Flood alert for Southampton Water and Hamble
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High tides on Friday may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible 1 hour either side of Friday's early morning tide at 03:15 on 09/01/2026 and 05:00 on 09/01/2026.
Storm Goretti increases tide table values by 0.8 m. Total forecast tide is 5.16 metres Chart Datum (2.42 mAOD) at Southampton with strong North Westerly Force 7 wind. Very minor impact flooding will affect the lower floor level of Eling Tide Mill and boat yards at Bursledon. Road and car park flooding may occur at The Quay Hamble, Magazine Lane at Marchwood and Shore Road in Hythe. Friday's tide at 15:30 09/01/2026 is forecast to be 89 cm lower (1.53 mAOD). No further flood impacts are expected.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses .
This message will be updated by 12:00PM on 09 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood alert area: Coast around Southampton Water including Calshot, Lepe and the Hamble Estuary.
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