Flood warning for Groundwater flooding in the Allen Vale at Sixpenny Handley
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High groundwater levels are expected to cause flooding. Groundwater levels in Cranborne Chase are beginning to plateau but remain high. Areas that could be affected include: Sixpenny Handley. The groundwater level at West Woodyates borehole is at 105.14m, further rainfall is expected over the next few days which may cause levels to rise again 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 11:00AM on 25 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood warning area: Groundwater flooding for Sixpenny Handley.
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The Groundwater level at Woodyates was 105.18 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 103.00 metres.
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