Flood Alert Issued for Groundwater in Littleton, Kings Worthy, and Surrounding Hampshire Areas
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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 parts of Hampshire as high groundwater levels affect roads and drainage systems, with more rain expected later this week.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Hampshire
- 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.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for groundwater flooding in the Solent and South Downs area. The alert was raised on February 23, 2026, following a period of high groundwater levels. While levels are currently falling slowly, the potential for flooding remains as further rainfall is forecast.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the following locations in Hampshire:
- Littleton
- Headbourne
- Kings Worthy (specifically affecting Springvale Road)
- Martyr Worthy
- Easton
- Chilland
In Martyr Worthy, Chilland, and Easton, drainage ditches and culverts are reported to be full, restricting natural flow paths. Footpaths near the river may also be inaccessible to the public.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Prepare property resilience measures to protect against water ingress.
- Ensure that any installed basement or floor pumps are in good working order.
- Be aware that water may seep up through floors in some properties.
- Avoid using footpaths near the river that may be submerged or unstable.
Expected Conditions
Groundwater levels are currently high due to approximately 21mm of rain falling over the last week. Although levels are currently on a slow decline, the Environment Agency warns that drainage systems are at capacity.
Forecasts indicate dry weather will persist until Wednesday, February 25, 2026. However, between 15mm and 25mm of rain is expected on Thursday, February 26, and Friday, February 27. If heavy rain impacts the region, groundwater levels may rise again, potentially leading to cellar flooding in Littleton by next week.
Timeline
The alert is currently active as of February 23, 2026. A period of dry weather is expected through mid-week, followed by a return of rain on Thursday and Friday. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation and will provide an update by 6:00 PM on March 2, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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