Flood warning for Mansbridge and Woodmill on the River Itchen
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High river levels are expected to cause flooding on Tuesday.
Flooding is expected on 27 January 2026 as a lot of rain fell in Storm Chandra (35mm).
Impacts are expected from 16:30 and during high tide. The next high tide will be at 17:45 at a height of 4.58mCD. Flooding will affect the access road and car parking areas near the White Swan Pub and car garage at Mansbridge. Some water may be forced up through the floor of the Pub. Parts of Riverside Park will also be flooded. As the river continues to respond to this mornings rain, levels could also become very high at Gaters Mill. Showers are forecast to continue until today but the worst of the rain should have cleared. Flood risk should reduce for the following tide at 06:15 28/101/2026.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and liaising with Southampton City Council on operation of Woodmill.
Activate any flood protection products you may have , including defences around the White Swan pub.
This message will be updated by 12:00PM on 28 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood warning area: Gaters Mill, Mansbridge, and Woodmill on the River Itchen.
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The River Itchen level at Riverside Park was 1.59 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 2.89 metres.
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