Flood Alert Info - Southampton Water and Hamble

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Coast around Southampton Water including Calshot, Lepe and the Hamble Estuary.

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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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area

Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2024 08:43

Southampton Water

Sunday afternoon's tide at 13:30 on 20/10/2024 and 15:26 on 20/10/2024 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather, with light South Westerly Force 4 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.3 m. The total forecast tide is 5.14 metres Chart Datum (2.40 mAOD) at Southampton. For 1 hour either side of high water, very minor impact flooding will affect the lower floor level of Eling Tide Mill and boat yards at Bursledon. Road and car park flooding may occur at The Quay Hamble, Magazine Lane at Marchwood, and Shore Road in Hythe. After this tide‚ the weather becomes more settled‚ so levels will reduce and no further impacts are expected. We continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid parking in low lying coastal car parks, and plan driving routes to avoid the roads listed above. We will remove this message by 18:00 on 20/10/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 18 Oct 2024 08:36

Southampton Water

Friday afternoon's tide at 12:00 on 18/10/2024 and 14:00 on 18/10/2024 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with light South Easterly Force 3 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.13 m. The total forecast tide is 5.17 metres Chart Datum (2.43 mAOD) at Southampton. For 1 hour either side of high water, very minor impact flooding will affect the lower floor level of Eling Tide Mill and boat yards at Bursledon. Road and car park flooding may occur at The Quay Hamble, Magazine Lane at Marchwood and Shore Road in Hythe. The tide levels will remain a little elevated over the next 3 days. This may cause some minor impacts at each high water until Monday. We continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid parking in low lying coastal car parks and plan driving routes to avoid the roads listed above. We will update this message by 18:30 on 18/10/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 17 Oct 2024 15:47

Southampton Water

Thursday evening's tide at 23:30 on 17/10/2024 and 01:37 on 18/10/2024 is higher than normal, due to unsettled weather with light Westerly Force 2 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.21 m. The total forecast tide is 5.17 metres Chart Datum (2.43 mAOD) at Southampton. For 1 hour either side of high water, very minor impact flooding will affect the lower floor level of Eling Tide Mill and boat yards at Bursledon. Road and car park flooding may occur at The Quay Hamble, Magazine Lane at Marchwood and Shore Road in Hythe. The tide level is a little elevated over the next 4 days. This may cause some minor impacts at each high water until Monday. We continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid parking in low lying coastal car parks and plan driving routes to avoid the roads listed above. We will update this message by 09:30 on 18/10/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 17 Oct 2024 09:27

Southampton Water

Thursday morning's tide at 11:15 on 17/10/2024 and 13:20 on 17/10/2024 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with light Westerly Force 3 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.29 m. The total forecast tide is 5.26 metres Chart Datum (2.52 mAOD) at Southampton. For 1 hour either side of high water, minor impact flooding will affect the lower floor of Eling Tide Mill and Eling Lane. Road and car park flooding will occur at Ashlett Creek (Fawley), Woodmill Lane, the Quay and Ropewalk (Hamble), Rising Sun Pub (Warsash), Magazine Lane (Marchwood), Shore Road (Hythe). Water will come close to property nearest the estuary at Testwood and will affect boat yards at Bursledon. The tide level is a little elevated over the next 4 days. This may cause some impacts at each high water until Monday‚ but where impacts do occur‚ they will be minor. We continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid parking in low lying coastal car parks and plan driving routes to avoid the roads listed above. We will update this message by 16:00 on 17/10/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 9 Apr 2024 15:10

Southampton Water

Wednesday's early morning tide at 00:30 on 10/04/2024 and 02:30 on 10/04/2024 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with light Westerly Force 4 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.29 m. The total forecast tide is 5.17 metres Chart Datum (2.43 mAOD) at Southampton. For 1 hour either side of high water, very minor impact flooding will affect the lower floor level of Eling Tide Mill and boat yards at Bursledon. Road and car park flooding may occur at The Quay Hamble, Magazine Lane at Marchwood and Shore Road in Hythe. At 12:45 on Wednesday 10/04/24‚ the tide level remains elevated. Currently, it is unlikely that it will cause flooding to property‚ but we may issue further advice tomorrow morning. We continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid parking in low lying coastal car parks and plan driving routes to avoid the roads listed above. We will update this message by 18:00 on 10/04/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 9 Apr 2024 08:19

Southampton Water

Tuesday afternoon's tide at 12:00 on 09/04/2024 and 14:15 on 09/04/2024 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong Westerly Force 6 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.38 m. The total forecast tide is 5.22 metres Chart Datum (2.48 mAOD) at Southampton. For 1 hour either side of high water, very minor impact flooding will affect the lower floor level of Eling Tide Mill and boat yards at Bursledon. Road and car park flooding may occur at The Quay Hamble, Magazine Lane at Marchwood and Shore Road in Hythe. After this tide‚ the weather becomes more settled‚ so levels will reduce and no further impacts are expected. We continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid parking in low lying coastal car parks and plan driving routes to avoid the roads listed above. We will remove this message by 18:00 on 09/04/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2024 12:57

Southampton Water

Tuesday's early morning tide at 00:30 on 09/04/2024 and 02:00 on 09/04/2024 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong Southerly Force 6 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.82 m. The total forecast tide is 5.64 metres Chart Datum (2.90 mAOD) at Southampton. The tide is similar to the historic maximum level. For 1 hour either side of high water, the tide will overtop sea walls and flood outbuildings nearest the estuary at Fawley Oil Refinery, the Sailing Club and pub at Ashlett. Property flooding is expected at Calshot, Hythe, Marchwood, Eling, the Itchen Estuary and Hamble. Flood Warnings are in force in these locations. After this tide the weather becomes more settled but minor impacts could continue until Thursday (11/04/2024). We continue to monitor the forecast. At Priory Road, please install flood protection 1 hour before high tide. We will update this message by 16:00 on 09/04/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2024 08:09

Southampton Water

Monday morning's tide at 11:15 on 08/04/2024 and 13:15 on 08/04/2024 is higher than normal, with light South Easterly Force 3 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.4 m. The total forecast tide is 5.14 metres Chart Datum (2.40 mAOD) at Southampton. For 1 hour either side of high water, very minor impact flooding will affect the lower floor level of Eling Tide Mill and boat yards at Bursledon. Road and car park flooding may occur at The Quay Hamble, Magazine Lane at Marchwood and Shore Road in Hythe. At 00:15 on 09/04/2024 the tide is forecast to be higher. We'll issue further advice this afternoon. We continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid parking in low lying coastal car parks and plan driving routes to avoid the roads listed above. We will update this message by 20:00 on 08/04/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 7 Apr 2024 12:45

Southampton Water

Monday's early morning tide at 00:00 on 08/04/2024 and 01:03 on 08/04/2024 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with light South Westerly Force 4 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.43 m. The total forecast tide is 5.16 metres Chart Datum (2.42 mAOD) at Southampton. For 1 hour either side of high water, very minor impact flooding will affect the lower floor level of Eling Tide Mill and boat yards at Bursledon. Road and car park flooding may occur at The Quay Hamble, Magazine Lane at Marchwood and Shore Road in Hythe. At 00:15 on 09/04/2024 the tide and flood impacts will be higher than tonight. We will issue further advice tomorrow. We continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid parking in low lying coastal car parks and plan driving routes to avoid the roads listed above. We will update this message by 16:00 on 08/04/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 6 Apr 2024 13:44

Southampton Water

Saturday evening's tide at 22:30 on 06/04/2024 and 00:07 on 07/04/2024 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong South Westerly Force 5 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.69 m. The total forecast tide is 5.18 metres Chart Datum (2.44 mAOD) at Southampton. For 1 hour either side of high water, very minor impact flooding will affect the lower floor level of Eling Tide Mill and boat yards at Bursledon. Road and car park flooding may occur at The Quay Hamble, Magazine Lane at Marchwood, and Shore Road in Hythe. Sunday morning the forecast tide is less than tonights, at 5.01 metres Chart Datum (2.27 mAOD). On Sunday night (07/04/24), and both high tides Monday (08/04/24), levels will be higher than tonights. Currently it is unlikely that it will cause flooding to property‚ we may issue further advice tomorrow. We continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid parking in low lying coastal car parks and plan driving routes to avoid the roads listed above. We will update this message by 16:00 on 07/04/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 27 Mar 2024 20:02

Southampton Water

Thursday afternoon's tide at 12:30 on 28/03/2024 and 14:50 on 28/03/2024 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong Southerly Force 6 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.91 m. The total forecast tide is 5.31 metres Chart Datum (2.57 mAOD) at Southampton. For 1 hour either side of high water, the lower floor of Eling Tide Mill and Eling Lane will flood. At Testwood, property nearest the estuary could come close to flooding. Road and car park flooding is expected at Ashlett Creek, Calshot Activity Centre, Hythe sea front, Promenade, Shore Road and High Street; Magazine Lane (Marchwood), Woodmill Lane, Priory Road (St Denys), Quay and Rope Walk (Hamble), Shore Road (Warsash), outbuildings at Fawley Refinery and boat yards at Bursledon and Swanwick. After this tide‚ the weather becomes more settled‚ so levels will reduce and no further impacts are expected. We continue to monitor the forecast. At Priory Road, residents may wish to install flood protection. We will remove this message by 18:00 on 28/03/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 19:24

Southampton Water

Sunday morning's tide at 11:45 on 11/02/2024 and 14:00 on 11/02/2024 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with light Westerly Force 4 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.34 m. The total forecast tide is 5.14 metres Chart Datum (2.40 mAOD) at Southampton. For 1 hour either side of high water, Eling Lane and the lower floor of Eling Tide Mill will flood. At Testwood, property nearest the estuary could come close to flooding. Road and car park flooding is expected at Ashlett Creek, Calshot Activity Centre, Hythe sea front, Promenade, Shore Road and High Street; Magazine Lane (Marchwood), Woodmill Lane, Priory Road (St Denys), Quay and Rope Walk (Hamble), Shore Road (Warsash), outbuildings at Fawley Refinery and boat yards at Bursledon and Swanwick. The tide levels are elevated over the next 3 days. This may cause some impacts at each high water. We continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid parking in low lying coastal car parks and plan driving routes to avoid the roads listed above. We will update this message by 18:00 on 11/02/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 14:15

Southampton Water

Saturday evening's tide at 23:30 on 10/02/2024 and 01:45 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 0.5 m. The total forecast tide is 5.22 metres Chart Datum (2.48 mAOD) at Southampton. For 1 hour either side of high water, Eling Lane and the lower floor of Eling Tide Mill will flood. At Testwood, property nearest the estuary could come close to flooding. Road and car park flooding is expected at Ashlett Creek, Calshot Activity Centre, Hythe sea front, Promenade, Shore Road and High Street; Magazine Lane (Marchwood), Woodmill Lane, Priory Road (St Denys), Quay and Rope Walk (Hamble), Shore Road (Warsash), outbuildings at Fawley Refinery and boat yards at Bursledon and Swanwick. The tide levels are elevated over the next 4 days. This may cause some impacts at each high water. We continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid parking in low lying coastal car parks and plan driving routes to avoid the roads listed above. We will update this message by 10:00 on 11/02/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 17:00

Southampton Water

Saturday morning's tide at 10:58 and 13:10 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 0.61 m. The total forecast tide is 5.29 metres Chart Datum (2.55 mAOD) at Southampton. For 1 hour either side of high water, the lower floor of Eling Tide Mill and Eling Lane will flood. At Testwood, property nearest the estuary could come close to flooding. Road and car park flooding is expected at Ashlett Creek, Calshot Activity Centre, Hythe sea front, Promenade, Shore Road and High Street; Magazine Lane (Marchwood), Woodmill Lane, Priory Road (St Denys), Quay and Rope Walk (Hamble), Shore Road (Warsash), outbuildings at Fawley Refinery and boat yards at Bursledon and Swanwick. The tide levels are elevated over the next 5 days. This may cause some impacts at each high water. We continue to monitor the forecast. At Priory Road, residents may wish to install flood protection. We will update this message by 15:00 on 10/02/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 13:48

Southampton Water

Friday evening's tide at 22:42 on 09/02/2024 and 00:54 on 10/02/2024 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather, with light Southerly Force 1 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.62 m. The total forecast tide is 5.18 metres Chart Datum (2.44 mAOD) at Southampton. For 1 hour either side of high water, very minor impact flooding will affect the lower floor level of Eling Tide Mill and boat yards at Bursledon. Road and car park flooding may occur at The Quay in Hamble, Magazine Lane at Marchwood, and Shore Road in Hythe. The tide levels are elevated over the next 5 days. This may cause some impacts at each high water. We continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid parking in low lying coastal car parks, and plan driving routes to avoid the roads listed in this message. We will update this message by 10:00 on 10/02/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2024 16:43

Southampton Water

Friday morning's tide at 10:15 on 09/02/2024 and 12:20 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 0.8 m. The total forecast tide is 5.27 metres Chart Datum (2.53 mAOD) at Southampton. For 1 hour either side of high water, minor impact flooding will affect the lower floor of Eling Tide Mill and Eling Lane. Road and car park flooding will occur at Ashlett Creek (Fawley), Woodmill Lane, the Quay and Ropewalk (Hamble), Rising Sun Pub (Warsash), Magazine Lane (Marchwood), Shore Road (Hythe). Water will come close to property nearest the estuary at Testwood and will affect boat yards at Bursledon. A series of spring tides with similar flood impacts will be seen across the weekend. We’ll issue further advice. We continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid parking in low lying coastal car parks and plan driving routes to avoid the roads listed above. We will update this message by 16:00 on 09/02/2024.

Flood Alert issued on 13 Nov 2023 17:04

Southampton Water

Tuesday morning's tide at 11:03 on 14/11/2023 and 13:20 on 14/11/2023 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong Westerly Force 5 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.47 m. The total forecast tide is 5.17 metres Chart Datum (2.43 mAOD) at Southampton. For 1 hour either side of high water, very minor impact flooding will affect the lower floor level of Eling Tide Mill and boat yards at Bursledon. Road and car park flooding may occur at The Quay Hamble, Magazine Lane at Marchwood and Shore Road in Hythe. After this tide‚ the weather becomes more settled‚ so levels will reduce and no further impacts are expected. We continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid parking in low lying coastal car parks and plan driving routes to avoid the roads listed above. We will remove this message by 16:00 on 14/11/2023.

Flood Alert issued on 26 Oct 2023 22:29

Southampton Water

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

Southampton Water

Wednesday afternoon's tide at 12:03 on 02/08/2023 and 14:15 on 02/08/2023 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong Southerly Force 5 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.63 m. The total forecast tide is 5.17 metres Chart Datum (2.43 mAOD) at Southampton. For 1 hour either side of high water, very minor impact flooding will affect the lower floor level of Eling Tide Mill and boat yards at Bursledon. Road and car park flooding may occur at The Quay Hamble, Magazine Lane at Marchwood and Shore Road in Hythe. At 00:20 on Thursday (03/08/2023)‚ the tide level remains elevated. Currently it is unlikely that it will cause flooding to property‚ but we will issue further advice tomorrow (02/08/2023). We continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid parking in low lying coastal car parks and plan driving routes to avoid the roads listed above. We will update this message by 18:00 on 02/08/2023.

Flood Alert issued on 22 Mar 2023 05:20

Southampton Water

Flood Alert issued on 22 Dec 2022 23:14

Southampton Water

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. 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.

Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2022 07:18

Southampton Water

Thursday morning's tide at 10:40 on 24/11/2022 and 12:54 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 0.43 m. The total forecast tide is 5.32 metres Chart Datum (2.58 mAOD) at Southampton. For 1 hour either side of high water, the lower floor of Eling Tide Mill and Eling Lane will flood. At Testwood, property nearest the estuary could come close to flooding. Road and car park flooding is expected at Ashlett Creek, Calshot Activity Centre, Hythe sea front, Promenade, Shore Road and High Street; Magazine Lane (Marchwood), Woodmill Lane, Priory Road (St Denys), Quay and Rope Walk (Hamble), Shore Road (Warsash), outbuildings at Fawley Refinery, and boat yards at Bursledon and Swanwick. After this tide‚ the weather becomes more settled‚ so levels will reduce and no further impacts are expected. We continue to monitor the forecast. At Priory Road, residents may wish to install flood protection. We will update this message by 16:00 on 24/11/2022.

Flood Alert issued on 22 Nov 2022 16:36

Southampton Water

Wednesday morning's tide at 09:59 on 23/11/2022 and 12:14 on 23/11/2022 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with light Westerly Force 4 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.42 m. The total forecast tide is 5.19 metres Chart Datum (2.45 mAOD) at Southampton. For 1 hour either side of high water, very minor impact flooding will affect the lower floor level of Eling Tide Mill and boat yards at Bursledon. Road and car park flooding may occur at The Quay in Hamble, Magazine Lane at Marchwood and Shore Road in Hythe. At 22:18 on Wednesday (23/11/2022), the tide and flood impacts will be similar to Wednesday morning. We will issue further advice. We continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid parking in low lying coastal car parks and plan driving routes to avoid the roads listed above. We will update this message by 15:30 on 23/11/2022.

Flood Alert issued on 7 Nov 2022 14:39

Southampton Water

Tuesday morning's tide at 10:30 on 08/11/2022 and 12:31 on 08/11/2022 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong South Westerly Force 6 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.34 m. The total forecast tide is 5.16 metres Chart Datum (2.42 mAOD) at Southampton. For 1 hour either side of high water, very minor impact flooding will affect the lower floor level of Eling Tide Mill and boat yards at Bursledon. Road and car park flooding will occur at The Quay Hamble, Rising Sun Pub Warsash, Magazine Lane (Marchwood) and Shore Road (Hythe). After this tide‚ and for the rest of the week, tide levels will begin to reduce and no further impacts are expected. We continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid parking in low lying coastal car parks and plan driving routes to avoid the roads listed above. We will remove this message by 17:00 on 08/11/2022.

Flood Alert issued on 6 Nov 2022 18:32

Southampton Water

Monday morning's tide at 09:53 on 07/11/2022 and 11:40 on 07/11/2022 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong South Westerly Force 5 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.41 m. The total forecast tide is 5.20 metres Chart Datum (2.46 mAOD) at Southampton. For 1 hour either side of high water, very minor impact flooding will affect the lower floor level of Eling Tide Mill and boat yards at Bursledon. Road and car park flooding may occur at The Quay in Hamble, Magazine Lane at Marchwood and Shore Road in Hythe. At 22:06 on Monday (07/11/2022)‚ the tide and flood impacts will be similar to Monday morning. We'll issue further advice. We continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid parking in low lying coastal car parks and plan driving routes to avoid the roads listed in this message. We will update this message by 14:00 on 07/11/2022.

Flood Alert issued on 25 Oct 2022 19:24

Southampton Water

Wednesday afternoon's high tide at 12:04 and 14:24 on 26/10/2022 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong South Westerly Force 5 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.38 m. The total forecast tide is 5.22 metres Chart Datum (2.48 mAOD) at Southampton. For 1 hour either side of high water, very minor impacts of flooding will affect the lower floor level of Eling Tide Mill and boat yards at Bursledon. Road and car park flooding may occur at The Quay Hamble, Magazine Lane at Marchwood and Shore Road in Hythe. After this tide, the weather becomes more settled, so levels will reduce and no further impacts are expected. Avoid parking in low lying coastal car parks and plan driving routes to avoid the roads listed above. We continue to monitor the forecast. We will remove this message by 18:00 on 26/10/2022

Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2022 14:59

Southampton Water

Saturday afternoon's tide at 12:32 on 19/02/2022 and 14:33 on 19/02/2022 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with Gale Force 8 South Westerly winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.54 m. The total forecast tide is 5.14 metres Chart Datum (2.40 mAOD) at Southampton. For 1 hour either side of high water, very minor impact flooding will affect; the lower floor level of Eling Tide Mill, and boat yards at Bursledon. Road and car park flooding will occur at The Quay (Hamble), Rising Sun Pub (Warsash), Magazine Lane at Marchwood, and Shore Road and Promenade, Hythe. After this tide‚ no further impacts are expected. We continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid parking in low lying coastal car parks and plan driving routes to avoid the roads listed in this message. We will remove this message by 18:00 on 19/02/2022.

Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2022 15:16

Southampton Water

Friday morning's tide at 11:54 on 18/02/2022 and 14:08 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 0.8 m. The total forecast tide is 5.37 metres Chart Datum (2.63 mAOD) at Southampton. For 1 hour either side of high water, the lower floor of Eling Tide Mill and Eling Lane will flood. At Testwood, property nearest the estuary could come close to flooding. Road and car park flooding is expected at Ashlett Creek, Calshot Activity Centre, Hythe sea front, Promenade, Shore Road and High Street (Hythe); Magazine Lane (Marchwood), Woodmill Lane, Priory Road (St Denys), Quay and Rope Walk (Hamble), Shore Road (Warsash), outbuildings at Fawley Refinery, boat yards at Bursledon and Swanwick. After this tide‚ no further impacts are expected. We continue to monitor the forecast. At Priory Road, residents may wish to install flood protection. Please keep away from the sea front at high tide. Strong winds can carry and throw debris. We will remove this message by 18:00 on 18/02/2022.

Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2021 16:10

Southampton Water

Wednesday's early morning tide at 01:18 and 03:18 on 08/12/2021 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong South Westerly Force 5 winds and large waves. The weather increases tide table values by 0.48 m. The total forecast tide is 5.04 metres Chart Datum (2.3 mAOD) at Southampton. The tide will be much lower than it was this afternoon, but the residual impacts from Storm Barra may still cause some minor impact flooding along the estuary front. For 30 minutes either side of high water, the tide may affect roads and car parks at The Quay Hamble, Rising Sun Pub Warsash, Magazine Lane at Marchwood, Shore Road and Promenade, Hythe. After this tide‚ the weather becomes more settled, and no further impacts are expected. We continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid parking in low lying coastal car parks and plan driving routes to avoid the roads listed above. We will remove this message by 11:00 on 08/12/2021.

Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2021 08:35

Southampton Water

Tuesday afternoon's tide at 12:41 and 14:34 on 07/12/2021 is higher than normal due to Storm Barra, which brings strong South Easterly Force 7 winds. The forecast tide level has increased since yesterday. The weather will increase tide table values by 0.54 m. The total forecast tide is now 5.26 metres Chart Datum (2.52 mAOD) at Southampton. For 1 hour either side of high water, flooding will affect; the lower floor of Eling Tide Mill and Eling Lane. Road and car park flooding will occur at Ashlett Creek (Fawley), Woodmill Lane, the Quay and Ropewalk (Hamble), Rising Sun Pub (Warsash), Magazine Lane (Marchwood), Promenade and Shore Road (Hythe). Water will come close to property nearest the estuary at Testwood and will affect boat yards at Bursledon. At 01:18 and 03:18 on 08/12/2021‚ the tide will be slightly lower, but will still cause similar minor impact flooding. We'll issue further advice. We continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid parking in low lying coastal car parks and plan driving routes to avoid the roads listed above. We will update this message by 19:00 on 07/12/2021.

Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2021 14:10

Southampton Water

Tuesday afternoon's tide at 12:41 and 14:34 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 0.6 m. The total forecast tide is 5.17 metres Chart Datum (2.43 mAOD) at Southampton. The tide is highest at the time of second high water. For 1 hour either side of high tide, minor impact flooding will affect the lower floor level of Eling Tide Mill and boat yards at Bursledon. Road and car park flooding will occur at The Quay in Hamble, the Rising Sun pub in Warsash, Magazine Lane at Marchwood, Shore Road, and Promenade in Hythe. At 01:18 on 08/12/2021‚ the tide may be slightly higher in magnitude. We will issue further advice. We continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid parking in low lying coastal car parks, and plan driving routes to avoid the roads listed above. We will update this message by 19:00 on 07/12/2021.

Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2020 15:15

Southampton Water

Sunday evening's tide at 22:46 on 15/11/2020 and 01:00 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 0.32 m. The total forecast tide is 5.22 metres Chart Datum (2.48 mAOD) at Southampton. Impacts will be similar to those experienced on Sunday morning. For 1 hour either side of high water, very minor impact flooding will affect; the lower floor level of Eling Tide Mill and boat yards at Bursledon Road. Car park flooding will occur at The Quay Hamble, Rising Sun Pub Warsash, Magazine Lane at Marchwood, Shore Road and Promenade, Hythe. Tide levels remain elevated until Tuesday 17/11/2020, but the situation is now improving. We continue to monitor the forecast. Please plan driving routes to avoid the roads listed above. We will remove this message by 12:00 on 16/11/2020.

Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2020 18:36

Southampton Water

Sunday morning's tide at 10:26 on 15/11/2020 and 12:35 on 15/11/2020 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong South Westerly Force 6 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.31 m. The total forecast tide is 5.29 metres Chart Datum (2.55 mAOD) at Southampton. For 1 hour either side of high water, the lower floor of Eling Tide Mill and Eling Lane will flood. At Testwood, property nearest the estuary could come close to flooding. Road and car park flooding is expected at Ashlett Creek, Calshot Activity Centre, Hythe sea front, Promenade, Shore Road and High Street; Magazine Lane (Marchwood), Woodmill Lane, Priory Road, St Denys, Quay and Rope Walk (Hamble), Shore Road (Warsash), outbuildings at Fawley Refinery, boat yards at Bursledon and Swanwick. At 22:46 on 15/11/2020‚ the tide level may be similar. We'll issue further advice. At Priory Road, residents may wish to install flood protection. We will update this message by 16:00 on Sunday 15/11/2020.

Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2020 15:04

Southampton Water

Saturday evening's tide at 22:02 on 14/11/2020 and 00:10 on 15/11/2020 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with South Westerly Force 4 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.33 m. The total forecast tide is 5.14 metres Chart Datum (2.4 mAOD) at Southampton. For 1 hour either side of high water, minor impact flooding could affect the lower floor of Eling Tide Mill. Road and car park flooding is expected at Ashlett Creek, Shore Road (Hythe), Magazine Lane (Marchwood) and boat yards at Bursledon. At 10:26 on Sunday 15/11/2020‚ tide levels will be higher. We'll issue further advice later on today. We continue to monitor the forecast. Please plan driving routes to avoid the roads listed above. We will update this message by 19:00 on Saturday 14/11/2020.

Flood Alert issued on 13 Nov 2020 15:51

Southampton Water

Saturday morning's tide at 09:44 on 14/11/20 and 11:46 on 14/11/20 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong Southerly Force 5 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.28 m. The total forecast tide is 5.24 metres Chart Datum (2.50 mAOD) at Southampton. For 1 hour either side of high water, minor impact flooding will affect; the lower floor of Eling Tide Mill and Eling Lane, roads and car parks at Ashlett Creek (Fawley), Woodmill Lane, the Quay and Ropewalk (Hamble), Rising Sun Pub (Warsash), Magazine Lane (Marchwood), Promenade and Shore Road (Hythe). Water will be close to property nearest the estuary at Testwood and affect boat yards at Bursledon. At 10:26 on Sunday (15/11/20), the tide may be slightly higher, with similar minor impacts expected. We will issue further advice. We continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid parking in low lying coastal car parks and avoid driving on roads listed above. We will update this message by 16:00 on 14/11/20.

Flood Alert issued on 20 Aug 2020 17:50

Southampton Water

Friday afternoon's tide at 13:18 on 21/08/2020 and 15:33 on 21/08/2020 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong South Westerly Force 7 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.34 m (surge). The forecast tide is 5.14 metres Chart Datum (2.40 mAOD) at Southampton. For 1 hour either side of high water, minor impact flooding will affect the lower floor level of Eling Tide Mill and boat yards at Bursledon. Car park and road flooding may occur at the Quay (Hamble), Rising Sun Pub (Warsash) Magazine Lane (Marchwood) Shore Road and Promenade (Hythe). After this tide‚ the weather becomes more settled and no further impacts are expected. We continue to monitor the forecast. Please avoid walking or driving through flood water during the high tide period. We will remove this message by 17:00 on 21/08/2020.

Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2020 15:45

Southampton Water

Thursday's early morning tide at 00:21 and 02:39 on 12/03/2020 remains elevated, and forecast at 5.10 metres Chart Datum (2.36 mAOD) at Southampton. Thursday afternoon's tide at 12:36 and 14:54 on 12/03/2020 is forecast at 5.15 metres Chart Datum (2.41 mAOD), with Westerly Force 6 winds. Both tides are lower than recorded earlier today, but for 1 hour either side of high water, may cause minor impact flooding affecting the lower floor level of Eling Tide Mill and boat yards at Bursledon. Road and car park flooding will occur at Hamble, Warsash, Magazine Lane Marchwood, Shore Road and Promenade, Hythe. After tomorrow, no further impacts are expected. We continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid parking in low lying coastal car parks and plan driving routes to avoid the roads listed above. We will remove this message by 17:00 on 12/03/2020.

Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 14:10

Southampton Water

Wednesday morning's tide at 11:53 on 11/03/2020 and 14:12 on 11/03/2020 is higher than normal, due to unsettled weather with strong South Westerly Force 6 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.24 m. The total forecast tide is 5.20 metres Chart Datum (2.46 mAOD) at Southampton. For 1 hour either side of high water, very minor impact flooding will affect; the lower floor level of Eling Tide Mill and boat yards at Bursledon. Road and car park flooding will occur at The Quay Hamble, Rising Sun Pub Warsash, Magazine Lane at Marchwood, Shore Road and Promenade, Hythe. At Testwood, the tide may come close to property situated nearest the estuary. On Thursday 12/03/2020 at 12:36 the tide level will be a little lower, but minor impact flooding may also occur. We continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid parking in low lying coastal car parks and plan driving routes to avoid the roads listed in this message. We will update or remove this message by 17:00 11/03/2020.

Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2020 15:06

Southampton Water

The early Thursday morning tide at 01:36 and 03:33 on 13/02/2020, may cause minor impact flooding, similar to the impacts described below. Thursday afternoon's tide at 13:47 and 15:39 on 13/02/2020 is also higher than normal, due to unsettled weather with strong Westerly Force 5 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.51 m. The total forecast tide is 5.11 metres Chart Datum (2.37 mAOD) at Southampton, although it is possible that the tide may come in a little higher than forecast. For 1 hour either side of high water, very minor impact flooding will affect; the lower floor level of Eling Tide Mill and boat yards at Bursledon. Road and car park flooding will occur at The Quay Hamble, Rising Sun Pub Warsash, Magazine Lane at Marchwood, Shore Road and Promenade, Hythe. After this tide, no further impacts are expected. We continue to monitor the forecast. Plan driving routes to avoid roads listed above. We will remove this message by 17:00 on 13/02/2020.

Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 16:03

Southampton Water

Monday evening's tide at 23:57 on 10/02/2020 and 02:09 am 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 0.39 m. The total forecast tide is 5.09 metres Chart Datum (2.35 mAOD) at Southampton. The tide will be lower than was recorded at lunchtime today, but for 1 hour either side of high water, it is possible that some very minor impact flooding will occur. This may affect the lower floor level of Eling Tide Mill and boat yards at Bursledon. Minor impact road and car park flooding may affect The Quay Hamble, Rising Sun Pub Warsash, Magazine Lane at Marchwood, Shore Road and Promenade, Hythe. On Wednesday (12/02/2020) we may issue further advice for the forecast tide at 01:17 on Thursday 13/02/2020. We continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid parking in low lying coastal car parks and plan driving routes to avoid the roads listed above. We will remove this message by 10:00 on 11/02/2020

Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 11:42

Southampton Water

Monday morning's tide at 11:34 on 10/02/2020 and 13:39 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 0.58 m. The total forecast tide is 5.38 metres Chart Datum (2.64 mAOD) at Southampton. For 1 hour either side of high water, Eling Tide Mill and Eling Lane will flood. At Testwood, property nearest the estuary could come close to flooding. Road flooding is expected at Ashlett Creek, Calshot Activity Centre, Hythe sea front, Promenade, Shore Road and High Street; Magazine Lane (Marchwood), Woodmill Lane, Priory Road, St Denys, Quay and Rope Walk (Hamble), Shore Road (Warsash), outbuildings at Fawley Refinery, boat yards at Bursledon and Swanwick. At 23:57 on 10/02/2020 the tide is much lower, but we’ll issue further advice. We continue to monitor the forecast. At Priory Road, residents may wish to install flood protection. We'll update this message by 16:00 on 10/02/2020

Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2020 12:49

Southampton Water

Wednesdays early morning tides at 01:50 and 04:04 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 0.69 m. The total forecast tide is 5.29 metres Chart Datum (2.55 mAOD) at Southampton. For 1 hour either side of high water, the lower floor of Eling Tide Mill and Eling Lane will flood. At Testwood, property nearest the estuary may come close to flooding. Road and car park flooding will occur at Ashlett Creek, Calshot Activity Centre, Hythe sea front, Promenade, Shore Road and High Street; Magazine Lane (Marchwood), Woodmill Lane, Priory Road, St Denys, Quay and Rope Walk (Hamble), Shore Road (Warsash), outbuildings at Fawley Refinery, boat yards at Bursledon and Swanwick. After this tide‚ no further impacts are expected. We continue to monitor the forecast. At Priory Road, residents may wish to install flood protection. We will remove this message by 12:00 on 15/01/2020