Flood Warning Info - Groundwater flooding for the Wylye Valley at Warminster
Area Description
Groundwater flooding for Warminster.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 11 Mar 2024 15:31
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Tilshead New borehole has risen to 108.266m above sea level and is forecast to stabilise at about this level for the next few days. For reference the peak level in January was 109.786m
The weather over the next two weeks will continue unsettled with a heavier band of rain expected midweek. This will maintain groundwater levels at their current position for several 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.
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 16:31
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Tilshead New borehole has risen to 108.936m above sea level and is forecast rise to 109.89 by the weekend. For reference the peak level in January was 109.786
A blocking high pressure system has become established over Scandinavia bringing some respite as more settled weather develops over the next 4 days, but a return to more changeable weather is expected early next week.
Property flooding is possible and sewage systems may become inundated.
Residents should deploy any property 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 29 Feb 2024 16:44
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Tilshead New borehole has risen to 108.38m above sea level and is forecast rise to 109 by the weekend. For reference the peak level in January was 109.786m.
The weather over the next two weeks will continue unsettled with a band of rain expected early next week and another by next weekend. These will bring periods of light to moderate rainfall. This will maintain groundwater levels at their current position for several days. There is a hint that a blocking high pressure system will become established to the east of the country bringing some respite as more settled weather develops.
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.
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 Sunday or as the situation changes
Flood Warning issued on 27 Feb 2024 16:49
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Tilshead New borehole has risen to 108.516m above sea level and is forecast to rise to approximately 109.434m by the weekend following further rain midweek. For reference the peak level in January this year was 109.786m.
The weather over the next two weeks will continue to be unsettled, bringing periods of light to moderate rainfall. This will maintain groundwater levels at their current position for some days to come.
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 Thursday 29th February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 24 Feb 2024 16:29
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Tilshead borehole has risen to 99.363 above sea level and will continue to rise into the early part of next week.
Up to 20mm of rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours which will keep levels in the winterbourne 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 Monday 26th February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Jan 2024 10:30
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Tilshead borehole has now peaked and will continue to slowly drop back over the next few days. Flooding of roads and some properties 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 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 19th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 14 Jan 2024 17:33
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Tilshead borehole has now peaked and will continue to slowly drop back over the next few days. Flooding of roads and some properties 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 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 Tuesday 16th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Jan 2024 17:37
Groundwater
The Groundwater level at the Tilshead boreholes has peaked and will start 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 17:00
Groundwater
The groundwater level at the Tilshead borehole is rising 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 to continue.
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 Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 17:28
Groundwater
Groundwater levels at the Tilshead 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.