A Flood Alert was issued for Groundwater flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford in Hampshire on 3rd 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 the Candovers and Old Alresford are high but relatively stable. Flooding is expected to be affecting the ability of septic tanks to operate effectively. In Preston Candover and Old Alresford, a small number of properties will be experiencing cellar flooding. Mostly dry weather is forecast from Tuesday 03/03/2026 to Saturday 07/03/2026. Groundwater levels will begin to slowly fall over this week. We are closely monitoring the situation. Residents in Preston Candover and Old Alresford are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working wher