Flood Alert Issued for River Medina on the 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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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Medina, warning of potential flooding in Blackwater and Shide due to forecast heavy rainfall.
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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 for the River Medina within the Solent and South Downs region. The alert was officially raised at 1:46 PM on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, in response to rising river levels and incoming precipitation.
Affected Areas
The alert covers geographic regions along the River Medina on the Isle of Wight. Specific locations identified as being at risk include land, gardens, and roads in Blackwater, with particular concern for Blackwater Hollow on the A3020 near Mill Farm and Sandy Lane. Additionally, river levels may become very high at St George's Way in Shide.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to consider activating any flood protection products they may have. It is critical to avoid flooded ground, as flood water can be unexpectedly deep. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring rainfall and river levels and will ensure the river remains free of reported blockages.
Expected Conditions
Up to 25mm of rainfall is forecast for Wednesday afternoon. These conditions are expected to maintain high river levels, which may lead to the flooding of local infrastructure and property. While rain is expected to continue into Thursday, only small amounts are forecast from Friday, February 20, onwards.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of February 18, 2026. Rainfall is forecast to continue through the morning of Thursday, February 19, 2026. The Environment Agency expects the flood risk to begin reducing on Thursday. This alert is scheduled to be updated by 6:00 PM on February 20, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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