A Flood Warning was issued for Groundwater flooding for the Wylye Valley in Wiltshire on 12th March 2026. Affected watercourses included the Groundwater.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The Groundwater Level at Woodyates rose 1.05m, peaking at 97.65m, while the Groundwater Level at Windwhistle climbed 0.99m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Groundwater levels in Salisbury Plain are beginning to fall but remain high. Areas that could be affected include: Kingston Deverill, Monkton Deverill, Hill Deverill, Longbridge Deverill, Crockerton, Norton Bavant, Heytesbury, Corton, Upton Lovell, Boyton, Sherrington, Stockton and Bapton. The groundwater level at the Tilshead MOD borehole is at 106.32m. The current forecast is unsettled with moderate rainfall forecast, which may cause falling levels to respond. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Resid
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodyates | Groundwater Level | +1.05m | 97.65m |
| Windwhistle | Groundwater Level | +0.99m | 71.10m |
| Homington | Groundwater Level | +0.72m | 65.51m |
| The Terraces Fonthill | Groundwater Level | +0.63m | 113.13m |
| Stoford Cross | Groundwater Level | +0.60m | 68.82m |
| Oakley Industrial Estate | Groundwater Level | +0.41m | 91.67m |
| Chitterne Down | Groundwater Level | +0.33m | 98.63m |
| Queen Manor Farm | Groundwater Level | +0.25m | 70.04m |
| Musseldean Copse | Groundwater Level | +0.09m | 134.71m |