Flood alert for Groundwater flooding in Kimpton and Lilley Bottom
Groundwater levels have responded to high Autumn and Winter rainfall and have risen to high levels at our observation borehole at Lilley Bottom. Groundwater levels are unusually high for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities in the Kimpton and Lilley Bottom area are at risk of being affected by flooding from groundwater. Though levels have declined slightly during the last two weeks we expect levels to remain high over the coming weeks in response to the high winter rainfall. Low lying lands and roads will therefore be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 01/05/2024 or as the situation changes.
Flood alert area: Areas at risk of groundwater flooding in Kimpton and Lilley Bottom, including Lye Hill, Whiteway and Claggy Bottom.
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