Flood Alert Issued for Lymington River Affecting Brockenhurst and Hampshire Areas
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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 Lymington River, warning of high water levels affecting roads and gardens in Brockenhurst through February 20.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Hampshire, South East England
- 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, South East England.
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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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