Isle of Wight Flood Response Team

05/12/2025

Our technical support is keeping an eye on the weather this evening into the early hours of the morning.

With rain (some of it heavy) our team is ready in the event you need support from them. Please call the temporary phone number 07999 989706
We will also have volunteers available for intelligences gathering this evening

05/12/2025

⚠️Flood Alert in force for the Isle of Wight coast⚠️

A flood alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for the Isle of Wight coast

🌊 Unusually High tides over the next two days may lead to flooding in some coastal areas.

Flooding is possible for 1 hour either side of Friday evening’s tide and Saturday morning’s tide.

Friday (05/12/2025) late evening high tide is at 23:09 with a light South Westerly Force 3 wind.

Saturday (06/12/2025) morning’s high tide is at 11:29, South Westerly Force 4 wind.

Very minor impact flooding will affect some sea front roads, esplanades and car parks. Water will be high up slipways in Cowes, affecting Medina Road and floating bridge. In East Cowes, sea water forced up through drains may cause minor impacts to the road at Albany Road.

The sandbag stores at Cowes, East Cowes and Ryde have been opened.

02/12/2025

Just a heads up to all drivers, the following roads had surface water on them could give some issues, take care all

Morton Common A3055
Beaper Shute Brading
Top of Brading High Street (coach lane round about)
Smallbrook area

30/11/2025

Our technical support is keeping an eye on the weather this evening into the early hours of the morning.

With rain (some of it heavy) our team is ready in the event you need support from them. Please call the temporary phone number 07999 989706

We will also have volunteers available for intelligences gathering this evening

30/11/2025

Here is the latest weather info (as of 17:39hrs) from the Met Office it shows continue rain from 23:59 Sunday 30th November 2025 rain, sometimes heavy through until 12pm (ish) Monday 1st December 2025 continuing with showers until 19:00hrs Monday 5th December, that could be heavy and slow moving to 00:00hrs

22/11/2025

Volunteer with Us. The Isle of Wight Flood Response Team is powered entirely by the hard work, dedication, and generosity of local volunteers.

Water / Flood Responders: This is our water / flood responders that enter the Cold, Warm & Hot zones and support local category 1 responding agencies

Incident / Technical Support – this role feeds the ever changing weather to a team leader to ensure the most up to date information is always on hand to keep the team and the community safe.

Wellbeing / Support – Team member who can help support people that have been taken from flooded homes etc to a place of safety (village hall, etc serve hot drinks blankets etc,)

Contact Jamie on - [email protected]

23/10/2025

A few of our team have been out this morning, there is still a lot of surface water and some flooding in areas such as roads across the island.

If your dog walking along the old railway track around the Newchurch area take extra care on the footpaths.

Remember:

❗ Be prepared for flooded roads; do not enter floodwater in your vehicle or on foot, seek alternate routes and never ignore road closure signs, they have been put there for your safety.

🏠 If your home becomes flooded, turn off your electricity, gas and water, move your valuables upstairs and your loved ones and pets to safety. In an emergency, call 999.

22/10/2025

Team ready to help if required, waterproof kit and lighting call us on 07999 989706 if you need help

22/10/2025

We are available if you need us:

🌧️ The Met Office expects heavy rainfall across the UK over the next 24 hours, in the aftermath of Storm Benjamin on the continent. Please only travel in heavy rain if your journey is necessary.

❗ Be prepared for flooded roads; do not enter floodwater in your vehicle or on foot, seek alternate routes and never ignore road closure signs, they have been put there for your safety.

🏠 If your home becomes flooded, turn off your electricity, gas and water, move your valuables upstairs and your loved ones and pets to safety. In an emergency, call 999.

26/01/2025

08/01/2025