Flood alert for Groundwater flooding in the West of Dorset
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Groundwater levels have risen in response to recent rainfall. Levels are expected to continue to rise for the next few days and flooding of fields and roads is possible. Levels are reactive to further rainfall, though no significant rainfall is expected over the next few days. Areas around Piddletrenthide and Piddlehinton are expected to be most affected.
Flooding of roads and fields is possible. Where groundwater is near the surface, intense rainfall will lead to surface water flooding.
Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. We will continue to monitor the situation closely.
This message will be updated by 03:30 PM on 11/03/2025.
Flood alert area: Bridport, Chideock, Martinstown, Milborne St. Andrew, Nottington, Piddlehinton, Piddletrenthide, Upwey, Winterborne Abbas, Winterborne Kingston, Winterborne Steepleton, Winterborne Stickland, Winterborne Whitechurch and Winterborne Zelston.
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