Flood Alert Issued for Bartley Water in Hampshire Following Heavy Rain Forecast
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Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for Bartley Water in Hampshire, effective Wednesday evening, with 25mm of rain expected to cause potential flooding in Woodlands and Ashurst.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Hampshire, England
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Hampshire, England.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for Bartley Water within the Solent and South Downs area. The alert was officially raised on February 18, 2026, due to rising river levels caused by heavy rainfall.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the Hampshire region, specifically focusing on the Bartley Water area. Residents in Woodlands and Ashurst should prepare for potential flooding of land, roads, and gardens. Property flooding is considered possible in Woodlands. At this time, impacts are not expected to reach Totton, Rumbridge, or Eling.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning zone are advised to take the following precautions:
- Consider activating any flood protection products you may have on your property.
- Avoid walking or driving through flooded roads, as flood water could be deep and dangerous.
- Monitor local weather updates and river levels closely.
Expected Conditions
Approximately 25mm of rain is forecast for the area. This volume of precipitation is expected to lead to high river levels starting Wednesday evening. While heavy rain is the primary concern, smaller amounts of rain are forecast to continue from Thursday, February 19, through Sunday, February 22.
Timeline
The alert is effective beginning at 20:00 on February 18, 2026. The heavy rain is expected to clear the Hampshire area during the morning of Thursday, February 19. River levels and the overall flood risk at Ashurst Bridge are anticipated to begin reducing later on Thursday. The Environment Agency will provide an update on this situation by 6:00 PM on February 20, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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