The Environment Agency have issued a flood alert this morning (Wednesday) for the Eastern Yar.
They say flooding is possible for the Eastern Yar and tributaries from Whitwell to Bembridge and warn residents to be prepared. Low lying land and roads will be affected first
About 22mm of rain has fallen in the last 18 hours. 10mm to 15mm more rain is forecast over the catchment for the remainder of today, Wednesday 27th January, clearing about 6pm. The river is rising and levels in the upper catchment may not peak until later tonight and those downstream of Sandown until tomorrow evening.
The upper catchments may experience some out of bank flooding possibly affecting Arreton, Alverstone, Langbridge, Newchurch and access tracks to Horringford may be flooded. In Sandown, Golf Links Road and Morton Common Road may be flooded as well the ditches around the Fort Holiday Caravan Park may also experience flooding.
Property level protection should be deployed as a precautionary measure.
- Be prepared to protect yourself, family, pets and property.
- Call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 for up-to-date flooding information.
- Keep an eye on local water levels and weather conditions. Visit the Environment Agency website www.gov.uk/environment-agency for river level and flooding information.
- Tune into weather, news and travel bulletins on local television and radio.
- Avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
