Flood Alert Issued for St Johns, Ryde as Monktonmead Brook Levels Rise
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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 Isle of Wight, warning that heavy rainfall may cause the Monktonmead Brook to flood railway tracks near St Johns Station.
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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 for the Solent and South Downs region, specifically targeting the Monktonmead Brook. The alert was officially raised on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, in response to rising river levels and a forecast of significant rainfall.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers St Johns and Ryde on the Isle of Wight. Geographic focus is placed on the areas surrounding the Monktonmead Brook, with specific potential impacts identified for the railway infrastructure in the region.
What You Should Do
Residents and operators in the affected area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Consider activating any flood protection products currently installed on your property.
- Move vehicles away from depots located adjacent to the railway line and the river.
- Monitor local river levels and weather reports as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are expected on Wednesday following a forecast of up to 25mm of rain this afternoon. If the forecast rainfall totals are reached, flooding is expected to affect the railway tracks upstream of St Johns Station. Currently, flooding of station buildings or residential property is not expected. The Environment Agency is actively monitoring rainfall and river levels while keeping the Monktonmead Brook clear of blockages.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 1:43 PM on February 18, 2026. Rainfall is forecast to continue through Thursday morning, February 19. Further showers are expected on Friday, February 20, and through the upcoming weekend, with daily accumulations of up to 10mm. This message is scheduled to be updated by 6:00 PM on February 20, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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