Flood Alert Issued for Meon Valley in Hampshire Due to High Groundwater Levels

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for groundwater flooding in the Meon Valley. This alert, covering the Solent and South Downs area, remains in effect as officials monitor high groundwater levels that have impacted local roads and infrastructure.

Affected Areas

The alert specifically covers the Meon Valley region in Hampshire, extending from East Meon to Soberton. Within Meonstoke, water is currently expected to flow across Rectory Lane, impacting the local electricity sub-station and the area behind the Buck’s Head pub.

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas are advised to prepare property resilience measures. It is essential to ensure that any basement or flood pumps are in good working order in the event that groundwater levels rise again.

Expected Conditions

While groundwater levels remain high, they are currently on a downward trend. At the Pound Lane borehole in Meonstoke, water levels have decreased by 83cm over the past week. However, surface flow continues to affect specific sites in Meonstoke. Mostly dry weather is forecast for the remainder of the week.

Timeline

The alert was raised on March 3, 2026. A mostly dry weather forecast is in place from Tuesday, March 3, through Saturday, March 7, 2026. If the dry conditions persist, the Environment Agency expects to remove the alert next week. An update to this status is scheduled to be provided by 18:00 on March 10, 2026.