Flood alert for River Blackwater
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The water level in the River Blackwater at Ower and Cadnam River is very high following heavy rainfall on Saturday when 38mm of rain was recorded in Romsey. A Flood Warning is also in force. The river is currently flooding land, fields and roads at Cadnam, West Wellow, Landford and Ower, with potential properties affected at East Wellow. Today, (Sunday 24/11/24), further rain (10-20mm) is forecast in Hampshire before Storm Bert finally clears the area. The river will rise in response to this rain and is unlikely to peak until Monday afternoon. The weather outlook next week remains unsettled. We continue to monitor the forecast. Our operations staff will work to ensure the river remains free of any reported blockages. Please ensure that pumps used to protect property are operating. This Flood Alert will be updated by 13:00 on 25/11/24.
Flood alert area: Landford to East Wellow and Wade Bridge on the River Blackwater, and Cadnam to Ower on the Cadnam River.
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