Flooding warning for Carisbrooke and Hunnyhill on the Isle of Wight

'Act now' - Flood warning issued for Carisbrooke and Hunnyhill <i>(Image: NQ)</i>
'Act now' - Flood warning issued for Carisbrooke and Hunnyhill (Image: NQ)
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A flood warning has been issued for Carisbrooke and Hunnyhill as heavy rain wreaks havoc across the Isle of Wight.

The Environment Agency (EA) has said flooding is expected for: Carisbrooke, Hunny Hill and Newport Quay Arts Centre on the Lukely Brookm due to high river levels.

Flooding will affect properties at the bottom of Castle Street, according to the EA.

Hunnyhill Aquatics at Vicarage Walk near Foxes Road could also see flooding.

Water levels will be very high at Caesars Road and Old Westminster Lane, and the river could come out of bank, flooding roads and parked cars.

Rain is forecast to continue until 9pm this evening, the EA said.

River levels and flood risk should begin to reduce at 11pm this evening.

An EA spokesperson said: "We are checking rivers for blockages . 

"Activate any flood protection products you may have."

Meanwhile, a weather warning for heavy rain, issued by the IW Met Service, is in palce until 11pm.

Whitwell is among the areas worst affected, with reports of properties flooding on the high street.

The County Press has also heard of broken down vehicles and Southern Vectis is having to turn its route 6 bus around.

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