Groundwater flooding in the Alton area

Rising groundwater levels may lead to flooding. 
Flooding is possible from 24 February 2026. 
Groundwater levels are currently rising at our Farringdon borehole near Alton. Groundwater levels are above normal for this time of year and have now reached a level where communities may be affected by groundwater flooding within the next few days. We expect levels to continue rising. Due to the nature of groundwater flooding, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. 
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 8:00PM on 03 March 2026 or as the situation changes.