Flood Warning: Groundwater flooding for the South Winterbourne Valley
Message Last Updated:
2024-04-12 16:52:00
Severity Last Changed:
2024-04-03 14:12:00
The groundwater level at Kingston Russell borehole has fallen back to 118.65m above sea level and is forecast to continue a gradual recession over the next few days. For reference the peak level in January was over 121.376m
The weather over the next two weeks will gradually become more settled with occasional showers.
The risk of property flooding is reducing, however levels are still very high and any rainfall could cause basements to flood and sewage systems may become inundated.
Residents should keep any property flood resilience measures such as pumps, flood barriers and air brick covers deployed.
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.
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