Flood Alert Issued for Groundwater Flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Solent and South Downs area, specifically addressing groundwater flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford. The alert was officially raised on March 3, 2026, due to elevated groundwater levels in the region.

Affected Areas

The geographic scope of this alert includes the following areas in Hampshire:

• Preston Candover
• Old Alresford
• The Candovers

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following actions:

• Prepare property resilience measures to mitigate flood damage.
• Ensure that all installed pumps are in working order and ready for use.
• Monitor local conditions, particularly if groundwater levels begin to rise again.

Expected Conditions

Groundwater levels in the Candovers and Old Alresford are currently high but remain relatively stable. The following conditions are expected:

• Infrastructure Impact: Flooding is currently affecting the ability of septic tanks to operate effectively.
• Property Impact: A small number of properties in Preston Candover and Old Alresford are experiencing cellar flooding.
• Weather Forecast: Mostly dry weather is forecast from Tuesday, March 3, 2026, to Saturday, March 7, 2026. Groundwater levels are expected to begin falling slowly over the course of the week.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 12:04 PM on March 3, 2026. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and expects to provide an updated message by 6:00 PM on March 10, 2026.