Flood warning for Groundwater flooding for the Devils Brook
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High groundwater levels are expected to cause flooding. Groundwater levels in West Dorset are beginning to fall but remain high. Areas that could be affected include: Dewlish and Chesilbourne. The groundwater level at the Doles Ash borehole has risen to 123.165m, and is expected to rise over the next few days in response to recent 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. 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 11:15AM on 17 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood warning area: Groundwater flooding for the Devils Brook including Ansty, Cheselbourne and Dewlish.
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The Groundwater level at Dickley Down was 165.80 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 164.00 metres.
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