Flood warning for Groundwater flooding for the Iwerne
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Groundwater levels in Cranborne Chase remain high. Areas that could be affected include: Iwerne Minster. The groundwater level at the Iwerne Hill Farm borehole has risen to 111.09m, and may rise further due to recent rainfall. Levels are expected to plateau and fall over the next few days.
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 3 PM on 3/12/2024, or as the situation changes
Flood warning area: Groundwater flooding for Sutton Waldron, Iwerne Minster, Iwerne Courntey, Shroton and Stourpaine.
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The Groundwater Levels level at Iwerne Hill Farm was 111.34 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 114.00 metres.
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