Flood Warning Info - Blackwater and Newport on the River Medina

Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding on Tuesday. Flooding is expected on 03 February 2026, as 15mm of rain has fallen today (03/02/2026). River levels are expected to continue rising today (03/02/2026), as further rainfall (up to 5mm) is forecast. Flooding will affect near Mill Farm, Blackwater Mill buildings, and property at Sandy Lane, Blackwater. Property on the riverbank at St George's Way may also flood. Rain is expected to continue until 21:00 tonight (03/02/2026). Further rain is forecast on Thursday (05/02/2026) and Friday (06/02/2026). This will likely cause the river to respond again. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Activate any flood protection products you may have. This message will be updated by 6:00PM 04 February 2026.

The River Medina is higher than normal, but is now falling following Sunday's rain. Minor flood impacts will continue to affect fields, roads, and gardens at Blackwater, and near Sandy Lane. Only isolated showers are forecast Monday. The river should slowly fall a little further. However, another 20mm of rain is forecast Tuesday. From 09:00 03/02/2026 property flooding could again be possible. Potentially affecting Blackwater Mill buildings, property at Sandy Lane, Blackwater Hollow, Blackwater. Property on the riverbank at St George's Way may also flood. Flooding will also affect near Mill Farm, and fields, roads, and gardens. We are checking rivers for blockages. Activate any flood protection products you may have. This message will be updated by 14:00 03/02/2026.

High river levels are expected to cause flooding on Sunday.  Flooding is expected on 01 February 2026 from 20:00, as a lot of rain (35mm) fell on 01/02/2026.  Flooding will affect near Mill Farm, Blackwater Mill buildings, and property at Sandy Lane, Blackwater Hollow, Blackwater. Property on the riverbank at St George's Way may also flood. Rain is forecast to continue until 22:00 01/02/2026. River levels and flood risk should begin to reduce by 01:00 02/02/2026.  We are checking rivers for blockages .  Activate any flood protection products you may have .  This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 02 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

High river levels are expected to cause flooding today.  Flooding is expected on 27 January 2026 from 07:00, as a lot of rain (29mm) fell on Tuesday.  Flooding will affect near Mill Farm, Blackwater Mill buildings, and property at Sandy Lane. Property on the riverbank at St George's Way may also flood. Rain is forecast to continue until 09:00 27/01/2026. River levels and flood risk should begin to reduce in Shide by 11:00 27/01/2026.  We are checking rivers for blockages .  Activate any flood protection products you may have .  This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 28 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

The water level in the River Medina at Blackwater and Newport is high and rising. In the last 12 hours, heavy and intense rain has fallen, with 34mm recorded at Carisbrooke. From 10:30 this morning (Sunday 05/01/2025) in Blackwater, near Mill Farm, the river could flood Blackwater Mill buildings and property at Sandy Lane. Property on the riverbank at St George's Way may also flood. Further rain is forecast over the next 6 hours, with up to 10mm possible. This will cause the river to remain high until later this evening (Sunday 05/01/2025). Our operational staff are out on site checking that the river is free of blockages. We will continue to monitor the forecast. If you have it, please install flood protection or take appropriate action to protect property. This Flood Warning will be updated by 21:00 on 05/01/2025.