Flood Alert Info - River Alver
Area Description
River Alver from Rowner to the Sea.
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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There are no Flood Alerts currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
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Flood Alert History
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2026 17:22
Alver
High river levels on Thursday may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible on 19 February 2026 , as a lot of rain (40mm) fell on 18/02/2026.
Flooding may be affecting Privett Road, as well as footpaths at Alver Country Park, especially near to Apple Dumpling Bridge. The outfall at Stokes Bay was cleared this morning (19/02/2026). Only a small amount of rain is forecast until Monday 23/02/2026. Overall, flood risk will reduce over the next couple of days. However, at the next high tide (forecast at 01:00 on 20/02/2026 at Portsmouth), tide-locking will cause the river level to rise again and further flooding impacts to roads and footpaths could occur.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded , including Privett Road.
This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 20 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2026 06:11
Alver
High river levels on Thursday may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible on 19 February 2026 from 07:00, as a lot of rain (nearly 35 mm) fell yesterday.
Flooding could affect Privett Road. It will also affect footpaths at Alver Country Park, especially near to Apple Dumpling Bridge. High tide is at 12:27 this afternoon, and for a period over high water, the incoming tide will prevent the river from flowing out to sea. River levels and flood risk should begin to reduce this afternoon. Only isolated showers are forecast over the next 3 days.
We are closely monitoring the situation and our operations staff will clear the outfall today.
Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded . Including Privett Road.
This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 19 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2026 13:08
Alver
High river levels on Wednesday may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible on 28 January 2026 , as a lot of rain fell during Storm Chandra (26mm).
Flooding maybe affecting Privett Road due to the outfall at Stokes Bay being blocked. It will also affect footpaths at Alver Country Park, especially near to Apple Dumpling Bridge. Today (28/01/2026) and tomorrow (29/01/2026) will be mostly dry. River levels and flood risk should begin to reduce once the outfall is cleared.
We are closely monitoring the situation . Our operations staff will clear the outfall in the coming days.
Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded . Including Privett Road.
This message will be updated by 1:00PM on 29 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Jan 2026 09:54
Alver
High river levels on Tuesday may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 27 January 2026 as a lot of rain fell in Storm Chandra (26mm). Flooding will affect Privett Road and footpaths at Alver Country Park, especially near to Apple Dumpling Bridge. River levels and flood risk have reduced following the clearance of the outfall on Monday. However, Storm Chandra's rain combined with strong winds and high waves, means flows through the outfall could become impeded by shingle, increasing flood risk again. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our operations staff will clear the outfall again if necessary. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 13:00 on 28 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Jan 2026 11:40
Alver
High river levels on Monday may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible on 26 January 2026 as a lot of rain is forecast (30mm).
Flooding is affecting Privett Road. It will also affect footpaths at Alver Country Park, especially near to Apple Dumpling Bridge. River levels and flood risk should reduce following the clearance of the outfall this morning. However, storm Chandra will bring up to 35mm of rain later today and overnight. Combined with strong winds and high waves, flows through the outfall could become impeded by shingle, increasing flood risk again.
We are closely monitoring the situation . Our operations staff will clear the outfall again if necessary.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses .
This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 27 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Jan 2026 09:30
Alver
High river levels over the next two days may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible on 24 January 2026 from 10:00 because of the combination of rain and high tide.
Flooding could affect Privett Road. It will also affect footpaths at Alver Country Park, especially near to Apple Dumpling Bridge. Only isolated showers are forecast over the next 4 days. River levels and flood risk should begin to reduce by 12:00 on 26/01/2026, following the clearance of the outfall, currently being impacted by shingle.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . Our operations staff will clear the outfall on Monday 26/01/26.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses . Including Privett Road.
This message will be updated by 11:30AM on 26 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Jan 2026 13:30
Alver
High river levels on Friday may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible on 23 January 2026 from 13:00 because of the combination of rain and high tide.
Flooding could affect Privett Road. It will also affect footpaths at Alver Country Park, especially near to Apple Dumpling Bridge. Only isolated showers are forecast over the next 4 days. River levels and flood risk should begin to reduce by 12:00 on 26/01/2026, following the clearance of the beach outfall, currently being impacted by shingle.
We are closely monitoring the situation . Our operations staff will clear the outfall on Monday 26/01/26.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses . Including Privett Road.
This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 24 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2024 15:50
Alver
The water level in the River Alver at Browndown is high but stable. The river outfall on the beach at Stokes Bay is partially blocked with shingle due to recent high spring tides. The blocked outfall is preventing the river from draining and continues to flood across Privett Road. It is also affecting footpaths at Alver Country Park, especially near to Apple Dumpling Bridge. Our operations staff are planning to use excavators to remove shingle at low tide on Tuesday morning 13/02/2024. Once the outfall is cleared the river will lower and no further impacts are expected. We continue to monitor the forecast. In the meantime please plan driving routes to avoid Privett Road. This Flood Alert will be updated by 16:00 on Tuesday 13/02/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 20:25
Alver
The water level in the River Alver at Browndown is high but stable. The river outfall on the beach at Stokes Bay is partially blocked with shingle due to recent high spring tides. The blocked outfall is preventing the river from draining. The river has begun to flood across Privett Road. It is also affecting footpaths at Alver Country Park, especially near to Apple Dumpling Bridge. Rain has now cleared the area and levels have stabilised but are unlikely to fall. Our operations staff are planning to use excavators to remove shingle from the outfall at the beginning of the week. The river level will not begin to lower until this work is completed. Once the outfall is cleared, no further impacts are expected. We continue to monitor the forecast. Please plan driving routes to avoid Privett Road. This Flood Alert will be updated by 18:00 on Monday 12/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 30 Oct 2023 00:43
Alver
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 12 Jan 2023 13:24
Alver
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 1 Jan 2023 23:21
Alver
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.