Flood Alert Issued for Lower Itchen as Heavy Rain Impacts Hampshire and Southampton
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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 the Lower Itchen area, warning of rising river levels and potential flooding in Bishopstoke and Eastleigh through Sunday.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Hampshire and Southampton
- 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 and Southampton.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert for the Lower Itchen river area. This alert, classified as severity level 3, was raised on the morning of Sunday, February 15, 2026, due to high river levels and forecast rainfall.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the Lower Itchen area within the Solent and South Downs region, specifically affecting parts of Hampshire and Southampton. Specific locations currently experiencing impacts or at risk include:
- Bishopstoke: Bishopstoke Road Playing Fields and potentially some residential gardens.
- Eastleigh: The top of Duttons Lane and Withy Meadows.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Consider activating any available flood protection products for your property.
- Monitor local weather reports and river level updates.
- The Environment Agency is currently monitoring rainfall and river levels and is managing sluices at Bishopstoke and Stoke Lock to mitigate impacts.
Expected Conditions
Approximately 15mm of rain is forecast for Sunday, February 15. River levels are expected to rise throughout the afternoon and evening. Flooding is already continuing to affect playing fields and meadows in the region. Officials warn that river levels and the associated flood risk will likely remain high for the next few weeks.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately as of February 15, 2026. Further rainfall is forecast for Tuesday, February 17, and Wednesday, February 18. The Environment Agency expects to provide an updated message regarding these conditions by 6:00 PM on February 17, 2026.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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