Flood Alert Issued for Lower Meon in Hampshire as Heavy Rain Forecast

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the Lower Meon area. The alert was officially raised at 9:53 AM on Sunday, February 15, 2026, due to high river levels and forecast precipitation.

Affected Areas

The alert specifically covers the Lower Meon region within the Solent and South Downs area of Hampshire. Impacted locations include:

• Fields at Titchfield Hill
• Titchfield Mill
• Bridge Cottage
• The Tanneries Industrial Estate
• Titchfield High Street (potential surface water flooding)

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas, particularly those with properties close to the River Meon in Titchfield, are advised to consider activating any available flood protection products. Local residents should monitor rainfall and river levels closely as the situation develops.

Expected Conditions

Approximately 15mm of rain is forecast for Sunday, February 15. With groundwater and river levels already high, any intense rainfall events are expected to cause river levels to rise and may lead to surface water flooding in Titchfield High Street. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring river levels and managing water levels in the Titchfield Canal.

Timeline

The flood alert is effective immediately as of Sunday morning. River levels are expected to rise through the afternoon and evening of February 15. Additional rainfall is forecast for Tuesday, February 17, and Wednesday, February 18. Officials indicate that the flood risk will likely continue for the next few weeks. This alert is scheduled to be updated by 6:00 PM on February 17, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.