Flood Alert Info - Groundwater flooding in Bramdean and Cheriton
Area Description
Areas at risk of groundwater flooding in Bramdean and Cheriton 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.
Get a Flood Insurance Quote for your Home
There are no Flood Alerts currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
Area Covered by this Flood Alert
The orange highlighted area on the map below outlines the area covered by this Flood Alert.
Download the Flood Assist App
Download the Flood Assist App to view current flood warnings, check your flood risk, and create your digital flood action plan.
Sign up for Live Flood Warnings & Alerts
Sign up to receive live flood warning and alert updates for your location using data from the EA, SEPA and NRW.
Flood Alert History
Number of historic Flood Alerts that have previously been recorded for this area:
We can provide a Flood Insurance Quote for properties in the Alresford area
Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 16 May 2024 11:59
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Bramdean and Cheriton are high and falling slowly. In the last week, the level at Cheriton Wood has fallen by 30cm. We expect isolated properties in Cheriton will be affected by cellar flooding. Septic tanks will be struggling to operate effectively. During the next 5 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 expected to fall during the course of this week. If relatively dry weather is forecast next week, this Flood Alert will be removed. If heavy rain affects the area, then flooding impacts will be slightly prolonged. 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 or removed by 18:00 on Thursday 23/05/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 9 May 2024 15:37
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Bramdean and Cheriton are high but falling slowly. In the last week, the level at Cheriton Wood has fallen by 35cm. We expect isolated properties in Cheriton will be affected by cellar flooding. Septic tanks will be struggling to operate effectively. 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. 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 Bramdean and Cheriton are high but falling slowly. In the last week, the level at Cheriton Wood has fallen by 31cm. We expect isolated properties in Cheriton will be affected by cellar flooding. Septic tanks will be struggling to operate effectively. 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 may stabilise, or even rise slightly, in response to the recent heavy rainfall, but they will likely continue falling again within a few days. 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 Bramdean and Cheriton are high, but slowly falling. At our borehole in Cheriton Wood, the level has fallen by 21cm in the last week. We expect that a small number of properties in Cheriton will be affected by cellar flooding. Septic tanks will be struggling to operate effectively. 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 initially continue falling but may begin to stabilise, or rise slightly, if heavy rain affects the area. 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 13:56
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Bramdean and Cheriton are high and slowly falling. Since Monday 15/04/2024, the level at our borehole at Cheriton Wood has fallen by 10cm. We expect that a small number of properties in Cheriton will be affected by cellar flooding. Residual flood water may still be affecting roads in both villages. Septic tanks will be struggling to operate effectively. From today 18/04/2024 to Monday 22/04/2024, minimal rain is forecast. Groundwater levels are expected to continue falling slowly this week and the situation will improve. However, cellar flooding impacts to isolated properties in Cheriton 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 18:00 on Thursday 25/04/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Apr 2024 11:58
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Bramdean and Cheriton are high and relatively stable. We expect that a small number of properties in Cheriton will be affected by cellar flooding. In Bramdean, the level has dropped below the threshold we expect cellar flooding to occur, but residual flood water may still be affecting isolated properties. Residual flood water may still be affecting roads in both villages. From today (11/04/2024) to Monday (15/04/2024), only a very small amount of rain is forecast. Groundwater levels are expected to begin falling during this week and the situation will slowly improve. However, cellar flooding impacts to isolated properties in Cheriton 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 18/04/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Apr 2024 12:03
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Bramdean and Cheriton remain high. In the last week, the level at Cheriton Wood has fallen by 15cm but has now stabilised after persistent heavy rainfall in the last week. Multiple properties in Bramdean and Cheriton are expected to be affected by cellar flooding. Road flooding is ongoing. Septic tanks in both villages will be struggling to operate effectively. 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 rising again if heavy rain continues to affect the area. 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 15:41
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Bramdean and Cheriton are high but falling slowly. At our borehole in Cheriton Wood, the level has fallen by 22cm in the last 7 days. Multiple properties in Bramdean and Cheriton are expected to be affected by cellar flooding. Road flooding is ongoing. Septic tanks in both villages will be struggling to operate effectively. 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. The rate at which groundwater levels are falling is likely to slow down this week and levels could stabilise if the heaviest rain is recorded in the area. 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 04/04/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Mar 2024 14:25
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Bramdean and Cheriton are high and falling slowly. The level at our borehole in Cheriton Wood peaked on Monday 11/03/2024 and has since fallen by 33cm. Multiple properties in Bramdean and Cheriton are expected to be affected by cellar flooding. Road flooding is ongoing. Septic tanks in both villages will be struggling to operate effectively. 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 slowly during this time. 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.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Mar 2024 16:27
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Bramdean and Cheriton are high but now relatively stable. The level at our borehole in Cheriton Wood is 34cm higher than this time last week. Multiple properties in Bramdean and Cheriton are expected to be affected by cellar flooding. Road flooding is ongoing. Septic tanks in both villages will be struggling to operate effectively. 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. Groundwater levels are expected to remain high and relatively stable over the next few days, but could begin falling next week. Flooding impacts 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 21/03/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Mar 2024 11:33
Groundwater
In Bramdean and Cheriton, groundwater levels are high and rising. At our borehole in Cheriton Wood, the groundwater level has risen by 72cm in the last week. Multiple properties in Bramdean and Cheriton are expected to be affected by cellar flooding. Road flooding is ongoing. Septic tanks in both villages will be struggling to operate effectively. 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 are expected to continue rising for at least one more week. Ongoing flooding impacts will become deeper during this time. 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 Thursday 14/03/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2024 14:09
Groundwater
In Bramdean and Cheriton, groundwater levels are high and continue to rise. At our borehole in Cheriton Wood, the groundwater level has risen by 53cm since Monday 26/02/2024. We expect isolated properties in Cheriton to be experiencing cellar flooding. Septic tanks in both villages will be struggling to operate effectively. With the current rate of rise in groundwater levels, properties in Bramdean may begin to experience cellar flooding from Sunday 03/03/2024. Further heavy and persistent rainfall is expected to affect Hampshire over the next 5 days, with up to 40mm of rain possible. Groundwater levels are expected to continue rising through next week. Increased cellar flooding in Cheriton, and road flooding in both villages is expected from early next week. 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 07/03/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2024 13:53
Groundwater
In Bramdean and Cheriton, groundwater levels are high and continue to rise. Since Wednesday 21/02/2024, nearly a month’s rain (50mm) has been recorded at Bishops Sutton. We expect isolated properties in Cheriton to be experiencing cellar flooding. Septic tanks in both villages will be struggling to operate effectively. With the current rate of rise in groundwater levels, properties in Bramdean may begin to experience cellar flooding from Thursday 29/02/2024. Only small amounts of rain are expected from today (26/02/2024) until Thursday 29/02/2024. However, on Friday 01/03/2024, up to 20mm of rain is expected in Hampshire. Groundwater levels are expected to continue rising for at least a couple of weeks. An increased number of cellars in Cheriton, and roads in both villages, may be affected by the end of the week. 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 Monday 04/03/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 14:54
Groundwater
In Bramdean and Cheriton, groundwater levels are high and rising slowly. In the last 2 weeks, 150% of the long term average monthly rainfall (95mm) has been recorded at Bishops Sutton. Isolated properties in Cheriton are being expected to be affected by cellar flooding. Septic tanks will be struggling to operate effectively. Unsettled weather is expected to affect Hampshire today 21/02/2024 and tomorrow 22/02/2024 with up to 40mm of rain possible in these two days. Another 15mm of rain is possible in Hampshire on Sunday 25/02/2024. Groundwater levels are expected to rise in response to the recent rain and if heavy or persistent rain continues to affect the area over the next couple of weeks, cellar flooding in Cheriton will continue to become deeper, and impacts to septic tanks will increase. Cellar flooding in Bramdean is not expected unless very heavy rain continues into 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 Wednesday 28/02/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2024 17:26
Groundwater
In Bramdean and Cheriton, groundwater levels are high and relatively stable after persistent rainfall. 51mm of rain was recorded at Bishops Sutton during the last week. We expect isolated properties in Cheriton are being affected by cellar flooding. Unsettled weather is forecast in Hampshire from today (14/02/2024) through to Saturday (17/02/2024), with up to 35mm of rain possible in these 4 days. If heavy or persistent rain affects the area over the next couple of weeks, flooding in cellars in Cheriton will become deeper, and impacts to septic tanks will increase. Cellar flooding impacts in Bramdean are not expected during February unless exceptionally heavy rain is recorded. 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 Wednesday 21/02/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2024 13:48
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Bramdean and Cheriton are high but falling slowly. At Cheriton Wood, the level has fallen by 20cm in the last week. We expect isolated properties in Cheriton are being affected by cellar flooding. Unsettled weather is expected to affect Hampshire throughout the next 4 days, with the possibility of very heavy rain (up to 40mm) on Thursday 08/02/2024. If heavy rain affects the area, groundwater levels will rise and impacts to septic tanks will increase. Properties in Bramdean may experience cellar flooding in the next couple of weeks if heavy rain continues to be recorded. 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 Wednesday 14/02/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Jan 2024 13:45
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Bramdean and Cheriton are high but falling slowly. In the last week, the level at Cheriton Wood has fallen by 26cm. We expect isolated properties in Cheriton are being affected by cellar flooding. Impacts to septic tanks in both villages will be reducing. Dry weather is forecast from today (31/01/2024) until Sunday (04/02/2024). Groundwater levels in Bramdean and Cheriton are expected to continue falling during this time and flooding impacts will slowly improve. We continue to monitor the forecast. Groundwater levels will remain sensitive to further heavy rainfall this winter, please remain prepared. 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 Wednesday 07/02/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Jan 2024 14:55
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Bramdean and Cheriton are high but slowly falling. Since Wednesday 17/01/2024, the level at Cheriton Wood has fallen by 35cm. We expect that isolated properties in Cheriton are being affected by cellar flooding. Septic tanks will be struggling to operate effectively in both villages. Unsettled weather is expected on Thursday 25/01/2024 and Friday 26/01/2024, although rainfall totals in Hampshire are expected to be relatively small. Dry weather is forecast on Saturday 27/01/2024 and Sunday 28/01/2024. Groundwater levels in Bramdean and Cheriton are expected to continue falling during this time and flooding impacts will slowly improve. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you use pumps to reduce water levels, please ensure that they are operating. This Flood Alert will be updated by 18:00 on Wednesday 31/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2024 17:15
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Bramdean and Cheriton remain very high but are now relatively stable due to the recent dry weather. Isolated properties in Cheriton will be experiencing cellar flooding. Septic tanks will be struggling to operate effectively in both villages. Dry weather is forecast until Friday 19/01/2024. However, the weather is forecast to become more unsettled over the weekend, with up to 10mm of rain forecast across Saturday 20/01/2024 and Sunday 21/01/2024. Groundwater levels are expected to begin falling in the next few days, but will remain sensitive to heavy or prolonged rainfall this winter. If heavy rain is recorded in the next couple of weeks, cellar flooding in Bramdean is possible. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you use pumps to reduce water levels, please ensure that they can operate. This Flood Alert will be updated by 18:00 on Wednesday 24/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Jan 2024 13:30
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in Bramdean and Cheriton are high and continue to rise. At Cheriton Wood, the groundwater level has risen by 1.2m in the last 7 days. Isolated properties in Cheriton will be experiencing cellar flooding. Septic tanks will be struggling to operate effectively in both villages. The next 5 days are forecast to be mostly dry. Groundwater levels are expected to peak before the end of this week. The next heavy rainfall event could increase levels high enough for cellar flooding to be possible in Bramdean. We continue to monitor the forecast. Groundwater levels will be sensitive to any further rainfall. Please be prepared for increased impacts this winter. 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 Wednesday 17/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 15:44
Groundwater
In Bramdean and Cheriton, groundwater levels are high and rising. In the last 7 days, more than half a month’s rain (57mm) has been recorded at Bishops Sutton. Cellar flooding is expected to be affecting isolated properties in Cheriton. It is unlikely that cellar flooding will affect property in Bramdean for at least a couple of weeks. 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 are expected to continue rising into the middle of 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 09:33
Groundwater
In Bramdean and Cheriton, groundwater levels are high but relatively stable following a week of mostly dry weather. The groundwater level has peaked around the level we would expect cellar flooding to isolated properties in Cheriton. 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 this period. Over the next five days, we expect groundwater levels to begin falling and any water in cellars to slowly recede. If further heavy rain affects the area, then groundwater levels could continue to rise and cellar flooding will become deeper. In Bramdean, it is unlikely that cellar flooding will affect property for at least a couple of weeks. We continue to monitor the forecast. 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 03/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Dec 2023 10:48
Groundwater
In Bramdean and Cheriton, groundwater levels are high and continue to rise. Cellar flooding to a small number of properties in Cheriton is imminent. It is unlikely that cellar flooding will affect property in Bramdean for at least a couple of weeks. From today (22/12/2023) until Sunday (24/12/2023), the weather is forecast to be mostly dry. Groundwater levels in Bramdean and Cheriton are expected to peak in the next 3 days. However, from Monday (25/12/2023) to Tuesday (26/12/2023), the weather turns more unsettled again with up to 20mm forecast in Hampshire. If heavy rain affects the area, groundwater levels will continue to rise. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you use pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure they are operating. This Flood Alert will be updated by 17:00 on 27/12/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2023 16:21
Groundwater
In Bramdean and Cheriton, groundwater levels are high and rising. In the last 2 months, prolonged, much higher than average rainfall (364mm) was recorded at Bishops Sutton. In the last 24 hours, the groundwater level at our borehole in West Meon Hut has increased by 17cm. In the next 4 days, cellar flooding will begin to affect a small number of cellars in Cheriton. It is unlikely that cellar flooding will affect property in Bramdean for another few weeks. 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. Septic tanks could struggle to operate effectively from early next week. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you use pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure that they can operate. This Flood Alert will be updated by 17:00 on Friday 22/12/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Feb 2023 11:43
Groundwater
In Bramdean and Cheriton, groundwater levels are high but continue to slowly fall. Since Tuesday 31/01/2023, the level at West Meon Hut has fallen by 50cm. Currently, a small number of cellars in Cheriton will be affected by water. In Bramdean, no flooding impacts are currently expected. Over the next 5 days, dry weather is expected to continue, and groundwater levels will keep falling. Flooding impacts are expected to continue for most of this week. Long range forecasting is difficult, but the current indication is that February 2023 will be mostly dry, allowing groundwater levels to further recover. If dry weather does continue, we may remove this Flood Alert next week. We continue to monitor the weather and groundwater levels. If you use pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure these are operating. This Flood Alert will be updated or removed by 17:00 on Tuesday 14/02/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Jan 2023 13:07
Groundwater
In Bramdean and Cheriton, groundwater is high but is now slowly falling. Since the level peaked on Friday 26/01/2023, it has fallen by 6cm. Currently, groundwater will be affecting a small number of cellars in Cheriton. In Bramdean, impacts are not currently expected. Over the next 5 days, dry weather is expected to continue. This will allow the level to continue to fall. Flooding impacts are expected to continue over this period. Long range weather forecasting is difficult, but rain could return before the end of February. If heavy rainfall does affect Bramdean and Cheriton again, groundwater flooding impacts could become more widespread. We will continue to monitor the forecast. If you use pumps to reduce water levels, please ensure that they can operate. This Flood Alert will be updated by 17:00 on Tuesday 07/02/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Jan 2023 14:33
Groundwater
In Bramdean and Cheriton, groundwater levels are high and continue to rise slowly. In the last 24 hours, the level has risen by 6cm. Currently, groundwater will be affecting a small number of cellars in Cheriton. In Bramdean, impacts are not currently expected. Over the next five days, the weather is forecast to be dry. This will allow the level to stabilise. Groundwater will remain high and cellar flooding will continue throughout this period. Further unsettled weather is forecast in February, although confidence in the location and intensity of any rainfall is currently low. If heavy rain does affect the area, groundwater levels will rise again. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you use pumps to help protect property, please ensure that they can operate. This message will be updated by 17:00 on Tuesday 31/01/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2023 09:43
Groundwater
In Bramdean and Cheriton, groundwater is high and rising. In the last 3 weeks, 175mm of rainfall has been recorded at Bishop's Sutton. This is double the monthly average and is in addition to an extremely wet November 2022. In the last 24 hours, the groundwater level has risen by 0.65m. From Wednesday 18/01/2023, we expect cellar flooding will begin to affect a small number of properties in Cheriton. It is unlikely that cellar flooding will affect property in Bramdean for another few weeks. Over the next 5 days, the weather remains dry, but groundwater will continue to increase until at least Friday (20/01/2023) in response to the rainfall recorded on Monday morning (16/01/2023). Further unsettled weather is forecast in late January and into 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 that they can operate. This message will be updated by 17:00 on Tuesday 24/01/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2023 14:41
Groundwater
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local groundwater levels and weather conditions. Take care in areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. Check pumps and any other flood protection equipment you may have.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising groundwater levels.
We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2021 11:33
Groundwater
At Cheriton Wood, groundwater remains very high, but the level is now slowly falling. In the last 7 days, less than 1mm of rain was recorded in Bishop’s Sutton. Groundwater has lowered by 7 cm. At present, we do not expect that cellars are flooded in Cheriton. 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). Rain this week may cause a very small rise (1 to 2 cms) in level, but it won’t cause flooding. On Friday (05/03/21) as long as the weather outlook remains favourable, then we will remove this Flood Alert. We continue to monitor the forecast. Given how high the groundwater level remains, we would still like residents to remain prepared for potential impacts. Flooding could still occur if we record a very wet end to March and beginning to April. This Flood Alert will be updated or removed by 12:00 on Friday 5th March 2021.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2021 11:46
Groundwater
At West Meon Hut and Cheriton Wood, groundwater levels remain high. In the last 7 days, rain has fallen fairly persistently and evenly. 30mm has been recorded in Bishop’s Sutton. Groundwater has currently now stabilised in both locations. It has stabilised at a level which is exceptionally close (approximately 0.1m below) where a small number of cellars can experience flood impacts in Cheriton. This week, the weather should remain fairly dry. Although currently stable, the groundwater level may still fluctuate a little over the next few days. Some cellar flood impacts in Cheriton remain a possibility. However, with drier weather, it is also possible that the level could just begin to fall, before onset of impacts actually occur. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you use pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure they can operate, in case they should be required over the next few weeks. This Flood Alert will be updated by 12:00 01/03/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2021 15:50
Groundwater
Groundwater at West Meon Hut and at Cheriton Wood is high and rising. The level is still increasing as a result of the wet weather recorded at the end of January and beginning of February. The current rate of rise at West Meon is 0.1m per day. In Cheriton it is rising by 1cm per day. At present, there are no impacts. However, from today (Monday 15/02/21) through to Friday (19/02/21) rain is now forecast each day. Groundwater will continue to increase this week and from Friday onwards (19/02/21) it could be high enough to impact a small number of cellars (1-2) in Cheriton. Impacts are not currently expected in Bramdean. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you use pumps to help reduce water levels, please take this time to ensure they can operate. This Flood Alert will be updated by 12:00 on Monday 22 February 2021.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Mar 2020 10:42
Groundwater
The Groundwater level at West Meon Hut is falling, currently by 0.1m per day. In the last 7 days, the level has fallen by more than 0.5 m. At Cheriton Wood, the rate of fall is around 6 cm per day. Over the next 5 days, the weather will remain fairly dry. Levels will continue to fall and the situation will continue to improve. By early next week, if the weather outlook remains favourable, then we will remove this Flood Alert. We continue to monitor the forecast. This Flood Alert will be updated or removed by 15:00 on Monday 06/04/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Mar 2020 11:04
Groundwater
The Groundwater level at West Meon Hut and at Cheriton Wood is high, but both are now falling. The current rate of fall at West Meon Hut is 8 cm per day. This week, we expect a very small number of cellars in Cheriton will continue to be affected by groundwater. Over the next 5 days, the weather should remain fairly dry, and levels will continue to fall. Flood impacts will lessen, and the situation will improve, although any improvement, may not be noticeable until next week. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you use pumps to help protect property, please ensure they can operate. This Flood Alert will be updated by 15:00 on Monday 30/03/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2020 11:54
Groundwater
The Groundwater level at West Meon Hut is high and slowly rising. The current rate of rise is less than 10cm per day. We expect a very small number of cellars in Cheriton to be affected. 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. It may just reach the threshold where onset of cellar flooding in Bramdean can occur. With drier weather next week, the level at West Meon should begin to stabilise. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you use pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure they can operate. We would like residents in Bramdean and Cheriton to remain prepared for groundwater flood impacts over the next few weeks. This Flood Alert will be updated by 15:00 on Tuesday 24/03/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Mar 2020 13:19
Groundwater
The Groundwater level at West Meon Hut is high and currently rising in response to heavy rainfall recorded today (05/03/2020). We expect a very small number of cellars in Cheriton to be affected. Tomorrow and Saturday (07/03/2020) should remain fairly dry, but from Sunday (08/03/2020) onwards, small amounts of rain are forecast. Over the next few days, it is unlikely that impacts will change significantly. However, the level is only 0.5m below a threshold where we would expect to see an increase in impacts. With further rainfall next week, it is possible that cellar flooding may occur in Bramdean, and, affect a greater number of cellars in Cheriton. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you use pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure they can operate. We would like residents in Bramdean and Cheriton to remain prepared for groundwater flood impacts over the next few weeks. This Flood Alert will be updated by 15:00 on Thursday 12/03/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Feb 2020 09:41
Groundwater
The Groundwater level at West Meon Hut is high and fairly stable, but is immediately rising a little, each time it rains. We expect a very small number of cellars in Cheriton will be affected. Tomorrow and into Saturday (29/02/2020), further rain is forecast. Levels will rise a little, but it is unlikely that impacts will change significantly. Next week, unsettled weather will continue to affect the South. Should further heavy rain affect the area anytime in the next few weeks, then cellar flooding will occur in Bramdean and a greater number of cellars will be affected in Cheriton. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you use pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure they can operate. We would like residents in Bramdean and Cheriton to remain prepared for groundwater flood impacts over the next few weeks. This Flood Alert will be updated by 15:00 on Thursday 05/03/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2020 10:13
Groundwater
The Groundwater level at West Meon Hut is high and rising, although the rate of rise is now beginning to slow. In the last 24 hours, the level has increased by 0.3m. Currently, we expect a very small number of cellars in Cheriton will be affected. Over the next 5 days, small amounts of rain are forecast each day. The level at West Meon Hut will rise for at least the next 7 days. Without further heavy rainfall in that time, it may just peak below the level where cellar flood impacts affect property at Bramdean. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you use pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure they can operate. We would like residents in Bramdean and Cheriton to remain prepared for groundwater flood impacts over the next few weeks. This Flood Alert will be updated by 12:00 on Thursday 27/02/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 08:32
Groundwater
The Groundwater level at West Meon Hut is high and rising. In the last 3 days, 76mm of rain has been recorded at Warnford, which is more than February’s monthly average rainfall. The level has risen by 0.9m in the last 24 hours. In the next 2 to 3 days rising groundwater could cause cellar flooding to a very small number of properties in Cheriton. Given further rainfall it is possible that sometime over the next few weeks, the level will rise and be high enough to cause cellar flood impacts to properties in Bramdean, but we’ll issue further advice if levels rise. Over the next 5 days, a very small amount of rain is expected each day, which will generally keep levels high and rising. 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 Friday 21/02/2020