UK Flood Warnings

High groundwater levels are causing flooding. Groundwater levels in Salisbury Plain are high but slowly falling. Areas that could be affected include: Winterbourne Gunner, Winterbourne Dauntsey, Winterbourne Earls and Laverstock. The Groundwater level at Clarendon was 70.04 metres. Property flooding is possible when it is above 70.00 metres. 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 4:30PM on 3rd April 2026 or as the situation changes.

High groundwater levels are causing flooding. Groundwater levels in the Salisbury Plain area are beginning to fall but remain high. Areas that could be affected include: Tilshead, Orcheston, Shrewton, Berwick St James and Stapleford. The Groundwater level at Tilshead was 96.92 metres and property flooding is possible when it goes above 96.50 metres. The forecast is for showers later this week which may cause some response in groundwater fed rivers. 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 4:30PM on 3rd April 2026 or as the situation changes.

Tide locking, where high tides restrict normal drainage of the river out to sea, overnight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible between 20:30-22:30 tonight, 30.03.2026. We expect to see high water levels in Brundall and Reedham riverside areas. River levels will remain high over the next couple of days due to tide locking, which is where tides restrict normal drainage of the river out to the sea. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water Avoid using low lying footpaths which may be flooded . This message will be updated by 12:00PM on 31 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

Tide locking where high tides restrict normal drainage of the river out to sea, overnight may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible between 20:30-22:30 tonight, 30.03.2026. We expect to see high water levels at Beccles Quay. River levels will remain high over the next couple of days due to tide locking, which is where tides restrict normal drainage of the river out to the sea. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 12:00pm on Tuesday 31st March 2026, or as the situation changes.

Groundwater levels in Twyford and Hensting are high but slowly falling. Flooding is expected to be affecting cellars of isolated properties in Twyford and Hensting. Only small amounts of rain are forecast from Monday 30/03/2026 to Friday 03/04/2026. Groundwater levels will continue to slowly fall during the next week. If the weather forecast remains favourable next week, this Flood Alert will be removed. We are closely monitoring the situation. Residents are advised to ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. This message will be updated by 18:00 on 07/04/2026.

Groundwater levels in Hursley are high but slowly falling. At the borehole in Hursley, the level has fallen by 42cm in the last week. Widespread cellar flooding and sewerage system issues are expected to be ongoing in the village. Only small amounts of rain are forecast from Monday 30/03/2026 to Friday 03/04/2026. Groundwater levels will continue to fall slowly during the next week. If the weather forecast continues to be favourable next week, this Flood Alert may be removed. We are closely monitoring the situation. Residents are advised to ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. This message will be updated by 18:00 on 07/04/2026.

Groundwater levels in the Salisbury Plain area are slowly starting to drop but remain high and 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 6th April 2026 or as the situation changes.

A Groundwater Flood Alert remains in place for the West of Dorset. Levels are slowly starting to drop but remain high and are over the Flood Alert thresholds. The Groundwater level at Kingston Russell was 115.47 metres earlier this morning, 30th March 2026, and property flooding is possible when it goes above 116.00 metres. 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 11:30AM on 6th April 2026 or as the situation changes.

High river levels may lead to flooding in some places. River levels are high on the lower sections of the River Lambourn. Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible today, 30 March 2026. The weather forecast today is dry. River levels are stable. 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 10:00 on 31 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, 30 March 2026. The weather forecast today is dry. River levels are stable. 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 10:00 on 31 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, and groundwater will affect the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Small amounts of water may still flow down roads, and intermittently appear in a few basements. Only light rain is forecast on Friday afternoon 27/03/2026, with predominantly fine weather over the next 5 days to Tuesday 31/03/2026, although a brief and isolated shower could be possible at times. Groundwater at both Chilgrove and East Dean boreholes is expected to continue to fall. It is probable that groundwater will continue to fall throughout the remainder of spring and summer, although the sewage network may continue to be affected by groundwater until mid April. Take care on roads that flood (Chilgrove, West Dean, Singleton, East Dean). Ensure pumps work. We will update this message by 18:00 on 31/03/2026.

High 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 rose significantly following significant rainfall during January and early February. The Nailbourne continues to flow along its full course. During March, weather conditions have become noticeably drier and groundwater levels are now generally falling. We are monitoring the situation and continue to liaise closely with our partners who have also been responding. Please avoid walking or driving through flood water and keep up to date with groundwater levels on the 'Check for Flooding' site on gov.uk. Riparian owners are reminded to check and clear any blockages and debris from the rivers. This message will be updated by 4:00PM on 2 April 2026 or as the situation changes.

Groundwater levels in Bishops Sutton are high but relatively stable. Currently, groundwater is close to the level we expect, potentially affecting a small number of cellars in the community. Only a small amount of rain is forecast from Wednesday 25/03/2026 to Sunday 29/03/2026. Groundwater levels are expected to fall very slowly during this week. We are closely monitoring the situation. Residents are advised to ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. This message will be updated by 18:00 on 01/04/2026.

Groundwater levels in Deane and Ashe are high but slowly falling. At the borehole in Oakley, the level has fallen by 9cm in the last week. Flooding could affect the ability of septic tanks to operate effectively. From Wednesday 25/03/2026 to Sunday 29/03/2026, only very small amounts of rain are forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation. Residents are advised to ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. This message will be updated by 18:00 on 01/04/2026.

Groundwater levels in the villages surrounding Andover are high but falling very slowly. 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. Only very small amounts of rain are forecast from Wednesday 25/03/2026 to Sunday 29/03/2026. Groundwater levels are expected to continue slowly falling this week. Flooding impacts will continue into April. We are closely monitoring the situation. Residents are advised to ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. This message will be updated by 18:00 on 01/04/2026.

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 31 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 have stabilised 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 stay high for some time before a slow decline. Due to the nature of groundwater flooding, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. Residents are advised to consider 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 12:00 PM, on the 31 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 consider 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 12:00 PM, on the 31 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 Lambourne 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 consider 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 12:00 PM, on the 31 March 2026, or as the situation changes.