Flood Alert Issued for Lower Meon in Hampshire as Heavy Rain Forecast
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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 the Lower Meon area in Hampshire, warning of rising river levels and potential flooding in Titchfield following forecast rainfall.
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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 (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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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