A Flood Alert was issued for Groundwater flooding in Pitton, West Tytherley, Nether Wallop and Broughton in Hampshire, Wiltshire on 2nd March 2026. Affected watercourses included the Groundwater.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The Groundwater Level at Windwhistle rose 2.16m, peaking at 76.99m, while the Groundwater Level at Homington climbed 1.72m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High groundwater levels may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible . Light rain (12mm) has been recorded in the last week. Groundwater levels have stabilised in most villages, but in West Tytherley, they continue to slowly rise. Flooding is affecting cellars in Nether Wallop and Pitton. Sewerage system impacts are expected to be ongoing in Pitton. Garden flooding is ongoing in Over Wallop. In West Tytherley, cellar, road and land flooding is expected to begin from Monday 02/03/2026. Mostly dry weather is forecast from Monday 02/03/2026 to Friday 06/03/2026. Groundwater levels in most village
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windwhistle | Groundwater Level | +2.16m | 76.99m |
| Homington | Groundwater Level | +1.72m | 70.45m |
| Oakley Industrial Estate | Groundwater Level | +1.11m | 94.58m |
| Odstock | Groundwater Level | +1.10m | 63.21m |
| Stoford Cross | Groundwater Level | +0.81m | 71.23m |
| Chitterne Down | Groundwater Level | +0.72m | 100.55m |
| Clarendon | Groundwater Level | +0.44m | 73.80m |
| Hazelberry Plantation | Groundwater Level | +0.19m | 126.81m |
| Queen Manor Farm | Groundwater Level | +0.15m | 70.86m |