A Flood Warning was issued for Groundwater flooding for the Hooke in Dorset Council on 23rd February 2026. Affected watercourses included the Groundwater.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The Groundwater Level at Bank Barrow rose 1.99m, peaking at 58.07m, while the Groundwater Level at Ridge Way climbed 0.87m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Groundwater levels in West Dorset have begun to plateau but remain high. Areas that could be affected include: Hooke, Toller Whelme and Toller Porcorum. The groundwater level at the Dickley Down borehole is 164.515m, further rainfall over from Thursday may cause levels to rise again by 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 of septic tanks and sewer systems. Properties may experience flooding in cellars in affected areas. Flooding of roads is expected, take
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Barrow | Groundwater Level | +1.99m | 58.07m |
| Ridge Way | Groundwater Level | +0.87m | 84.18m |
| Dickley Down | Groundwater Level | +0.67m | 164.63m |
| Delcombe Wood | Groundwater Level | +0.53m | 142.42m |
| Kingston Russell | Groundwater Level | +0.21m | 121.52m |
| Doles Ash | Groundwater Level | +0.21m | 122.52m |
| Ashton Farm | Groundwater Level | +0.12m | 71.41m |
| Powerstock | Mangerton Brook | +0.08m | 0.28m |