A NUMBER of flood alerts have been issued across Hampshire. 

Residents have been told that flooding is possible in 17 different locations across the county (orange on the map), with a further five expected to flood within the next week (red on the map).

Daily Echo: The flood map released on September 29. Credit: GOV.UKThe flood map released on September 29. Credit: GOV.UK

Beaulieu and Fareham are amongst those expected to flood, and Hamble, Portchester and Gosport are also at risk. 

Locals should prepare a bag that includes medicines and insurance documents, and check flood warnings and news updates regularly.