Flood alert for Groundwater flooding in East Kent
Groundwater levels in East Kent remain very high and are expected to continue to rise in response to additional rainfall. The Alkham Bourne and the Nailbourne between Lyminge and Littlebourne are flowing. Localised flooding will continue to affect low-lying land, roads, and water infrastructure around the Elham Valley, Alkham and Petham. Other communities in East Kent may also be impacted. Please avoid walking or driving through flood water. Further periods of wet weather are forecast from Saturday 16th March and into next week. This is likely to result in slightly higher groundwater levels and flows. We are monitoring the situation and are working with local authorities and communities with the deployment of temporary defences, such as Canterbury City Council’s temporary defences in Barham and the Littlebourne Flood Relief channel. Our staff are maintaining and clearing key structures. Groundwater levels are expected to remain high into Spring 2024. This message will be updated by Friday 22nd March 2024, or as the situation changes. Search 'Kent Groundwater situation' on gov.uk.
Flood alert area: Areas at risk from Groundwater flooding including the Petham Bourne, Alkham bourne and Nailbourne including Elham, Barham, Bishopsbourne, Bridge, Patrixbourne and Bekesbourne.
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