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West Meon Flooding

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

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

Updated 2026-08-24 00:10:17 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About West Meon
West Meon
Village and parish in Hampshire, England

West Meon is a village and civil parish in Hampshire, England, with a population of 749 people at the 2011 census.

Source: Wikipedia
Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
River Meon 1 station
West Meon ▬ Steady
23 Aug 23:45 • High: 0.51m
-0.06m
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22 Apr 2026 12:09 Warning no longer in force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15 Apr 2026 10:08 Warning no longer in force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
Flood News
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Flood Monitoring in West Meon

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

Monitoring Stations

The River Meon is monitored by 1 station (West Meon). 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 West Meon. 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 Meon Valley in Hampshire including, East Meon, West Meon, Warnford, Exton, Corhampton, Meonstoke, Droxford and Soberton; East Meon, West Meon, Warnford, Meonstoke, Droxford and Soberton on the River Meon; Areas at risk of groundwater flooding in Bramdean and Cheriton in Hampshire; River Meon from Frogmore to the M27.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There is 1 storm overflow within 5km of West Meon. 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 West Meon, 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 West Meon

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)
  • 2014-02-24 — Meonstoke Electricity Sub Station, Winter 13/14 (river)
  • 2014-02-12 — Bramdean, Winter 13/14 (river)
  • 2014-02-12 — Bramdean, Winter 13/14 (river)
  • 2014-02-08 — Bucks Head Hill, Meonstoke, Winter 13/14 (river)
  • 2014-01-08 — Vinnells Lane, Titchfield, Winter 13/14 (river)
  • 2000-12-01 — Winter 2000/01gw_River Itchen_Bramdean(7) (river)
  • 2000-12-01 — Winter 2000/01gw_River Itchen_Bramdean(2) (river)
  • 2000-12-01 — Winter 2000/01gw_River Itchen_Bramdean(5) (river)
  • 2000-12-01 — Winter 2000/01gw_River Itchen_Bramdean(4) (river)
  • 2000-12-01 — Winter 2000/01gw_River Itchen_Bramdean(6) (river)
  • 2000-12-01 — Winter 2000/01gw_River Itchen_Bramdean(1) (river)

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in West Meon today?

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

Which rivers affect West Meon?

West Meon has river level monitoring on River Meon — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for West Meon?

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 West Meon flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 37 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1946, most recently in 2000. Absence of a record does not mean a place has never flooded. See the flood history link below.

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