Flood Alert Info - Groundwater flooding in Hursley
Area Description
Areas at risk of groundwater flooding in Hursley in Hampshire.
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 16 May 2024 10:56
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Hursley are high but have fallen by 27cm in the last week. During that time, 27mm of rain was recorded at Hursley. Cellar flooding and sewerage systems impacts are expected to be ongoing in the village. During the next 4 days, spells of rain and showers, some of which may be heavy, are expected to affect Hampshire, with between 5 and 30mm of rain possible in that time. Groundwater levels are predicted to continue slowly falling during the next week, but may stabilise or rise for a day if heavy rainfall affects the area. Flooding impacts are expected to continue throughout much of May. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. If you have pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure that they are operational. This Flood Alert will be updated by 18:00 on Thursday 23/05/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 9 May 2024 15:36
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Hursley are high but have fallen by 40cm in the last week. During that time, 8mm of rainfall was recorded at the rain gauge in Otterbourne. Sewerage system impacts are continuing through the village. From today (09/05/2024) to Saturday (11/05/2024), the weather is expected to be dry. A little rainfall, approximately 5mm, is expected on both Sunday (12/05/2024) and on Monday (13/05/2024). We expect groundwater levels to continue to slowly fall over the next week. Groundwater flooding impacts in Hursley are expected to continue throughout May and possibly into June. 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 (16/05/2024).
Flood Alert issued on 2 May 2024 10:57
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Hursley are high and relatively stable after a month’s rain (54mm) has been recorded at Otterbourne in the last week. However, levels are currently 8cm lower than this time last week. We expect widespread cellar flooding impacts to be ongoing. Sewerage system impacts are continuing through the village. From today (02/05/2024) to Monday (06/05/2024), further spells of rain, some of which may be heavy, are forecast in Hampshire with between 10 and 50mm possible during this time. Groundwater levels are expected to remain relatively stable and could rise slightly in response to heavy rainfall. However, they are then expected to continue falling again within a few days. Groundwater flooding impacts in Hursley are expected to continue throughout May and possibly into June. 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 (09/05/2024).
Flood Alert issued on 25 Apr 2024 10:15
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Hursley are high, but falling slowly. In the last week, levels have fallen by 7cm. We expect widespread cellar flooding and sewerage network impacts to be ongoing. Rain is forecast to affect Hampshire from today (25/04/2024) to Monday 29/04/2024, with some heavy spells possible over the weekend. It is possible that between 20 and 50mm of rain could be recorded during this time. Groundwater levels are expected to continue slowly falling initially. However, if heavy rainfall affects Hursley, then groundwater levels will begin to stabilise within the next week and could start to rise again. If levels do rise, then internal ground floor flooding could affect a small number of properties. 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 02/05/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Apr 2024 13:40
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Hursley are high but slowly falling. Since Monday 15/04/2024, the level has fallen by 8cm. We expect widespread cellar flooding and sewerage network impacts to be ongoing. The level has now fallen below the threshold where we would expect ground floor flooding impacts, but some residual flood water may still be present. From today 18/04/2024 to Monday 22/04/2024, minimal rain is forecast. Groundwater levels are expected to slowly fall during this week and the situation will improve. However, groundwater flooding impacts are expected to continue throughout April and into May. 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 25/04/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Apr 2024 11:58
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Hursley are high and now relatively stable. Currently, the level is 14cm lower than it was a week ago. We expect widespread cellar flooding and sewerage network impacts to be ongoing. The level has now fallen below the threshold where we would expect ground floor flooding impacts, but some residual flood water may still be present. From today (11/04/2024) to Monday (15/04/2024), only a very small amount of rain is forecast. Groundwater levels are expected to fall during this week and the situation will slowly improve. However, groundwater flooding impacts will continue to affect Hursley throughout April and into May. 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 18/04/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Apr 2024 11:44
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Hursley remain very high, and are rising and falling with each rainfall event. Widespread cellar flooding and impacts to the sewerage network are also expected to be ongoing. Internal ground floor flooding to a small number of properties is also expected. Unsettled weather is forecast to affect Hampshire today (04/04/2024) into Friday morning (05/04/2024), with between 5 and 20mm of rain possible. From Friday lunchtime to Monday (08/04/2024), the weather is expected to be mostly dry. Groundwater levels are expected to remain high throughout this week and could begin falling slowly next week. Flooding impacts will continue throughout 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 11/04/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Mar 2024 15:33
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Hursley remain very high and are now rising again in response to the rainfall recorded in the last few days. Widespread cellar flooding and impacts to the sewerage network are expected to be ongoing. Internal ground floor flooding to a small number of properties is also expected. From today 28/03/2024 to Saturday 30/03/2024, further rain is forecast in Hampshire, with between 15 and 30mm of rain expected in these 3 days. Sunday 31/03/2024 is expected to be dry, but further unsettled weather bringing up to 12mm of rain is forecast on Monday 01/04/2024. Groundwater levels are expected to remain high throughout the next week and could rise further if heavy rain continues to affect the village. 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 04/04/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Mar 2024 13:58
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Hursley are high but falling slowly. The level peaked on Thursday 14/03/2024, and has since fallen by 8cm. Widespread cellar flooding and impacts to the sewerage network are expected to be ongoing. Internal ground floor flooding to a small number of properties is also expected. 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 continue falling and flooding impacts will decrease slowly during this time. Internal ground floor flooding impacts are expected to continue for most of March, and cellar flooding impacts are likely for much of 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.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Mar 2024 15:55
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Hursley are high and relatively stable. During the last 7 days, the level has risen by 15cm. Widespread cellar flooding and impacts to the sewerage network are expected to be ongoing. Internal ground floor flooding to a small number of properties is also expected. From today (14/03/2024) to Monday (18/03/2024), only small amounts of rain are expected, with between 8 and 15mm of rain forecast across these 5 days. With the rain in the forecast, groundwater levels are expected to remain high, but could begin to slowly fall within the next 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 21/03/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Mar 2024 11:33
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Hursley are high and rising. In the last week, the level has risen by 44cm. Widespread cellar flooding and impacts to the sewerage network are expected to be ongoing. Internal ground floor flooding to a small number of properties is also an ongoing possibility. Today (Thursday 07/03/2024) and Friday (08/03/2024) are expected to be dry. However, on Saturday (09/03/2024) and Sunday (10/03/2024), further rainfall (up to 25mm) is forecast in Hampshire. Groundwater levels will rise following any heavy rainfall events. Flooding impacts in Hursley are expected to continue throughout March. 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 14/03/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2024 13:56
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Hursley are high and rising. Since Tuesday 27/02/2024, levels in Hursley have risen by 23cm. Widespread cellar flooding and impacts to the sewerage network are expected to be ongoing. From Saturday 02/03/2024, internal ground floor flooding to a small number of properties is possible. Further heavy and persistent rainfall is expected to affect Hampshire over the next 5 days, with up to 40mm of rain possible. Groundwater levels in Hursley are expected to continue rising for at least 7 days. Flooding impacts in the village will likely become deeper during this period. 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 Thursday 07/03/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Feb 2024 16:21
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Hursley remain high. In the last week, persistent rainfall has been recorded at Otterbourne. Groundwater levels in Hursley have risen by 19cm during that time but have now stabilised. Widespread cellar flooding and impacts to the sewerage system are expected to be ongoing. Today 27/02/2024 and tomorrow 28/02/2024, dry weather is forecast. However, from Thursday 29/02/2024 to Saturday 02/03/2024, up to 25mm of rain is possible in Hampshire. If heavy rain is recorded in Hursley over the next couple of weeks, internal ground floor flooding to a small number of properties could occur during March. 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 Tuesday 05/03/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2024 17:26
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Hursley are high and relatively stable. In the last 2 weeks, 150% of the long term average monthly rainfall (93mm) was recorded in Otterbourne. Widespread cellar flooding and impacts to the sewerage system are expected to be ongoing. There is potential for further rainfall on Wednesday (21/02/2024) and Thursday (22/02/2024), with up to 30mm of rain forecast in Hampshire across these two days. If heavy rain continues to affect the area over the next few weeks, internal ground floor flooding to isolated properties could occur during March. 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 Tuesday (27/02/2024).
Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2024 10:42
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Hursley are high but slowly falling. On Thursday 08/02/2024, half a month’s rain (30mm) was recorded at Otterbourne. This caused a slight rise in groundwater levels, but since Friday 09/02/2024, levels have fallen by 33cm. Widespread cellar flooding and impacts to the sewerage system are expected to be ongoing. Unsettled weather is forecast from today 13/02/2024 to Thursday 15/02/2024, with up to 30mm of rain possible across these 3 days. If heavy rain affects the area during this next couple of weeks, groundwater levels will rise again and internal ground floor flooding may occur in isolated properties. We continue to monitor the 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 Tuesday 20/02/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2024 15:39
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Hursley are high but have fallen by 31cm in the last week. Widespread cellar flooding and impacts to the sewerage system are expected to be ongoing. Unsettled weather is expected to affect Hampshire for the rest of this week, with very heavy rain (up to 40mm) possible on Thursday 08/02/2024. If heavy rain affects the area, groundwater levels will rise again and internal ground floor flooding may occur to isolated properties within the next week. We continue to monitor the 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 Tuesday 13/02/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2024 14:42
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Hursley remain very high but have fallen by 24cm in the last week. Widespread cellar flooding and impacts to the sewerage system are expected to be ongoing. Residual flood water may be affecting the ground floor of isolated properties. From today (30/01/2024) until Saturday (03/02/2024), dry weather is forecast. Groundwater levels are expected to continue falling and impacts will improve slowly this week. We continue to monitor the 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 Tuesday 06/02/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2024 13:26
Groundwater
In Hursley, groundwater levels remain very high. In the last 3 days, 22mm of rain has been recorded at Otterbourne. This has kept groundwater levels in the village relatively stable. Widespread cellar flooding in the village is expected. Groundwater levels are high enough that some properties may be experiencing internal ground floor flooding. Groundwater is affecting the sewerage system. Unsettled weather is expected today (23/01/2024) and on Thursday (25/01/2024), although rainfall totals in Hampshire are expected to be relatively small. Dry weather is forecast on Friday (26/01/2024) and Saturday (27/01/2024). Groundwater levels are expected to begin slowly falling towards the end of this week, although they will remain sensitive to any further heavy rainfall recorded this winter. We continue to monitor the 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 Tuesday 30/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2024 14:00
Groundwater
In Hursley, groundwater levels are high and continue to slowly rise. Since Tuesday 09/01/2024, the level in Hursley has risen by 22cm. We expect widespread cellar flooding to be occurring in the village, and some properties are likely to be affected by internal property flooding. Groundwater is affecting the sewerage system. The weather until Friday 19/01/2024 is expected to be dry. More unsettled weather is forecast on Saturday 20/01/2024, with up to 11mm of rain expected in Hampshire. Groundwater levels are expected to stabilise in the next few days, but if heavy rain affects Hursley, groundwater levels and ongoing flooding impacts will increase. 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 Tuesday 23/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Jan 2024 13:00
Groundwater
In Hursley, groundwater levels are very high and rising slowly. Since Wednesday 03/01/2024, the level in Hursley has risen by 35cm. We expect widespread cellar flooding to be occurring in the village. Groundwater is affecting the sewerage system. Currently, the groundwater level is very close to the level we expect internal property flooding impacts, and this could begin occurring in the next couple of days. Dry weather is forecast over the next 5 days. Groundwater levels are expected to remain high throughout January 2024 and will be responsive to any further rainfall. We continue to monitor the forecast and groundwater levels. If you use pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure that they are operating. This Flood Alert will be updated by 18:00 on Tuesday 16/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 16:01
Groundwater
In Hursley, groundwater levels are high and rising. In the last 7 days, more than half a month’s rain (49mm) has been recorded at Otterbourne. Groundwater levels in Hursley have risen by 58cm during that time. A significant number of properties in the village are now expected to be experiencing cellar flooding and impacts to the sewerage system. The weather forecast for the next five days is for relatively small amounts of rain. However, there is a possibility that heavy rain (45mm) could be recorded in Hampshire on Thursday (04/01/2024). Groundwater levels will remain high and responsive to rainfall. If we receive very heavy rainfall on Thursday it is possible that groundwater levels may reach the threshold where we expect to see internal property flooding within the next week. We continue to monitor the forecast and groundwater levels. If you use pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure that they are operating. This Flood Alert will be updated by 17:00 on Wednesday 10/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2023 10:23
Groundwater
In Hursley, groundwater levels are high and have risen by 30cm in the last 4 days. Ongoing cellar flooding impacts will be occurring in the south end of the village and at the Dolphin Inn pub. Groundwater will be impacting the sewerage network. From today (27/12/2023) until Sunday (31/12/2023), the weather is forecast to be unsettled with up to 35mm of rain forecast across the five days. Groundwater levels in Hursley are expected to peak before the New Year. From today (27/12/2023), it is possible that most cellars in the village will begin to be impacted by groundwater. If heavy rain affects Hursley, then groundwater levels could continue to rise and cellar flooding will become deeper. We continue to monitor the forecast and groundwater levels. Please remove valuables from cellars, and if you have pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure that they are operating. This Flood Alert will be updated by 17:00 on Wednesday 03/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Dec 2023 11:38
Groundwater
In Hursley, groundwater levels are high and have risen 47cm in the last 3 days. Groundwater will be affecting cellars in the south end of the village and at the Dolphin Inn pub, as well as impacting the sewerage network. From today (22/12/2023) until Sunday (24/12/2023), the weather is forecast to be dry. From Monday to Tuesday (26/12/2023), up to 20mm of rain is forecast in Hampshire. If heavy rain affects Hursley, then groundwater levels will continue to rise. If not, then we expect the level to peak within the next few days. During the next 5 days, it is possible that cellars in upper Hursley will begin to be affected. We continue to monitor the forecast and groundwater levels. Please remove valuables from cellars, and if you have pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure that they are operating. This Flood Alert will be updated by 17:00 on Wednesday 27/12/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2023 16:21
Groundwater
In Hursley, groundwater levels are high and have risen 92cm in the last week. We expect cellar flooding in the south end of the village to be occurring imminently. From Wednesday 20/12/2023, cellar flooding could occur at the Dolphin Inn pub, and impacts to the sewerage network could be experienced. Today (Tuesday 19/12/2023), up to 13mm of rain is forecast in Hampshire. Dry weather is expected from Wednesday (20/12/2023) to Saturday (23/12/2023). Groundwater is expected to continue rising. We expect that more cellars in Hursley will begin to experience flooding impacts during that time. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you use pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure that they can operate. This message will be updated by 17:00 on Friday 22/12/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2023 11:27
Groundwater
In Hursley, groundwater levels are high and rising. In the last 2 months, prolonged, much higher than average rainfall (381mm) was recorded at our rain gauge in Otterbourne. In the last 24 hours, the groundwater level has increased by 19cm. At the current rate of rise, cellar flooding is possible from Thursday 14/12/2023 at the southern end of the village at South End Close. From Saturday 16/12/2023, cellar flooding could occur at the Dolphin Inn Pub and impacts to the sewage network could be experienced. From Wednesday 13/12/2023 to Monday 18/12/2023 the weather is expected to be drier, however levels are still expected to rise for at least another week. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you use pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure that they can operate. This message will be updated at 17:00 on Tuesday 19/12/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2023 15:15
Groundwater
In Hursley, groundwater levels are high but continue to slowly fall following 4 weeks of dry weather. Since Tuesday 07/02/2023, the level at the Hursley borehole has fallen by 48cm. Cellars in the lower end of the village at South End Close and the Dolphin Inn pub may still be affected by residual flooding impacts. Over the next 5 days, only small amounts of rain are forecast, with up to 8mm on Thursday 16/02/2023. Groundwater levels in Hursley are expected to continue falling throughout this period. Long range forecasting is difficult, but unsettled weather may return at the end of February or into March. If heavy rain affects the area, then groundwater levels could rise again, and flooding impacts could return. However, if dry weather continues to be forecast, we may remove this Flood Alert next week. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you use pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure they can operate. This Flood Alert will be updated or removed by 17:00 on Wednesday 22/02/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2023 11:34
Groundwater
In Hursley, groundwater levels are high but are now slowly falling following 3 weeks of dry weather. Since the level peaked on Wednesday 01/02/2023, it has fallen by 20cm. Currently, cellars in the lower end of the village at South End Close and the Dolphin Inn pub will be experiencing flooding. Ongoing impacts to the sewerage network are also expected. Over the next 5 days, dry weather is expected to continue, and groundwater levels will keep falling. Flooding impacts will slowly improve during this time. Long range forecasting is difficult, but the current indication is that February 2023 will be mostly dry, allowing groundwater levels to further recover. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you use pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure these are operating. This Flood Alert will be updated by 17:00 on Tuesday 14/02/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Jan 2023 13:07
Groundwater
In Hursley, groundwater levels are high and slowly rising. Since Wednesday 25/01/2023, the level has risen by 0.55m. Currently, flooding will be affecting properties in the lower end of the village at South End Close as well as the Dolphin Inn pub. Small amounts of water will be beginning to affect cellars in the upper part of the village. From today (31/01/2023), groundwater could start to impact the sewerage network. Over the next 5 days, dry weather is expected to continue. This will allow the groundwater level in Hursley to stabilise in the next couple of days. Flooding impacts are expected to continue throughout this period. Long range weather forecasting is difficult, but rain could return before the end of February. If heavy rainfall does affect Hursley again, groundwater impacts could become more widespread. We will continue to monitor the forecast. If you use pumps to reduce water level, please ensure that they are operating. This Flood Alert will be updated by 17:00 on Tuesday 07/02/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Jan 2023 12:44
Groundwater
In Hursley, groundwater is high and continues to rise. Since Friday 20/01/2023, the level has risen by 1 metre. Currently, flooding is affecting properties in the lower end of the village at South End Close. From today (25/01/2023), flooding will begin to affect the Dolphin Inn pub and impacts to the sewerage network will be experienced. Over the next 5 days, the weather is forecast to be dry. The groundwater level in Hursley is expected to continue rising until at least Saturday 28/01/2023. It is possible that cellars in the upper end of the village may start experiencing flooding from Saturday (28/01/2023). Unsettled weather is expected to return in February, although confidence in the location and intensity of any rainfall is currently low. If further heavy rain does affect the area, the level will remain high or could rise even further in the coming weeks. We continue to monitor the situation. If you use pumps to reduce the water level, please ensure they can operate. This Flood Alert will be updated by 17:00 on Tuesday 31/01/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2023 09:43
Groundwater
In Hursley, groundwater levels are high and rising. In the last 3 weeks, 157mm of rain has been recorded at Otterbourne. This is almost double the monthly average and is in addition to a wet December and extremely wet November. In the last 24 hours, the groundwater level has increased by 0.21m. From Sunday 22/01/2023, cellar flooding could occur at the southern end of the village at South End Close. Over the next 5 days, the weather is forecast to remain dry, but groundwater will continue to rise. It is possible that the level may just rise high enough that cellar flooding could affect the Dolphin Pub from Wednesday 25/01/2023. Further unsettled weather is forecast in February. Levels are likely to remain high or could rise even further in the coming weeks. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you use pumps to help protect property, please ensure they can operate. This message will be updated by 17:00 on Friday 27/01/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2023 16:49
Groundwater
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Flood Alert issued on 15 Mar 2021 11:01
Groundwater
The groundwater level in Hursley remains very high, but it is now falling. In the last 7 days, the groundwater level has lowered by 0.2m. From tomorrow (Tuesday 16/03/21) through to Friday (19/03/21) only very small amounts of rain (2 to 5mm) are forecast each day. The weather should also remain fairly settled next week. Drier weather means that the situation will continue to improve. Given the current rate of fall, by Friday (19/03/21), groundwater should become low enough to cease causing flood impacts to cellars. On Monday (22/03/21), if the weather outlook is favourable, then we will remove this Flood Alert. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you use pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure they can operate for the next few days. This Flood Alert will be updated or removed by 12:00 on Monday 22nd March 2021.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Mar 2021 10:25
Groundwater
The groundwater level in Hursley remains very high, but it is now falling. In the last 7 days, only 4mm of rain was recorded at Otterbourne. The groundwater level has lowered by 0.12 m. The weather remains dry until Wednesday (10/03/21), further rain is then forecast. Between Wednesday and Friday (12/03/21), forecast rainfall totals are not overly large (10 to 20 mm), but it may cause a very slight increase (probably by no more than 5 cms) in groundwater level. Generally, over the next week, we still expect that some cellar flooding will continue to affect property in the lower part of the village, at the pub and South End close. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you use pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure they can operate. This Flood Alert will be updated by 12:00 on Monday 15 March 2021.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2021 11:36
Groundwater
The groundwater level in Hursley remains very high, but it is now stable. In the last 7 days, only 1mm of rain was recorded at Otterbourne. Currently, we expect some cellar flooding in the lower part of the village at the pub and South End close. Over the next week, the weather should remain fairly dry, except on Wednesday (03/03/21) and Thursday (04/03/21) when small amounts of rain are forecast (up to 10mm expected). This additional rain may cause a very small rise (5 to 10cms) in level. Generally, over the next week, the groundwater level and impacts within the village will not alter significantly. Towards the end of the period, the situation may even begin to improve slightly, and the water level may begin to fall. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you use pumps to help reduce flood impacts, please ensure they can operate. This Flood Alert will be updated by Monday 8th March 2021.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2021 11:21
Groundwater
The groundwater level in Hursley remains very high. In the last week, 30mm of rain was recorded at Otterbourne (a little less rain than anticipated). The current rate of rise is slow, at around 5 cms per day. Currently, we expect there to be some cellar flooding in the lower part of the village at the pub and South End close. Over the next 7 days, the weather should remain fairly dry. Towards the end of this period, the groundwater level should begin to stabilise. However, this week, a few properties in the High Street could possibly experience some cellar flooding. The sewerage network may also struggle to operate effectively. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you use pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure they can operate. This Flood Alert will be updated by 12:00 01/03/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2021 11:48
Groundwater
The groundwater level in Hursley is high and continues to rise. As a result of the overnight rain, the current rate of rise is now increasing, and is approximately 0.2m per day. Rain is now forecast every day this week, Monday (15/02/2021) through to Friday (19/02/2021). If this rain affects Hursley, then the groundwater will continue to rise for at least the next 10 to 14 days. From tomorrow (Tuesday 16/02/2021) onwards, cellar flooding is likely to begin in the lower part of the village at the pub and South End Close. Towards the end of the week (Friday 19/02/2021) other properties in the village may begin to experience flood impacts. The village sewerage network may also struggle to operate effectively. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you use pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure they can operate. This Flood Alert will be updated by Monday 22 February 2021.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2021 15:41
Groundwater
The groundwater level in Hursley is high and continues to rise. It follows months of wet weather, and more recently, a wet end to January and wet start to February. The current rate of rise is slowing at 8cm per day. Without further rainfall, it would peak on Monday (15/02/2021). However, from Sunday (14/02/2021) through to Tuesday (16/02/2021) further rain is forecast in Hampshire, with 20mm to 40mm expected. The rain will cause the groundwater level to rise (albeit slowly and steadily). If the heaviest rain affects the area, then from the following weekend (21/02/2021) levels could just be high enough to cause cellar flooding in the lower part of the village at the pub and South End Close. Currently, we do not expect widespread flood impacts in the village. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you use pumps to help reduce water levels, please take this time to ensure they can operate if required. This Flood Alert will be updated by 12:00 on Wednesday 17/02/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Apr 2020 10:41
Groundwater
The groundwater level in Hursley continues to fall. In the last 7 days, the level has reduced by 0.38 m. The weather remains dry until Friday (17/04/2020), when rain and then heavy showers are forecast into the weekend. Next week, the weather is similar, generally dry but with some showers possible at times. If heavy rainfall does affect Hursley this weekend, then there may be a small increase in groundwater level for a few days. After which time, the level will fall and the situation should continue to improve. Next week, if the weather forecast remains favourable, and we are confident that levels will continue to fall, then we will look to remove this Alert. This Flood Alert will be updated or removed by 15:00 on Wednesday 22/04/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2020 12:21
Groundwater
The groundwater level in Hursley remains very high, but does continue to fall. In the last 5 days, the level has reduced by 0.25 m. On Monday (06/04/2020) the rate of daily fall began to increase, a trend which should largely continue this week. Over the next 5 days, the weather is mostly dry, but it will be interspersed with periods of showery rain, especially through Easter weekend. Given the current forecast totals, it is unlikely to cause a rise in groundwater level. It will still be at least another 2 weeks before groundwater ceases to cause impacts to cellars in the village. We continue to monitor the forecast. This Flood Alert will be updated by 15:00 on Wednesday 15/04/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Mar 2020 10:42
Groundwater
The groundwater level in Hursley remains very high, but it is falling, albeit very slowly. The current rate of fall is 2 to 3 cm per day. The daily rate of fall will increase a little over the next week. Over the next 5 days, the weather will remain fairly dry. Given the current rate of fall and the continued dry outlook, it will be at least 3 weeks before groundwater ceases to cause impacts to cellars in the village. We continue to monitor the forecast. Please ensure that any pumps used to protect property can operate. This Flood Alert will be updated by 15:00 on Wednesday 08/04/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Mar 2020 11:05
Groundwater
The groundwater level in Hursley remains very high, but it is falling, albeit very slowly. The current rate of fall is 2cm per day, but this should increase a little over the next few days. This week, cellar flooding will occur in a number of properties in the village. Over the next 5 days, the weather should remain fairly dry, and levels will continue to fall. Flood impacts will begin to improve, although any improvement, may not be noticeable until next week. We continue to monitor the forecast. Please ensure that any pumps used to protect property can operate. This Flood Alert will be updated by 15:00 on Monday 30/03/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2020 11:10
Groundwater
The groundwater level in Hursley remains very high, but on drier days, in between any rainfall, the level is falling. In the last 7 days the level has fallen by 17cm. We expect cellar flooding is affecting a number of properties in the village and will continue to do so over the next few weeks. Over the next 5 to 10 days, the weather should be much drier, except for this weekend (14/03/2020 and 15/03/2020) when 10 to 15mm of rain is forecast. Rainfall this weekend will cause levels to rise a little, but with drier weather next week, it will stabilise quickly (within a day of any rain) and should then continue to fall. We continue to monitor the forecast. Please ensure that any pumps used to protect property can operate. This Flood Alert will be updated by 15:00 on Tuesday 24/03/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Mar 2020 12:37
Groundwater
The groundwater level in Hursley is very high and levels have risen slightly as a result of heavy rainfall recorded yesterday. We expect cellar flooding is affecting a number of properties in the village and will continue to do so for several weeks. Today and tomorrow (Saturday 07/03/2020) the weather will remain dry. On Sunday (08/03/2020) and Monday (09/03/2020) further rain (15mm to 30mm) is now forecast. Throughout this time, if 30mm of rain should affect Hursley, then levels will rise, increasing flood impacts and perhaps the number of properties currently affected. Smaller rainfall totals should keep things very high, but fairly stable. Next week, the weather outlook may continue to be unsettled, but it could be slightly drier in the South. We continue to monitor the forecast. Please ensure that any pumps used to protect property can operate. This Flood Alert will be updated by 15:00 on Thursday 12/03/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Mar 2020 16:46
Groundwater
The groundwater level in Hursley is very high, but has now just started to fall. We expect cellar flooding is affecting a number of properties in the village and will continue to do so for several weeks. Over the next 5 days, only very small amounts of rain are forecast. The level will fall until Sunday (08/03/2020) when rain, if it falls, may cause a slight increase. Overall and given the current forecast, the situation should improve a little throughout this time period. Next week, the weather outlook may continue to be unsettled, but it could be slightly drier in the South. We continue to monitor the forecast. Please ensure that any pumps used to protect property can operate. This Flood Alert will be updated by 15:00 on Wednesday 11/03/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2020 11:50
Groundwater
The groundwater level in Hursley is very high. It will continue to rise over the next couple of days. The rate of rise will be slow, at around 1 to 2cms a day. Currently, we expect cellar flooding to affect a large number of properties in the High Street and there will be impacts to the sewerage network. Today and tomorrow (26/02/2020) showers are expected. From Thursday (27/02/2020) to Saturday (29/02/2020) rain is forecast with 20mm to 40mm possible. An unsettled outlook may also continue next week. Further rain towards the end of this week will cause levels to rise again. If the larger of the forecast rainfall totals affects the area, then by early next week, there would be an increase in the number of properties affected by groundwater. We continue to monitor the forecast. Please ensure that any pumps used to protect property can operate. This Flood Alert will be updated by 15:00 on Thursday 05/03/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2020 12:38
Groundwater
The groundwater level in Hursley is very high and rising. Last week from Thursday (13/02/2020) to Monday (17/02/2020), 80mm of rain was recorded at Otterbourne. This is more than February’s monthly average rainfall. Currently, we expect cellar flooding to affect a large number of properties in the High Street and there will be impacts to the sewerage network. Over the next 5 days, relatively small amounts of rain are forecast (15-20mm). Groundwater levels will rise for at least the next 10 days. We continue to monitor the forecast. Please ensure that any pumps used to protect property can operate. Please remain prepared for groundwater flood impacts over the next few weeks. This Flood Alert will be updated by Tuesday 25/02/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2020 11:17
Groundwater
The groundwater level in Hursley is very high. Currently, we would expect some cellar flooding in the lower part of the village at South End Close and in the lower High Street. From later on this evening (Friday 14/02/2020) until Monday (17/02/2020) very heavy rain is forecast in Hampshire. Over the weekend we could see between 30mm and 60mm of rainfall. With 30mm of rain, the level could increase by 0.3m and may not alter impacts that significantly. With 60mm of rain (a month’s rainfall in 48 hours), groundwater would rise for the next 10 days and would affect a large number of cellars throughout Hursley High Street and the sewerage network. We continue to monitor the forecast. Please ensure that any pumps used to protect property can operate if required. This Flood Alert will be updated by Friday 21/02/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2020 10:53
Groundwater
The groundwater level in Hursley is very high, but has now stabilised from January’s rainfall. Currently, we would expect some cellar flooding in the lower part of the village at South End Close and at the pub. Until Saturday evening, the weather is dry and the level will remain stable. Storm Ciara then affects the UK. From Saturday (08/02/2020) to Monday (10/02/2020) 15mm to 30mm of rain is expected in Hampshire. Whilst Tuesday is currently forecast to be dry, the weather may remain unsettled later next week. We expect some increase in groundwater level over the next 7 days. Should the larger of the rainfall totals be recorded in Hursley, then towards the end of next week, groundwater may just be high enough to affect a small number of additional cellars in the High Street. We continue to monitor the forecast. Please ensure that any pumps used to protect property can operate if required. This Flood Alert will be updated by Friday 14/02/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Jan 2020 11:18
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Hursley are very high. They have just stabilised from the heavy rain recorded in the middle of January and are now at the level where cellar flooding could affect the lower part of the village at South End Close and the pub. Today (Friday 31/1/2020) through to Sunday (02/02/2020) small amounts of rain are forecast each day, although on Sunday, it could be heavy at times. From Monday (03/02/2020) onwards, the weather should be fairly dry for several days. The rainfall will cause a small increase in groundwater level, probably no more than a 10-15cm rise. By the middle of next week, and with drier weather, levels may even begin to fall. Currently, we do not expect widespread flood impacts in the village. We continue to monitor the forecast. Please ensure that any pumps used to protect property can operate if required and consider activating village flood plans. This Flood Alert will be updated by Friday 07/02/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Jan 2020 10:27
Groundwater
Following 6 consecutive months of above average rainfall, groundwater levels in Hursley are high and continue to rise. The current rate of rise is 0.1m per day. The groundwater is still responding to last week’s rainfall. From Sunday (26/01/2020) further rain is forecast. On Monday (27/01/2020) in particular, the rainfall could be heavy. If heavy rain affects Hursley, then groundwater will continue to rise. From Friday (31/01/2020) onwards, levels could be high enough to cause cellar flooding in the lower part of the village at the pub and South End Close. Currently, we do not expect widespread flood impacts in the village, although our 6 to 10 day outlook, suggests the weather could remain unsettled. We continue to monitor the forecast. Please ensure that any pumps used to protect property can operate if required, and consider activating village flood plans. This Flood Alert will be updated by Friday 31/01/2020.