Multiple Flood Warnings And Alerts Issued Across The Isle Of Wight After Heavy Rain

The Environment Agency has issued a series of flood warnings and flood alerts across the Isle of Wight following heavy rainfall on Sunday (1 February), with river levels rising rapidly in several areas.

Flood warnings – meaning flooding is expected – are in force for Gurnard on the Gurnard Luck, Whitwell, Wroxall, Langbridge and Alverstone on the Eastern Yar, Monktonmead Brook at St Johns, Blackwater and Newport on the River Medina, and Carisbrooke and Hunny Hill on the Lukely Brook.

In Gurnard, flooding is expected to affect gardens, roads and low-lying properties along Marsh Road, with high river levels caused by more than 30mm of rainfall. Residents are being urged to avoid low-lying roads near the river.

Along the Eastern Yar, flooding is expected to impact roads, footpaths and a small number of properties in Alverstone and Langbridge, with access restricted in places including Horringford and Golf Links Road.

Garden flooding is also expected at Whitwell High Street.

At St Johns in Ryde, floodwater is expected to affect depot areas, railway tracks and station buildings near Monktonmead Brook, with water on the tracks potentially reaching up to half a metre deep.

On the River Medina, flooding is expected near Mill Farm, Blackwater Mill buildings, Sandy Lane and Blackwater Hollow, with riverside properties at St George’s Way in Newport also at risk.

Meanwhile, in Carisbrooke and Hunny Hill, flooding is expected to affect properties at the bottom of Castle Street, the Aquatics Centre at Vicarage Walk, and roads including Caesars Road and Old Westminster Lane, where parked cars may be impacted.

A number of flood alerts – meaning flooding is possible – are also in force for Gurnard Luck, Simeon Street Recreation Ground in Ryde, the Eastern Yar, the River Medina, St Johns in Ryde, and the Lukely Brook.

At Simeon Street Recreation Ground, water is being deliberately stored to reduce the risk of flooding to nearby homes, while debris screens and sluices are being managed across the Island to control river flows.

The Environment Agency says river levels should begin to fall overnight and into Monday (2 February), but further showers could prolong flooding in some locations.

Residents are advised to remain vigilant, avoid flooded areas and low-lying roads, move vehicles away from rivers where possible, and activate any flood protection measures they may have.