Flood Warning Issued for Rushington and Eling on the Bartley Water in Hampshire

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the Bartley Water. This alert was raised at 12:34 AM on February 19, 2026, following significant rainfall in the region.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers Rushington and Eling on the Bartley Water in Hampshire. Flooding is expected to affect Ashurst Bridge and properties at Woodlands Road. According to the Environment Agency, impacts are not currently expected in the lower Bartley Water areas, including Eling, Totton, and Rumbridge.

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas are advised to activate any flood protection products they may have. The Environment Agency is monitoring rainfall and river levels and encourages residents to stay informed as the situation develops.

Expected Conditions

High river levels are expected following nearly 26mm of rainfall that fell on Wednesday. A few further showers may occur overnight. River levels and the associated flood risk are forecast to remain high overnight and throughout Thursday.

Timeline

Flooding is expected to begin from 01:30 AM on Thursday, 19 February 2026. The flood risk will remain elevated through the duration of Thursday. This message is scheduled to be updated by 6:00 PM on 19 February 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.