Flood Alert Info - Milford on Sea to Lymington
Area Description
Coast from Milford-on-Sea to Lymington.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Flood Alert Currently in Force
Flood Alert issued on 27 Mar 2024 19:57
The Solent
Thursday afternoon's tide at 12:15 on 28/03/2024 and 14:30 on 28/03/2024 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong Southerly Force 7 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.82 m. The total forecast tide is 3.83 metres Chart Datum (1.85 mAOD) at Lymington. For 1 hour either side of high tide, small amounts of water will flood the footpath near the Ship Inn pub, Town Quay. Saltgrass Lane will flood, and will be completely impassable to traffic. In Milford on Sea High Street, near the Smugglers Inn Pub, the river will increase with the tide and may come close to the top of the river bank, possibly flooding footpaths. After this tide‚ the weather becomes more settled‚ so levels will reduce and no further impacts are expected. To protect property from flooding, at Keyhaven and Lymington, we will close our tidal defence gates 2 hours either side of high water. We continue to monitor the forecast. We recommend that all private defence gates are closed. Any cars parked at Saltgrass Lane will flood. We will remove this message by 18:00 on 28/03/2024.
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Flood Alert History
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 14:16
The Solent
Saturday evening's tide at 23:15 on 10/02/2024 and 01:30 on 11/02/2024 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with light Southerly Force 3 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.41 m. The total forecast tide is 3.73 metres Chart Datum (1.75 mAOD) at Lymington. For 1 hour either side of high tide, small amounts of water will flood the footpath near the Ship Inn pub at Town Quay. Saltgrass Lane will flood and be completely impassable to traffic. Property flooding is not expected. The tide levels are elevated over the next 4 days. This may cause some impacts at each high water. To protect property from flooding, at Keyhaven and Lymington, we will close our tidal defence gates 2 hours either side of high water. We continue to monitor the forecast. We recommend that all private defence gates are closed. Any cars parked at Saltgrass Lane will flood. We will update this message by 10:00 on 11/02/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 16:58
The Solent
Saturday morning's tide at 10:41 and 12:51 on 10/02/2024 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with light Southerly Force 3 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.51 m. The total forecast tide is 3.75 metres Chart Datum (1.77 mAOD) at Lymington. For 1 hour either side of high tide, small amounts of water will flood the footpath near the Ship Inn pub at Town Quay. Saltgrass Lane will flood and be completely impassable to traffic. Property flooding is not expected. The tide levels are elevated over the next 5 days. This may cause some impacts at each high water. To protect property from flooding, at Keyhaven and Lymington, we will close our tidal defence gates 2 hours either side of high water. We continue to monitor the forecast. We recommend that all private defence gates are closed. Any cars parked at Saltgrass Lane will flood. We will update this message by 15:00 on 10/02/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2024 16:40
The Solent
Friday morning's tide at 10:00 on 09/02/2024 and 12:00 on 09/02/2024 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong South Westerly Force 5 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.7 m. The total forecast tide is 3.85 metres Chart Datum (1.87 mAOD) at Lymington. For 1 hour either side of high tide, water will flood the footpath near the Ship Inn, Town Quay. Saltgrass Lane will flood, and will be impassable to traffic. In Milford on Sea High Street, near the Smugglers Inn, the river will rise with the tide and be close to the top of the river bank, flooding footpaths. The tide will not flood property. A series of spring tides with similar flood impacts will be seen across the weekend. We’ll issue further advice. To protect property from flooding, at Keyhaven and Lymington, our tidal gates will remain closed overnight on Thursday 08/02/2024 and for two hours after high water. We continue to monitor the forecast. We recommend that all private defence gates are closed. Any cars parked at Saltgrass Lane will flood. We will update this message by 16:00 on 09/02/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Oct 2023 23:15
The Solent
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Aug 2023 16:03
The Solent
Wednesday's tides at 11:54 on 02/08/2023 and 14:02 on 02/08/2023 are higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong South Westerly Force 6 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.52 m. The total forecast tide is 3.78 metres Chart Datum (1.80 mAOD) at Lymington. For 1 hour either side of high tide, small amounts of water will flood the footpath near the Ship Inn pub at Town Quay. Saltgrass Lane will flood and be completely impassable to traffic. Property flooding is not expected. Tide levels remain a little elevated over the next 2 days. This may cause some impacts at each high water until Thursday (03/08/2023)‚ but where impacts do occur‚ they will be very minor. To protect property from flooding, at Keyhaven and Lymington we will close our tidal defence gates 2 hours either side of high water. We continue to monitor the forecast. We recommend that all private defence gates are closed. Any cars parked at Saltgrass Lane will flood. We will remove this message by 18:00 on 02/08/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Mar 2023 12:05
The Solent
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2022 07:19
The Solent
Thursday morning's tide at 10:21 on 24/11/2022 and 12:34 on 24/11/2022 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong Southerly Force 5 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.44 m. The total forecast tide is 3.82 metres Chart Datum (1.84 mAOD) at Lymington. For 1 hour either side of high tide, small amounts of water will flood the footpath near the Ship Inn pub at Town Quay. Saltgrass Lane will flood and be completely impassable to traffic. Property flooding is not expected. After this tide‚ the weather becomes more settled‚ so levels will reduce and no further impacts are expected. To protect property from flooding, at Keyhaven and Lymington, we will close our tidal defence gates 2 hours either side of high water. We continue to monitor the forecast. We recommend that all private defence gates are closed. Any cars parked at Saltgrass Lane will flood. We will update this message by 16:00 on 24/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2022 15:10
The Solent
Friday morning's tide at 11:42 on 18/02/2022 and 13:57 on 18/02/2022 is higher than normal due to Storm Eunice, which brings Severe Gale Force 9 South Westerly winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.62 m. The total forecast tide is 3.82 metres Chart Datum (1.84 mAOD) at Lymington. For 1 hour either side of high tide, small amounts of water will flood the footpath near the Ship Inn pub at Town Quay. Saltgrass Lane will flood and be completely impassable to traffic. Property flooding is not expected. After this tide, no further impacts are expected. To protect property from flooding, at Keyhaven and Lymington, we will close our tidal defence gates 2 hours either side of high water. We continue to monitor the forecast. We recommend that all private defence gates are closed. Any cars parked at Saltgrass Lane will flood. Please keep away from the exposed sea front at high tide, strong winds and large waves can carry and throw debris. We will remove this message by 18:00 on 18/02/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2021 16:09
The Solent
Wednesday's early morning tide at 01:09 and 03:09 on 08/12/2021 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong South Westerly Force 5 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.46 m. The total forecast tide is 3.79 metres Chart Datum (1.81 mAOD) at Lymington. For 1 hour either side of high tide, small amounts of water will flood the footpath near the Ship Inn pub at Town Quay. Saltgrass Lane will flood and will be impassable to traffic. Property flooding is not expected. After this tide‚ the weather becomes more settled, and no further impacts are expected. To protect property from flooding, at Keyhaven and Lymington, we will close our tidal defence gates for 2 hours either side of high water. We recommend that all private defence gates are closed. Any cars parked at Saltgrass Lane will flood. We will remove this message by 11:00 on 08/12/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2021 14:02
The Solent
Tuesday afternoon's tide at 12:22 and 14:30 on 07/12/2021 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong South Easterly Force 7 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.58 m. The total forecast tide is 3.96 metres Chart Datum (1.98 mAOD) at Lymington. The tide will be highest at the time of second high water. For 1 hour either side of high tide, water will flood the footpath near the Ship Inn pub, Town Quay. Saltgrass Lane will flood and be completely impassable to traffic. In Milford-on-Sea High Street, near the Smugglers Inn pub, the river will increase with the tide and come close to the top of the river bank, possibly flooding footpaths. The tide will not flood property. At 01:09 on 08/12/2021‚ the tide will be similar in magnitude. We will issue further advice. To protect property from flooding, at Keyhaven and Lymington, our tidal defence gates will be closed for 2 hours either side of high water. All private defence gates should be closed. Any cars parked at Saltgrass Lane will flood. We will update this message by 19:00 on 07/12/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2020 14:38
The Solent
Sunday evening's tide at 22:24 on 15/11/2020 and 00:46 on 16/11/2020 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong Westerly Force 5 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.33 m. The total forecast tide is 3.73 metres Chart Datum (1.75 mAOD) at Lymington. For 1 hour either side of high tide, small amounts of water will flood the footpath near the Ship Inn pub at Town Quay. Saltgrass Lane will flood and be impassable to traffic. Property flooding is not expected. Tide levels remain elevated throughout the first half of the week, but they are now lowering. To protect property from flooding, at Keyhaven and Lymington, our tidal defence gates will remain closed until Tuesday 17/11/2020. We recommend that all private defence gates are closed. Any cars parked at Saltgrass Lane will flood. We will remove this message by 12:00 on 16/11/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2020 14:33
The Solent
Saturday evening's tide at 21:42 and 23:55 remains elevated. The forecast tide is 3.61 metres Chart Datum, winds are South Westerly Force 4. Sunday morning's tide at 10:05 and 12:23 on 15/11/2020 is also higher than normal, with strong South Westerly Force 6 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.29 m. The total forecast tide is 3.78 metres Chart Datum (1.80 mAOD) at Lymington. For 1 hour either side of each high tide, small amounts of water will flood the footpath near the Ship Inn pub at Town Quay. Saltgrass Lane will flood and be impassable to traffic. Property flooding is not expected. At 22:24 on 15/11/2020‚ tide levels will also be similar. We'll issue further advice. To protect property from flooding, at Keyhaven and Lymington, our tidal defence gates will now remain closed until Tuesday 17/11/2020. We recommend that all private defence gates are also closed. Any cars parked at Saltgrass Lane will flood. We will update this message by 16:00 on 15/11/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Nov 2020 15:51
The Solent
Saturday morning's tide at 09:28 on 14/11/2020 and 11:36 on 14/11/2020 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong Southerly Force 5 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.3 m. The total forecast tide is 3.73 metres Chart Datum (1.75 mAOD) at Lymington. For 1 hour either side of high tide, small amounts of water will flood the footpath near the Ship Inn pub at Town Quay. Saltgrass Lane will flood and be impassable to traffic. Property flooding is not expected. High tide at 21:42 on Saturday (14/11/2020) remains elevated and at 10:05 on Sunday 15/11/2020, tide levels will be marginally higher. Minor impact flooding is expected at each high tide. We will issue further advice. To protect property from flooding at Keyhaven and Lymington, we will close our tidal defence gates 2 hours either side of high water. We recommend that private defence gates are closed. Cars parked at Saltgrass Lane will flood. We will update this message by 16:00 on 14/11/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2020 09:12
The Solent
Thursday afternoon's tide at 13:29 on 13/02/2020 and 15:35 on 13/02/2020 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong Westerly Force 5 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.44 m. The total forecast tide is 3.66 metres Chart Datum (1.68 mAOD) at Lymington. For 1 hour either side of high tide, small amounts of water will flood the footpath near the Ship Inn pub at Town Quay. Saltgrass Lane will flood and be impassable to traffic. Property flooding is not expected. After this tide‚ no further impacts are expected. We recommend that all private defence gates are closed. Any cars parked at Saltgrass Lane will flood. To protect property from flooding, at Keyhaven and Lymington, we will close our tidal defence gates 2 hours either side of high water. We will remove this message by 17:00 on 13/02/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 16:02
The Solent
Monday evening's tide at 23:45 on 10/02/2020 and 02:03 on 11/02/2020 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong Westerly Force 6 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.41 m. The total forecast tide is 3.76 metres Chart Datum (1.78 mAOD) at Lymington. For 1 hour either side of high tide, small amounts of water will flood the footpath near the Ship Inn pub at Town Quay. Saltgrass Lane will flood and be impassable to traffic. Property flooding is not expected. At 01:17 on 13/02/2020‚ the tide is similar. We may issue further advice on Wednesday. To protect property from flooding, at Keyhaven and Lymington, we will close our tidal defence gates 2 hours either side of high water. We recommend that all private defence gates are closed. Any cars parked at Saltgrass Lane will flood. We will remove this message by 10:00 on 11/02/2020
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 11:40
The Solent
Monday morning's tide at 11:12 on 10/02/2020 and 13:30 on 10/02/2020 is higher than normal due to Storm Ciara which brings strong South Westerly Force 7 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.5 m. The total forecast tide is 3.86 metres Chart Datum (1.88 mAOD) at Lymington. For 1 hour either side of high tide, at Town Quay, footpath flooding will occur. Saltgrass Lane will be impassable to traffic. In Milford on Sea High Street, near the Smugglers Inn Pub, the river will increase with the tide and may come close to the top of the river bank. The tide will not flood property. At 23:45 on Monday (10/02/2020)‚ levels are lower, but similar impacts are expected. We'll issue further advice tomorrow. To protect property from flooding, at Keyhaven and Lymington, our defence gates will be closed 3 hours either side of high water. Private defence gates should be closed. Cars parked at Saltgrass Lane will flood. We will update this message by 16:00 on 10/02/2020
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2020 12:48
The Solent
Wednesday's early morning tide at 01:39 on 15/01/2020 and 03:39 on 15/01/2020 is higher than normal due to Storm Brendan which brings Gale Force 8 Southerly winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.65 m. The total forecast tide is 3.88 metres Chart Datum (1.90 mAOD) at Lymington. For 1 hour either side of high tide, small amounts of water will flood the footpath near the Ship Inn pub, Town Quay. Saltgrass Lane will flood, be impassable to cars and closed. In Milford on Sea High Street, near the Smugglers Inn Pub, the river will increase with the tide and may come close to the top of the river bank. The tide will not flood property. After this tide‚ no further impacts are expected. To protect property from flooding, at Keyhaven and Lymington, we will close our tidal defence gates 2 hours either side of high water. We recommend that all private tidal defence gates are closed. We will remove this message by 12:00 on 15/01/2020
Flood Alert issued on 26 Nov 2019 16:26
The Solent
Wednesday morning's tide at 10:35 on 27/11/2019 and 12:51 on 27/11/2019 is higher than normal due to ex Storm Sebastien which brings strong South Westerly Force 7 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.47m. The total forecast tide is 3.84 metres Chart Datum (1.86 mAOD) at Lymington. For 1 hour either side of high tide, water will flood the footpath near the Ship Inn pub, Town Quay. Saltgrass Lane will flood and be impassable to traffic. In Milford on Sea High Street, near the Smugglers Inn Pub, the river will increase with the tide and may rise close to the top of the river bank. Property flooding is not expected. Tides remain relatively high until Saturday (30/11/2019), but further flood alert messages will not be issued. To protect property from flooding, at Keyhaven and Lymington, we will close our tidal defence gates 2 hours either side of high water. All private defence gates should be closed. We will remove this message by 16:00 on 27/11/2019
Flood Alert issued on 25 Nov 2019 14:57
The Solent
Tuesday morning's tide at 09:56 on 26/11/2019 and 12:03 on 26/11/2019 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong Southerly Force 6 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.37 m. The forecast tide is 3.77 metres Chart Datum (1.79 mAOD) at Lymington. For 30 minutes either side of high tide, small amounts of water will flood the footpath near the Ship Inn Pub at Town Quay. Saltgrass Lane will flood and will become impassable to traffic. Property flooding is not expected. At 10:35 on Wednesday 27/11/2019‚ the forecast tide will be even higher. We'll issue further advice tomorrow. To protect property from flooding, at Keyhaven and Lymington, we will close our tidal defence gates 2 hours either side of high water. We recommend that all private defence gates are closed. We will update this message by 15:00 on 26/11/2019.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Nov 2019 16:19
The Solent
Saturday afternoon's tide at 14:00 on 02/11/2019 and 15:51 on 02/11/2019 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong South Westerly Force 7 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.6 m. The total forecast tide is 3.68 metres Chart Datum (1.70 mAOD) at Lymington. For 30 minutes either side of high tide, small amounts of water will flood the footpath near the Ship Inn pub at Town Quay. Saltgrass Lane will flood and be impassable to traffic. Property flooding is not expected. After this tide‚ no further impacts are expected and levels will return to normal. To protect property from flooding, at Keyhaven and Lymington, we will close our tidal defence gates 2 hours either side of high water. We recommend that all private defence gates are also closed. We will remove this Flood Alert by 18:00 on 02/11/2019.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Sep 2019 17:23
The Solent
Sunday morning's tide at 11:36 on 29/09/2019 and 13:59 on 29/09/2019 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong South Westerly Force 6 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.32 m (surge). The forecast tide is 3.80 metres Chart Datum (1.82 mAOD) at Lymington. For 1 hour either side of high tide, small amounts of water will flood the footpath near the Ship Inn pub, Town Quay. Saltgrass Lane will flood and be impassable to traffic. At the bottom of Milford on Sea High Street, river levels could rise to bankfull. Property flooding is not expected. Until Tuesday (01/10/2019)‚ tides are high enough to cause minor impacts at each high water. The largest impacts will occur on this tide. To protect property, at Keyhaven and Lymington, we are closing our tidal defence gates 2 hours either side of high tide. Private tidal defence gates should also be closed. Keep away from the sea front over high tide. We will remove this message by 16:00 on 29/09/2019