Flood Warning Issued for Groundwater Flooding Along the Till in Wiltshire
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Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for the Till area in Wiltshire, citing high groundwater levels that could impact Tilshead, Orcheston, Shrewton, and Berwick St James.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Wiltshire, Wessex
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Wiltshire, Wessex.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for groundwater flooding along the Till. This alert indicates that high groundwater levels are expected to cause flooding in the Wessex area.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers geographic regions within Wiltshire, including:
- Tilshead
- Orcheston
- Shrewton
- Berwick St James
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Prepare and implement property resilience measures.
- Ensure that all water pumps are installed, switched on, and functioning correctly.
- Consider alternative power sources for pumps in the event of a power outage.
- Be aware of potential inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems.
Expected Conditions
Groundwater levels in Salisbury Plain are currently beginning to fall but remain high. The Tilshead borehole has recorded a level of 99.01m. While levels are currently falling slowly, the forecast remains unsettled. Moderate showers are expected in the coming days, which may cause groundwater levels to rise again heading into the weekend. Properties in the affected areas may experience flooding in cellars.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised on March 12, 2026, at 1:33 PM. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and expects to provide an update by 2:00 PM on March 19, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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