A Flood Warning was issued for Groundwater flooding in the Chitterne Valley in Wiltshire on 5th March 2026. Affected watercourses included the Groundwater.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The Groundwater Level at Windwhistle rose 1.82m, peaking at 74.83m, while the Groundwater Level at Homington climbed 1.70m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High groundwater levels are expected to cause flooding. Groundwater levels in Salisbury Plain are beginning to plateau but remain high. Areas that could be affected include: Chitterne. The groundwater level at the Chitterne Down borehole is at 101.22m, and is expected to remain high. We have had a few days of drier weather, but further rainfall is forecast starting tomorrow, Thursday 26 February, which may cause levels to rise once again into the weekend. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents ma
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windwhistle | Groundwater Level | +1.82m | 74.83m |
| Homington | Groundwater Level | +1.70m | 68.73m |
| The Terraces Fonthill | Groundwater Level | +1.14m | 115.33m |
| Oakley Industrial Estate | Groundwater Level | +0.94m | 93.47m |
| Stoford Cross | Groundwater Level | +0.87m | 70.41m |
| Everleigh | Groundwater Level | +0.86m | 130.98m |
| Chitterne Down | Groundwater Level | +0.58m | 99.82m |
| Queen Manor Farm | Groundwater Level | +0.27m | 70.71m |
| Musseldean Copse | Groundwater Level | +0.13m | 134.90m |