Water Situation Reports
2025
February 2025 Overview
Solent and South Downs (SSD) had average rainfall in February, receiving 112% (65mm) of the LTA (58mm). Monthly mean river flows across SSD ranged from normal to above normal and the end of month groundwater levels ranged from normal to notably high. Soils across SSD ended the month wetter than the average for February. End of month reservoir stock was above average at Ardingly Reservoir (Ouse) and was close to average at Arlington Reservoir (Cuckmere).
The full report can be read in the Water Situation Report February 2025
Water Situation Forward Look
The Environment Agency’s river flow and projected groundwater levels for the period up to September 2025 from February 2025 are available in this report Water Situation Report Forward look to September 2025
Members can find historic water situation reports in the Members Area Water Situation Reports Archive.
January 2025 Overview
Solent and South Downs (SSD) had above average rainfall in January, receiving 146% (127mm) of the LTA (87.3mm). Monthly mean river flows across SSD ranged from normal to notably high and the end of month groundwater levels ranged from normal to exceptionally high. Soils across SSD ended the month wetter than the average for January. End of month reservoir stock was above average at Ardingly Reservoir (Ouse) and was below average at Arlington Reservoir (Cuckmere).
The full report can be read in the Water Situation Report January 2025
Water Situation Forward Look
The Environment Agency’s river flow and projected groundwater levels for the period up to March 2025 are available in this report Water Situation Report forward look to March 2025.
Members can find historic water situation reports in the Members Area Water Situation Reports Archive.
