A Flood Warning was issued for Groundwater flooding for the Hooke in Dorset Council on 2nd March 2026. Affected watercourses included the Groundwater.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The Groundwater Level at Ridge Way rose 1.69m, peaking at 80.96m, while the Groundwater Level at Delcombe Wood climbed 1.33m.
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 162.31m, and is starting to fall steadily. A dry week is expected except for rain forecast on Thursday with drier conditions retuning 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 of septic tanks and sewer systems. Properties may experience flooding in cell
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge Way | Groundwater Level | +1.69m | 80.96m |
| Delcombe Wood | Groundwater Level | +1.33m | 140.24m |
| Dickley Down | Groundwater Level | +1.11m | 162.67m |
| Bank Barrow | Groundwater Level | +0.83m | 54.46m |
| Doles Ash | Groundwater Level | +0.55m | 122.00m |
| Kingston Russell | Groundwater Level | +0.46m | 120.82m |
| Powerstock | Mangerton Brook | +0.26m | 0.48m |
| Ashton Farm | Groundwater Level | +0.09m | 71.22m |