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Farringdon Flooding

Hampshire • Live river level monitoring on Groundwater Level
1 monitoring station
1 river
1 warning area
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Flood risk in Farringdon today: Normal

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

Updated 2026-08-24 00:28:33 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Farringdon

Farringdon is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the Groundwater Level, in Hampshire. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes.

Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
Groundwater Level 1 station
Lower Farringdon ▼ Falling
23 Aug 08:00 • High: 113.45m
98.61m
Recent Flood Events
22 Apr 2026 12:09 Warning no longer in force
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15 Apr 2026 10:08 Warning no longer in force
Groundwater flooding in the Salisbury Plain area
14 Apr 2026 09:44 Flood alert
Groundwater flooding in the Alton area
7 Apr 2026 12:39 Flood alert
Groundwater flooding in the Alton area
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Flood Monitoring in Farringdon

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

Monitoring Stations

The Groundwater Level is monitored by 1 station (Lower Farringdon). Each station records water levels continuously, with data synced to FloodRadar every 5 minutes.

Flood Warning Areas

There is 1 Environment Agency flood warning area within 10km of Farringdon. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Communities at risk of groundwater flooding in the Alton, Chawton and Lower Farringdon areas.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 2 storm overflows within 5km of Farringdon. None are currently discharging. Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Farringdon, 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.

Recorded floods near Farringdon

Floods whose mapped extent (EA Recorded Flood Outlines) reached within ~5 km of the town centre — most recent first. See them on the map →

  • 2014-03-05 — East Hampshire Winter 13/14 (river)
  • 1947-01-01 — 06MarchSpring1947 (river)
  • 1947-01-01 — 06MarchSpring1947 (river)
  • 1947-01-01 — 06MarchSpring1947 (river)
  • 1947-01-01 — 06MarchSpring1947 (river)
  • 1947-01-01 — 06MarchSpring1947 (river)
  • 1947-01-01 — 06MarchSpring1947 (river)

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Farringdon today?

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

Which rivers affect Farringdon?

Farringdon has river level monitoring on Groundwater Level — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Farringdon?

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 Farringdon flooded before?

Yes — at least 10 flood warnings and alerts have been recorded for the Hampshire area recently. See the flood history link below for the full archive.

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