Flood Warning: Groundwater flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford

Message Last Updated:
2025-01-20 15:40:00

Severity Last Changed:
2024-12-17 10:50:00

Groundwater levels in the Candovers and Old Alresford are high and continue to slowly rise. In the last 7 days, the level at Preston Candover has risen by 14cm. In Preston Candover and Old Alresford, a small number of properties are expected to be experiencing cellar flooding. Septic tanks in Old Alresford will be struggling to operate properly. From today 20/01/2025 until Friday 24/01/2025, only small amounts of rainfall are forecast. Unsettled weather is expected to return over the weekend and into next week with some of this rain possibly being heavy. Groundwater levels are expected to peak within the next few days but will rise once more if further heavy rain affects the area. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you have pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure that they are operating. This Flood Alert will be updated by 18:00 on Monday 27/01/2025.