Heavy rainfall has caused roads to break up and severe flooding in Ventnor today (Monday).
Videos show water pouring out of cracks in Shore Hill, otherwise known as Cascades.
WATCH: Video shows the sea turning brown in Ventnor.
Video from Vince Butler. It's thought a landslip at Wheeler’s Bay is to blame for the flooding.
Vehicles can be seen struggling to get up the hill as flood water travels down the hill.
Heavy rainfall and flooding has also turned the water in Ventnor paddling pool brown.
Video courtesy of Charlie Urry
Island Roads says it will carry out a "full assessment" of the road conditions when water levels subside.
Temporary traffic lights in place at Shore Hill (the Cascades) in Ventnor due to flooding caused by exceptional rainfall. Full assessment to be carried out when the water levels subside.
— Island Roads (@IslandRoads) August 2, 2021
We're being warned there is a chance of more heavy rain and even thunderstorms on the Isle of Wight throughout the day.
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 Warning has been issued by the Environment Agency. Flood Warning in force: Monktonmead Brook at St...
Posted by Isle of Wight Council on Monday, August 2, 2021
A flood alert is also in place in Ryde.
Earlier this morning, Beaper Shute was underwater as vehicles struggled to pass. The road has since reopened.
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/
Updated
Shore Hill in Ventnor has now been closed.
Shore Hill, Ventnor, is now closed for assessments, investigation and repairs. We are currently considering alternative traffic arrangements given the traffic restrictions in place at the other end of the Esplanade/Bath Road. These arrangements will be communicated when agreed.
— Island Roads (@IslandRoads) August 2, 2021
Nettlestone Hill is expected to re-open shortly.
Great Preston Road, Smallbrook Lane and Ashey Road are passable, with care.
We are about to close Coach Lane in Brading for carriageway repairs following flooding.
— Island Roads (@IslandRoads) August 2, 2021
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