The Environment Agency (EA) say that almost half a month’s rain (50mm) has been recorded at Wroxall in the last 48 hours.
A Flood Warning in force for Whitwell, Wroxall, Langbridge and Alverstone on the Eastern Yar with flooding is expected.
Issued at 2am this morning (Monday), the EA warn that immediate action required.
The Flood Alert reads:
The water level in the Eastern Yar at Alverstone is high and rising. In the last 48 hours, almost half a month’s rain (50mm) has been recorded at Wroxall.
This follows a similar amount recorded on Thursday (03/11/2022). Currently the track to Horringford will be flooded, restricting access.
Golf Links Road, cycle tracks and footpaths across the Upper Yar Valley will be impassable.
From 02:30 this morning (07/11/2022) in Alverstone, the main road will flood near the main road bridge.
Water will begin to surround property in Alverstone and Langbridge, where property flooding is possible.
Showery conditions are forecast throughout the rest of the night. At Alverstone, the river will rise until approximately 03:30 (07/11/2022).
It will remain at its peak value for several hours before the level begins to slowly fall. We continue to monitor the forecast.
We’ll ensure the river is kept free of reported blockages.
If you have it, please install flood protection now and leave it in place until this afternoon (07/11/2022).
You can stay up to date with the Flood Alert by visiting the EA Website.
Image: © Former flooding in Sandown by Phil Farmer – used for illustrative purposes only
