Flood Warning Info - Groundwater flooding for the Ebble Valley
Area Description
Groundwater flooding in the Ebble Valley including Berwick St John, Ebblesbourne Wake, Bowerchalke, Broad Chalke, Stoke Farthing, Bishopstone, Stratford Toney, Coombe Bissett, Homington, Odstock, Nunton.
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 5 Apr 2024 17:47
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Down Barn borehole has risen to 73.787m above sea level, and is forecast to rise to 74.5m by the beginning of next week. For reference the peak level in January was 76.569m
The weather over the next two weeks will continue unsettled. Groundwater levels are expected to remain high until the middle of the month.
Property flooding is expected and sewage systems may become inundated.
Residents should deploy any property flood resilience measures such as pumps, flood barriers and air brick covers.
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 as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Mar 2024 11:41
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Down Barn borehole has risen to 74.01m above sea level and is forecast to continue to rise until the weekend.
Up to 18mm of rainfall is forecast over the next few days, with further rainfall forecast for early next week, these rainfall events will keep levels in the Ebble high for some days.
Property flooding 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 by Tuesday 12th March, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Feb 2024 15:59
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Down Barn borehole has risen to 73.01m above sea level and will continue to rise until the beginning of next week.
Up to 20mm of rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours which will keep levels in the Ebble very high for some days.
Property flooding 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 Warning issued on 10 Jan 2024 17:13
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Down Barn borehole has now peaked and will continue to 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 Warning issued on 7 Jan 2024 16:33
Groundwater
The Groundwater level at the Down Barn borehole has now started to stabilise.
Flooding of roads and some properties, especially basements is expected to continue over the next 48 hours.
Residents should continue to 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 the 9th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 16:49
Groundwater
Groundwater levels at the Down Barn borehole 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 Warning issued on 26 Jan 2023 13:54
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.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Jan 2023 15:08
Groundwater
Flooding is expected 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 Warning issued on 6 Jan 2023 15:16
Groundwater
Following three months of above average rainfall, groundwater levels in the area have risen considerably, and 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 seen at Down Barn groundwater monitoring site which 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 Warning issued on 3 Jan 2023 10:48
Groundwater
We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Mar 2020 12:06
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Down Barn borehole is currently 69.7 mAOD and are falling. We believe a possibility of flooding still exists for the Ebble Valley including Berwick St John, Ebblesbourne Wake, Bowerchalke, Broad Chalke, Stoke Farthing, Bishopstone, Stratford Toney, Coombe Bissett, Homington, Odstock, Nunton. Residents are advised to ensure property flood resilience measures are in place and that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may experience problems flushing toilets and have issues with septic tanks. 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 Friday 13/03/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Mar 2020 14:31
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Down Barn borehole is currently 70.7 m AOD and forecast to rise after recent heavy rainfall. Residents are advised to ensure property resilience measures are put in place and that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may experience problems flushing toilets and have issues with septic tanks. Further rainfall over the weekend and into the early parts of next week are forecast by the met office, with this rainfall we anticipate groundwater levels to continue to rise. 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 10/03/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Mar 2020 12:56
Groundwater
The groundwater level in the Down Barn borehole is beginning to rise and is currently at 71 m AOD. Residents are advised to ensure property flood resilience measures are taken and check that installed pumps are working. Residents may have problems flushing toilets and with septic tanks. Sunny spells with light scattered showers are forecast by the Met Office over the next few days 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 06/03/20 or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Feb 2020 12:13
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in the Down Barn borehole peaked at 78.5m AOD. It is now at 71.1m AOD and falling. Residents are advised to ensure property flood resilience measures are taken and check that installed pumps are working. Residents may have problems flushing toilets and with septic tanks. Further unsettled conditions and moderate rainfall is forecast by the Met Office throughout this weekend and into Tuesday 03/03/20, so we may expect levels in the borehole to start to rise slowly 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 03/03/20 or as the situation requires.
Flood Warning issued on 26 Feb 2020 11:39
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in the Down Barn borehole peaked at 78.5m AOD. It is now at 72.3m AOD and falling. Residents are advised to ensure property flood resilience measures are taken and check that installed pumps are working. Residents may have problems flushing toilets and with septic tanks. Further unsettled conditions and moderate rainfall is forecast by the Met Office throughout this week to Friday 28/02/20, so we may expect levels in the borehole to start to rise slowly 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 Friday 28/02/20 or as the situation requires.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Feb 2020 13:41
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in the Down Barn borehole peaked at 78.5m AOD. It is now at 74.5m AOD and falling. Flooding remains a possibility for the Ebble Valley including Berwick Saint John, Ebblesbourne Wake, Bowerchalke, Broad Chalke, Stoke Farthing, Bishopstone, Stratford Toney, Coombe Bissett, Homington, Odstock and Nunton. Residents are advised to ensure property flood resilience measures are taken and check that installed pumps are working. Residents may have problems flushing toilets and with septic tanks. Further unsettled conditions and moderate rainfall is forecast by the Met Office throughout this week to Friday 28/02/20, so we may expect levels in the borehole to start to rise slowly 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 Wednesday 26/02/2020 or as the situation requires.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Feb 2020 11:37
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in the Down Barn borehole peaked at 78.5m AOD. It is now at 74.5m AOD and falling. Flooding remains a possibility for the Ebble Valley including Berwick Saint John, Ebblesbourne Wake, Bowerchalke, Broad Chalke, Stoke Farthing, Bishopstone, Stratford Toney, Coombe Bissett, Homington, Odstock and Nunton. Residents are advised to prepare property flood resilience measures and ensure that installed pumps are working. Residents may have problems flushing toilets and with septic tanks. Unsettled conditions and moderate rainfall is forecast by the Met Office over this coming week therefore, we may see the borehole levels rise slowly again. Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels. We will monitor the groundwater situation carefully and will update this message on Monday 24/02/2020 or as the situation requires.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Feb 2020 16:04
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in the Down Barn borehole peaked at 78.5m AOD. It is now at 75.1m AOD and falling. Flooding remains a possibility for the Ebble Valley including Berwick Saint John, Ebblesbourne Wake, Bowerchalke, Broad Chalke, Stoke Farthing, Bishopstone, Stratford Toney, Coombe Bissett, Homington, Odstock and Nunton. Residents are advised to prepare property flood resilience measures and ensure that installed pumps are working. Residents may have problems flushing toilets and with septic tanks. Unsettled conditions and moderate rainfall is forecast by the Met Office over this coming weekend and into Monday 24/02/20 therefore, we may see the rate of fall in groundwater levels slow or perhaps rise slowly again. Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels. We will monitor the groundwater situation carefully and will update this message on Sunday 23/02/2020 or as the situation requires.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Feb 2020 13:51
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in the Down Barn borehole peaked at 78.5m AOD. It is now at 76.1m AOD and falling. Flooding remains a possibility for the Ebble Valley including Berwick Saint John, Ebblesbourne Wake, Bowerchalke, Broad Chalke, Stoke Farthing, Bishopstone, Stratford Toney, Coombe Bissett, Homington, Odstock and Nunton. Residents are advised to prepare property flood resilience measures and ensure that installed pumps are working. Residents may have problems flushing toilets and with septic tanks. Unsettled conditions and moderate rainfall is forecast by the Met Office over this coming weekend and into Monday 24/02/20 therefore, we may see the rate of fall in groundwater levels slow or perhaps rise slowly again. Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels. We will monitor the groundwater situation carefully and will update this message on Saturday 22/02/2020 or as the situation requires.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Feb 2020 14:12
Groundwater
The groundwater levels in the Down Barn borehole peaked at 78.5mAOD. They are currently at 77.0 mAOD and are falling. We believe there remains a possibility of flooding for the Ebble Valley including Berwick Saint John, Ebblesbourne Wake, Bowerchalke, Broad Chalke, Stoke Farthing, Bishopstone, Stratford Toney, Coombe Bissett, Homington, Odstock and Nunton. Residents are continued to be advised to prepare property flood resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may experience problems flushing toilets and have issues with septic tanks. The Met Office forecast is for continuing unsettled conditions, so we may expect the reduction in groundwater levels to slow or start to rise again as further rainfall is forecast. Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels. We will continue to monitor the situation and update this message on Friday 21/02/2020.
Flood Warning issued on 19 Feb 2020 11:43
Groundwater
The groundwater levels in the Down Barn borehole are currently at 77.6 mAOD and are falling following the recent rainfall. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for the Ebble Valley including Berwick St John, Ebblesbourne Wake, Bowerchalke, Broad Chalke, Stoke Farthing, Bishopstone, Stratford Toney, Coombe Bissett, Homington, Odstock and Nunton. Residents are continued to be advised to prepare property flood resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may experience problems flushing toilets and have issues with septic tanks. The Met Office forecast over the next few days is for more rainfall, so we expect groundwater levels to potentially rise again. Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels. We will continue to monitor the situation and update this message on Thursday, 20/02/2020.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2020 14:07
Groundwater
The groundwater levels in the Down Barn borehole are currently at 78.3 mAOD and have currently peaked following the recent heavy rainfall. Residents are continued to be advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may experience problems flushing toilets and have issues with septic tanks. The Met Office forecast over the next few days is for more rainfall, so we expect groundwater levels to potentially rise again. Some borehole information can be found at https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels. We will continue to monitor the situation and update this message on Wednesday, 19/02/2020.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2020 15:41
Groundwater
The groundwater levels in the Down Barn borehole are currently at 78.2mAOD and rising, due to the persistent heavy rainfall from Storm Dennis. There has been a 5 meter rise at the Down Barn borehole in the last 24 hours. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. 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. 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 changes.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Feb 2020 17:11
Groundwater
The groundwater levels in the Down Barn borehole are currently at 73mAOD and rising, due to the persistent heavy rainfall from Storm Dennis. There has been a 4 meter rise at the Down Barn borehole in the last 24 hours. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. 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. 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 17/02/2020.
Flood Warning issued on 31 Dec 2019 15:41
Groundwater
Groundwater levels for the Ebble valley remain high. The groundwater level at Downbarn borehole on 31/12/2019 was 73.692 mAOD and are starting to fall.
Residents are advised to prepare protection measures and take particular care when driving, both for their own safety and to prevent flooding to others. Anyone with a pump should ensure that it is working and it may be necessary to hire portable facilities due to impacts on sewage system.
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 Warning issued on 27 Dec 2019 15:25
Groundwater
Groundwater levels for the Ebble valley are high in response to recent and prolonged rainfall. A period of settle weather is expected over the next few days and we expect levels to continue to remain high. The groundwater level at Downbarn borehole on Friday 27/12/2019 was 74.873 mAOD. Anyone with a pump should ensure that it is working and it may be necessary to hire portable facilities due to impacts on sewage system. Residents are advised to prepare protection measures and take particular care when driving, both for their own safety and to prevent flooding to others. 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 Warning issued on 23 Dec 2019 09:16
Groundwater
The sustained rise in groundwater level measured at the Downbarn borehole has reached the groundwater flooding level for the Ebble valley in response to the prolonged rainfall. A period of more settled weather is forecast until Boxing Day. Groundwater levels will continue to remain high over the next week. The groundwater level at Downbarn borehole on Monday 23/12/2019 was 76.7mAOD.
Anyone with a pump should ensure that it is working and it may be necessary to hire portable facilities due to impacts on sewage system. Residents are advised to prepare protection measures and take particular care when driving, both for their own safety and to prevent flooding to others.
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 Warning issued on 22 Dec 2019 12:11
Groundwater
The sustained rise in groundwater level measured at Downbarn borehole has reached the groundwater flood warning level for the Ebble Valley in response to the continued wet weather we have been experiencing. A period of settled weather is expected over the next few days. Groundwater levels will continue to remain high over the next week. The groundwater level at Downbarn was 76.4mAOD on Sunday, 22/12/19.
Anyone with a pump should ensure that it is working and it may be necessary to hire portable facilities due to impacts on sewage system. Residents are advised to prepare protection measures and take particular care when driving, both for their own safety and to prevent flooding to others.
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 Warning issued on 20 Dec 2019 10:29
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in West Dorset are high and are rising further. The sustained rise in groundwater level measured at Downbarn borehole has reached the groundwater flood warning level for the Ebble Valley in response to the continued wet weather we have been experiencing. The groundwater level at Downbarn was 37.5 mAOD at 10am on Friday, 20/12/19. More rain is forecast over the weekend.
Anyone with a pump should ensure that it is working and it may be necessary to hire portable facilities due to impacts on sewage system. Residents are advised to prepare protection measures and take particular care when driving, both for their own safety and to prevent flooding to others.