Flood Warning: Groundwater flooding for the Devils Brook

Message Last Updated:
2026-03-10 07:14:00

Severity Last Changed:
2026-01-25 11:18:00

High groundwater levels are expected to cause flooding. Groundwater levels in West Dorset are beginning to fall but remain high. Areas that could be affected include: Dewlish and Chesilbourne. The groundwater level at the Doles Ash borehole is at 120.71m, levels are slowly starting to fall but remain reactive to further rainfall. The forecast for the week is dry with possible showers over 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. Flooding of roads is expected, take particular care when driving. 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 11:15AM on 17 March 2026 or as the situation changes.