A Flood Alert was issued for Groundwater flooding in Bramdean and Cheriton in Hampshire on 23rd 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. The level at the borehole in Cheriton has fallen by 24cm in the last week. Flooding is expected to be affecting cellars of a small number of properties in Cheriton. From Monday 23/03/2026 to Friday 27/03/2026, only very small amounts of rain are forecast. Groundwater levels will continue to fall but flooding impacts in Cheriton will continue into early April. We are closely monitoring the situation. Residents are advised to ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. This message will be updated by 18:00