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Groundwater flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford

Flood alert

Groundwater levels remain very high. Levels in Preston Candover are 5cm higher than this time last week, but are beginning to stabilise. In Old Alresford, levels peaked on Thursday 14/03/2024 and have since fallen by 9cm. Cellar flooding is expected to be affecting properties in the Candovers, Northington and Old Alresford. In Old Alresford, internal ground floor flooding is affecting isolated properties. Septic tanks will be struggling to operate effectively in all locations. From today (21/03/2024) to Sunday (24/03/2024), light showers are forecast. On Monday (25/03/2024), further rain (up to 12mm) is forecast in Hampshire. Groundwater levels are expected to begin falling in Preston Candover later this week. Flooding impacts are expected to continue throughout March and into April. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. If you have pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure that they are operating. This Flood Alert will be updated by 18:00 on Thursday 28/03/2024.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 2:13pm, Thursday 21st March.

Flood Warning Area Details

Areas at risk of groundwater flooding in Preston Candover, Chilton Candover, Brown Candover and Old Alresford in Hampshire

Region: Solent and South Downs

Country: England

Counties covered: Hampshire

Watercourses covered: Groundwater

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Groundwater flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford.

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).

Other Nearby Flood Warning Locations

The Candovers
Axford, Preston Candover, Chilton Candover, and Brown Candover on the Candover Stream

No current or recent warnings.

Alresford
Alresford on the River Arle

No current or recent warnings.

Upper Itchen
River Itchen from Hinton Ampner to Abbots Worthy, including the River Alre, and the Candover Stream

No current or recent warnings.

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