The Environment Agency (EA) have advised residents this morning (Tuesday) that a Flood Alert is in force for the Isle of Wight coast.
The Flood Alert reads:
Tuesday morning’s tide at 10:45 on 08/11/2022 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong South Westerly Force 6 winds and large waves.
The weather increases tide table values by 0.37 m. The total forecast tide is 4.77 metres Chart Datum (2.18 mAOD) at Cowes.
For 1 hour either side of high water, very minor impact flooding will affect some sea front roads, esplanades and car parks across the Island.
Water will be high up slipways in Cowes, affecting Medina Road and the floating bridge. In East Cowes, sea water forced up through drains may cause very minor impacts to the road at Albany Road.
After this tide, and for the rest of the week, tide levels are reducing and no further impacts are expected. We continue to monitor the forecast.
At Medina Road, near the Floating Bridge, the tide may rise to be only 0.1m below the top of front door steps.
As a precautionary measure, and if you have it, we recommend that flood protection is installed at Medina Road 1 hour before high tide.
To stay up to date with the Flood Alert, head over to the EA’s Website.
Image: © Dave Miller
