Hampshire and Isle of Wight: High tides bring coastal flooding
High tides combined with strong winds have led to flooding in parts of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
In Alverstoke, near Gosport, firefighters had to help residents from about 50 flooded homes to safety. They were taken to Thorngate Halls.
Many coastal roads are impassable, including Castle Street, East Cowes, and Western Shore near Southampton.
Sea flooding is also affecting the railway line at Lymington Pier with trains unable to run.
South Western Railway said once the sea levels had dropped, engineers would need to inspect the line for any damage before it could be safely reopened.
The gates at each end of Stokes Bay will be closed this evening from 9pm and subject to an inspection will reopen by 9am tomorrow (9 April) ❗️Avoid coastal areas where possible.
More info and guidance is here: https://t.co/rs3p0erVOR (2/2)— Gosport Borough Council (@GosportCouncil) April 8, 2024
There are numerous flood warnings in place across Hampshire, including the River Itchen, with people urged to avoid Riverside Park and tidal areas of the Hamble estuary, including Hamble, Bursledon, and Warsash.
Five Environment Agency flood warnings are currently in place on the Isle of Wight, including Cowes, East Cowes, and Newport, with people urged to move cars from seafront car parks.
Many areas are expected to record their highest-ever tides, the Environment Agency has said.
A Met Office yellow wind warning covering the Dorset, Hampshire, Sussex and Kent coast is in place until 09:00 BST.
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