Flood Alert Issued for Upper Meon River in Hampshire
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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 Upper Meon area as high river levels and elevated groundwater threaten roads and meadows through February 25.
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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 Upper Meon area within the Solent and South Downs region. This alert was raised on February 23, 2026, due to high river levels and elevated groundwater following recent weather patterns.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the Upper Meon in Hampshire. Geographic areas at risk include:
- East Meon and West Meon: Potential road flooding, specifically affecting Lynch Lane, Shoe Lane, and Church Lane.
- Exton and Meonstoke: Impacts expected at Bucks Head Hill.
- Wickham: Possible flooding of gardens and the Millennium Water Meadows.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to monitor local conditions and stay informed on river level changes. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring the situation closely and is working to ensure the River Meon is kept free of any reported blockages to facilitate drainage.
Expected Conditions
While river levels are currently elevated, they are reported to be slowly falling. Minor impact flooding is expected to continue affecting local roads and low-lying land. Virtually no rainfall is forecast between Monday, February 23, and Wednesday, February 25, which should allow the river system a period of recovery. However, groundwater levels remain high, maintaining the risk of flooding through February 24.
Timeline
The alert is currently active as of February 23, 2026. A dry window is expected through February 25, but further rainfall is forecast for Thursday, February 26, and Friday, February 27, which may cause river levels to rise again. The Environment Agency will provide an official update on this situation by 18:00 on February 25, 2026.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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