The Environment Agency (EA) has issued a flood alert on the Isle of Wight over the weekend.

The alert says that flooding is possible for the Eastern Yar, and tributaries from Whitwell to Bembridge on Sunday and Monday.

More information is available on the Isle of Wight Council website and the government's Check for Flooding service.

The EA have said:

  • Property flooding is not expected.
  • Until 12:00 today (Saturday 28/09/2024), at Sandown, minor impact flooding could affect Golf Links and Morton Common Road.
  • Today (Saturday 28/09/2024), the weather will remain dry, and water levels will lower at Sandown by early afternoon.
  • On Sunday (29/09/2024) and Monday (30/09/2024), further heavy rain is forecast with up to 40mm expected.
  • If this volume of rain does affect the river, then there will be much more widespread impacts to low lying land, footpaths, cycle tracks and roads in both the upper and lower river.

The Isle of Wight Council have said in a statement: "The Environment Agency have checked that the Bembridge sluice is operating normally and will continue to monitor the forecast and will ensure the river remains free of any reported blockages.

"The Environment Agency advise that any products used to protect gardens or property from flooding can operate if required over the next 2 to 3 days."

Sandbags are available from St Mary's Car Park in Cowes, Well Road in East Cowes and Simeon Street Recreation Ground in Ryde.

Affected residents can also call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 using the quickdial code 216075, or follow @Envagency on Twitter.