Groundwater flooding in the Bourne Valley - The Collingbournes

High groundwater levels are expected to cause flooding. Groundwater levels on the Salisbury Plain remain high. Areas that could be affected include: Aughton, Collingbourne Kingston and Collingbourne Ducis. The groundwater level at the Everleigh borehole is at 129.31m, and remains reactive to further rainfall. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems. Flooding of roads is expected, take particular care when driving, both for your own safety and to prevent flooding to others. Intense rainfall will lead to surface water flooding. We are closely monitoring the situation . If you have a pump, make sure it is working and switched on. Think about alternative power sources in case of power cuts. This message will be updated by 3:45PM on 16 March 2026 or as the situation changes.