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Flood Warning: Groundwater flooding for the Till - 30th March 2026

📍 Wiltshire 🌊 Groundwater 📅 30 March 2026

A Flood Warning was issued for Groundwater flooding for the Till in Wiltshire on 30th March 2026. Affected watercourses included the Groundwater.

During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The Groundwater Level at Clarendon rose 0.27m, peaking at 70.15m, while the Groundwater Level at The Terraces Fonthill climbed 0.26m.

Environment Agency advice issued

High groundwater levels are causing flooding. Groundwater levels in the Salisbury Plain area are beginning to fall but remain high. Areas that could be affected include: Tilshead, Orcheston, Shrewton, Berwick St James and Stapleford. The Groundwater level at Tilshead was 96.92 metres and property flooding is possible when it goes above 96.50 metres. The forecast is for showers later this week which may cause some response in groundwater fed rivers. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may exper

Monitoring gauges during this event

StationRiverRisePeak
Clarendon Groundwater Level +0.27m 70.15m
The Terraces Fonthill Groundwater Level +0.26m 110.73m
Stoford Cross Groundwater Level +0.20m 66.00m
Queen Manor Farm Groundwater Level +0.14m 68.77m
Windwhistle Groundwater Level +0.12m 68.23m
Oakley Industrial Estate Groundwater Level +0.12m 89.89m
Chitterne Down Groundwater Level +0.11m 97.28m
Tilshead Groundwater Level +0.09m 97.11m

This report is automatically compiled from Environment Agency flood warning records and FloodRadar river-level monitoring data. Figures are observed gauge readings during the event period. This is a historical record, not a live warning — always check current flood warnings and gov.uk.