Flood alert for Groundwater flooding in the Lambourn Valley catchment

10 Dec 2024 – From the Environment Agency:

Groundwater levels are currently rising at our Longacre borehole in the Lambourn Valley as a result of persistent rainfall. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and have reached a level where communities may be affected by groundwater flooding within the next week. We expect levels to rise over coming weeks and levels remain sensitive to further sustained rainfall. Low-lying land, roads and basements will therefore to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater flooding, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer.

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Below is a short video of the chalk springs gushing in Lynch Wood, Lambourn