Flood Alert Issued for Lukely Brook in 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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A flood alert has been issued for Lukely Brook as heavy rain and rising river levels threaten properties and footpaths through Thursday morning.
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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 (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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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