A Flood Warning was issued for Groundwater flooding for the Ebble Valley in Wiltshire on 2nd March 2026. Affected watercourses included the Groundwater.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The Groundwater Level at Windwhistle rose 2.16m, peaking at 76.99m, while the Groundwater Level at Homington climbed 1.72m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High groundwater levels are expected to cause flooding. Groundwater levels in Cranborne Chase remain high. Areas that could be affected include: the area of the Ebble Valley. The groundwater level at the Down Barn borehole is at 69.68m. The levels are starting to starting to fall but are expected to stay high over the next few days. This week is expected to be dry except for Thursday with drier conditions returning 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
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windwhistle | Groundwater Level | +2.16m | 76.99m |
| Homington | Groundwater Level | +1.72m | 70.45m |
| Woodyates | Groundwater Level | +1.69m | 102.42m |
| Oakley Industrial Estate | Groundwater Level | +1.11m | 94.58m |
| Odstock | Groundwater Level | +1.10m | 63.21m |
| Stoford Cross | Groundwater Level | +0.81m | 71.23m |
| The Terraces Fonthill | Groundwater Level | +0.78m | 116.11m |
| Horton Inn | Groundwater Level | +0.45m | 41.97m |
| Clarendon | Groundwater Level | +0.44m | 73.80m |
| Queen Manor Farm | Groundwater Level | +0.15m | 70.86m |