The Environment Agency have issued an update to the flood alert issued this week for the Eastern Yar.
Issued at 9.30am the update reads:
The water level in the Eastern Yar is high and continues to rise following the heavy rainfall (20mm) recorded yesterday (07/12/23). Today (Friday 08/12/23) and tomorrow (Saturday 09/12/23) the river will continue to flood low lying land, access and cycle tracks, gardens and roads throughout the Yar valley.
Today, the weather should remain fairly dry and at Alverstone, from 13:00 onwards, the water level should begin to fall. At Sandown it will rise for much of the day.
From the early hours of Saturday morning (09/12/23) further heavy rain is forecast, with up to 20mm expected.
If this rain affects the river, then it is possible that some property flooding will occur. We have operated Bembridge sluice. We continue to monitor the forecast.
Please ensure that any products used to protect gardens and property from flooding can operate over the next 24-36 hours.
Stay up to date with flood alert by visiting the EA website.
