Ground Water levels update

During the early part of December ground water started to level off, even to drop from 117.5 to 116.7. However, in the past week the level has rocketed from 117 to over 120. To put this into perspective, the highest level recorded at Kingston Russell in 121.1.

The high level of ground water is evident in flooded fields and fresh springs popping up everywhere with established springs now flowing strongly.

The River continues to manage this influx of water with levels at Upwey and Broadwey well below danger level.

The main concern now must be the threat of ‘run off’ as the ground is now quite saturated. See picture.

Any torrential rainfall will lead to a rise in river level and if persistent to breach the banks.

The good news is that we appear to be in a period of high pressure which should provide a welcome respite and allow levels to recede.