Flood Alert Info - Hillhead to Gosport
Area Description
Coastal area from Hillhead to Gosport.
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 History
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2024 09:18
The Solent
Sunday afternoon's tide at 13:45 on 20/10/2024 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong South Westerly Force 5 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.3 m. The total forecast tide is 5.33 metres Chart Datum (2.60 mAOD) at Portsmouth. For 1 hour either side of high water, spray overtopping of sea defence walls into low lying coastal roads between Hillhead and Gosport, namely Cliff Road and Stokes Bay Road, is expected. At Hillhead, low lying sea front car parks may flood. Property flooding is not expected. After this tide‚ the weather becomes more settled‚ so levels will reduce and no further impacts are expected. Be careful if driving, parking or walking at Gosport sea front at high tide. We continue to monitor the forecast. We will remove this message by 18:00 on 20/10/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Mar 2024 20:35
The Solent
Thursday afternoon's tide at 13:00 on 28/03/2024 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong Southerly Force 7 winds and large waves. The weather increases tide table values by 0.7 m. The total forecast tide is 5.25 metres Chart Datum (2.52 mAOD) at Portsmouth. For 30 minutes either side of high water, spray overtopping of sea defence walls into low lying coastal roads between Hillhead and Gosport, namely Cliff Road and Stokes Bay Road is expected. At Hillhead, low lying Sea front car parks may flood for a very short period of time. Property flooding is not expected. After this tide‚ the weather becomes more settled‚ so levels will reduce and no further impacts are expected. We continue to monitor the forecast. Be careful if driving, parking or walking at Gosport sea front at high tide. Large waves can carry and throw shingle and debris, which will affect the main road at Stokes Bay. We will remove this message by 18:00 on 28/03/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Oct 2023 00:00
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.
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Flood Alert issued on 1 Aug 2023 16:02
The Solent
Wednesday afternoon's tide at 12:35 on 02/08/2023 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong South Westerly Force 6 winds and large waves. The weather increases tide table values by 0.54 m. The total forecast tide is 5.37 metres Chart Datum (2.64 mAOD) at Portsmouth. For 1 hour either side of high water, spray overtopping of sea defence walls into low lying coastal roads between Hillhead and Gosport, namely Cliff Road and Stokes Bay Road, is expected. At Hillhead, low lying sea front car parks may flood. Property flooding is not expected. At 00:47 on Thursday (03/08/2023)‚ the tide level remains elevated but will be lower than at Wednesday lunchtime. Currently it is unlikely that it will cause flooding to property‚ but we may issue further advice tomorrow (02/08/2023). We continue to monitor the forecast. Be careful if driving, parking or walking at Gosport sea front at high tide. Large waves can carry and throw shingle and debris, which will affect the main road at Stokes Bay. We will remove this message by 18:00 on 02/08/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2022 13:53
The Solent
Thursday evening's tide at 23:32 on 24/11/2022 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with light South Westerly Force 4 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.41 m. The total forecast tide is 5.27 metres Chart Datum (2.54 mAOD) at Portsmouth. For 1 hour either side of high water, spray overtopping of sea defence walls into low lying coastal roads between Hillhead and Gosport, namely Cliff Road and Stokes Bay Road is expected. At Hillhead, low lying Sea front car parks may flood. Property flooding is not expected. After this tide‚ the weather becomes more settled‚ so levels will reduce and no further impacts are expected. We continue to monitor the forecast. Be careful if driving, parking or walking at Gosport sea front at high tide. We will update this message by 16:00 on 25/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2022 18:07
The Solent
Thursday morning's tide at 11:09 on 24/11/2022 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong Southerly Force 6 winds and large waves. The weather increases tide table values by 0.22 m. The total forecast tide is 5.20 metres Chart Datum (2.47 mAOD) at Portsmouth. For 30 minutes either side of high water, spray overtopping of sea defence walls into low lying coastal roads between Hillhead and Gosport, namely Cliff Road and Stokes Bay Road is expected. At Hillhead, low lying Sea front car parks may flood for a very short period of time. Property flooding is not expected. The tide level will remain elevated until Saturday (26/11/2022). This may cause further impacts at each high water. We continue to monitor the forecast. Be careful if driving, parking or walking at Gosport sea front at high tide. Large waves can carry and throw shingle and debris, which will affect the main road at Stokes Bay. We will update this message by 15:00 on 24/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Nov 2022 14:38
The Solent
Tuesday morning's tide at 10:57 on 08/11/2022 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong South Westerly Force 6 winds and large waves. The weather increases tide table values by 0.3 m. The total forecast tide is 5.20 metres Chart Datum (2.47 mAOD) at Portsmouth. For 30 minutes either side of high water, spray overtopping of sea defence walls into low lying coastal roads between Hillhead and Gosport, namely Cliff Road and Stokes Bay Road, is expected. At Hillhead, low lying seafront car parks may flood for a very short period of time. Property flooding is not expected. 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. Be careful if driving, parking or walking at Gosport seafront at high tide. Large waves can carry and throw shingle and debris, which will affect the main road at Stokes Bay. We will remove this message by 17:00 on 08/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2022 15:00
The Solent
Saturday afternoon's tide at 13:00 on 19/02/2022 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with Gale Force 8 South Westerly winds and large waves. The weather increases tide table values by 0.49 m. The total forecast tide is 5.23 metres Chart Datum (2.5 mAOD) at Portsmouth. For 30 minutes either side of high water, spray overtopping of sea defence walls into low lying coastal roads between Hillhead and Gosport, namely Cliff Road and Stokes Bay Road is expected. At Hillhead, low lying sea front car parks may flood for a very short period of time. Property flooding is not expected. After this tide‚ no further impacts are expected. We continue to monitor the forecast. Be careful if driving, parking or walking at Gosport sea front at high tide. Large waves can carry and throw shingle and debris, which could affect the main road at Stokes Bay. We will remove this message by 18:00 on 19/02/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2022 15:05
The Solent
Friday afternoon's tide at 12:30 on 18/02/2022 is higher than normal due to Storm Eunice which brings Severe Gale Force 9 South Westerly winds and large waves. The weather increases tide table values by 0.67 m. The total forecast tide is 5.38 metres Chart Datum (2.65 mAOD) at Portsmouth. For 1 hour either side of high water, spray overtopping of sea defence walls into low lying coastal roads between Hillhead and Gosport, namely Cliff Road and Stokes Bay Road is expected. At Hillhead, low lying sea front car parks and gardens at Hillhead Road may flood. Property flooding is not expected. Tide levels remain a little elevated on Saturday 19/02/22 at 13:00. We may issue further advice tomorrow. We continue to monitor the forecast. Please avoid the exposed sea front at high tide. Large waves and strong winds can carry and throw shingle and debris, and this will affect the main road at Stokes Bay. We will update or remove this message by 18:00 on 18/02/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2021 16:08
The Solent
Wednesday's early morning tide at 01:45 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 0.33 m. The total forecast tide is 5.08 metres Chart Datum (2.35 mAOD) at Portsmouth. 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. For 30 minutes either side of high water, spray overtopping of sea defence walls into low lying coastal roads between Hillhead and Gosport, namely Cliff Road and Stokes Bay Road, is expected. At Hillhead, low lying sea front car parks may flood. Property flooding is not expected. After this tide‚ the weather is more settled, and no further impacts are expected. We continue to monitor the forecast. Be careful if driving at Gosport sea front at high tide. Large waves can carry and throw shingle and debris, which could affect the main road at Stokes Bay. We will remove this message by 11:00 on 08/12/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2021 14:50
The Solent
Tuesday afternoon's tide at 13:00 on 07/12/2021 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong South Easterly Force 7 winds and moderate waves. The weather increases tide table values by 0.46 m. The total forecast tide is 5.38 metres Chart Datum (2.65 mAOD) at Portsmouth. For 30 minutes either side of high water, spray overtopping of sea defence walls into low lying coastal roads is expected between Hillhead and Gosport, namely Cliff Road and Stokes Bay Road. At Hillhead, low lying sea front car parks may flood. Property flooding is not expected. At 01:45 on 08/12/2021‚ the tide may be similar in magnitude. We'll issue further advice. We continue to monitor the forecast. Be careful if driving, parking or walking at Gosport sea front at high tide. Some shingle and debris could reach and impact the main road at Stokes Bay. We will update this message by 19:00 on 07/12/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2020 14:58
The Solent
Sunday evening's tide at 23:16 on 15/11/2020 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong Westerly Force 7 winds and moderate waves. The weather increases tide table values by 0.2 m. The total forecast tide is 5.21 metres Chart Datum (2.48 mAOD) at Portsmouth. Tide levels are now lowering and impacts are expected to be minor. For 30 minutes either side of high water, spray overtopping of sea defence walls into low lying coastal roads between Hillhead and Gosport, namely Cliff Road and Stokes Bay Road is possible. At Hillhead, low lying Sea front car parks may flood. Property flooding is not expected. Tide levels remain elevated until Tuesday 17/11/2020, but the situation is now improving. We continue to monitor the forecast. Avoid sea front locations at high tide. We will remove this message by 12:00 on 16/11/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2020 14:32
The Solent
Saturday night's tide at 22:30 (14/11/2020), remains high at 5.19 metres Chart Datum with Southerly Force 6 winds. Sunday morning's tide at 11:00 on 15/11/2020 is also higher than normal with strong South Westerly Force 6 winds and moderate waves. The weather increases tide table values by 0.18 m. The total forecast tide is 5.35 metres Chart Datum (2.62 mAOD) at Portsmouth. For 1 hour either side of each high water, spray overtopping of sea defence walls into coastal roads between Hillhead and Gosport, namely Cliff Road and Stokes Bay Road is expected. At Hillhead, seafront car parks may flood. Property flooding is not expected. At 00:00 on Monday 16/11/2020‚ tide levels will be similar. We'll issue further advice. We continue to monitor the forecast. Be careful if driving, parking or walking at Gosport seafront at high tide. Large waves can carry and throw shingle, which could affect the main road at Stokes Bay. We will update this message by 16:00 on 15/11/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Nov 2020 15:50
The Solent
Saturday morning's tide at 10:15 on 14/11/2020 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong Southerly Force 6 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.27 m. The total forecast tide is 5.35 metres Chart Datum (2.62 mAOD) at Portsmouth. For 45 minutes either side of high water, spray overtopping of sea defence walls into low lying coastal roads between Hillhead and Gosport, namely Cliff Road and Stokes Bay Road, is expected. At Hillhead, low lying seafront car parks may flood. Property flooding is not expected. High tide at 22:30 on Saturday (14/11/2020) and at 11:00 on Sunday (15/11/2020), may also cause similar minor flood impacts. We’ll issue further advice. We continue to monitor the forecast. Be careful if driving, parking or walking at Gosport seafront at high tide. We will update this message by 16:00 on Saturday 14/11/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Aug 2020 17:50
The Solent
Friday afternoon's tide at 13:45 on 21/08/2020 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong South Westerly Force 7 winds and large waves. The weather increases tide table values by 0.37 m (surge). The forecast tide is 5.24 metres Chart Datum (2.51 mAOD) at Portsmouth. For 30 minutes either side of high water, spray overtopping into low lying coastal roads between Hillhead and Gosport, namely Cliff Road and Stokes Bay Road is expected. At Hillhead, low lying Sea front car parks may be flooded for a very short period of time. Property flooding is not expected and after this tide‚ the weather is more settled and no further impacts are expected. We continue to monitor the forecast. Be careful if driving, parking or walking at Gosport sea front at high tide. Large waves can carry and throw shingle and debris, which could affect the main road at Stokes Bay. We will remove this message by 17:00 on 21/08/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 14:12
The Solent
Wednesday afternoon's tide at 12:15 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 0.31 m. The total forecast tide is 5.33 metres Chart Datum (2.60 mAOD) at Portsmouth. For 30 minutes either side of high water, some spray overtopping of sea defence walls into low lying coastal roads and the sea front car parks between Hillhead and Gosport, namely Cliff Road and Stokes Bay Road, is expected. Property flooding is not expected. As wave heights are not forecast to be large, overtopping impacts should be relatively minor. Tide levels will remain elevated until Friday 13/03/2020. Some minor impacts affecting the sea front car parks and roads may occur at each high tide until then. We continue to monitor the forecast. Be careful if driving, parking or walking at Gosport or Hillhead sea front at high tide. We will update or remove this message by 17:00 on 11/03/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 16:03
The Solent
Tuesday's very early morning tide at 00:30 am on 11/02/2020 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong Westerly Force 7 winds and large waves. The weather increases tide table values by 0.34 m. The total forecast tide is 5.18 metres Chart Datum (2.45 mAOD) at Portsmouth. For 1 hour either side of high water, overtopping into the coastal roads between Hillhead and Gosport is expected. Road flooding may also occur at Park Road, Parham and Ferrol Road on the east side of Gosport. Property flooding is not expected. On Wednesday (12/02/2020) we may issue further advice for the forecast tide at 02:00 am on Thursday 13/02/2020.We continue to monitor the forecast. Be careful if driving at Gosport sea front at high tide. Large waves could affect the main road at Stokes Bay. We will remove this message by 10:00 on 11/02/2020
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 11:34
The Solent
Monday afternoon's tide at 12:00 on 10/02/2020 is higher than normal due to Storm Ciara which brings South Westerly Gale Force 8 winds and large waves. The weather increases tide table values by 0.6 m. The total forecast tide is 5.44 metres Chart Datum (2.71 mAOD) at Portsmouth. For 1 hour either side of high water, overtopping into the coastal roads between Hillhead and Gosport is expected. Road flooding is expected at Park Road, Parham and Ferrol Road. Properties at the lower end of Hillhead Road may experience garden flooding as a result of wave overtopping. Property flooding is not expected. At 00:30 on 11/02/2020‚ the tide is lower, but it still may cause minor impact flooding. We'll issue further advice. We continue to monitor the forecast. Be careful if driving, parking or walking at Gosport sea front at high tide. Large waves will carry and throw shingle and debris and will affect the main road at Stokes Bay. We will update this message by 16:00 on 10/02/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2020 12:51
The Solent
Wednesday's early morning tide at 02:00 on 15/01/2020 is higher than normal due to Storm Brendan which brings Gale Force 8 Southerly winds and large waves. The weather increases tide table values by 0.67 m. The total forecast tide is 5.34 metres Chart Datum (2.61 mAOD) at Portsmouth. For 1 hour either side of high water, spray overtopping of sea defence walls into low lying coastal roads between Hillhead and Gosport, namely Cliff Road and Stokes Bay Road is expected. At Hillhead, low lying Sea front car parks may flood. Property flooding is not expected. After this tide‚ no further impacts are expected. We continue to monitor the forecast. Be careful if driving at Gosport sea front at high tide. Large waves can carry and throw shingle and debris, which could affect the main road at Stokes Bay. We will remove this message by 12:00 on 15/01/2020