Flood Warnings in Wiltshire

Groundwater

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

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.

Groundwater

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.

Groundwater

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

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.

Groundwater

Groundwater levels are still high across the villages covered by this flood alert area. Flooding is affecting cellars in Nether Wallop and Pitton. Sewerage system impacts are expected to be ongoing in Pitton. Garden flooding is ongoing in Over Wallop. In West Tytherley, groundwater is relatively stable around the level we expect cellar, road and land flooding to occur. Only a small amount of rain (between 10 and 20mm) is forecast to affect Hampshire between Monday 09/03/2026 and Friday 13/03/2026. Over the weekend and into next week, further unsettled weather is possible. Groundwater levels in all villages are expected to slowly fall this week. If heavy rain affects the area, groundwater levels could rise again in the second half 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 16/03/2026.

Groundwater

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

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 PM, on the 17 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

River Churn, Hilcot Brook, Daglingworth Stream, Gumstool Brook

High river levels may lead to flooding. River levels are high on the River Churn. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 16 March 2026, especially near Cerney Wick. The forecast is for a mostly dry day today and a dry day tomorrow. River levels are falling slowly. We expect river levels to continue to fall gradually over the coming days. River levels are sensitive to further rainfall. 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 6:00PM on 16 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

River Bourne

This is a Flood Alert update. River levels remain high at the Salisbury Bourne river gauge following the recent rainfall and high groundwater levels. Flooding is still possible. Areas most at risk include tributaries between Aughton and Laverstock, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected. No rainfall is forecast over 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 Tuesday 17th March 2026 or as the situation changes.

Groundwater

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.

River Kennet, River Og, River Aldbourne, Froxfield Stream, River Dun, River Shalbourne

High river levels may lead to flooding. River levels are high on parts of the River Kennet and its tributaries from Berwick Bassett down to Newbury. Flooding of low lying land and roads remains possible today, 16 March 2026, including the Hungerford area. The forecast is for a mostly dry day today and a dry day tomorrow. River levels are high but falling very slowly. We expect river levels to continue to fall gradually over the coming days. River levels are sensitive to further rainfall. 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 6:00PM on 16 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

Groundwater

High groundwater levels may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible . Little rain (7mm) has been recorded in the last week.  Cellar flooding is expected to be occurring in Appleshaw, Hatherden and possibly Penton Grafton. Sewerage system impacts are ongoing in Appleshaw and Penton Mewsey. The main road into Penton Grafton is flooded, and water is affecting Deacon and Down Road, Kimpton. From Thursday 12/03/2026 into Friday 13/03/2026, between 15 and 20mm of rain is expected to affect Hampshire. Drier weather is expected over the weekend. Groundwater levels are expected to remain very high throughout March. Flooding impacts will likely continue 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 . Please remove any valuables stored in cellars.  This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 18 March 2026 or as the situation changes.