Flooding

Flooding can occur anywhere, even if you live inland or away from watercourses, because the drainage system - whether open watercourses or pipes - can be overwhelmed by the amount of water it is expected to carry. In addition, when the ground is saturated even small extra amounts of rainfall will have difficulty draining away from gardens and enclosed spaces. So these pages are relevant to you wherever you live.

We recognise that the impact of flooding on the community can be significant. Hampshire County Council works closely with the district and borough councils and the Environment Agency.

It is the responsibility of property owners to take appropriate action to protect their property from flooding.

Environment Agency

• Flood advice guides - Environment Agency Flood advice guides

• Flood Warning Service - Environment Agency Flood Warning Service

• Floodline telephone service - 0845 988 1188 (Minicom users should call 0845 602 6340).

• Is my Home in or near a Flood Risk Area? - Environment Agency Flood Maps for tidal and fluvial (river flooding).

• Areas likely to be affected by Groundwater (springs or spring-like activity) - Groundwater Information Service

• General enquiry line - 0845 933 3111

• Emergency hotline - 0800 807 060

 

• Protect your home or Business

• Living in an area prone to flooding

• Precautions if flooding looks likely

• During flooding

• Information about Hampshire roads affected by flooding

• Sandbags and other flood protection products

• Frequently Asked Questions about Flooding

• After a flooding incident

• Flooding contacts and links