Latest Update - 6th March 2026

Current Situation

Groundwater levels have begun to fall in some areas, and we have removed some flood warnings in places where we no longer expect flooding to properties. You can find the latest Flood Warnings here: https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/

However, groundwater levels are still high, and rivers and streams remain full and will react rapidly to further rainfall. We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.

Some properties will still need to continue to use personal property flood protection to reduce the risk of flooding from groundwater. Septic tanks may need emptying as soakaways may not work for some time.

Whilst lower severity flood alerts are still in force, the flooding of roads and fields is still possible. Flooded roads may still pose a flood risk, if vehicles create bow waves. Dorset Council are responsible for managing road closures – for the latest information: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/travel/travel-dorset/live-travel-updates

Looking forward, levels are likely to continue to recede over the next week across the West Dorset, Cranborne Chase and Salisbury Plain areas. However, levels are still quite high so it will take time.

We will continue to work with our partners over the coming months, focussing on supporting communities to recover from this flood event.