A Flood Alert update issued by the Environment Agency on 3 December, affects anyone travelling by road or walking footpaths around this area, as well as residents.
"Updated 8:14am on 3 December 2024
Groundwater levels have risen in response to recent rainfall. Levels are expected to continue to rise and flooding of fields and roads is possible. Levels are reactive to further rainfall. Further rainfall is expected from Wednesday afternoon, which could see levels continue to rise.
Flooding of roads and fields is possible. Where groundwater is near the surface, intense rainfall will lead to surface water flooding.
Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. We will continue to monitor the situation closely.
Flood alert area: Boscombe, Cholderton, Collingbourne Ducis, Hanging Langford, Hindon, Hurdcott, Idmiston, Newton Tony, Orcheston, Porton, Salisbury, Shipton Bellinger, Shrewton, Stratford Sub Castle, Tidworth, Tilshead, Tisbury, Wilton, Winterbourne Stoke and Woodford.
This message will be updated by 3 PM on 10/12/2024, or as the situation changes."
Source: Flood Warnings https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/warnings
Advice & contact details for Stratford sub Castle's Flood Warden.
Earlier News:
This message was received earlier today (28 November) by email from the Environment Agency. Its warnings affect anyone travelling by road or walking footpaths around this area, as well as residents.
"Updated 8:59am on 28 November 2024
Groundwater levels have risen in response to recent rainfall. Levels are expected to continue to rise and flooding of fields and roads is possible. Levels are reactive to further rainfall. Further rainfall is expected over the weekend with 10 mm expected to fall on Sunday, which could see levels continue to rise.
Flooding of roads and fields is possible. Where groundwater is near the surface, intense rainfall will lead to surface water flooding.
Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. We will continue to monitor the situation closely.
Flood alert area: Boscombe, Cholderton, Collingbourne Ducis, Hanging Langford, Hindon, Hurdcott, Idmiston, Newton Tony, Orcheston, Porton, Salisbury, Shipton Bellinger, Shrewton, Stratford Sub Castle, Tidworth, Tilshead, Tisbury, Wilton, Winterbourne Stoke and Woodford.
This message will be updated by 3 PM on 3/12/2024, or as the situation changes."
