Flood Alert Issued for Lukely Brook in Isle of Wight

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for Lukely Brook in the Solent and South Downs region. The alert was officially raised at 1:37 PM on February 18, 2026, in response to rising river levels and a forecast of heavy rainfall.

Affected Areas

The alert covers geographic regions within the Isle of Wight, specifically focusing on the Lukely Brook area. Specific locations identified as being at risk include:

• Foxes Lane
• The Aquatics Centre
• Old Westminster Lane
• Vicarage Walk

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following actions:

• Consider activating any flood protection products you may have, particularly for properties located next to the river at Vicarage Walk.
• Avoid footpaths and areas immediately adjacent to the river at Old Westminster Lane, as these may be affected by bank-full conditions.
• Monitor local rainfall and river levels as the situation develops.

Expected Conditions

High river levels are expected on Wednesday due to a forecast of up to 25mm of rain this afternoon. If the forecast rainfall totals are reached, there is a possibility the river could come out of its bank at Foxes Lane, potentially impacting the Aquatics Centre. The river is expected to remain highly responsive to any additional rainfall it receives.

Timeline

The alert is effective as of February 18, 2026. Rainfall is forecast to continue through the morning of Thursday, February 19, 2026. While the flood risk is expected to reduce starting Thursday, small amounts of additional rain are forecast from Friday, February 20, onwards. The Environment Agency will provide an update on this alert by 6:00 PM on February 20, 2026, or sooner if conditions change.