Flood Alert Issued for Lymington River Affecting Brockenhurst and Hampshire Areas

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the Lymington River area. The alert was officially raised on February 19, 2026, at 15:13, following reports of high water levels in the Solent and South Downs region.

Affected Areas

The alert covers geographic regions within Hampshire, specifically focusing on the Lymington River catchment. Impacted areas include:

• Brockenhurst: Land and roads including Burley Road and Balmer Lawn Road.
• Lymington: The river will experience higher than normal levels during high tide periods.

What You Should Do

Residents and motorists are advised to avoid driving through watersplash areas in Brockenhurst. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring rainfall and river levels and will ensure the river is kept free of reported blockages. Local residents should remain vigilant as garden flooding continues in specific areas.

Expected Conditions

Water levels at Brockenhurst are currently high but are slowly falling. Flooding is expected to affect land and roads, particularly Burley Road. In Lymington, the river will be higher than normal during high tide due to “tide locking,” though flooding impacts in the town itself are not currently expected. River levels and the overall flood risk are anticipated to continue reducing over the next 24 hours.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately. Garden flooding at Balmer Lawn Road is expected to continue until tomorrow, February 20, 2026. The Environment Agency expects to provide an updated message by 18:00 on February 20, 2026.