The latest England flood warnings in force for the Solent and South Downs region. Data supplied direct from the Environment Agency. Please refresh this page for flood risk updates. Avoid damage to property and travel disruption.
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Flood Warning Area: Solent and South Downs
Counties at risk of flooding: Hampshire
Areas at risk of flooding: Groundwater flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford.
Rivers At Flood Risk
Groundwater
Current Flood Alert: Flood alert 3
Latest flood alert advice from the Environment Agency: Groundwater levels in the Candovers and Old Alresford are high, but slowly falling. In the last week, the weather has been dry. At Preston Candover and Old Alresford, the levels peaked on Thursday 13/03/2025 and have since fallen by 7cm at both locations. A small number of properties are expected to be experiencing cellar flooding in Preston Candover and Old Alresford. Septic tanks will be struggling to operate effectively. From today (17/03/2025) to Friday (21/03/2025), only small amounts of rain are forecast. Groundwater levels are expected to continue falling slowly. Flooding impacts are expected to continue well into April. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. If you have pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure that they can operate. This Flood Alert will be updated by 18:00 on Monday 24/03/2025.
Flood Level Number / Meaning
1: Severe Flood Warning Severe Flooding, Danger to Life.
2: Flood Warning Flooding is Expected, Immediate Action Required.
3: Flood Alert Flooding is Possible, Be Prepared.
4: Warning no Longer in Force The warning is no longer in force.
Hampshire flood warning updated at: 2025-03-17T16:07:53
For more information on flood risks and action to take for the Solent and South Downs region of England:
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