Flood Alert Issued for Groundwater Flooding in Bramdean and Cheriton, Hampshire

Alert Details

A flood alert (Severity Level 3) has been issued by the Environment Agency for the Solent and South Downs area. The alert was raised at 11:30 AM on March 2, 2026, due to high groundwater levels.

Affected Areas

The alert specifically covers the villages of Bramdean and Cheriton in the county of Hampshire. The geographic focus is on groundwater levels within these specific communities.

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas are advised to prepare property resilience measures immediately. It is essential to ensure that any installed water pumps are in working order and ready for use. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation as conditions evolve.

Expected Conditions

Groundwater levels in Bramdean and Cheriton are currently high but relatively stable. Flooding is expected to affect the cellars of a small number of properties in Cheriton. In Bramdean, groundwater is very close to the threshold for cellar flooding. Additionally, road flooding is expected in both villages.

Timeline

The alert was issued on Monday, March 2, 2026. Mostly dry weather is forecast from Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6, 2026. During this period, groundwater levels are expected to fall slowly. This message is scheduled to be updated by 18:00 on March 9, 2026.