UK Flood Warnings

High groundwater levels are expected to cause flooding. Groundwater levels in Salisbury Plain are high. Areas that could be affected include: Winterbourne Gunner, Winterbourne Dauntsey, Winterbourne Earls and Laverstock . The groundwater level at the Clarendon borehole is at 71.47m, and remains reactive to further rainfall. High groundwater levels will influence the level of the River Bourne as well, increasing the risk of fluvial flooding. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems. Properties may experience flooding in cellars in affected areas. We are closely monitoring the situation . If you have a pump, make sure it is working and switched on. Think about alternative power sources in case of power cuts . This message will be updated by 4:00PM on 20 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

High groundwater levels are expected to cause flooding. Groundwater levels in West Dorset remain high. Areas that could be affected include: Winterbourne Abbas, Winterbourne Steepleton, Martinstown, Winterbourne Monkton, Winterbourne Herringston and Winterbourne Came. The groundwater level at the Kingston Russell borehole remains at 118.18m. Levels are falling slowly but still remain high. There is no rainfall forecast in the next few days. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems. Properties may experience flooding in cellars in affected areas. Flooding of roads is expected. Roads may be damaged by floodwater. We are closely monitoring the situation . If you have a pump, make sure it is working and switched on. Think about alternative power sources in case of power cuts. This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 20th March 2026 or as the situation changes.

High groundwater levels are expected to cause flooding. Groundwater levels in Salisbury Plain are beginning to fall but remain high. Areas that could be affected include: Tilshead, Orcheston, Shrewton and Berwick St James. The groundwater level at the Tilshead borehole is at 99.01m, and is expected to slowly fall. The forecast remains unsettled, with some moderate showers forecast in the coming days which may cause levels to rise once again into the weekend. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems. Properties may experience flooding in cellars in affected areas. We are closely monitoring the situation . If you have a pump, make sure it is working and switched on. Think about alternative power sources in case of power cuts. This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 19th March 2026 or as the situation changes.

Groundwater levels in Salisbury Plain are beginning to fall but remain high. Areas that could be affected include: Kingston Deverill, Monkton Deverill, Hill Deverill, Longbridge Deverill, Crockerton, Norton Bavant, Heytesbury, Corton, Upton Lovell, Boyton, Sherrington, Stockton and Bapton. The groundwater level at the Tilshead MOD borehole is at 106.32m. The current forecast is unsettled with moderate rainfall forecast, which may cause falling levels to respond. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems. Properties may experience flooding in cellars in affected areas. Flooding of roads is expected, take particular care when driving, both for your own safety and to prevent flooding to others. Roads may have become damaged by floodwater. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. This message will be updated by 2:00 PM on 19 March 2026.

High groundwater levels are expected to cause flooding. Groundwater levels in Salisbury Plain are beginning to fall but remain high. Areas that could be affected include: the Wylye Valley at Warminster. The groundwater level at the Tilshead borehole is at 99.00m. The weather is forecast to be unsettled in the coming days which may cause falling levels to rise. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems. Properties may experience flooding in cellars in affected areas. Flooding of roads is expected, take particular care when driving, both for your own safety and to prevent flooding to others. Roads may have become damaged by floodwater. Where groundwater is near the surface, intense rainfall will lead to surface water flooding. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. This message will be updated by 2:00 PM on 19 March 2026.

Groundwater levels in Salisbury Plain are beginning to fall but remain high. Areas that could be affected include: Wilton. The groundwater level at Stoford Cross borehole has fallen to 68.51m. We have had a period of drier weather, but the forecast is unsettled for the coming days which may cause falling levels to rise. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems. Properties may experience flooding in cellars in affected areas. Flooding of roads is expected, take particular care when driving, both for your own safety and to prevent flooding to others. Roads may have become damaged by floodwater. Where groundwater is near the surface, intense rainfall will lead to surface water flooding. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. This message will be updated by 2:30PM on 19 March 2026.

High river levels may lead to flooding in some places. River levels are high on the lower sections of the River Lambourn and on the Winterbourne stream. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 18 March 2026, especially in the Shaw area. The forecast is for a dry night. River levels are high but falling very slowly. We expect river levels to continue to fall gradually over the coming days. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid low lying footpaths and roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Go to River Levels Online for updates on current river levels. This message will be updated by 09:00AM on 19 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

High river levels may lead to flooding in some places. River levels are high on the River Dun in Hungerford. Flooding of low lying land and roads remains possible today, 18 March 2026, especially in the Hungerford area. The forecast is for a dry night. River levels are falling very slowly. We expect river levels to continue to fall gradually over the coming days. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid low lying footpaths and roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Go to River Levels Online for updates on current river levels. This message will be updated by 09:00AM on 19 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

High levels may lead to flooding in some places. River levels are high along parts of the River Pang. Flooding of some low-lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 18 March 2026, especially around Tidmarsh. The forecast is for a dry night. River levels are high but falling very slowly. We expect river levels to continue to fall gradually over the coming days. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid low lying footpaths and roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Go to River Levels Online for updates on current river levels. This message will be updated by 09:00AM on 19 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

High river levels may lead to flooding in some places. River levels are high on sections of the River Windrush. Flooding of some low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 18 March 2026, including the areas around Bourton on the Water and Newbridge. The forecast is for a dry night. River levels are high but falling very slowly. We expect river levels to continue to fall gradually over the coming days. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid low lying footpaths and roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Go to River Levels Online for updates on current river levels. This message will be updated by 09:00AM on 19 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

High river levels may lead to flooding in some places. River levels are high on sections of the River Coln. Flooding of some low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 18 March 2026, especially in the area around Fossebridge. The forecast is for a dry night. River levels are high but falling very slowly. We expect river levels to continue to fall gradually over the coming days. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid low lying footpaths and roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Go to River Levels Online for updates on current river levels. This message will be updated by 09:00AM on 19 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

Groundwater levels in Bishops Sutton are high but relatively stable. Currently, groundwater is very close to the level we expect cellar flooding to affect a small number of properties. Dry weather is forecast from Wednesday 18/03/2026 to Sunday 22/03/2026. Groundwater levels are expected to slowly fall over the next week. If the weather forecast is favourable next week, this Flood Alert could be removed. We are closely monitoring the situation. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. This message will be updated by 18:00 25/03/2026.

Groundwater levels in Hambledon are high but slowly falling. At the borehole at Whitedale Farm, the level has fallen by 3.3m in the last week. Flooding is expected to be affecting cellars in the village. Sewerage system impacts are likely to be still ongoing. Dry weather is forecast from Wednesday 18/03/2026 to Sunday 22/03/2026. Groundwater levels will continue to slowly fall this week. If the weather forecast remains favourable next week, this Flood Alert will be removed. We are closely monitoring the situation and liaising with Hambledon Flood Action Group. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. This message will be updated by 18:00 25/03/2026.

Groundwater levels in villages surrounding Andover remain very high. Cellar flooding is expected to be ongoing in Appleshaw, Hatherden and possibly Penton Grafton. Sewerage system impacts are expected be occurring in Appleshaw and Penton Mewsey. In Penton Grafton, the main road is flooded. Dry weather is forecast from Wednesday 18/03/2026 to Sunday 22/03/2026. Groundwater levels are expected to slowly fall in all villages during the next week. We are closely monitoring the situation. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Please remove any valuables stored in cellars. This message will be updated by 18:00 25/03/2026.

Groundwater levels in Deane and Ashe are high but slowly falling. At the borehole in Oakley, the level peaked on Saturday 14/03/2026 and has since fallen by 7cm. Flooding could affect the ability of septic tanks to operate effectively. Dry weather is forecast from Wednesday 18/03/2026 to Sunday 22/03/2026. River levels and flood risk are likely to remain for weeks. We are closely monitoring the situation. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. This message will be updated by 18:00 25/03/2026.

Groundwater levels in the Candovers and Old Alresford remain high. At Preston Candover, the level remains relatively stable. At Old Alresford, the level has fallen by 6cm in the last week. Flooding will be affecting the ability of septic tanks to operate effectively. In Preston Candover and Old Alresford, a small number of properties are expected to be experiencing cellar flooding. Dry weather is forecast from Tuesday 17/03/2026 to Saturday 21/03/2026. Groundwater levels in all villages are expected to slowly fall this week. We are closely monitoring the situation. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. This message will be updated by 18:00 24/03/2026.

This is a flood alert update. River levels remain steady but still higher than normal in the Lower Avon and responsive to further rainfall. Flooding is still possible. Areas most at risk include the tributaries between Ringwood and Christchurch. Flooding is possible with low lying land and roads near rivers particularly around Ringwood Old Cottage most affected. No rain is forecast in the next few days. We will continue to monitor the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk, cycle or drive through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. Check local authority websites for road closures. This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on Thursday 19th March 2026 or as the situation changes.

High groundwater levels may lead to flooding. Flooding of low-lying areas and roads is possible. Groundwater levels are now at the point that properties may be impacted. Groundwater levels are rising very slowly at our Hodcot borehole affecting West Ilsley, East Ilsley, Compton, Chilton and West Hagbourne. The groundwater level is higher than normal for this time of year. We expect levels to continue rising slowly over the coming days. Due to the nature of groundwater flooding, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Take particular care when driving through flood water both for your own safety and to prevent flooding to others. This message will be updated by 12:00PM on the 24 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

High groundwater levels may lead to flooding. Flooding of low-lying areas and roads is possible. Groundwater levels are now falling very gradually at our Water Acre borehole in the Upper Aldbourne Valley. We expect levels to remain high over the next few weeks and levels will remain sensitive to further sustained rainfall. Due to the nature of groundwater flooding, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are closely monitoring rainfall and groundwater levels. Keep up to date with groundwater levels on the 'Get Flood Warnings' site on gov.uk. Take particular care when driving through flood water both for your own safety and to prevent flooding to others. This message will be updated by 12:00PM on the 24 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

High groundwater levels may lead to flooding. Flooding of low-lying areas and roads is possible. Groundwater levels are now falling very gradually at our Northfield Farm borehole in the Great Shefford area. We expect levels to remain high over the next few weeks and levels will remain sensitive to further sustained rainfall. Due to the nature of groundwater flooding, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are closely monitoring rainfall and groundwater levels. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Take particular care when driving through flood water both for your own safety and to prevent flooding to others. This message will be updated by 12:00PM on the 24 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

High groundwater levels may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible. Groundwater levels are falling very slowly at our Longacre borehole in the Lambourn Valley. We expect levels to remain high over the next few weeks and levels will remain sensitive to further sustained rainfall. Due to the nature of groundwater flooding, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are closely monitoring rainfall and groundwater levels. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Take particular care when driving through flood water both for your own safety and to prevent flooding to others. This message will be updated by 12:00PM on the 24 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

Groundwater levels are high but stable at our Farringdon borehole near Alton and flooding of low-lying areas and roads is possible. We expect levels to remain high over the coming days and levels will remain sensitive to further rainfall. Due to the nature of groundwater flooding, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are closely monitoring rainfall and groundwater levels. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Take particular care when driving through flood water both for your own safety and to prevent flooding to others. This message will be updated by 12:00PM, on the 24 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

Groundwater is high, very close to the surface, but now falling. Springs will continue to appear, water will be in fields, small amounts of water will flow down roads, groundwater will affect the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean, and may appear in a small number of basements. Only showers, or small amounts of rain are forecast over the next 5 days to Saturday 21/03/2026. Groundwater at at both Chilgrove and East Dean boreholes is expected to continue to fall. It is probable that groundwater will continue to fall throughout March, although groundwater groundwater flood impacts may not reduce until April. If there is persistent, or exceptional rainfall in late March, groundwater flood impacts may remain for longer. Take care on roads that flood (Chilgrove, West Dean, Singleton, East Dean). Ensure pumps work. We will update this message by 18:00 21/03/2026.

Groundwater is high, very close to the surface, but slowly falling at the Compton borehole. Springs will continue to appear, water will be in fields, and water will flow down roads, including Stoughton main road, the road from East Marden, between Cooks Lane and Barley Mow in Walderton, and the B2146 near Woodlands Lane. Groundwater will also affect a small number of cellars in Stoughton and Walderton. Only showers, or small amounts of rain are forecast over the next 5 days to Saturday 21/03/2026. Groundwater at Compton borehole is expected to continue to fall. It is probable that groundwater will continue to fall throughout March, although groundwater groundwater flood impacts may not reduce until April. If there is persistent, or exceptional rainfall in late March, groundwater flood impacts may remain for longer. Take care on roads that flood (Stoughton, Walderton). Ensure pumps work. We will update this message by 18:00 21/03/2026.

Groundwater levels are high but slowly falling. At Pitton, the level has fallen by 13cm in the last week. At West Tytherley, the level peaked on Friday 13/03/2026 and has since fallen by 9cm. Flooding is expected to be affecting cellars in Nether Wallop, Pitton and West Tytherley. Road flooding and sewerage system impacts are expected in Pitton and West Tytherley. Dry weather is expected from Monday 16/03/2026 to Friday 20/03/2026. Groundwater levels are expected to continue slowly falling over the next week. Flooding impacts are expected to continue for much of March. We are closely monitoring the situation. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. This message will be updated by 18:00 23/03/2026.

Groundwater levels in Finchdean, Dean Lane End and Rowlands Castle are high but slowly falling. In the last week, the level at the borehole in Finchdean has fallen by 14cm. Flooding is expected to be affecting a small number of cellars. Residual flooding may continue to affect roads during this week. Dry weather is forecast from Monday 16/03/2026 to Friday 20/03/2026. Groundwater levels are expected to continue slowly falling throughout this week. If the weather forecast is favourable next week, then this Flood Alert could be removed. We are closely monitoring the situation. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. This message will be updated by 18:00 23/03/2026.

Groundwater levels in Hursley are high but very slowly falling. In the last week, the level at the borehole in Hursley has fallen by 9cm. Widespread cellar flooding and sewerage system impacts are expected to be ongoing. Dry weather is forecast from Monday 16/03/2026 to Friday 20/03/2026. Groundwater levels will continue slowly falling over the next week. Flooding impacts will continue to affect Hursley throughout March and into April. We are closely monitoring the situation. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. This message will be updated by 18:00 23/03/2026.

Groundwater levels in Twyford and Hensting are high but slowly falling. Flooding is affecting cellars of a small number of properties in Twyford and Hensting. Water is flowing on Hensting Lane. Dry weather is forecast from Monday 16/03/2026 to Friday 20/03/2026. Groundwater levels will continue to slowly fall. Flooding impacts will continue to affect the villages throughout March. We are closely monitoring the situation. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. This message will be updated by 18:00 23/03/2026.

Groundwater levels in Bramdean and Cheriton remain high but slowly falling. At the borehole at Cheriton Wood, the level has fallen by 19cm in the last week. Flooding could affect cellars of a small number of properties in Cheriton. Septic tanks will struggle to operate effectively. Dry weather is forecast from Monday 16/03/2026 to Friday 20/03/2026. Groundwater levels will continue slowly falling over the next week. Flooding impacts will continue to affect Cheriton throughout March. We are closely monitoring the situation. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. This message will be updated by 18:00 23/03/2026.

Groundwater levels in the Salisbury Plain are continuing to recede. Levels are still high, flooding of fields and roads is still possible. Levels remain reactive to further rainfall. Where groundwater is near the surface, intense rainfall will lead to surface water flooding. We are closely monitoring the situation. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed . This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 23rd 2026 or as the situation changes.

Groundwater levels in the West Dorset area have begun to slowly recede, but remain over the flood alert thresholds. Flooding of fields and roads is still possible. Groundwater levels remain responsive to further rainfall. Where groundwater is near the surface, intense rainfall will lead to surface water flooding. We are closely monitoring the situation. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed . This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 23rd March 2026 or as the situation changes.

Groundwater levels in the Cranborne Chase area are slowly receding, but remain over the flood alert thresholds. Flooding of fields and roads is still possible. Groundwater levels remain responsive to rainfall. Where groundwater is near the surface, intense rainfall will lead to surface water flooding. We are closely monitoring the situation. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed . This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 23rd March 2026 or as the situation changes.

Rising groundwater levels may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible to low lying land, roads and properties with basements around the following areas: Petham Bourne, Alkham bourne and Nailbourne including Alkham, Temple Ewell, Elham, Barham, Bishopsbourne, Bridge, Patrixbourne and Bekesbourne. Groundwater levels in East Kent have been rising following significant rainfall during January and early February. As a result of the substantial rainfall during this period, the Nailbourne continues to flow along its full course. By late February, conditions have become noticeably drier, and in some locations, groundwater levels are beginning to stabilise. We are closely monitoring the situation and we are operating the Littlebourne Relief Channel. Keep up to date with groundwater levels on the 'Check for Flooding' site on gov.uk . Riparian owners are reminded to keep rivers on their land clear. This message will be updated by 4:00PM on 20 March 2026 or as the situation changes.