Storm Boelo triggers flood alert on Isle of Wight coast
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 17:20 · Archive
Storm Boelo has prompted flood alerts for the Isle of Wight's coast due to heavy rain and strong winds.
Storm Boelo has prompted a flood alert for the Isle of Wight's coast following heavy rain and strong winds. The Environment Agency (EA) has said flooding is possible for one hour either side of tonight's tide at 10.35pm, with the storm expected to increase tide levels by 0.45m.
The EA warned that large waves will cause spray overtopping and overwashing of defences at Yarmouth, Freshwater Bay, Sandown, Shanklin, Gurnard and Ryde. This will flood esplanades, seafront car parks and roads in these locations. Cowes is sheltered from waves and impacts there are expected to be minimal. The EA does not expect property flooding. Tomorrow's tide at 10am is forecast to be 15cm lower. Weather warnings for heavy rain are already in place from the Met Office and the Isle of Wight Met Service.
How it is being reported
- Driver’s lucky escape after Storm Boelo brings down tree on Isle of Wight roadA motorist had a lucky escape after a tree came crashing down on Calbourne Road on the Isle of Wight.Isle of Wight County Press · 24 Oct, 19:06
- Storm Boelo triggers flood alert for Isle of Wight coastHeavy rain and strong winds from Storm Boelo have led to flood alert being issued for the Isle of Wight's coast.IW County Press · 24 Oct, 15:39
In this story: Storm Boelo · Isle of Wight · Environment Agency · Yarmouth · Freshwater Bay · Sandown · Shanklin · Gurnard
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