A flood warning has been issued by the Environment Agency for the Isle of Wight, as heavy rain continues to fall.
The water level in the Eastern Yar at Alverstone is high and rising. In the last 48 hours, almost half a month’s rain (50mm) has been recorded at Wroxall - similar to the amount recorded on Thursday (3). Almost a month’s rain (100mm), has been recorded at Wroxall in the last 4 days.
Currently, the track to Horringford is flooded, restricting access. Golf Links Road, cycle tracks and footpaths across the Upper Yar Valley will be impassable. Alverstone main road is also flooded, near the main road bridge.
Water will begin to surround property in Alverstone and Langbridge, where property flooding is possible. At Alverstone, the river will remain at its peak value for several hours before the level begins to slowly fall.
The flood warning will be updated by 9.30am.
Flood Warning in force: Whitwell, Wroxall, Langbridge, Alverstone on the Eastern Yar.
Flooding is expected for: Whitwell, Wroxall, Horringford, Langbridge and Alverstone on the Eastern Yar.
*UPDATED 9.16am
*The Environment Agency has issued the following update:
"The water level in the Eastern Yar remains very high. At Alverstone, the level is now slowly falling. This follows a night of mostly dry weather. Out of bank flooding affecting gardens, roads and access tracks is expected in the Upper Yar Valley throughout today.
"At Sandown, the level is slowly rising. Minor flood impacts will be affecting Golf Links Road and Moreton Common Road. Ditches around Fort Holiday Park will struggle to drain.
"From 1.30pm this afternoon, the river could come close to flooding the bottom of gardens at Sandown Bridge. Land at River Park Caravan Park may be flooded. The level at Sandown will not peak until around 4pm this afternoon.
"From today until Wednesday, showers are forecast. During this time, we expect the river to continue falling, but it will remain very sensitive to further rain. We are operating Bembridge sluice to manage levels across Brading marshes. Please ensure products used to protect gardens and property are operating. This Flood Alert will be updated by 6pm."
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