The Environment Agency have issued a Flood Alert for St John’s, Ryde.
They say that flooding is possible for Monktonmead Brook at St Johns Road, St John’s Station and Park Road and warn residents to ‘be prepared’.
The flood alert was issued at 9.48am and reads:
The water level in the Monktonmead Brook is high and rising. Intense rain has fallen, with over 30mm in the last two hours recorded at Ryde.
This is about half a month’s total and is similar to the storm on 27th July. In the next couple of hours, water may begin to flow across the railway tracks, upstream of St John’s Station. Surface water may already be causing impacts as drains become overloaded.
Property flooding is not currently expected at this time, but we will keep this under review. Further thundery showers are possible this morning and over the next 24 hours.
Water levels will remain very high until at least midday. Our operational staff will keep the Monktonmead Brook clear of reported blockages.
Please consider moving vehicles from depots located next to the river and railway line.
To stay up to date with any changes, visit the EA Website.
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