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Waltham Chase, Durley Mill and Botley on the River Hamble

Message issued at 6:17am, Tuesday 27th January

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

High river levels are expected to cause flooding on Tuesday. 
Flooding is expected on 27 January 2026 from 07:00, as a lot of rain (28mm) fell on Tuesday. 
Flooding will affect Durley School. From 08:00 27/01/2026, flooding may commence at Botley Mills Craft and Leisure Centre. Land, garden and outbuildings may be impacted at Durley Mill. High tide at Southampton is 1.79 mAOD (4.52mCD) at 17:45 27/01/2026. A normal tide. Rain is forecast to continue until 09:00 27/01/2026. River levels and flood risk should begin to reduce in Durley and Botley by 13:00 27/01/2026. 
We are checking rivers for blockages . 
Activate any flood protection products you may have . Including at Durley School and Botley Mills. 
This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 28 January 2026 or as the situation changes. 

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This information last updated 6:17am, Tuesday 27th January.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Waltham Chase, Durley Mill and Botley on the River Hamble

Flood Warning Area Details

River Hamble through Waltham Chase, Durley Mill, Botley

Region: Solent and South Downs

Country: England

Counties covered: Hampshire

Watercourses covered: River Hamble

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Waltham Chase, Durley Mill and Botley on the River Hamble.

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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Hedge End
Hedge End Streams from Wildern and Hedge End to Botley

No current or recent warnings.

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