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Blackwater and Newport on the River Medina

Message issued at 7:18pm, Sunday 1st February

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

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. 

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This information last updated 7:18pm, Sunday 1st February.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Blackwater and Newport on the River Medina

Flood Warning Area Details

Blackwater and Newport on the River Medina

Region: Solent and South Downs

Country: England

Counties covered: Isle of Wight

Watercourses covered: River Medina

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Blackwater and Newport on the River Medina.

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).

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