Flood Alert Issued for Eastern Yar on the Isle of Wight Following Heavy Rainfall
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 after 45mm of rain fell in 24 hours, with high river levels expected to persist for at least 48 hours.
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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 within the Solent and South Downs region. The alert was officially raised at 7:58 AM on Thursday, February 19, 2026, in response to rising river levels.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the Eastern Yar on the Isle of Wight. Impacted locations include low-lying land, roads, cycle tracks, and footpaths close to the river. Specific areas of concern include:
- Langbridge and Alverstone (river near bank full)
- Golf Links Road and Moreton Common Road
- Fort Holiday Park (drainage issues in surrounding ditches)
- Nicholas Close (potential garden flooding)
- Sandown (river expected to rise throughout the day)
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas, particularly in Alverstone, should consider activating any available flood protection products. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring the situation, checking rivers for blockages, and operating the Bembridge sluices to manage water flow.
Expected Conditions
Significant rainfall totaling 45mm has fallen over the last 24 hours. This has resulted in high river levels that are currently affecting infrastructure and low-lying areas. While only small amounts of rain are forecast from Friday, February 20, onwards, the existing water volume means river levels will remain high.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of February 19, 2026. Flooding impacts are expected to continue for at least the next 48 hours. The Environment Agency plans to provide an update on the situation by 6:00 PM on February 21, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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