Flood warning for Groundwater flooding for the Bere Stream
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High groundwater levels are expected to cause flooding.
Flooding is expected from 27 January 2026
Groundwater levels in West Dorset remain high. Areas that could be affected include: Milton Abbas and Milborne St. Andrew. The groundwater level at the Delcombe Wood borehole has risen to 137.37m, and is expected to rise further due to rainfall.
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. Flooding of roads is expected, take particular care when driving, both for your own safety and to prevent flooding to others.
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 03 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood warning area: Groundwater flooding for Hilton, Milton Abbas and Milborne St Andrew.
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The Groundwater level at Delcombe Wood was 139.43 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 138.00 metres.
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