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River Alver

Message issued at 1:08pm, Wednesday 28th January

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Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

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.

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This information last updated 1:08pm, Wednesday 28th January.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for River Alver

Flood Warning Area Details

River Alver from Rowner to the Sea

Region: Solent and South Downs

Country: England

Counties covered: Hampshire

Watercourses covered: Alver

Area covered by this alert location

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

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).

Other Nearby Flood Warning Locations

Browndown on the River Alver
Privett Road, Browndown Road and Stokes Bay from the River Alver

No current or recent warnings.

Hillhead to Gosport
Coastal area from Hillhead to Gosport

No current or recent warnings.

Gosport
Tidal areas at Gosport, including Clayhall, Forton, Priddy's Hard, and the Town Centre

No current or recent warnings.

Old Portsmouth
Coast at Old Portsmouth

No current or recent warnings.

Fareham to Portchester
Coastal area from Fareham to Portchester

No current or recent warnings.

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