Flood Alert Issued for Eastern Yar on Isle of Wight as Heavy Rain Forecast
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Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the Eastern Yar on the Isle of Wight, warning of potential flooding on Sunday due to forecast rainfall of up to 18mm.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Isle of Wight
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Isle of Wight.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the Eastern Yar in the Solent and South Downs region. The alert was officially raised on February 21, 2026, in response to high river levels resulting from recent wet weather.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the Eastern Yar on the Isle of Wight. Flooding is currently affecting Golf Links Road and Moreton Common Road. Specific areas of concern include ditches around Fort Holiday Park, which are struggling to drain. If forecast rain impacts the area, flooding could extend to low-lying land, roads, cycle tracks, and footpaths near the river. In Langbridge and Alverstone, the river is expected to be close to bank full, and garden flooding is possible at Nicholas Close.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to consider activating any flood protection products they may have, particularly in the Alverstone area. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring the situation, checking rivers for blockages, and operating the Bembridge sluices.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are expected over the next two days. Up to 18mm of rain is forecast for Sunday, February 22, 2026, which may lead to further flooding. Following this, conditions are expected to improve from Monday, February 23, to Wednesday, February 25, 2026, with minimal daily rainfall of up to 1mm forecast, allowing river levels to recover.
Timeline
The flood alert is currently active, with flooding possible on February 22, 2026. The Environment Agency has stated that this message will be updated by 18:00 on February 23, 2026.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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