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Flooding possible. Be prepared.
The River Ems is high following weeks of rain.
Minor flood impacts affecting fields, Brook Meadows, rural roads, and gardens will continue. Very little rain is forecast Wednesday and Thursday but river levels will not fall far. More rain is forecast on Friday (between 10 - 20mm). River levels will rise 10cm, and more garden flooding is likely Friday morning. However, a less likely scenario suggests 30mm of rain could be possible, which may cause isolated property flooding from 03:00 27/02/2026. River levels will remain higher than normal for weeks. Unsettled weather could continue throughout February, and therefore further periods of flood risk are possible.
We are closely monitoring the situation, operating our structure at Constant Springs, and clearing debris screens.
Consider activating any flood protection products you may have in Westbourne and Emsworth, flooding may occur quickly.
This message will be updated by 20:00 26/02/2026.
Information supplied by the Environment Agency
This information last updated 1:54pm, Wednesday 25th February.
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Warning no longer in force
Sat 28 Feb 2026, 5:24pm
Flood alert
Sat 28 Feb 2026, 7:27am
Flood alert
Fri 27 Feb 2026, 5:35pm
Flood alert
Thu 26 Feb 2026, 2:17pm
Flood alert
Wed 25 Feb 2026, 1:54pm
Flood alert
Tue 24 Feb 2026, 4:41pm
Flood alert
Mon 23 Feb 2026, 12:14pm
Flood alert
Sun 22 Feb 2026, 1:26pm
Flood alert
Sat 21 Feb 2026, 10:04am
Flood alert
Fri 20 Feb 2026, 4:25pm
The River Ems and tributaries from Racton to Emsworth Harbour including Westbourne
Region: Solent and South Downs
Country: England
Counties covered: Hampshire, West Sussex
Watercourses covered: River Ems
The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Lower River Ems.
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.
No current or recent warnings.
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