Flood alert for Groundwater flooding in Bramdean and Cheriton
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In Bramdean and Cheriton, groundwater levels are high and rising. In the last 3 months, prolonged, higher than average rainfall (280mm) has been recorded at Bishops Sutton. At our borehole in West Meon, the level has risen by 75cm in the last week. From Saturday (08/03/2025), cellar flooding will begin to affect a small number of properties in Cheriton. In Bramdean, cellar flooding impacts are not expected for at least another few weeks, and only if further heavy rain is recorded. From today 06/03/2025 until Monday 10/03/2025, only small amounts of rain are forecast. We expect that groundwater levels in Bramdean and Cheriton will peak within the next week. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you use pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure that they can operate. This Flood Alert will be updated by 18:00 on Thursday 13/03/2025.
Flood alert area: Areas at risk of groundwater flooding in Bramdean and Cheriton in Hampshire.
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