Groundwater flooding in villages surrounding Andover

High groundwater levels may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible , though little rain (14mm) has fallen in the last week.  Cellar flooding is expected to be occurring in Appleshaw, Hatherden and possibly Penton Grafton. Sewerage system impacts are ongoing in Appleshaw and Penton Mewsey. The main road into Penton Grafton is flooded, and water is emerging into Deacon and Down Road, Kimpton. From Wednesday 04/03/2026 to Sunday 08/03/2026, mostly dry weather is forecast. Groundwater levels in all villages will begin to stabilise, and will slowly fall in places, during the next week. If further heavy rain affects the area in March, cellar flooding in Kimpton, and surface water flooding in Thruxton, could occur.  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 . Please remove any valuables stored in cellars.  This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 11 March 2026 or as the situation changes.