Flood Alert Issued for Upper Meon in Hampshire as Heavy Rain Forecasts Threaten River Levels
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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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A flood alert is in effect for the Upper Meon area in Hampshire, with the Environment Agency warning of potential flooding on Sunday due to forecast rainfall of up to 18mm.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Hampshire, United Kingdom
- 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, United Kingdom.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Upper Meon area within the Solent and South Downs region. This alert was raised following high river levels and a forecast for additional rainfall that may lead to flooding in the area.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the River Meon in Hampshire. Geographic regions at risk include:
- East Meon and West Meon: Including Lynch Lane, Shoe Lane, and Church Lane.
- Exton and Meonstoke: Specifically Bucks Head Hill.
- Wickham: Potential flooding of gardens and the Millennium Water Meadows.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Consider activating any flood protection products installed at your property.
- Check groundwater pumps if your property is close to the river or prone to rising water levels.
- Monitor local conditions as river levels remain high.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect up to 18mm of rain on Sunday, February 22, 2026. If this rainfall is realized, river levels will rise, potentially impacting local roads and low-lying land. Following Sunday's weather, conditions are expected to stabilize with minimal rain (up to 1mm daily) forecast from Monday through Wednesday.
Timeline
The flood risk is most significant on Sunday, February 22, 2026. River levels and the associated flood risk are expected to begin reducing by Monday, February 23, 2026. The Environment Agency is monitoring the situation for blockages and will provide an update on this alert by 18:00 on February 23, 2026.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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