Flood alert for Groundwater flooding in Bramdean and Cheriton
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High groundwater levels may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible . Mostly light rain (22mm) has fallen in the last week.
Groundwater levels are slowly rising. Flooding is affecting cellars of a small number of properties in Cheriton. Septic tanks will be struggling to operate effectively. In Bramdean, properties could be affected by cellar flooding from Thursday 26/02/2026. From Monday 23/02/2026 to Wednesday 25/02/2026, dry weather is expected. From Thursday 26/02/2026 to Friday 27/02/2026, further rain (between 15 and 25mm) is forecast in Hampshire. Groundwater levels are expected to continue rising into March 2026. Increased road and cellar flooding in both villages is expected within the 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 .
This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 02 March 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood alert area: Areas at risk of groundwater flooding in Bramdean and Cheriton in Hampshire.
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