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Ash Flooding

Hampshire • Live river level monitoring on River Blackwater
1 monitoring station
1 river
8 warning areas
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Flood risk in Ash today: Normal

No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Updated 2026-10-09 15:10:52 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Ash

Ash is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the River Blackwater, in Hampshire. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes.

Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Ash’s gauges and flood maps loads as you reach it.
Recent Flood Events
31 Aug 2026 08:59 Flood Alert
Beaulieu estuary
30 Aug 2026 17:05 Flood Alert
Beaulieu estuary
22 Apr 2026 12:09 Flood Alert
Groundwater flooding in the Alton area
21 Apr 2026 10:09 Flood Alert
Groundwater flooding in the Alton area
21 Apr 2026 09:44 Flood Alert
Groundwater flooding in the Alton area
15 Apr 2026 10:08 Flood Alert
Groundwater flooding in the Salisbury Plain area

Does it flood near Ash?

Towns and villages near Ash with a page of their own: the homes in a flood risk area there, the nearest river gauges, and recorded floods.

Aldershot · Ash Vale · Farnborough · Frimley · Camberley · Farncombe

Place names: Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2026. Contains Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026. Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

The watercourse nearest Ash

The nearest watercourse on the river map is Blackwater River, about 10 m from the middle of Ash's gauges. It flows into the River Loddon about 31 km downstream.

A gauge downstream shows water that has already passed this point; one upstream sees it first. Distances along the river are from the point on Blackwater River nearest the middle of Ash's gauges. From Ordnance Survey’s river map (OS Open Rivers), which leaves out small streams, ditches and culverts, so a nearer one may exist. This describes where water goes on the map; it says nothing about flooding at any address. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2026.

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Flood Monitoring in Ash

Ash is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the River Blackwater, in Hampshire. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes, providing real-time flood monitoring for the area.

Monitoring Stations

The River Blackwater is monitored by 1 station (Tongham). Each station records water levels continuously, with data synced to FloodRadar every 5 minutes.

Flood Warning Areas

There are 8 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Ash. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: River Blackwater at Badshot Lea; River Blackwater at Aldershot and Farnborough including Lakeside Park, Ash Vale, Farnborough Park and Mytchett, Hampshire and Surrey; River Wey at Farnham and Waverley Abbey, Surrey; River Wey at Tilford, Surrey.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 5 storm overflows within 5km of Ash. None of the 4 with a reporting monitor are currently discharging (1 has no live status right now). Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

Each has its own page of live status and past discharges:

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Ash, call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 for the latest information. Move valuables upstairs, turn off gas and electricity if safe to do so, and avoid walking or driving through flood water. Sign up for flood warnings on any station page above to receive email alerts when water levels rise. For emergency numbers, a preparation checklist and insurance guidance, see our flood help & preparation guide.

How much rain falls on Ash

Ash gets about 770 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month November, 91 mm; driest May, 46 mm). That is 34% drier than the UK as a whole, which averages 1,163 mm a year. See the rain gauges →

A thirty-year average for the area, not a forecast and not a flood risk on its own. Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991–2020 (5 km grid), 2.1 km away. Average rainfall: HadUK-Grid v1.3.2, Met Office. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Recorded floods near Ash

Floods whose mapped extent (EA Recorded Flood Outlines) reached within ~5 km of the town centre — most recent first. These are records of mapped extents, not a full list of floods. See them on the map →

  • 1990-01-01 — 06FebruaryWinter1990 (Main river)
  • 1990-01-01 — 06FebruaryWinter1990 (Main river)
  • 1990-01-01 — 06FebruaryWinter1990 (Main river)
  • 1990-01-01 — 06FebruaryWinter1990 (Main river)
  • 1990-01-01 — 06FebruaryWinter1990 (Main river)
  • 1990-01-01 — 06FebruaryWinter1990 (Main river)
  • 1990-01-01 — 06FebruaryWinter1990 (Main river)
  • 1990-01-01 — 06FebruaryWinter1990 (Main river)
  • 1968-01-01 — 06SeptemberAutumn1968 (Main river)
  • 1968-01-01 — 06SeptemberAutumn1968 (Main river)
  • 1968-01-01 — 06SeptemberAutumn1968 (Main river)
  • 1968-01-01 — 06SeptemberAutumn1968 (Main river)

Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded.

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Ash today?

Current verdict: Normal. No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Which rivers affect Ash?

Ash has river level monitoring on River Blackwater — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Ash?

Use the GOV.UK Check for Flooding service (check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk) or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 (24 hours). You can also set up free FloodRadar email or browser alerts from any station page above.

What should I do during a flood warning?

Follow official advice: move valuables and vehicles to safety, never walk or drive through flood water, turn off gas and electricity if safe, and check on vulnerable neighbours. See our flood preparation guide at floodradar.co.uk/flood-help.

Has Ash flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 4 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 1968. That is a count of mapped extents, not of separate floods. Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded. See the flood history link below.

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