Groundwater levels have begun to fall. We do not expect further flooding and the flood warning has been removed. Rivers and streams remain full due to high groundwater levels and will react rapidly to further rainfall. Some properties will still need to continue to use personal property flood prot...

2 Mar 2026 at 11:12am Flood Warning

Groundwater levels in Cranborne Chase are beginning to plateau but remain high. Areas that could be affected include: Lower Allen Vale including New Town, Witchampton. The groundwater level at Woodyates borehole is 101.63m,levels are starting to fall steadily. A dry week and weekend expected for Th...

23 Feb 2026 at 4:25pm Flood Warning

Groundwater levels in Cranborne Chase are beginning to plateau but remain high. Areas that could be affected include: Lower Allen Vale including New Town, Witchampton. The groundwater level at Woodyates borehole is 105.317m, there is further rainfall expected this week from Thursday which may lead t...

29 Jan 2026 at 5:50pm Flood Warning

7 Jan 2024 at 4:07pm Flood Warning

3 Jan 2023 at 11:12am Flood Warning

17 Feb 2020 at 9:35am Flood Warning

20 Dec 2019 at 1:44pm Flood Warning

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Floodline quick dial: 310009 — call 0345 988 1188 and give that code for a recorded update on this area.
Area code: 111FWGALL103

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