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Groundwater flooding in villages surrounding Andover

Message issued at 1:29pm, Wednesday 25th February

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Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

High groundwater levels may lead to flooding. 
Flooding is possible . Mostly light rain (19mm) has fallen in the last week. 
Cellar flooding is expected to be occurring in Appleshaw and Hatherden. Flooding is affecting the sewer network at Penton Mewsey and the main road at Penton Grafton. From Saturday 28/02/2026, cellar flooding in Penton Grafton will occur, as well as sewerage system issues in Appleshaw. Groundwater will begin to emerge into Deacon and Down Road, Kimpton. From Thursday 26/02/2026 to Sunday 01/03/2026, further rain (between 15 and 35mm) is forecast in Hampshire. Groundwater levels will continue rising into next week. Cellar flooding in Kimpton and road flooding in Thruxton, could occur next week. 
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 . Please remove any valuables stored in cellars. 
This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 04 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 1:29pm, Wednesday 25th February.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Groundwater flooding in villages surrounding Andover

Flood Warning Area Details

Communities at risk of groundwater flooding surrounding Andover, including Appleshaw, Hatherden, Penton Mewsey, Redenham, Weyhill Bottom, Kimpton, Amport and Monxton

Region: Solent and South Downs

Country: England

Counties covered: Hampshire, Wiltshire

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 villages surrounding Andover.

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).

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