Groundwater levels measured from our observation borehole at Ashley Green, Chesham, have been falling steadily since the peak level reached in March. The levels are now 1 meter below the threshold where areas around Chesham, such as the Vale Road area are considered at risk of flooding from groundwater. As a result there is no longer a threat of flooding to fields or roads, although standing water may remain at low lying areas.
Groundwater levels are expected to remain high in this time of the year. We will continue to monitor the Ashley Green borehole and provide update if the situation changes, but are not planning any additional on-the-ground monitoring at this time.
Information supplied by the Environment Agency
This information last updated 4:01pm, Wednesday 24th April.
Areas at risk of groundwater flooding in and around Chesham
Region: Herts and North London
Country: England
Counties covered: Buckinghamshire
Watercourses covered: Groundwater
The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Groundwater flooding in Chesham.
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).
No current or recent warnings.
No current or recent warnings.
No current or recent warnings.
No current or recent warnings.