Flood Alert Issued for Groundwater Flooding in Candovers and Old Alresford, Hampshire
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Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Candovers and Old Alresford regions of Hampshire as high groundwater levels threaten properties and infrastructure.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Hampshire, England
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Hampshire, England.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the Solent and South Downs area. The alert specifically addresses rising groundwater levels in the Candovers and Old Alresford regions.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this alert includes the Candovers and Old Alresford in the county of Hampshire. Specific impacts have been noted in Preston Candover and Old Alresford, where a small number of properties are currently experiencing cellar flooding. The alert also notes that flooding is affecting the ability of septic tanks to operate effectively in these areas.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Prepare and implement property resilience measures.
- Ensure that any installed water pumps are in good working order and ready for use.
- Monitor the operation of septic tanks, as high groundwater levels may impede their functionality.
Expected Conditions
Groundwater levels are currently described as relatively stable but remain high following 26mm of rainfall recorded over the past week. While current impacts are limited to septic tank issues and cellar flooding in a small number of properties, the Environment Agency warns that if heavy rain affects the area, isolated properties in Old Alresford could experience ground floor flooding next week.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised on February 18, 2026. Small amounts of rain are forecast from Thursday, February 19, through Sunday, February 22. Officials are closely monitoring the situation and expect to provide an update by 6:00 PM on February 24, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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