Flood Warning Issued for Carisbrooke and Hunny Hill 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 warning for the Lukely Brook, with property flooding expected in Carisbrooke and Hunny Hill following 25mm of rainfall.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Isle of Wight, Solent and South Downs
- 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, Solent and South Downs.
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.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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