Flood Alert Issued for Groundwater Flooding in Hursley, Hampshire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for groundwater flooding in Hursley. Groundwater levels in the area are currently high but are reported to be relatively stable.

Affected Areas

This alert specifically affects Hursley in Hampshire, located within the Environment Agency’s Solent and South Downs area.

Expected Conditions

Residents should be aware of the following conditions related to the high groundwater levels:

• Flooding Impacts: Widespread cellar flooding and sewerage system impacts are expected to be ongoing.
• Internal Flooding: Groundwater is currently at a level where isolated properties could experience internal ground floor flooding.
• Weather Outlook: Mostly dry weather is forecast from Monday, March 2, 2026, to Friday, March 6, 2026.
• Trend: Groundwater levels in Hursley are expected to begin falling slowly throughout this week.

What You Should Do

The Environment Agency recommends that residents in the affected area take the following actions:

• Prepare property resilience measures.
• Ensure that any installed water pumps are in working order and ready for use.
• Monitor local conditions as the agency continues to track the situation.

Timeline

The alert was raised on March 2, 2026. While levels are expected to fall slowly due to the dry forecast through March 6, the situation remains under observation. The Environment Agency will provide an updated message regarding this alert by 18:00 on March 9, 2026.