Portsmouth flooding: What happened as city records "highest ever" tide and hazardous weather strikes

The flood alert service website said it measured the “highest ever recorded tide” in Old Portsmouth, with flooding seen in the early hours of today.

Live updates will be given for the weather forecast, flood reports and incidents.

Further details can be found here.

Marcin Jedrysiak took several pictures of the conditions last night.

More images can be found here.

The Environment Agency has issued 30 flood warnings across the Portsmouth area. This includes Old Portsmouth, Langstone, Fareham, Gosport, Hayling Island, Emsworth, Portchester and others.

Forty seven flood alerts have also been implemented across Hampshire, with flooding being possible.

Further information can be found here.

The Met Office has provided today’s forecast after a weather warning was issued yesterday.

Wind speeds are set to gradually ease throughout the say. It will be mostly cloudy with sunny spells in places, with a small chance of showers.

Further details can be found here.

Gosport Drones has taken several pictures of the flooding which hit the town. The areas which were hit include ark Road, Little Anglesey Road, St Marks Road, Gosport Ferry, Delme Roundabout and Lower Quay.

More pictures and further details can be found here.

Emergency services saved dozens of people and animals after flooding struck a holiday park.

Crews from Hayling Island coastguard were deployed to Medmerry Holiday Park near Chichester last night. A major incident was declared, with people and their pets being evacuated.

Further details can be found here.

Fifty houses in the Alverstoke area have had to be evacuated by firefighters as water gushed into their homes. Chris Blake, a Coward Road resident, said his back garden turned into a swimming pool.

Councillor Stephen Hammond said he had never seen flooding like this before. Further details can be found in the story here.

Fire crews rushed to Village Road last night after an electrical box caught fire due to the flooding.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service said: “Although the fire was extinguished upon arrival, the scene presented additional challenges with significant flooding in the vicinity. Fire crews remained on site to offer aid to vulnerable residents whose homes were impacted by the flooding.

“In total, 50 homes were affected, prompting a coordinated response involving partners from the Environment Agency, Gosport Borough Council, Hampshire County Council, Gosport and Fareham Inshore Rescue Service, and Southern Electricity.

“Our dedicated crews diligently supported the operation until the situation was stabilised, at which point the incident was handed over to Gosport Council’s emergency planning team.”

Further details on the Alverstoke flooding can be found here.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service said firefighters rushed to St Peters Road to deal with a smoking fuse box.

“Upon arrival, they encountered high water levels surrounding the fuse box, which had ceased smoking, with no signs of fire. Providing safety advice to the residents, the crews handed over the incident to the Electrical Board.

“The stop message was received at 3.19am.”

Firefighters rescued two people after they were found submerged in their vehicles on Hayling Island.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) said crews, equipped with water rescue gear, were able to bring them to safety.

They added that people should be cautious about driving through flooded roads, with water being deeper than it appears. Full story can be found here.