A Flood Alert was issued for Upper Meon in Hampshire between 25th and 27th February 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Meon.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Hamble at North Pond rose 0.09m, peaking at 35.11m, while the River Meon at Wickham climbed 0.09m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Due to sustained high groundwater levels the river levels at Wickham remain high. The river responded to the small amount of rain early Friday morning (27/02/2026), and river levels are rising slowly today. Minor flooding could affect roads through East Meon, West Meon including Lynch Lane, Shoe Lane and Church Lane, Exton and Bucks Head Hill at Meonstoke. The river may flood gardens and the Millennium Water Meadows at Wickham. Only a small amount of rain is forecast over the weekend and on Monday. More settled conditions are forecast next week. River levels and flood risk should begin to redu
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Pond | River Hamble | +0.09m | 35.11m |
| Wickham | River Meon | +0.09m | 19.27m |
| Titchfield Canal | River Meon | +0.08m | 2.57m |
| Denmead | River Wallington | +0.08m | 33.54m |
| Titchfield | River Meon | +0.07m | 1.97m |