A Flood Warning was issued for Groundwater flooding for the North Winterborne, north of the A354 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 Iwerne Hill Farm climbed 1.35m.
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 139.59m above sea level. Flooding is expected for: Turnworth, Winterborne Stickland, Winterborne Houghton, Clenston, Whatcombe and Whitechurch. Levels are starting to fall steadily. No rainfall is expected over the next couple days but another band of rain is forecast from Thursday. Drier conditions return over the weekend and levels are expected to continue to fall. We are closely monitoring the situation. If you have a pump, make sure it is working and switc
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge Way | Groundwater Level | +1.69m | 80.96m |
| Iwerne Hill Farm | Groundwater Level | +1.35m | 112.58m |
| Delcombe Wood | Groundwater Level | +1.33m | 140.24m |
| Dickley Down | Groundwater Level | +1.11m | 162.67m |
| Bank Barrow | Groundwater Level | +0.83m | 54.46m |
| Badbury Rings | Groundwater Level | +0.76m | 37.31m |
| Doles Ash | Groundwater Level | +0.55m | 122.00m |
| Horton Inn | Groundwater Level | +0.45m | 41.97m |
| Ashmore | Groundwater Level | +0.32m | 134.85m |
| Ashton Farm | Groundwater Level | +0.09m | 71.22m |