A FLOOD alert remains in place for the Eastern Yar this afternoon (Wednesday), following a further update from the Environment Agency.
Following this morning’s alert, the Environment Agency’s Flood Alert service said the water level remains high.
The flood alert is in place for the area surrounding Eastern Yar and its tributaries between Whitwell to Bembridge
In the last 24 hours, 38mm of rain was recorded at Knighton.
From 4pm today, water levels are peaking at Alverstone, a little later than forecast.
Some minor out-of-bank flooding may also occur in the fields of Langbridge.
The statement says: “We do not expect access issues to Horringford or impacts on Sandown.
“Property flooding is not expected, and no further rain is expected today.”
Drier weather through into tomorrow (Thursday) will allow water levels to recover, and the flood alert is expected to be removed at 9am.
The Isle of Wight still has a hosepipe ban in place.
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