The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain in Fleet, Hampshire, for Thursday, February 5, 2026. Forecasters expect the most intense downpours to occur between 6:00 PM and midnight, which will likely affect residents during the evening commute.
According to the Environment Agency and the Met Office, the ground is already soaked following the recent Storm Chandra. Saturated soil cannot absorb any more moisture, which forces rainwater into drainage systems that are already near capacity after a very wet start to the year.
Hampshire County Council (Highways) has pre-positioned maintenance crews near Elvetham Heath to clear drainage basins and help manage water levels. The council is advising drivers to take extra care on Hitches Lane, the A31, and the M3 near junctions 4a and 5, where surface water is most likely to collect.
Local infrastructure is also being closely watched, with a Thames Water representative saying the company is monitoring the Old Pumping Station area to help prevent sewer flooding. National reports from the BBC suggest that travel times will be longer than usual, and Hampshire Police’s Roads Policing Unit has urged motorists to increase their following distances because heavy spray will reduce visibility.
South Western Railway is currently monitoring the tracks between Fleet and Farnborough for potential flooding or embankment slips that could disrupt evening services. Residents are encouraged to prepare for potential delays and to avoid driving through deep water on residential streets near Fleet Pond and Calthorpe Park.
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