Flood Warning: Groundwater flooding in Hursley

Message Last Updated:
2024-05-09 15:36:00

Severity Last Changed:
2023-12-12 11:27:00

Groundwater levels in Hursley are high but have fallen by 40cm in the last week. During that time, 8mm of rainfall was recorded at the rain gauge in Otterbourne. Sewerage system impacts are continuing through the village. From today (09/05/2024) to Saturday (11/05/2024), the weather is expected to be dry. A little rainfall, approximately 5mm, is expected on both Sunday (12/05/2024) and on Monday (13/05/2024). We expect groundwater levels to continue to slowly fall over the next week. Groundwater flooding impacts in Hursley are expected to continue throughout May and possibly into June. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. If you have pumps to help reduce water levels, please ensure that they are operating. This Flood Alert will be updated by 18:00 on Thursday (16/05/2024).