River Medina

Message issued at 1:46pm, Wednesday 18th February

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Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

High river levels on Wednesday may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible on 18 February 2026 as further rain is forecast this afternoon (up to 25mm).
If the forecast rainfall is realised, flooding could 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 may also become very high at St George's Way, Shide. Rainfall is forecast to continue through to Thursday morning, 19/02/2026. Small amounts of rain are forecast from Friday 20/02/2026 onwards, flood risk should reduce from Thursday, 19/02/2026.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and will ensure the river is kept free of reported blockages.
Consider activating any flood protection products you may have and avoid flooded ground, flood water could be deep.
This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 20 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 1:46pm, Wednesday 18th February.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for River Medina

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Thu 19 Feb 2026, 4:23pm
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Wed 18 Feb 2026, 1:46pm
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Fri 6 Feb 2026, 1:34pm
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Thu 5 Feb 2026, 3:17pm
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Wed 4 Feb 2026, 12:36pm
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Tue 3 Feb 2026, 9:53am
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Sun 1 Feb 2026, 6:47pm
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Flood Warning Area Details

River Medina from Blackwater to Newport

Region: Solent and South Downs

Country: England

Counties covered: Isle of Wight

Watercourses covered: 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 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).