Groundwater flooding in the Great Shefford area

Groundwater levels are high, but are falling slowly, at our Northfield Farm borehole in the Great Shefford area. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and remain at a level at which communities may be affected by groundwater flooding. This week is forecast to be predominantly dry. We expect groundwater levels to remain high for the next few weeks and levels are sensitive to sustained periods of rainfall. Low-lying land, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message next week, by 08/04/2025, or as the situation changes.