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Flooding expected. Take action now.
High river levels are expected to cause flooding on Wednesday.
Flooding is expected on 18 February 2026 from 20:00, as a lot of rain (35mm) is forecast today.
Flooding will affect fields, Brook Meadows, rural roads, gardens, and approach properties on North Street, River Street and affect those at and near the Wren Centre, Westbourne. Flooding will also affect properties near Lumley Mill and Victoria Terrace, Emsworth. Rain is forecast to continue until 04:00 on 19/02/2026. River levels and flood risk should begin to reduce in Westbourne by 10:00 on 19/02/2026.
We are closely monitoring the situation , operating our structure at Constant Springs, and clearing debris screens.
Activate any flood protection products you may have , including in Westbourne and Emsworth, where flooding may occur quickly.
This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 19 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Information supplied by the Environment Agency
This information last updated 8:01pm, Wednesday 18th February.
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Warning no longer in force
Fri 20 Feb 2026, 3:21pm
Warning no longer in force
Fri 20 Feb 2026, 1:20pm
Flood warning
Thu 19 Feb 2026, 11:54am
Flood warning
Wed 18 Feb 2026, 8:01pm
Westbourne, Lumley and Emsworth on the River Ems, including New Brighton and Commonside
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 Westbourne, Lumley and Emsworth on the 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).
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