Stratford Sub Castle, Tidworth, Tilshead, Tisbury, Wilton, Winterbourne Stoke and Woodford. 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 15:09
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in the Salisbury Plain remain high with levels in the Tilshead and Chitterne boreholes currently stable. We believe there is a possibility of flooding of fields and roads for Boscombe, Cholderton, Collingbourne Ducis, Hanging Langford, Hindon, Hurdcott, Idmiston, Newton Tony, Orcheston, Porton, Salisbury, Shipton Bellinger, Shrewton, Stratford Sub Castle, Tidworth, Tilshead, Tisbury, Wilton, Winterbourne Stoke and Woodford. 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 10:23
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in the Salisbury Plain remain high and are still rising. The groundwater levels in the Tilshead and Chitterne boreholes are still rising. 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 will be monitoring the situation. Residents are advised to ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed and property resilience measures are in place. Residents may experience problems flushing toilets and have issues with septic tanks. The Met Office forecast over the next few days is for brighter spells with some showers. This message will be updated on the 11th March or as the situation changes. For further borehole information please visit: https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2020 12:29
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in the Salisbury Plain remain high. The groundwater level in the Tilshead borehole now appears to have peaked at 99.6m AOD. Levels in the Chitterne Down borehole have are falling and are currently at 102m AOD. The Met Office forecast is for this week is for further rainfall some turning heavy and persistent with some sunny spells. We will be monitoring the situation. Residents are advised to ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed and property resilience measures are in place. Residents may experience problems flushing toilets and have issues with septic tanks. The Met Office forecast over the next few days is for brighter spells with some showers. This message will be updated on the 4th March or as the situation develops. For further borehole information please visit: https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2020 16:01
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in the Salisbury Plain remain high. The groundwater level in the Tilshead borehole now appears to have peaked at 99.6m AOD. Levels in the Chitterne Down borehole have are falling and are currently at 103.2m AOD. The Met Office forecast is for this weekend is for spells of rain some turning heavy and persistent. Mondays forecast indicates an area of low pressure that will again bring more rain. We will be monitoring the situation. Residents are advised to ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed and property resilience measures are in place. Residents may experience problems flushing toilets and have issues with septic tanks. The Met Office forecast over the next few days is for brighter spells with some showers. This message will be updated as the situation develops. For further borehole information please visit: https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 16:06
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in the Salisbury Plain remain high and rising. Storm Dennis bought heavy persistent rainfall over the weekend. On average 40mm of rain fell over the Salisbury Plain. Levels are continuing to rise at a steady rate. We will be monitoring the situation. Residents are advised to ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed and property resilience measures are in place. Residents may experience problems flushing toilets and have issues with septic tanks. The Met Office forecast over the next few days is for brighter spells with some showers. This message will be updated as the situation develops. For further borehole information please visit: https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels
Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2020 16:42
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in the Salisbury Plain remain high but have steadied over the last few days. Storm Dennis is forecast to bring heavy rainfall over the weekend. From Saturday, we will see some high rainfall totals falling over the Salisbury Plain. Levels will continue to rise into next week. We will be monitoring the situation. Residents are advised to ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed and property resilience measures are in place. This message will be updated as the situation develops. For further borehole information please visit: https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 12:31
Groundwater
Groundwater levels remain high, but have steadied over the last few days and began to fall, with a reduced risk of flooding as a consequence. The forecast for the next week is changeable, which means levels may rise once more. The risk of local groundwater flooding remains, and precautions should be maintained for the next few days. This message will be updated as the situation develops.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Feb 2020 12:38
Groundwater
Groundwater levels remain high, but have steadied over the last few days, with a reduced risk of flooding as a consequence. The forecast for the next week is mainly dry, which means that the improving situation will continue. There is a risk that the second half of February may be wet which could bring levels back up in response. The risk of local groundwater flooding remains, and precautions should be maintained for the next few days. This message will be updated as the situation develops.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2020 14:53
Groundwater
Groundwater levels remain high across Salisbury Plain and the Wiltshire Downs. Most borehole levels in the area are steadily falling. Rainfall is forecast to fall on Friday and Saturday with around 10 -15 mm expected. We may see borehole levels again begin to rise sometime next week. Reports show that some properties are still pumping in villages across the south of 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 16:42
Groundwater
Groundwater levels remain high across Salisbury Plain and the Wiltshire Downs. Most borehole levels in the area have risen steadily following last week's heavy rainfall and are expected to peak towards the end 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 the south of 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 Salisbury Plain 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 Salisbury Plain. As a result of the more settled weather over the past few days, readings in some boreholes appear to be levelling off or falling slowly, however, there is still the possibility of flooding.
Although the weather has been more settled recently there is more rainfall for the next 48 hours which has the potential to sustain high groundwater levels in this area.
Reports indicate that properties are pumping and 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 11 Jan 2020 14:41
Groundwater
Groundwater levels remain high across Salisbury Plain. As a result of the more settled weather over the past few days, readings in some boreholes appear to be levelling off or falling slowly, however, there is still the possibility of flooding.
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.
Reports indicate that properties are pumping and 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 9 Jan 2020 16:19
Groundwater
Groundwater levels remain high across Salisbury Plain. As a result of the more settled weather over the past few days, readings in some boreholes appear to be levelling off or falling slowly, however, there is still the possibility of flooding.
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.
Reports indicate that properties are pumping and 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 7 Jan 2020 12:39
Groundwater
Groundwater levels remain high across Salisbury Plain. As a result of the more settled weather over the past few days, readings in some boreholes appear to be levelling off or falling slowly, however, there is still the possibility of flooding.
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.
Reports indicate that properties are pumping and 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.
Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels This message will be updated as the situation develops.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2020 09:50
Groundwater
Groundwater levels remain high across Salisbury Plain. As a result of the more settled weather over the past few days, readings in some boreholes appear to be levelling off or falling slowly, however, there is still the possibility of flooding.
Reports indicate that properties are pumping and 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.
No rain is forecast until Monday 06/01/20 and we are closely monitoring the groundwater situation.
Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels This message will be updated as the situation develops.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2020 15:05
Groundwater
Groundwater levels remain high across Salisbury Plain. As a result of the more settled weather over the past few days, readings in some boreholes appear to be levelling off or falling slowly, however, there is still the possibility of flooding.
Reports indicate that properties are pumping and 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.
No rain is forecast until Monday 06/01/20 and we are closely monitoring the groundwater situation.
Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels This message will be updated as the situation develops.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Dec 2019 15:43
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are rising in boreholes across Salisbury Plain in response to the previous bands of rain. A couple of days of more settled weather is forecast though levels are continuing to rise further in response to recent rainfall.
Reports indicate that properties are pumping and 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 Salisbury Plain 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 indicate that properties are pumping and 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 14:31
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are rising in boreholes across Salisbury Plain 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 indicate that properties are pumping and 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.