A Flood Alert was issued for Groundwater flooding in Bramdean and Cheriton in Hampshire on 9th March 2026. Affected watercourses included the Groundwater.
Local monitoring gauges did not record a significant level change for this event, which may indicate a precautionary or rainfall-forecast-based alert.
Environment Agency advice issued
Groundwater levels in Bramdean and Cheriton are high but slowly falling. Flooding is affecting cellars of a small number of properties in Cheriton. Septic tanks will be struggling to operate effectively. Only a small amount of rain (between 10 and 20mm) is forecast to affect Hampshire between Monday 09/03/2026 and Friday 13/03/2026. Over the weekend and into next week, further unsettled weather is possible. Groundwater levels in Bramdean and Cheriton will continue falling this week, but could rise during the second half of March if further heavy rain affects the area. We are closely monitoring