Flooding from groundwater - the current status

Flooding from groundwater briefings

We produce briefings when groundwater levels are high in some areas. These briefings contain more detail on the current situation, the forecast risk of flooding, and what we are doing.

• Groundwater situation in River Ver and River Mimram catchments – 20 May 2013 (PDF, 102KB)
• Groundwater situation in Kent – 28 February 2013 (PDF, 545KB)
• Groundwater situation in West Berkshire, South Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Alton – 24 May 2013 (PDF, 337KB)
• Groundwater situation in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight – 22 May 2013 (PDF, 305KB) 

Water situation reports

We produce monthly water situation reports based on data provided by us, the Met Office and water companies. The reports provide information on rainfall, soil moisture deficit, river flows, groundwater levels and reservoir storage over the previous month.

• Monthly water situation reports

Flood warnings

In some places we can provide messages about flooding from groundwater. Our free service can send you messages by phone, email, text message or fax when a flood is possible in your area. Call Floodline on 0845 988 1188 or check online to find out if they are available in your area. 

• Check if we offer groundwater flood warning alerts for your area

How can I be prepared?

Follow some simple steps to reduce the impact of flooding on your home or business:

• Reduce the impact of flooding