Flood Alert Info - Groundwater flooding in the Meon Valley from East Meon to Soberton
Area Description
Communities at risk of groundwater flooding in the Meon Valley in Hampshire including, East Meon, West Meon, Warnford, Exton, Corhampton, Meonstoke, Droxford and Soberton.
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 9 Apr 2024 12:17
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in the Meon Valley are high and rising slowly. At our borehole at Pound Lane, Meonstoke, the level has risen by 24cm since Wednesday 03/04/2024. From today (09/04/2024) to Saturday (13/04/2024), very little rain is forecast. Groundwater levels are expected to stabilise in the next few days and will start falling again by the weekend. If dry weather continues to be forecast next week, we will likely remove this Flood Alert. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. Please remain prepared for further flooding impacts. This Flood Alert will be updated or removed by 18:00 on Tuesday 16/04/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Apr 2024 12:45
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in the Meon Valley are high and relatively stable. Over the last week, 58mm of rain was recorded at Warnford. At our borehole in Pound Lane, Meonstoke, the level has risen by 4cm since Friday 29/03/2024. Unsettled weather is forecast to affect Hampshire over the next 4 days with between 30 and 50mm of rain expected. Groundwater levels in the Meon Valley will likely rise slowly over the next week in response to this rain. If the heaviest rain in the forecast affects the Meon Valley, then flood water may affect the road and pond around the electricity sub-station at Rectory Lane, Meonstoke by the end of the week. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. Please remain prepared for further flooding impacts in the coming weeks. This Flood Alert will be updated or removed by 18:00 on Tuesday 09/04/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Mar 2024 13:26
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in the Meon Valley continue to slowly fall. At our borehole in Pound Lane, Meonstoke, the level has fallen by 53cm. Over the next five days, unsettled weather is expected to affect Hampshire, with up to 40mm of rain possible during that time. The rain is currently expected to be heaviest (up to 25mm) on Thursday 28/03/2024. Groundwater levels will likely continue to fall slowly, but if the heaviest rain in the forecast affects the Meon Valley, then it possible that groundwater levels could begin rising again. If this does occur, then flood water may affect the electricity sub-station and the road at Rectory Lane, Meonstoke from next week. However, if levels fall over the next week and there is no heavy rainfall in the forecast, we will likely remove this Flood Alert. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. Please remain prepared for further flooding impacts in the coming weeks. This Flood Alert will be updated by 18:00 on Tuesday 02/04/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Mar 2024 12:47
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in the Meon Valley are high but continue to slowly fall. At our borehole in Pound Lane, Meonstoke, the level has fallen by 44cm in the last 7 days. There may be some residual water ponded around the electricity sub-station on Rectory Lane, Meonstoke. While groundwater levels remain high, there are likely to be impacts on low-lying sewerage systems throughout the valley. From today (18/03/2024) to Friday, only very small amounts of rain are forecast. Groundwater levels will continue to decrease this week. Flooding impacts will also decrease but minor impacts will likely continue to affect the area throughout the next week. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. If you have pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure that they can operate. Please remain prepared for further impacts in the coming weeks as groundwater and river levels will be sensitive to further rainfall. This Flood Alert will be updated by 18:00 on Monday 25/03/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2024 15:59
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in the Meon Valley are high but are now falling slowly. The level at our borehole in Pound Lane, Meonstoke, peaked on Saturday (09/03/2024) and has since fallen by 8cm. Water is flowing across Rectory Lane, with water ponded around the electricity sub-station. Groundwater levels are high in the lower part of the High Street in Meonstoke, and by the river at Buck’s Head Hill. On Tuesday (12/03/2024), further rain (up to 15mm) is forecast. From Wednesday (13/03/2024) to Friday (15/03/2024), only a small amount of rain is forecast. Groundwater levels may respond to the heavier rainfall in the forecast, but generally levels are expected to continue falling. 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 18/03/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Mar 2024 13:57
Groundwater
In the Meon Valley, groundwater levels are high and rising slowly. In the last 4 weeks, 214mm of rain has been recorded at Warnford. This is 3 times the amount of normal monthly average rainfall. In the last 24 hours, the groundwater level at our borehole at Pound Lane, Meonstoke, has risen by 11cm. In Meonstoke, groundwater levels are very high in the lower part of the High Street and by the river at Buck’s Head Hill. The winterbourne is currently flowing over Rectory Lane, with water ponded on the road and around the electricity sub-station. From today (Monday 04/03/2024) to Wednesday 06/03/2024, lighter rain (between 10 and 25mm) is forecast in Hampshire. Thursday (07/03/2024) and Friday (08/03/2024) are expected to be dry. Groundwater levels are expected to stabilise before the end of this week. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you have pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure that they can operate. This Flood Alert will be updated by 18:00 on Monday 11/03/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Jan 2024 14:55
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in the Meon Valley are high but continue to fall. At Pound Lane in Meonstoke, levels have fallen by 68cm in the last week. The Winterbourne in Meonstoke is still flowing from beyond Rectory Lane to the Bucks Head pub. While groundwater levels remain high there are likely to be impacts on low lying sewerage systems throughout the valley. 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 are expected to continue falling throughout the next week. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. If levels continue to fall for the next week and further dry weather is forecast, it is possible this Flood Alert could be removed next week. Please remain prepared for further flooding impacts this winter as groundwater and river levels will be sensitive to further rainfall. We will update or remove the Flood Alert by 18:00 on Wednesday 31/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2024 17:10
Groundwater
Groundwater levels in the Meon Valley are high, but continue to slowly fall. At Pound Lane in Meonstoke, levels are falling by 8cm per day. In Meonstoke, groundwater levels are high in the lower part of the High Street. There may be some residual water ponded around the electricity sub-station in Rectory Lane. Water on roads may freeze and cause icy driving conditions. 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 continue falling, but will remain sensitive to heavy or prolonged rainfall this winter. Cellar flooding impacts in West Meon could occur after the next heavy rainfall event due to a combination of high river flows and groundwater levels. We continue to monitor the forecast. Please remain prepared for further impacts this winter. 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 the Meon Valley are high, but falling slowly after 6 days of dry weather. At Pound Lane in Meonstoke, levels are falling by 7cm per day. In Meonstoke, groundwater levels are very high in the lower part of the High Street. Water is ponded around the electricity sub-station in Rectory Lane. The next 5 days are forecast to be dry. Groundwater levels are expected to continue falling over the next week. Please remain prepared. Cellar flooding impacts in West Meon could occur after the next heavy rainfall event due to a combination of high river flows and groundwater levels. 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 17/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 16:46
Groundwater
In the Meon Valley, groundwater levels are high and rising. In the last 24 hours, around 35mm of rain has been recorded at Warnford. At Pound Lane in Meonstoke, the groundwater level has risen by 22cm. In Meonstoke, groundwater levels are very high in the lower part of the High Street and by the river at Bucks Head Hill. The winterbourne is currently flowing over Rectory Lane with water ponded on the road and around the electricity sub-station. In West Meon, over the next few days, water may affect a small number of cellars at the eastern end of West Meon High Street and where Lynch Lane meets West Meon High Street due to combination of high river flows and groundwater levels. The next 5 to 10 days are forecast to be mostly dry. Groundwater levels are expected to peak early next week. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. If you use pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure that they can operate. This Flood Alert will be updated by 18:00 on Thursday 11/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 16:01
Groundwater
In the Meon Valley, groundwater levels are high and have started to rise again following the recent wet weather. In the last 7 days, more than half a month’s rain (54mm) has been recorded at Warnford. At Pound Lane, the groundwater level has risen by 14cm in the last 24 hours. The Winterbourne is flowing in Meonstoke. From Sunday (07/01/2024), the Winterbourne could begin flowing across Rectory Lane and a small amount of water will pond around the electricity sub-station. 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 until the weekend, and could rise for longer if further heavy rain affects the area. Cellar flooding caused by groundwater remains a possibility this winter. Please remain prepared. 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 Wednesday 10/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2023 10:47
Groundwater
In the Meon Valley, groundwater levels are high and continue to slowly fall after another week of mostly dry weather. The Winterbourne has been flowing in Meonstoke for most of December, and there may still be some residual water ponded around the electricity sub-station in Rectory Lane. From today (27/12/2023) until Sunday 31/12/2023, the weather is forecast to be unsettled with up to 35mm of rain forecast in that time. However, groundwater levels are expected to continue falling during that time. If very heavy rain affects the Meon Valley, groundwater levels will begin to rise again. Cellar flooding caused by groundwater remains a possibility this winter. Please remain prepared. If you use pumps to help reduce water levels, please check that they can operate effectively. This Flood Alert will be updated by 17:00 on Wednesday 03/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Dec 2023 11:36
Groundwater
In the Meon Valley, groundwater levels are high but continue to slowly fall after a week of mostly dry weather. The Winterbourne has been flowing in Meonstoke for a couple of weeks and there is a small amount of water ponded around the electricity sub-station in Rectory Lane. From today (22/12/2023) until Sunday (24/12/2023), the weather is forecast to be dry. Groundwater levels are expected to continue falling during that time. 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 Meon Valley, groundwater levels will begin to rise again. Cellar flooding caused by groundwater remains a possibility this winter. Please remain prepared. If you use pumps to help reduce water levels, please check that they can operate effectively. 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 the Meon Valley, groundwater levels are high but slowly falling following a week of mostly dry weather. The winterbourne has been flowing in Meonstoke for several weeks and there is a small amount of water ponded around the electricity sub-station in Rectory Lane. 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 levels are expected to continue falling during that time. We will continue to monitor the forecast. Cellar flooding caused by groundwater remains a possibility this winter. Please remain prepared. If you use pumps to help reduce water levels, please check that they can operate effectively. This Flood Alert will be updated by 17:00 on Friday 22/12/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2023 13:37
Groundwater
In the Meon Valley, groundwater levels are high and rising. In the last 2 months, prolonged, much higher than average rainfall (451mm) was recorded in Warnford. The winterbourne has been flowing in Meonstoke for several weeks and there is a small amount of water ponded around the electricity sub-station in Rectory Lane. The weather from today (13/12/2023) until Sunday (17/12/2023) is forecast to be dry. At our borehole at Pound Lane, the groundwater level will stabilise by Friday 15/12/2023, before beginning to slowly fall. Long range forecasting is difficult, but there is currently an indication that unsettled weather will return to Hampshire from the end of next week. If heavy rain affects the Meon Valley, groundwater levels will rise again, and water will begin flowing across Rectory Lane. 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 Tuesday 19/12/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Feb 2023 16:00
Groundwater
In the Meon Valley, groundwater levels are high but continue to slowly fall. Since Friday 27/01/2023, the level at Pound Lane has fallen by 0.82m. Flows continue to reduce in the winterbourne as it flows under Rectory Lane, Meonstoke and behind the Buck’s Head pub. Residual flooding impacts affecting cellars in isolated properties may still be occurring. Over the next 5 days, the weather is forecast to be dry and groundwater levels are expected to continue falling. Long range weather forecasting is difficult, but there is currently an indication that unsettled weather could return in the second half of February. If heavy rain affects the Meon Valley, groundwater flooding impacts could be prolonged or return. However, if favourable weather continues, this Flood Alert could be removed next week. Please remain prepared for potential further flooding impacts this winter. This Flood Alert will be updated or removed by 17:00 on Friday 10/02/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Jan 2023 15:43
Groundwater
In the Meon Valley, groundwater is high but continues to fall following dry weather this week. Since Monday 23/01/2023, the level has fallen by 40cm. Flows are now reducing in the winterbourne as it flows across Rectory Lane, Meonstoke and behind the Buck’s Head pub. Isolated properties may be experiencing cellar flooding. Over the next 5 days, the dry weather is expected to continue. This will allow the groundwater level to continue falling. Further unsettled weather is forecast in February 2023. However, confidence on the location and intensity of any rainfall event remains low. If heavy rain does affect the Meon Valley, groundwater will begin to rise again. We continue to monitor the situation. If you use pumps to reduce water levels, please ensure they can operate, and remain prepared for flooding this winter. This Flood Alert will be updated by 17:00 on Friday 03/02/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2023 14:28
Groundwater
In the Meon Valley, groundwater levels remain high, but they are falling by 0.1m per day. Currently, the Winterbourne will be flowing across Rectory Lane and behind the Buck’s Head, and a small number of properties will be experiencing cellar flooding. In Rectory Lane, there will be water ponded around the electricity sub-station. Over the next 5 days, the weather is forecast to be dry and levels are expected to continue falling. Minor groundwater flooding impacts are expected to 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 valley, groundwater levels will begin to rise again. We continue to monitor the forecast. Please remain prepared for flooding. If you have pumps to reduce water levels, please ensure they can operate. We will update this Flood Alert by 17:00 on Friday 27/01/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2023 09:43
Groundwater
In the Meon Valley, groundwater levels are high and continue to rise. In January 2023, almost double the monthly average rainfall has been recorded at Warnford in just two weeks. Since Wednesday 11/01/2023, groundwater levels have risen by 1.1m. Currently, the Winterbourne is flowing across Rectory Lane and behind the Bucks Head Pub. In Rectory Lane, there will be water ponded around the electricity sub-station. Dry weather is forecast until Friday 20/01/2023. Levels are expected to rise until Wednesday 18/01/2023 where they should begin to stabilise. From Tuesday 17/01/2023, it is possible that onset of flooding may occur at the Bucks Head Pub. 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 Monday 23/01/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Jan 2023 13:13
Groundwater
In the Meon Valley, groundwater levels are high and continue to rise. In January 2023, almost double the monthly average rainfall has been recorded at Warnford in just two weeks. Since Wednesday 11/01/2023, groundwater levels have risen by 1.1m. Currently, the Winterbourne is flowing across Rectory Lane and behind the Bucks Head Pub. In Rectory Lane, there will be water ponded around the electricity sub-station. Dry weather is forecast until Friday 20/01/2023. Levels are expected to rise until Wednesday 18/01/2023 where they should begin to stabilise. From Tuesday 17/01/2023, it is possible that onset of flooding may occur at the Bucks Head Pub. 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 Monday 23/01/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Jan 2023 16:46
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 12 Mar 2020 11:23
Groundwater
The Groundwater level at Pound Lane is high and continues to fall. In the last 7 days it has fallen by 0.2m. The Winterbourne is flowing across Rectory Lane and behind the Bucks Head Pub. In Rectory Lane, there will be a small amount of water ponded around the electricity sub-station. 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 is unlikely to cause a rise in level. Over the next 7 days we expect levels to continue falling and for the situation to improve. Next week, if the weather forecast remains favourable, we will remove this Flood Alert. This message will be updated by 15:00 on Thursday 19/03/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Mar 2020 17:26
Groundwater
The Groundwater level at Pound Lane is high but falling, albeit slowly. The winterbourne in Meonstoke is flowing across Rectory Lane and behind the Bucks Head pub. In Rectory Lane, there will be a small amount of water ponded around the electricity sub-station. Over the next 5 days, only very small amounts of rain are forecast, and overall, levels should continue to fall throughout this time period. Next week, the weather outlook may continue unsettled, but it could be slightly drier in the South. If the outlook is drier and more favourable, then we may be able to remove this Flood Alert. This message will be updated by 15:00 on Thursday 12/03/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Mar 2020 16:52
Groundwater
The Groundwater level at Pound Lane is high but falling, albeit slowly. The Winterbourne will be flowing in West Meon. In Rectory Lane, there will be a small amount of water ponded around the electricity sub-station. Over the next 5 days, only very small amounts of rain are forecast. Overall, levels should continue to fall throughout this time period. Next week, the weather outlook may continue to be unsettled, but it could be slightly drier in the South. If the outlook is drier and more favourable, then we may be able to remove this Flood Alert. This message 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 Pound Lane is high but falling, albeit slowly. The Winterbourne will be flowing in West Meon. In Rectory Lane, there will be a small amount of water ponded around the electricity sub-station. Tomorrow and into Saturday (29/02/2020), further rain is forecast. This may either cause levels to rise a little, or may stop groundwater levels from reducing as quickly as they otherwise might. Current impacts are unlikely to change significantly. Next week, unsettled weather will continue to affect the South. River levels remain elevated as a result of high groundwater. With any very heavy rain over the next few weeks, property at Lynch Lane and West Meon High Street could be affected by the combined impacts of high groundwater and river flows. 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 Thursday 05/03/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2020 10:09
Groundwater
The Groundwater level at Pound Lane is high, but today (20/02/2020) has just stabilised and is starting to fall. Currently, we expect the Winterbourne to be flowing in West Meon. In Rectory Lane, there will be a small amount of water ponded around the electricity sub-station. Over the next 5 days, small amounts of rain are forecast each day, but this will not alter current impacts. River levels remain elevated as a result of high groundwater. With any very heavy rain over the next few weeks, property at Lynch Lane and West Meon High Street would be affected by the combined impacts of high groundwater and river flows. 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 12:00 on Thursday 27/02/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 14:49
Groundwater
The Groundwater level at Pound Lane is high and rising. In the last 3 days, 76mm of rain was recorded at Warnford, which is more than February’s monthly average rainfall. At Pound Lane, the level has increased by 1m in the last 24 hours. Currently, we expect the Winterbourne to be flowing in West Meon. In Rectory Lane, there will be a small amount of water ponded around the electricity sub-station. From Tuesday (18/02/2020) to Thursday (20/02/2020) further rain is forecast. Rainfall amounts will be relatively small, but it will keep groundwater levels high and rising. Importantly, as river levels are also high, when it rains, it is possible that property in Lynch Lane and West Meon High Street will be affected by river and groundwater level interaction. 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 21/02/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2020 11:32
Groundwater
In the Meon Valley, groundwater levels remain high, but they are falling by 0.1m per day. The recent dry weather has led to an improved situation and currently, we do not expect impacts. Today and tomorrow, the weather remains fairly dry, with only very small amounts of rain expected. Therefore, levels will continue to fall. On Wednesday 08/01/2020 and Thursday 09/01/2020, further heavy rain is forecast with 20 to 40mm possible. If this rain affects the Meon Valley, it will cause levels to rise again and from Friday 10/01/2020 onwards, this could cause some minor groundwater flood impacts. If the heavier rain does not affect the Meon Valley, then we will remove this Flood Alert towards the end of this week. Please remain prepared for minor impact flooding. We will update this Flood Alert by 12:00 on Friday 10/01/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2020 11:47
Groundwater
In the Meon Valley, groundwater levels remain high, but they are slowly falling by 3cm per day. The winterbourne is flowing through Meonstoke and some cellar flooding may be affecting property in East End. Groundwater has remained marginally below the level where it affects the Bucks Head pub. Over the next 5 days, the weather remains fairly dry, except for tomorrow (Friday 03/01/2020) and Monday (06/01/2020) when a very small amount of rain (up to 5mm each day) is forecast. Given that the last week has been relatively dry, this amount of rain is unlikely to have much of an impact on the groundwater. This Flood Alert will remain in force over the next few days, until we can be sure that levels are continuing to fall. We continue to monitor water levels. Please ensure that any valuables in cellars are moved. If you have pumps to reduce water levels, please ensure they can operate. We will update this Flood Alert by 12:00 on Monday 06/01/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2019 10:14
Groundwater
In the Meon Valley, groundwater levels remain high but they are slowly falling by 2cm per day. The winterbourne is flowing through Meonstoke and some cellar flooding may be affecting property in East End. Groundwater has remained marginally below the level where it affects the Bucks Head pub. For the next 7 days, the weather remains dry and so groundwater levels will continue to fall. Given that the situation is currently improving, we may look to remove this flood alert by the end of this week. However, when rainfall returns, the Meon Valley will very quickly be susceptible to further groundwater flooding. We will update this Flood Alert by 12:00 on Thursday 02/01/2020
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2019 13:45
Groundwater
In the Meon Valley, groundwater levels are high but stable. The winterbourne is flowing through Meonstoke and some cellar flooding may be affecting property in East End. For now, groundwater has remained marginally below the level where it affects the Bucks Head pub. Today and tomorrow (Friday 27/12/2019) further rain (10-20mm) will affect Hampshire. It will not cause a significant increase in water level, but will keep groundwater high over the next 1 to 2 days. Into next week the outlook is drier, and levels will start to fall. We will continue to monitor levels. Please remove any valuables from cellars. If you have pumps to reduce water levels, please ensure they can operate. We will update this Flood Alert by 12:00 on Tuesday 31/12/2019.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Dec 2019 16:23
Groundwater
In the Meon Valley, groundwater levels are high and rising. Above average rainfall has been recorded for the last 4 months. Half a month’s rain has fallen in the last 5 days. In the last 24 hours, groundwater levels at Pound Lane have increased by 0.4m. The winterbourne is now flowing through Meonstoke. Levels will rise over the next 3 to 5 days, which may cause cellar flooding in East End. Groundwater is 1.5m from causing impacts at the Bucks Head pub. The weather outlook is improving, with small amounts of rain (4 to 8mm) up until Tuesday (24/12/2019). Christmas day will remain dry. Heavier rain may affect the area on Thursday 26/12/2019, when up to 10mm is expected. Any rain will keep levels rising, albeit more slowly than in the last few days. We will continue to monitor levels. Please remove any valuables from cellars. If you have pumps to reduce water levels, please ensure they can operate. We will update this Flood Alert by 17:00 on 27/12/2019.