Flood Warning Issued for Carisbrooke and Hunny Hill on the Isle of Wight

Alert Details

A Flood Warning has been issued by the Environment Agency for the Lukely Brook at Carisbrooke and Hunny Hill. This high-level alert was officially raised at 7:00 PM on February 18, 2026, for the Solent and South Downs area.

Affected Areas

The warning covers specific locations within the Isle of Wight, including:

• Properties at the bottom of Castle Street
• The Aquatics Centre at Vicarage Walk near Foxes Road
• Caesars Road and Old Westminster Lane
• Local roads and areas with parked cars adjacent to the Lukely Brook

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area should take the following actions immediately:

• Activate any flood protection products you may have.
• Move vehicles away from the river banks where flooding is expected.
• Monitor local news and Environment Agency updates.

Expected Conditions

Following 25mm of rainfall today, river levels are expected to remain high, causing the Lukely Brook to come out of its bank. Flooding is expected to impact properties, roads, and the local Aquatics Centre. Environment Agency teams are currently checking the river for blockages to help manage the flow.

Timeline

The flood warning is effective starting at 19:00 on Wednesday, 18 February 2026. Conditions and flood risks are expected to begin reducing on 19 February 2026. The Environment Agency will provide an updated message by 6:00 PM on 19 February 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.