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FLOOD WARNING: More Than Half A Month's Worth Of Rain Falls At Wroxall

There's a flood warning in place for Eastern Yar and tributaries from Whitwell to Bembridge today (Saturday), after half a month's worth of rain (50mm) was recorded to have fallen at Wroxall over the last 48 hours.

The Environment Agency said levels in the Easter Yar are high and rising.

A spokesperson from the Environment Agency said:

"Water will pond on low lying lands throughout the Yar Valley.

"In Alverstone the river is expected to be very high, rising close to the top of the river bank near the main road bridge.

"Pumps used to reduce water in gardens and to property will need to operate.

"Today (03/10/20), we are not expecting impacts at Sandown. Rain should clear by 09:00, the river is unlikely to peak until at least 13:00 this afternoon.

"As it peaks, water levels will be very high, and may impact access tracks at Horringford.

"Further heavy rain is expected later on Saturday evening, with a further 20 to 30mm expected.

"This additional rainfall could lead to property flooding.

"Bembridge sluice is operating normally."

Visit the GOV.UK website to see the current flood warnings and view advice on what to do before, during and after a flood: https://flood-warning-information.service.gov.uk/target-area/065WAF212

 

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