Flood Warning Issued for Eastern Yar on Isle of Wight Affecting Alverstone and Langbridge

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for the Eastern Yar river area. This alert indicates that flooding is expected and immediate action may be required for those in the vicinity of the river.

Affected Areas

The warning covers several locations along the Eastern Yar, including:

• Alverstone and Langbridge: A small number of properties are expected to be affected.
• Whitwell: Garden flooding is anticipated along Whitwell High Street.
• Wroxall: General area monitoring is advised.
• Infrastructure: Access is expected to be restricted at Horringford, Golf links road, and various local footpaths.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area, particularly those in Alverstone, are advised to activate any flood protection products they may have. The Environment Agency is currently checking rivers for blockages to mitigate further risk. Residents should avoid using flooded footpaths and plan for restricted access on local roads.

Expected Conditions

High river levels are being driven by 35mm of rain that fell over the last 24 hours. While only a small amount of additional rain is forecast over the next five days, the existing accumulation is sufficient to cause property and road flooding. Minor impacts are likely to persist throughout the week.

Timeline

Flooding is expected to commence at approximately 04:00 on February 19, 2026. River levels and the associated flood risk are projected to begin reducing by February 20, 2026. This message is scheduled for an update by 7:00 PM on February 19, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.