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Groundwater flooding in the Meon Valley from East Meon to Soberton

Message issued at 4:41pm, Tuesday 24th February

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Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

High groundwater levels may lead to flooding. 
Flooding is possible , as a lot of rain (35mm) has fallen in the last week. 
The level at the borehole at Pound Lane, Meonstoke is currently falling. Cellar flooding is expected to be ongoing in West Meon and Meonstoke. Groundwater is affecting land throughout the Meon Valley. Flooding is affecting the electricity sub station and flowing across the road at Rectory Lane. On Tuesday 24/02/2026, Wednesday 25/02/2026, and Saturday 28/02/2026, the weather will be dry. On Thursday 26/02/2026 into Friday 27/02/2026, further rain (between 15 and 25mm) is forecast in Hampshire. If heavy rain affects the Meon Valley, levels are expected to rise again for a couple of days. 
We are closely monitoring the situation . 
Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed . 
This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 03 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 4:41pm, Tuesday 24th February.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Groundwater flooding in the Meon Valley from East Meon to Soberton

Flood Warning Area Details

Communities at risk of groundwater flooding in the Meon Valley in Hampshire including, East Meon, West Meon, Warnford, Exton, Corhampton, Meonstoke, Droxford and Soberton

Region: Solent and South Downs

Country: England

Counties covered: Hampshire

Watercourses covered: Groundwater

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Groundwater flooding in the Meon Valley from East Meon to Soberton.

Note: the area shown on the map is the area covered by flood alerts and warnings. It is not a live map of current flooding. The area covered broadly equates to the area where the risk of flooding in any year is greater than 1% (the "hundred year" flood risk).

Other Nearby Flood Warning Locations

East Meon to Mislingford on the River Meon
East Meon, West Meon, Warnford, Meonstoke, Droxford and Soberton on the River Meon

No current or recent warnings.

Upper Meon
River Meon from Frogmore to the M27

No current or recent warnings.

Groundwater flooding in Bramdean and Cheriton
Areas at risk of groundwater flooding in Bramdean and Cheriton in Hampshire

No current or recent warnings.

Cheriton
Cheriton on the Cheriton Stream

No current or recent warnings.

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