Groundwater flooding in the Cranborne Chase area

High groundwater levels may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 16th January 2026 onwards. 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. 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 are closely monitoring the situation . Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed . This message will be updated by 1:00PM on 2 February 2026 or as the situation changes.