A Flood Alert was issued for Mansbridge and Riverside Park in Hampshire, Southampton on 25th October 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Itchen.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Itchen at Riverside Park rose 0.18m, peaking at 1.63m, while the River Itchen at Durngate climbed 0.08m.
Environment Agency advice issued
High river levels on Monday may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on Monday 26 October 1.5 hours before, and 3.5 hours after the tide at 10:30. The weather increases tide table values by 0.38 m. Total forecast tide is 5.21 metres Chart Datum (2.47 mAOD) at Southampton. Strong Southerly Force 5 wind. Levels in the lower River Itchen will increase as the incoming tide prevents water from flowing out to sea. Footpath flooding will affect some areas of Riverside Park. The pub car park at Mansbridge, may see minor impact flooding for a short period of time. Any flood depth would be relatively
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Park | River Itchen | +0.18m | 1.63m |
| Durngate | River Itchen | +0.08m | 37.28m |
| Bishopstoke | River Itchen | +0.07m | 0.81m |