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Flooding expected. Take action now.
High river levels are continuing to cause flooding today 27/01/2026, as a lot of rain (37mm) fell overnight. Flooding is affecting footpaths in Milford on Sea and isolated low-lying property next to the river at New Valley Road, Barnes Lane, High Street and Sea Road. River levels are beginning to fall slowly but remain high. During high water, the incoming tide will prevent the river from flowing out to sea. High tide is at 17:18 and 18:48. Milford Dam is operational. Ensure any flood protection products you may have remain operational. This message will be updated by 12:00 on 28/01/2026.
Information supplied by the Environment Agency
This information last updated 4:18pm, Tuesday 27th January.
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Warning no longer in force
Wed 28 Jan 2026, 1:00pm
Flood warning
Tue 27 Jan 2026, 4:18pm
Flood warning
Tue 27 Jan 2026, 7:39am
Danes Stream from Ashley (New Milton) to Milford on Sea
Region: Solent and South Downs
Country: England
Counties covered: Hampshire
Watercourses covered: Danes Stream
The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Ashley and Milford on Sea, Danes Stream.
Note: the area shown on the map is the area covered by flood alerts and warnings. It is not a live map of current flooding. The area covered broadly equates to the area where the risk of flooding in any year is greater than 1% (the "hundred year" flood risk).
No current or recent warnings.
No current or recent warnings.