Flood Alert Issued for River Blackwater and Cadnam River in Hampshire and Wiltshire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Blackwater and Cadnam River area within the Solent and South Downs region. This alert (ID: 065WAF113) indicates that while water levels are currently high, they have begun to fall slowly.

Affected Areas

The alert covers geographic regions across Hampshire and Wiltshire. Specific locations currently affected by flooding on land, fields, and roads include:

• Cadnam
• West Wellow
• Landford
• Ower
• East Wellow (specifically high water levels around the mill building)

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:

• Avoid using low-lying roads near rivers, as these areas may remain flooded.
• Monitor local weather reports and river level updates.
• The Environment Agency is currently monitoring rainfall and river levels and is working to ensure the river remains free of reported blockages.

Expected Conditions

Flooding is currently impacting land, fields, and roads in the specified areas. Only a small amount of rain is forecast between now and Monday, February 23, 2026. Consequently, river levels and the overall flood risk are expected to continue reducing during this period.

Timeline

The alert was officially raised at 3:25 PM on February 19, 2026. The Environment Agency expects the flood risk to gradually subside through Monday, February 23, 2026. A formal update to this message is scheduled to be provided by 6:00 PM on February 21, 2026.