A Flood Warning was issued for Groundwater flooding for the Sydling 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 continuing to cause flooding. Groundwater levels in West Dorset remain high. Areas that could be affected include: Sydling, Sydling St. Nicholas. The groundwater level at the Dickley Down borehole is at 162.31m levels are falling steadily but will remain high. A dry week is expected except for Thursday with drier conditions returning 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. Flooding of roads i
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 |
| Doles Ash | Groundwater Level | +0.55m | 122.00m |
| Kingston Russell | Groundwater Level | +0.46m | 120.82m |
| Maiden Newton | River Frome | +0.16m | 0.61m |
| Ashton Farm | Groundwater Level | +0.09m | 71.22m |