Flood Warning Info - Brockenhurst and Boldre on the River Lymington

The water level in the River Lymington at Brockenhurst is high and rising. In the last 6 hours, heavy and intense rain has fallen on already saturated ground, with 35 mm recorded at Brockenhurst. Surface water will be flooding roads and watersplash areas (Brookley Road). At Butts Lawn, Meerut Road and Fathersfield flooding will occur imminently. Over the next 4 to 5 hours, the river will rise, becoming out of bank as it flows through Martin's Road and Balmer Lawn Road. Properties nearest the river in this location may experience flooding. Surface water may impact central Burley. Land flooding will also occur at Boldre and Pilley Hill. Further rain is forecast over the next 8 hours with up to 10mm expected. The river will rise until 14:00 Friday 05/01/24. Our staff are ensuring the river is kept free of blockages. We continue to monitor the forecast. Flood water in roads will be deep and flowing rapidly through watersplashes. Do not drive through floodwater. Please take action to protect your property. This Flood Warning will be updated by 15:00 Friday 05/01/24.

The water level in the River Lymington at Brockenhurst is high and rising. In the last 18 hours, 34 mm of rain has been recorded at Brockenhurst. This is a large amount, given that it follows weeks of prolonged wet weather. Currently, surface water will be flooding roads and watersplash areas (Brookley Road). Over the next 4 to 5 hours, the river will rise, and come out of bank as it flows through Martin's Road and Balmer Lawn Road. Properties nearest the river in this location may experience flooding. Land flooding will occur at Boldre and Pilley Hill. Rain has now cleared the area. At Meerut Road the river should peak by 20:00. At Brockenhurst, it will not peak until midnight (08/12/23). Our staff are ensuring the river is kept free of blockages. We continue to monitor the forecast. Flood water in roads will be deep and flowing rapidly through watersplashes, driving through them should be avoided. Please take action to protect your property. This Flood Warning will be updated by 11:00 on 08/12/23.

Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding. Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have. 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.

Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding. Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have. The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels. We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.