Flood Alert Issued for Gurnard Luck on the Isle of Wight
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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 Gurnard Luck on the Isle of Wight, warning of rising river levels due to heavy rain and tidal conditions through Thursday.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Isle of Wight
- 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 Isle of Wight.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for Gurnard Luck within the Solent and South Downs area. The alert was officially raised on Wednesday afternoon, February 18, 2026, in response to rising river levels and a forecast of significant rainfall.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic focus of this alert is Gurnard Luck on the Isle of Wight. Specific areas of concern include gardens and properties located nearest to the river in Marsh Road, Gurnard.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to avoid using low-lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, including those in the Marsh Road area. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring rainfall and river levels and will ensure the river is kept free of reported blockages. Residents should remain vigilant as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
Up to 25mm of rain is forecast for Wednesday afternoon, with rainfall expected to continue through to Thursday morning. River levels are expected to rise as a result of the precipitation. Furthermore, river levels will be impacted by high tides, which will prevent the river from flowing out to sea. The next tide times of concern are 23:45 on February 18 and 12:00 on February 19.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of February 18, 2026. While rain is forecast to continue into the morning of Thursday, February 19, the flood risk is expected to reduce later that day. Small amounts of rain are forecast from Friday, February 20, onwards. This message is scheduled to be updated by 6:00 PM on February 20, 2026, or sooner if conditions change.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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