Flood Alert Info - River Medina
Area Description
River Medina from Blackwater to Newport.
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 27 Nov 2024 13:25
Medina
The water level in the River Medina at Blackwater and Shide is high but slowly falling as a result of dry weather over the last 4 hours. Out of bank flooding will continue to affect land, gardens and roads at Blackwater, including Blackwater Hollow on the A3020 near the Mill Farm, and at Sandy Lane throughout today (27/11/2024). Dry weather is now forecast from today (27/11/2024) until Saturday (30/11/2024). The river is expected to recover to normal levels in the next 24 hours and any ongoing minor flood impacts will reduce. We continue to monitor the forecast. Please avoid walking or driving through flood water. Given the situation should improve, this Flood Alert will be removed by 13:00 on Thursday 28/11/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Nov 2024 04:19
Medina
The water level in the River Medina at Blackwater and Shide is high and rising. In the last 5 hours, 30mm has been recorded in Cowes. This is a very large volume in a short period of time. From 04:45 this morning (27/11/24), out of bank flooding will affect land, gardens and possibly roads at Blackwater, especially at Blackwater Hollow on the A3020 near the Mill Farm, and at Sandy Lane. By 05:30 the river will become very high at St George's Way, Shide. Rain will continue to impact the area over the next 6 hours with a further 10-15mm forecast. At this time, property flooding is not expected, but much depends upon the intensity of the rain which is still expected to fall. We continue to monitor the forecast. We will ensure the river remains free of any reported blockages. Road and land flooding impacts will be more significant at Blackwater. Please avoid walking or driving through flood water. This Flood Alert will be updated by 14:00 on 27/11/24.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Apr 2024 08:13
Medina
The water level in the River Medina at Blackwater and Shide is high and rising. In the last 12 hours, 28mm of rain has been recorded in Carrisbrooke. This is a very large volume in a short period of time. From 09:00 this morning (28/04/2024), out of bank flooding will affect land, gardens and possibly roads at Blackwater, especially at Blackwater Hollow on the A3020 near the Mill Farm, and at Sandy Lane. At 09:30, the river will become very high at St George's Way, Shide. Further light rain is forecast this morning. Water levels will remain high and rise slightly over the next 2 hours, but should begin to fall by 14:00 today (Sunday 28/04/2024). Property flooding is currently not expected. We continue to monitor the forecast. We will ensure the river remains free of any reported blockages. Road and land flooding impacts will be more significant at Blackwater. Please avoid walking or driving through flood water. This Flood Alert will be updated at 17:00 on 28/04/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 20:11
Medina
The water level in the River Medina at Blackwater and Shide is high and rising. In the last 7 hours, 25mm of rain has been recorded in Carisbrooke. This is a very large volume in a short period of time, falling on already saturated ground. Out of bank flooding will affect land, gardens and possibly roads at Blackwater, especially at Blackwater Hollow on the A3020 near the Mill Farm and at Sandy Lane. From 19:00 the river will become very high at St George's Way, Shide. Further rain is forecast with 10 mm expected over the next 6 hours. This will cause the river to rise slowly for the next 2 hours. Property flooding is not expected. We continue to monitor the forecast. We will ensure the river remains free of any reported blockages. Road and land flooding impacts will be more significant at Blackwater. Please avoid walking or driving through flood water. This Flood Alert will be updated by 15:00 on Friday 05/01/24.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Oct 2023 07:28
Medina
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 16 Jan 2023 06:44
Medina
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 30 Jan 2021 11:10
Medina
The water level in the River Medina is high and rising. In the last 9 hours, 20 mm of rain has been recorded at Carisbrooke. This is a fairly large amount of rain in a short period of time. From 11:15, the river will affect land, gardens and possibly roads at Blackwater, especially at Blackwater Hollow on the A3020 near the Mill Farm and at Sandy Lane. The river will be very high at St George's Way, Shide. Further showers are expected from midday onwards, and they could continue for most of the afternoon. Saturday evening and Sunday (31/01/2021) should be fairly dry. The river should peak by 13:00, but water levels will remain high for several hours and are unlikely to fall until around 15:00. We continue to monitor the forecast. We will ensure the river remains free of any reported blockages. Road and land flooding impacts will be more significant at Blackwater. Please avoid walking or driving through flood water. This message will be updated or removed by 18:00 on 30/01/21.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Mar 2020 15:35
Medina
Water levels in the River Medina at Blackwater are high and continue to rise. In the last 24 hours, 23mm of rain has been recorded at Carisbrooke. This is a fairly modest total, but follows a prolonged wet period of weather. Currently, out of bank flooding may be affecting land, gardens and roads at Blackwater Mill and Sandy Lane. It is unlikely that the river will cause impacts at St George’s Way. Most of the rain should clear the area by 1700 hrs this evening. At Blackwater, the river should peak in a few hours, around 1800 hrs this evening (05/03/2020). Tomorrow remains dry and the river should return to normal. We continue to monitor the forecast. Please avoid walking or driving through floodwater. This Flood Alert will be updated by 10:00 on Friday 06/03/2020.