The Environment Agency issued a flood alert for the Isle of Wight coast on Friday afternoon (5th Dec 2025).
Residents are advised to be prepared.
The flood alert reads:
High tides over the next two days may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible for 1 hour either side of Friday evening’s tide and Saturday morning’s tide.
Friday’s tide is at 23:09 on 05/12/2025. Weather increases tide table values by 0.36 m. Total forecast tide is 4.72 metres Chart Datum (2.13 mAOD) at Cowes. Light South Westerly Force 3 wind. Saturday’s tide at 11:29 on 06/12/2025 is forecast to be 6 cm higher (2.19 mAOD). South Westerly Force 4 wind.Very minor impact flooding will affect some sea front roads, esplanades and car parks. Water will be high up slipways in Cowes, affecting Medina Road and floating bridge.
In East Cowes, sea water forced up through drains may cause minor impacts to the road at Albany Road.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
Consider activating any flood protection products you may have.
You can follow the flood alert by visiting the EA website.
