A Flood Warning was issued for Groundwater flooding for the Piddle Valley in Dorset Council on 24th February 2026. Affected watercourses included the Groundwater.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The Groundwater Level at Bank Barrow rose 1.85m, peaking at 57.38m, while the Groundwater Level at Ridge Way climbed 1.34m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High groundwater levels are expected to cause flooding. Groundwater levels in West Dorset remain high. Areas that could be affected include: Piddletrentide, Plush, Piddlehinton, Puddletown, Tolpuddle and Affpuddle. The groundwater level at the Doles Ash borehole is currently at 122.52m, levels are slowly starting to recede but remain high and reactive to further rainfall. 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. Flooding of roads is expec
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Barrow | Groundwater Level | +1.85m | 57.38m |
| Ridge Way | Groundwater Level | +1.34m | 84.11m |
| Dickley Down | Groundwater Level | +1.05m | 164.60m |
| Badbury Rings | Groundwater Level | +0.97m | 39.07m |
| Iwerne Hill Farm | Groundwater Level | +0.96m | 115.07m |
| Delcombe Wood | Groundwater Level | +0.79m | 142.33m |
| Ashmore | Groundwater Level | +0.72m | 135.96m |
| Kingston Russell | Groundwater Level | +0.25m | 121.46m |
| Ashton Farm | Groundwater Level | +0.11m | 71.38m |
| Doles Ash | Groundwater Level | +0.11m | 122.52m |