Eastern Yar

Message issued at 10:12am, Tuesday 17th February

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Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

High river levels on Wednesday may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible on 18 February 2026 as a lot of rain is forecast (25mm).
Flooding is affecting Golf Links Road and Moreton Common Road. Ditches around Fort Holiday Park will struggle to drain while river levels are high. If heavy rain affects the Eastern Yar, flooding will affect low lying land, roads, cycle tracks and footpaths close to the river. At Langbridge and Alverstone, the river will be close to bank full. Garden flooding at Nicholas Close is possible. Only a small amount of rain is forecast from Thursday (19/02/2026) to Saturday (21/02/2026). River levels and flood risk should begin to reduce in Alverstone and Sandown by Thursday 19/02/2026.
We are checking rivers for blockages and operating Bembridge sluices.
Consider activating any flood protection products you may have , including in Alverstone.
This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 19 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 10:12am, Tuesday 17th February.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Eastern Yar

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Flood Warning Area Details

Eastern Yar and tributaries from Whitwell to Bembridge

Region: Solent and South Downs

Country: England

Counties covered: Isle of Wight

Watercourses covered: Eastern Yar

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Eastern Yar.

Note: the area shown on the map is the area covered by flood alerts and warnings. It is not a live map of current flooding. The area covered broadly equates to the area where the risk of flooding in any year is greater than 1% (the "hundred year" flood risk).