Hampshire

Five Flood Alerts Put In Place For Southampton

By

Karen McGinn
14 March 2026, 9:56 am

The Environment Agency has issued five active flood alerts for Southampton, Hampshire, as of 14 March 2026. These warnings were put in place early this morning to tell residents that some flooding is possible in low-lying coastal areas.

Officials updated the alert status at 4:50 am to reflect current conditions along the coast. People living in or visiting these areas should watch the situation closely to keep themselves and their property safe.

The alerts are based on weather data from the Met Office to help the community prepare for changing coastal conditions. While these specific alerts are active now, the general flood risk for the next five days was assessed as very low on 13 March 2026.

Authorities continue to monitor sea levels and weather patterns to provide updates for those in vulnerable spots. Residents are encouraged to check for real-time changes through the official government portal.

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