Flood Alert Info - Romsey Tadburn Lake

The water level in the Tadburn Lake at Botley Road is high and rising rapidly. Heavy and intense rain has fallen over the last 14 hours with 27 mm recorded at Romsey. This is close to half a month's rain falling in a short period of time and is fairly exceptional. From 10:30 this morning (27/11/2024), surface water flooding may affect property at the top of the river near Jenner Way and Sewards Rise. This could occur as very high levels in the river, prevents water on land from draining into it. Rainfall has now cleared the area. River levels should peak by 11:00 (27/11/2024) and will return to normal by tomorrow (28/11/2024). Our operational staff are checking the flood defence walls remain undamaged and are ensuring the river is free of blockages. For those who have pumps to protect property, please ensure they are working correctly. This Flood Alert will be removed by 12:00 on 28/11/2024.

The water level in the Tadburn Lake at Botley Road is high following 38 mm of rain which was recorded at Romsey yesterday. The water level is currently falling but today (Sunday 24/11/24) further rain (10-20mm) is forecast in Hampshire before Storm Bert finally clears the area. If rain impacts the river, then it will rise in response. Given the forecast totals, we do not currently expect property flooding directly from the river, however, properties which are affected from surface water because of high river levels may experience impacts. Our operational staff will ensure the river is free of any reported blockages. For those who have pumps to protect property, please ensure they are working correctly. This Flood Alert will be removed by 13:00 on Monday 25/11/24.

The water level in the Tadburn Lake at Botley Road is high and rising rapidly. Heavy and intense rain has fallen over the last 24 hours with 40 mm recorded at Romsey. From 02:30 this morning (Sunday 24/11/24) surface water flooding may affect property at the top of the river, near Jenner Way and Sewards Rise, as very high levels in the river prevent water on land from draining into it. Storm Bert will continue to impact the area until 03:00 this morning (24/11/24) when there will be a brief respite. A further 20-30mm is then expected throughout Sunday, which if it impacts the river, may cause some flooding. As a result of the rainfall recorded over the last 24 hours, the river should peak by 04:00 (24/11/24). Our operational staff will ensure the river is free of any reported blockages. For those who have pumps to protect property, please ensure they are working correctly. This Flood Alert will be updated by 15:00 on 24/11/24.

The water level in the Tadburn Lake at Botley Road is high and rising. Heavy and intense rain has fallen over the last 8 hours with 32mm recorded at Romsey. This is a significant amount in a short time. From 21:30 this evening (04/01/2023), surface water flooding may affect property at the top of the river near Jenner Way and Sewards Rise. This could occur as very high levels in the river, prevents water on land from draining into it. Tonight and tomorrow (05/01/2024) only very small amounts of rain are forecast (up to 6mm). River levels should fall by 22:00 but will be higher than normal until 06:00 on Friday morning (05/01/2024). Our operational staff are checking the flood defence walls remain undamaged and are ensuring the river is free of blockages. For those who have pumps to protect property, please ensure they are working correctly. This Flood Alert will be updated at 15:00 on Friday 05/01/2024.

Water levels in the Tadburn Lake are high and rising rapidly. Heavy and intense rain has fallen over the last 24 hours with 38 mm recorded at Romsey. In the next 30 minutes surface water flooding may affect property at the top of the river near Jenner Way and Sewards Rise. This could occur as very high levels in the river, prevents water on land from draining into it. Rainfall continues to affect the area over the next 5 hours but is forecast clear by 15:00. River levels should start to fall by 14:00 today (16/02/20). Our operational staff are checking the river is free of blockages. For those who have pumps to protect property, please ensure they can operate. The forecast improves over this next week becoming drier but remaining unsettled. This Flood Alert will be updated at 16:00 on 17/02/20 or sooner, if we think property flooding will occur.