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This is an archived message. The status has changed more recently.
Flooding possible. Be prepared.
Forecast high river levels tomorrow evening may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible on 27 February 2026 as a lot of rain is forecast (10 to 20 mm).
River levels at Sandown are steadily falling but forecast rain from Thursday evening 26/02/2026 through to Friday morning could increase water levels. Flooding could 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. If thresholds at Sandown will be reached flooding of Golf Links Road and Moreton Common Road may occur from early morning on Friday 27/02/2026. Ditches around Fort Holiday Park will struggle to drain while river levels are high. Flood risk should begin to reduce over the weekend.
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 6:00 PM 26 February 2026.
Information supplied by the Environment Agency
This information last updated 2:25pm, Wednesday 25th February.
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Eastern Yar and tributaries from Whitwell to Bembridge
Region: Solent and South Downs
Country: England
Counties covered: Isle of Wight
Watercourses covered: Eastern Yar
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).
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