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Groundwater flooding for the Wylye Valley at Warminster

Message issued at 12:13pm, Wednesday 28th January

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

High groundwater levels are expected to cause flooding. 
Flooding is expected from 28 January 2026 
Groundwater levels in Salisbury Plain are rising. Areas that could be affected include: the Wylye Valley at Warminster. The groundwater level at the Tilshead MOD borehole has risen to 109.14m, and is expected to rise into the next week. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems. Properties may experience flooding in cellars in affected areas. Flooding of roads is expected. 
We are closely monitoring the situation . 
If you have a pump, make sure it is working and switched on. Think about alternative power sources in case of power cuts . 
This message will be updated by 12:00PM on 04 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 12:13pm, Wednesday 28th January.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Groundwater flooding for the Wylye Valley at Warminster

Flood Warning Area Details

Groundwater flooding for Warminster

Region: Wessex

Country: England

Counties covered: Wiltshire

Watercourses covered: Groundwater

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Groundwater flooding for the Wylye Valley at Warminster.

Note: the area shown on the map is the area covered by flood alerts and warnings. It is not a live map of current flooding. The area covered broadly equates to the area where the risk of flooding in any year is greater than 1% (the "hundred year" flood risk).

Other Nearby Flood Warning Locations

Upper Wylye from Brixton Deverill to Warminster
Longbridge Deverills, Henfords Marsh, Boreham, Water Lane and Norton Bavant

No current or recent warnings.

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