A Flood Alert was issued for Beaulieu estuary in Hampshire on 30th August 2026. Affected watercourses included the The Solent.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The Lymington at Lymington River level rose 1.04m, peaking at 0.13m, while the Beaulieu River at Hartford climbed 0.83m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High tides on Monday may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible for 1 hour either side of Monday's early morning tide at 01:13 on 31/08/2026 and 03:30 on 31/08/2026 The weather increases tide table values by 0.5 m. Total forecast tide is 4.02 metres Chart Datum (2.20 mAOD) at Beaulieu. Light South Westerly Force 4 wind. The tide will flood into the garden of the Mill House on the downstream side of the Mill Pond. Minor road flooding at Palace Lane is also expected, making access to the village temporarily more difficult. Monday's tide at 13:36 on 31/08/2026 is forecast to be 12 cm lower (2.0
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lymington River level | Lymington | +1.04m | 0.13m |
| Hartford | Beaulieu River | +0.83m | 1.91m |
| Gurnard | Gurnard Luck | +0.31m | 0.39m |
| Brockenhurst | Lymington | +0.14m | 0.22m |