Flood Warning Issued for South Wiltshire Downs Near Teffont Due to High Groundwater

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the South Wiltshire Downs, specifically focusing on The Teffont area. This alert indicates that flooding is expected due to high groundwater levels in the region.

Affected Areas

The primary geographic regions affected include Teffont and Teffont Evis in the county of Wiltshire. This falls under the Wessex area jurisdiction of the Environment Agency.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following actions:

• Prepare property resilience measures immediately.
• Ensure that any installed water pumps are working and switched on.
• Consider alternative power sources for pumps in the event of a power cut.
• Be prepared for the potential inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems.
• Exercise extreme caution when driving on flooded roads to ensure personal safety and to prevent causing flood damage to others.

Expected Conditions

Groundwater levels across Salisbury Plain are currently high. Monitoring data from The Terraces borehole shows a level of 115.45m. Officials note that these levels remain highly reactive to any further rainfall. In addition to property concerns, flooding of local roads is expected.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised on March 3, 2026, at 2:19 PM. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and expects to provide a formal update by 3:00 PM on March 10, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.