The Environment Agency have issued a flood alert for Eastern Yar and tributaries from Whitwell to Bembridge.
The alert, valid from 8.15am this morning (Tuesday), reads:
The water level in the Eastern Yar is high and rising. In the last 24 hours 21mm of rain has fallen at Wroxall. This is in addition to the prolonged rainfall already experienced over the last few months.
“From around 13:00 today (02/01/2024) water will be ponded on low lying land adjacent to the river throughout the river valley and on roads, cycle tracks and footpaths.
At Langbridge and Alverstone Road Bridge, the river will be close to the top of the riverbank. Flooding of Golf Links Road and Moreton Common Road, Sandown may occur from 18:00 today. Ditches around Fort Holiday Park will struggle to drain while river levels are high.
Further rain is possible today, up to 15mm. Property flooding is possible should this rain materialise. Bembridge sluice is operating normally. We continue to monitor and will ensure the river remains free of any reported blockages.
Please ensure any products used to protect gardens and property from flooding are operating.
You can follow the flood alert by visiting the EA’s website.
