There is a chance of more heavy rain and even thunderstorms on the Isle of Wight today (Monday).
A Met Office Yellow Weather Warning has been issued - to include the Island - until 11pm tonight.
Some areas of Ryde, Brading and Sandown have experienced flooding today after heavy rainfall overnight into this morning.
A Flood Alert has been issued at Monktonmead Brook in Ryde.
There is also flooding on the main Whitwell to Ventnor road.
The Met Office said:
"Heavy showers already affecting the south and east of the Isle of Wight will become more widespread across the warning area through the afternoon, with some thunderstorms also developing.
"These may be quite slow-moving and last for an hour or two.
"Some torrential downpours are possible with a few places seeing 50 mm of rain or more within a few hours.
"Lightning and hail are also additional hazards."
Who to call in the event of a flood
- If you need to be evacuated because of severe flooding or damage, contact the police or dial 999.
- For general issues around flooding, contact the Isle of Wight Council on (01983) 823600 (this also doubles up as the COVID-19 support line).
- If you believe the flooding is from a main river or the sea, contact the Environment Agency on 0345 988 1188. www.environment-agency.gov.uk
- The Environment Agency also provides help on flooding issues via its Floodline: 0345 988 1188.
- To report flooding on the highway or drainage issues, contact Island Roads on (01983) 822440. www.islandroads.com
- Notify Southern Water if flooding affects your mains sewage/public drains by calling 0330 303 0368. www.southernwater.co.uk
- Notify the National Grid to report a gas leak as the result of flooding on 0800 111 999.
- Notify SSE of electrical issues such as power cuts by calling 105.
- For non-emergency calls pertaining to vulnerable older people, call adult services on (01983) 823340 (office hours) or (01983) 821105 (out of hours).
- NHS '111' for non-urgent health concerns.
Other useful contacts
- For adverse weather and flooding guidance, visit https://www.iow.gov.uk/.../
Adverse-Weather-and-Flooding - The Met Office, 0370 900 0100. www.metoffice.gov.uk
- For food safety advice after flooding, including how to make baby food without mains water, contact the Food Standards Agency: 020 7276 8829.
- Trading Standards (01983) 823000. Be wary of cold callers offering services following a flood at your property.
- For more information about the Isle of Wight Trader Approval Scheme, visit: https://www.iow.gov.uk/tas/
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