Saturday morning’s tide at 11.09am is expected to be higher than normal. The Environment Agency warns that water could come close to homes.

For one hour – either side of high water – seafront roads, esplanades and car parks will flood.
In Cowes, water is expected to affect the High Street and Medina Road (floating bridge), with Sea Street affected in Newport.

Flood alert for the Island's coast (Image: Environment Agency)

In East Cowes, seawater forced up through drains will likely impact Albany Road, York Avenue and Castle Street, with Yarmouth’s ferry terminal car park expected to be underwater, possibly impacting Bridge Street.

Tides are understood to remain elevated over the next five days, the Environment Agency has warned.

A spokesperson said: “If you have it, we recommend that flood protection should be installed at Medina Road in Cowes, Well Road in East Cowes and Bridge Road in Yarmouth, one hour being high tide.”

Another update is expected by 3pm on Saturday.

Eastern Yar flood alert

Eastern Yar flood alert (Image: Environment Agency)

Meanwhile, a separate flood alert for the Eastern Yar and tributaries from Whitwell to Bembridge remains active.

In the last 48 hours, over 40mm of rainfall was recorded in Wroxall, with levels at Sandown still rising and expected to continue rising through Friday evening.

Water will be ponded on low-lying land throughout the river valley, the Environment Agency said, with further road and footpath flooding expected.

There will be flooding on Golf Links Road and Morton Common, and ditched around Fort Holiday Park will struggle to drain.

The weather is forecast to be fairly dry over the next three days, so levels will start to fall during this time – but further rainfall is expected on Tuesday (February 13).

The Environment Agency said: “At present, forecast rainfall totals are unlikely to flood property, but please expect the river to be higher than normal over the next few days.

“To reduce flood risk, we are ensuring that water courses remain free of blockages. Avoid walking or driving through flood water.”