Flood Alert Issued for Groundwater Flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford
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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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High groundwater levels in Hampshire are causing cellar flooding and impacting septic tank operations in Preston Candover and Old Alresford.
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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 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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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