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Flood Warnings Issued As Heavy Rain Hits The Isle Of Wight

Days of heavy rain has led to flood warnings being issued on the Isle of Wight - with more than a month's rain falling in just 48 hours in some parts of the Island.

The Environment Agency said that flooding is expected for Sandown, Yaverland, Yarbridge, Brading and Bembridge on the Eastern Yar.

Meanwhile, a second warning is in place for Whitwell, Wroxall, Horringford, Langbridge and Alverstone.

Flooding is also likley at Lukely Brook, from Carisbrooke to Newport.

The Environment Agency said:

"Currently, there is extensive out of bank flooding throughout the Yar Valley. Moreton Common Road and Golf Links Road are flooded.

"Today (Thursday), Fort Holiday Park and Sandown sewage works could flood as ditches struggle to drain to the main river.

"Property flooding is possible at Nicholas Close, Brading.

"At Sandown, the river is expected to continue rising until Thursday night. We are operating the sluice at Bembridge to manage water levels across Brading marshes. However, the neap tide cycle will restrict the amount of water which can drain from the river for the next four days."

It went onto say:

"The water level in the Eastern Yar at Alverstone is high and rising. Over half a month’s rain (70mm) has been recorded in Wroxall since Tuesday morning (15/11/2022).

"Currently, the access track to Horringford will be flooded, restricting access. Golf Links Road, cycle tracks and footpaths across the Upper Yar Valley will be impassable.

"From midday today (Thursday) in Alverstone, the main road will flood 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 rise until 4pm. It will remain at its peak for several hours before the level begins to fall."

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