Isle of Wight flood alerts in force after heavy rain weather warning

The most recent issued by the Environment Agency is for Gurnard Luck.

In the last 48 hours, nearly 50mm of rain has been recorded at Cowes and the water level at Marsh Road is high and rising.

Although property flooded is not expected, the EA warns garden flooding is possible.

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Meanwhile, as previously reported, a flood alert for the the Eastern Yar is in place and around 50mm of rain fell at Wroxall.

Road, cycle track and footpath flooding is expected, the EA said.

At Langbridge and Alverstone Road Bridge, the river will be close to the top of the riverbank.

Flooding of Golf Links Road and Morton Common Road, Sandown is also expected.

With Friday morning's tide higher than normal due to windy weather, a flood alert has also been issued for the Island's coast.

The EA said: "Water levels will be very high in Cowes, affecting Medina Road (floating bridge) and Sea Street (Newport).

"In East Cowes, sea water will cause minor impacts to the roads forced up through drains.

"The ferry terminal car park at Yarmouth will flood.

"A series of spring tides with similar flood impacts will be seen across the weekend.

"The tide will come near to the top of front door steps at Medina Road. Well Road, East Cowes may be affected by water in the road."

Weather warnings for heavy rain are no longer in force.