A Flood Warning was issued for Groundwater flooding for the North Winterborne, north of the A354 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 Horton Inn climbed 1.09m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High groundwater levels are expected to continue to cause flooding. The groundwater level at the Delcombe Wood borehole remains high at 142.273m above sea level. Flooding is expected for: Turnworth, Winterborne Stickland, Winterborne Houghton, Clenston, Whatcombe and Whitechurch. No rainfall is expected over the next couple days but another band of rain is forecast from Thursday. This will keep levels high. We are closely monitoring the situation. If you have a pump, make sure it is working and switched on. Think about alternative power sources in case of power cuts. Roads may be impassable du
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Barrow | Groundwater Level | +1.99m | 58.07m |
| Horton Inn | Groundwater Level | +1.09m | 43.95m |
| Badbury Rings | Groundwater Level | +0.94m | 39.37m |
| Ridge Way | Groundwater Level | +0.87m | 84.18m |
| Ashmore | Groundwater Level | +0.79m | 136.22m |
| Dickley Down | Groundwater Level | +0.67m | 164.63m |
| Iwerne Hill Farm | Groundwater Level | +0.54m | 115.09m |
| Delcombe Wood | Groundwater Level | +0.53m | 142.42m |
| Doles Ash | Groundwater Level | +0.21m | 122.52m |
| Ashton Farm | Groundwater Level | +0.12m | 71.41m |