Flood Alert Info - Groundwater flooding in the Alton area
Area Description
Communities at risk of groundwater flooding in the Alton, Chawton and Lower Farringdon areas.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jun 2024 15:55
Groundwater
Groundwater levels remain high at our Farringdon borehole near the Alton area.
Groundwater levels remain above normal levels for this time of year but have started to decline slowly. Low lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding.
We expect levels to continue to slowly fall over the next few weeks.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 11/06/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 May 2024 09:51
Groundwater
Groundwater levels remain high at our Farringdon borehole near the Alton area.
Groundwater levels remain above normal levels for this time of year but have started to decline slowly. Low lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. We expect levels to continue to slowly fall over the next few weeks.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 04/06/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 May 2024 11:19
Groundwater
Groundwater levels remain high at our Farringdon borehole near the Alton area.
Groundwater levels remain above normal levels for this time of year but have started to decline slowly. Low lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. We expect levels to continue to slowly fall over the next few weeks as we move through spring.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 28/05/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 May 2024 11:48
Groundwater
Groundwater levels remain high at our Farringdon borehole near the Alton area.
Groundwater levels remain above normal levels for this time of year but have started to decline slowly. Low lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. We expect levels to continue to slowly fall over the next few weeks as we move through spring.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 21/05/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 May 2024 11:57
Groundwater
Groundwater levels remain high at our Farringdon borehole near Alton.
Groundwater levels remain above normal levels for this time of year and are currently stabilised at this level and are starting to decline slowly. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to the saturated ground and levels may start to increase again if we receive further rainfall. Low lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks. An overall declining trend is expected as we move out of winter and through spring. However, any heavy rainfall may change the trends and prolong high levels or cause levels to rise again.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 14/05/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Apr 2024 15:05
Groundwater
Groundwater levels remain high at our Farringdon borehole near Alton. Groundwater levels remain above normal levels for this time of year and are currently stabilised at this level. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to the saturated ground and levels may start to increase again if we receive further rainfall. Low lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer.
An overall stabilising trend is expected as we move out of the winter period. However, any heavy rainfall may change the trends and prolong high levels or cause levels to rise again. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 07/05/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Apr 2024 11:08
Groundwater
Groundwater levels remain high at our Farringdon borehole near Alton. Groundwater levels remain above normal levels for this time of year and are currently stabilised at this level. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to the saturated ground and levels may start to increase again if we receive further rainfall. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. An overall stabilising trend is expected as we move out of the winter period. However, any heavy rainfall may change the trends and prolong high levels or cause levels to rise again.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 30/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Apr 2024 10:59
Groundwater
Groundwater levels remain high at our Farringdon borehole near Alton. Groundwater levels remain above normal levels for this time of year and are currently stabilised at this level. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to the saturated ground and levels may start to increase again if we receive further rainfall. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. An overall stabilising trend is expected as we move out of the winter period. However, any heavy rainfall may change the trends and prolong high levels or cause levels to rise again.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 23/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Apr 2024 10:11
Groundwater
Groundwater levels remain high at our Farringdon borehole near Alton. Groundwater levels remain above normal levels for this time of year and are currently stabilised at this level. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to the saturated ground and levels may start to increase again if we receive further rainfall. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. An overall stabilising trend is expected as we move out of the winter period. However, any heavy rainfall may change the trends and prolong high levels or cause levels to rise again.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 16/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Apr 2024 10:49
Groundwater
Groundwater levels remain high but are currently stable at our Farringdon borehole near Alton following recent persistent rainfall. Groundwater levels remain above normal for this time of year and are at a level where communities may be affected by groundwater flooding within the next few days. We expect levels to remain high over the next few weeks and levels remain sensitive to further sustained rainfall due to the saturated ground. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater flooding, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 09/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Mar 2024 10:50
Groundwater
Groundwater levels remain high at our Farringdon borehole near Alton. Groundwater levels remain above normal levels for this time of year and are at a level where communities may be affected by groundwater flooding within the next few weeks. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to the saturated ground and levels may start to increase again if we receive further rainfall. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 02/04/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Mar 2024 07:59
Groundwater
Groundwater levels remain high and are rising at our Farringdon borehole near Alton. Groundwater levels remain above normal levels for this time of year and are at a level where communities may be affected by groundwater flooding within the next few weeks. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to the saturated ground and levels may start to increase again if we receive further rainfall. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 26/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2024 09:31
Groundwater
Groundwater levels remain high and are rising at our Farringdon borehole near Alton.
Groundwater levels remain above normal levels for this time of year and are at a level where communities may be affected by groundwater flooding within the next few weeks.
The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to the saturated ground and levels may start to increase again if we receive further rainfall. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 21/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Mar 2024 09:19
Groundwater
Groundwater levels remain high and are rising at our Farringdon borehole near Alton. Groundwater levels remain above normal levels for this time of year and are at a level where communities may be affected by groundwater flooding within the next few weeks. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to the saturated ground and levels may start to increase again if we receive further rainfall. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 12/03/2024, or as the situation changes."
Flood Alert issued on 27 Feb 2024 08:54
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high but stable at our Farringdon borehole near Alton. Groundwater levels remain above normal levels for this time of year and are at a level where communities may be affected by groundwater flooding within the next few weeks. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to the saturated ground and levels may start to increase again if we receive further rainfall. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 05/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2024 09:53
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high but stable at our Farringdon borehole near Alton. Groundwater levels remain above normal levels for this time of year, and are at a level where communities may be affected by groundwater flooding within the next few weeks. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to the saturated ground and levels may start to increase again as we receive further rainfall. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 27/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2024 12:13
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high but stable at our Farringdon borehole near Alton.
Groundwater levels remain above normal levels for this time of year and are at a level where communities may be affected by groundwater flooding within the next few weeks.
The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to the saturated ground and levels may start to increase again as we receive further rainfall. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 20/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2024 09:27
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high but slowly falling at our Farringdon borehole near Alton following a period of settled weather. However groundwater levels remain above normal for this time of year and are at a level where communities may be affected by groundwater flooding within the next few weeks. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to the saturated ground and levels may start to increase again as we receive further rainfall. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 13/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2024 10:19
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have risen in response to recent rainfall across the area and have risen above the level that requires early awareness at the Farringdon observation borehole. Groundwater levels are higher than normal for this time of year, and have currently stabilised at this high level. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to saturated ground and levels may start to increase again as we receive further rainfall. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 06/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2024 10:32
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have risen in response to recent rainfall across the area and have risen above the level that requires early awareness at the Farringdon observation borehole. Groundwater levels are higher than normal for this time of year, and have currently stabilised at this high level. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall, due to saturated ground and levels may start to increase again as we receive further rainfall. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 30/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2024 08:59
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are rising in response to recent rainfall across the area and have continued rising at our Farringdon observation borehole. Groundwater levels are higher than normal for this time of year, and have now reached a level where communities may be affected by flooding from groundwater. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 23/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2024 09:48
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are rising in response to recent rainfall across the area and have continued rising at our Farringdon observation borehole. Groundwater levels are higher than normal for this time of year, and have now reached a level where communities may be affected by flooding from groundwater. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 16/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2024 11:24
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are rising in response to recent rainfall across the area and have continued rising at our Farringdon observation borehole. Groundwater levels are higher than normal for this time of year, and have now reached a level where communities may be affected by flooding from groundwater. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 15/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Jan 2024 11:52
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are rising in response to recent rainfall across the area and have continued rising at our Farringdon observation borehole. Groundwater levels are higher than normal for this time of year, and have now reached a level where communities may be affected by flooding from groundwater.
The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 14/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Jan 2024 12:18
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are rising in response to recent rainfall across the area and have continued rising at our Farringdon observation borehole. Groundwater levels are higher than normal for this time of year, and have now reached a level where communities may be affected by flooding from groundwater. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 13/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Jan 2024 14:22
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are rising in response to recent rainfall across the area and have continued rising at our Farringdon observation borehole. Groundwater levels are higher than normal for this time of year, and have now reached a level where communities may be affected by flooding from groundwater. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 12/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Jan 2024 18:32
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are rising in response to recent rainfall across the area and have continued rising at our Farringdon observation borehole. Groundwater levels are higher than normal for this time of year, and have now reached a level where communities may now be affected by flooding from groundwater. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 11/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Jan 2024 19:34
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are rising in response to recent rainfall across the area, and have continued rising at our Farringdon observation borehole.
Groundwater levels are higher than normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may now be affected by flooding from groundwater. The catchment remains sensitive to rainfall due to saturated ground and high groundwater levels. Low-lying land, gardens, roads and cellars will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer.
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on 10/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 May 2020 08:07
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are declining steadily but remain high at our observation borehole, Farringdon, in the Alton, Chawton and Lower Farringdon area. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year, so will remain sensitive to any further rainfall across the area. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message next Wednesday 13/05/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Apr 2020 11:00
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have started to decline but remain high at our observation borehole, Farringdon, in the Alton, Chawton and Lower Farringdon area. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and are at a level where communities may be affected by flooding from groundwater in the next few days. Levels may rise again if we receive further rainfall across the area. Low-lying land and roads will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message next Wednesday 06/05/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Apr 2020 08:43
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have started to decline but remain high at our observation borehole, Farringdon, in the Alton, Chawton and Lower Farringdon area. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and are at a level where communities may be affected by flooding from groundwater in the next few days. Levels may rise again if we receive further rainfall across the area. Low-lying land and roads will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message next Wednesday (29/04/20), or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Apr 2020 10:04
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have started to decline but remain high at our observation borehole, Farringdon, in the Alton, Chawton and Lower Farringdon area. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and are at a level where communities may be affected by flooding from groundwater in the next few days. Levels may rise again if we receive further rainfall across the area. Low-lying land and roads will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message next Wednesday (22/04/20), or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2020 09:07
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high but stable at our observation borehole, Farringdon, in the Alton, Chawton and Lower Farringdon area. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and are now at a level where communities may be affected within the next few days by flooding from groundwater.
Levels may rise again if we receive further rainfall across the area. Low-lying land and roads will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message next Wednesday (15/04/20), or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Apr 2020 09:46
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high but stable at our observation borehole, Farringdon, in the Alton, Chawton and Lower Farringdon area. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and are now at a level where communities may be affected within the next few days by flooding from groundwater.
Levels may rise again if we receive further rainfall across the area. Low-lying land and roads will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message next Wednesday (08/04/20), or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Mar 2020 10:15
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high but stable at our observation borehole, Farringdon, in the Alton, Chawton and Lower Farringdon area. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and are now at a level where communities may be affected within the next few days by flooding from groundwater. Levels may rise again if we receive further rainfall across the area. Low-lying land and roads will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message next Wednesday (01/04/20), or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Mar 2020 08:12
Groundwater
Groundwater levels are high but stable at our observation borehole, Farringdon, in the Alton, Chawton and Lower Farringdon area. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and are now at a level where communities may be affected within the next few days by flooding from groundwater. Levels may rise again if we recieve further rainfall across the area. Low-lying land and roads will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message next week by 25 March 2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2020 13:15
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have responded to the recent rainfall across the area and have risen at our observation borehole, Farringdon, in the Alton area. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may be affected within the next few days by flooding from groundwater. We expect levels to rise steadily in response to recent rainfall across the area. Low-lying land and roads will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message next week by 18 March 2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Mar 2020 09:16
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have responded to the recent rainfall across the area, and have risen at our observation borehole at Farringdon, in the Alton area. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year, and have now reached a level where communities may be affected within the next few days by flooding from groundwater. We expect levels to rise steadily in response to recent rainfall across the area. Low-lying land and roads will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels, and will update this message next week by 11 March 2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2020 19:24
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have responded to the recent rainfall across the area, and have risen at our observation borehole, Farringdon, in the Alton area. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year, and have now reached a level where communities may be affected within the next few days, by flooding from groundwater. We expect levels to rise steadily in response to recent rainfall across the area. Low-lying land and roads will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels, and will update this message next week by 4 March 2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2020 10:03
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have responded to the recent rainfall across the area and have risen at our observation borehole, Farringdon, in the Alton area. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may be affected within the next few days by flooding from groundwater. We expect levels to rise steadily in response to recent rainfall across the area. Low-lying land and roads will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message on the 28/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2020 09:15
Groundwater
Property flooding is not expected. River levels remain high on the River Thames as a result of recent heavy rainfall from Storm Dennis but are slowly falling. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected to continue.
The forecast is for a dry day today 21/02/20 with showers overnight. Our response staff have been in the area clearing trash screens and checking defences. Please remain safe and aware of your local surroundings and refer to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels. This message will be updated tomorrow, 22/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2020 11:49
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have responded to the recent rainfall across the area and have risen at our observation borehole, Farringdon, in the Alton area. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may be affected within the next few days by flooding from groundwater.
We expect levels to rise steadily in response to recent rainfall across the area. Low-lying land and roads will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message tomorrow 21/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2020 17:27
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have responded to the recent rainfall across the area, and have risen at our observation borehole at Farringdon, in the Alton area. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year, and have now reached a level where communities may be affected, within the next few days by flooding from groundwater. We expect levels to rise steadily, in response to recent rainfall across the area. Low-lying land and roads will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks, or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels, and will update this message tomorrow 20/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2020 13:55
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have responded to the recent rainfall across the area and have risen at our observation borehole, Farringdon, in the Alton area.
Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may be affected within the next few days by flooding from groundwater. We expect levels to rise steadily in response to recent rainfall across the area. Low-lying land and roads will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding.
Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message tomorrow 19/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 13:38
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have responded to the recent rainfall across the area and have risen at our observation borehole in Farringdon in the Alton area. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may be affected within the next few weeks by flooding from groundwater.
We expect levels to rise steadily over the next few weeks in response to rainfall forecast across the area. Low-lying land and roads will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message tomorrow 18/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 09:47
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have responded to the recent rainfall across the area and have risen at our observation borehole in Farringdon in the Alton area. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may be affected within the next few weeks by flooding from groundwater.
We expect levels to rise steadily over the next few weeks in response to rainfall forecast across the area. Low-lying land and roads will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message tomorrow 17/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 10:17
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have responded to the recent rainfall across the area and have risen at our observation borehole in Farringdon in the Alton area. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may be affected within the next few weeks by flooding from groundwater.
We expect levels to rise steadily over the next few weeks in response to rainfall forecast across the area. Low-lying land and roads will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message tomorrow 16/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2020 11:04
Groundwater
Groundwater levels have responded to the recent rainfall across the area and have risen at our observation borehole in Farringdon in the Alton area. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may be affected within the next few weeks by flooding from groundwater.
We expect levels to rise steadily over the next few weeks in response to rainfall forecast across the area. Low-lying land and roads will therefore continue to be at risk of flooding. Due to the nature of groundwater behaviour, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer
We are continuing to monitor groundwater levels and will update this message tomorrow 15/02/20, or as the situation changes.