A Flood Alert was issued for Groundwater flooding in Kings Somborne and Little Somborne in Hampshire on 24th February 2026. Affected watercourses included the Groundwater.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The Groundwater Level at Homington rose 1.59m, peaking at 73.76m, while the Groundwater Level at Windwhistle climbed 1.13m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High groundwater levels may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible . Mostly light rain (21mm) has fallen in the last week. Groundwater levels in Kings Somborne have been slowly falling since Thursday 19/02/2026. Flooding is expected to be affecting cellars in a small number of properties along Winchester Road, central King's Somborne and in Little Somborne. On Tuesday 24/02/2026, Wednesday 25/02/2026 and Saturday 28/02/2026, dry weather is expected. From Thursday 26/02/2026 into Friday 27/02/2026, further rain (between 15 and 25mm) is forecast to affect Hampshire. If heavy rain affects the a
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homington | Groundwater Level | +1.59m | 73.76m |
| Windwhistle | Groundwater Level | +1.13m | 80.40m |
| Odstock | Groundwater Level | +0.59m | 64.77m |
| Everleigh | Groundwater Level | +0.27m | 132.74m |
| Queen Manor Farm | Groundwater Level | +0.23m | 71.17m |
| Stoford Cross | Groundwater Level | +0.16m | 71.54m |
| Clarendon | Groundwater Level | +0.09m | 74.06m |
| Hazelberry Plantation | Groundwater Level | +0.09m | 126.97m |