The Isle of Wight is pretty soggy after last night’s rain and from early this morning (Wednesday) the Environment Agency has issued three flood alerts for the Island.
The first alert issued at 3.26am was for Carisbrooke and Hunny Hill on the Lukely Brook. It reads:
The water level in the Lukely Brook at Carisbrooke is high and rising. In the last 7 hours (most of which has fallen in the last hour), heavy and intense rain (30 mm) has been recorded at Carisbrooke. This is a large volume in a short period of time.
From 04:15 this morning (27/11/24) property at the bottom of Castle Street could flood from rising river levels and surface water flowing down the road.
The Aquatics Centre at Vicarage Walk near Foxes Road will also flood. Water levels will be very high at Caesars Road and Old Westminster Lane, and the river could come out of bank, flooding roads and parked cars.
Further heavy rain is forecast over the next 4 hours. This will cause the river to rise until at least 10:00 this morning (27/11/24). Our operational contractors are out in the area now, making sure the river is kept free of blockages. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you have it, please install flood protection now.
You can follow the flood alert on the EA website.
The second alert, issued at 3.36am, was for Monktonmead Brook at St Johns Road, St John’s Station and Park Road and reads:
The water level in the Monktonmead Brook at St John’s Station is high and rising. Heavy and intense rain has fallen, with 25 mm in 6 hours recorded at Ryde.
This is a large amount in a short period of time. From 04:30 this morning (27/11/24), water will begin to flow across the railway tracks. Further heavy rain is expected to impact the area for at least the next 4 hours with an additional 10-15mm expected.
The river will continue to rise until approximately 10:00. Before then, it is possible that we may issue a Flood Warning for impacts to the station depot buildings, and compounds located next to the railway line near Park Road.
Our operational staff are keeping the Monktonmead Brook clear of blockages. We continue to monitor the forecast. Please consider moving vehicles from depots located next to the river and railway line.
You can follow the flood alert on the EA website.
The third alert was issued at 4.19am and was for River Medina from Blackwater to Newport. It reads:
The water level in the River Medina at Blackwater and Shide is high and rising. In the last 5 hours, 30mm has been recorded in Cowes. This is a very large volume in a short period of time.
From 04:45 this morning (27/11/24), out of bank flooding will affect land, gardens and possibly roads at Blackwater, especially at Blackwater Hollow on the A3020 near the Mill Farm, and at Sandy Lane. By 05:30 the river will become very high at St George’s Way, Shide.
Rain will continue to impact the area over the next 6 hours with a further 10-15mm forecast. At this time, property flooding is not expected, but much depends upon the intensity of the rain which is still expected to fall. We continue to monitor the forecast. We will ensure the river remains free of any reported blockages. Road and land flooding impacts will be more significant at Blackwater. Please avoid walking or driving through flood water.
You can follow the flood alert on the EA website.
The fourth alert was issued at 6.14am and was for Eastern Yar and tributaries from Whitwell to Bembridge. It reads:
The water level in the Eastern Yar is high and rising. In the last 7 hours, 30mm of rain has fallen at Wroxall. This is a significant amount in a short period of time. Today (27/11/24), the river will impact cycle, and access tracks across the Yar Valley including at Horringford. From 16:00 this afternoon at Langbridge and Alverstone Road Bridge, the river will be close to the top of the riverbank, and flooding of Golf Links Road and Moreton Common Road at Sandown is also expected. Rain should clear away by 08:00 but another 5-10mm may be recorded in this time. At Alverstone, the river will continue to rise until at least 19:00 this evening (27/11/24), and at Sandown until 07:00 on 28/11/24. We may issue a Flood Warning later today. We are managing levels at Bembridge sluice. We continue to monitor the forecast 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 on the EA website.
At 8.09am a flood alert was issued for Gurnard Luck. It reads:
The water level in the Gurnard Luck at Marsh Road is high and rising. In the last 10 hours, 25mm of rain has been recorded at Cowes. This is a large amount in a short period of time. High tide at Cowes is expected at 08:50 Wednesday morning (27/11/2024). From 11:00 27/11/2024 properties situated nearest to the river in Marsh Road will experience garden flooding. Property flooding is not expected. Most of the rain has now cleared the area and the rest of the day will be dry. The river will continue to rise until 13:00 27/11/2024, before it can drain with the lowering tide. We continue to monitor the forecast. We will ensure the river remains free of any reported blockages. At high tide, please keep away from the river at Gurnard Road Bridge. Water will be deep and fast flowing.
You can follow the flood alert on the EA website.
At 9.07am a flood alert was issued for Whitwell, Wroxall, Langbridge, Alverstone on the Eastern Yar. It reads:
The water level in the Eastern Yar at Alverstone is high and rising. In the last 13 hours, 34mm of rain has been recorded at Wroxall. This is a significant amount in a short time. Golf Links Road, the access track at Horringford, cycle tracks, and footpaths across the Upper Yar Valley will become impassable.
From 16:00 this afternoon (27/11/24) in Alverstone, the main road will flood near the main road bridge. Water will begin to surround property in Alverstone and Langbridge, flooding a small number of properties. Garden flooding is expected at Whitwell High Street. Rain will shortly clear the area.
At Alverstone, the river will rise until at least 21:00 this evening (27/11/24). Dry weather is expected until Sunday 01/12/24. This will give the river a chance to return to normal levels. We will ensure the river is kept free of reported blockages. Please install flood protection now and leave it in place until Friday 29/11/24.
You can follow the flood alert on the EA website.
Article edit
8.23am 27th Nov 2024 – Gurnard Luck alert added
9.44am 27th Nov 2024 – Whitwell etc alert added
