Storm Ciaran has hit the Isle of Wight bringing severe gale-force winds and torrential rain to our shores, leading to yet more destruction across the Island. Trees have already been brought down, communities have lost power and coastal locations have flooded, but stronger winds are still to come as day breaks. Thankfully, severe property flooding has not been reported locally alleviating fears of a repeat of last Wednesday. The risk now is from incredibly strong winds that could lead to property damage, fallen trees and downed power cables, increasing the risk to life. This page is being updated regularly throughout the day. Refresh the page periodically to see the latest updates. Last updated: 13:31 Spotted something? Send us a Facebook Message // X us // Email us POWERCUTS
- Chale/Niton/Whitwell – 70 postcodes / 602 properties. Estimated restoration of 22:00. Power lost at 08:45.
- Ashey/Haylands/Brading/Bembridge – Reduced to 7 postcodes / 57 properties. Power line brought down by a tree at Carters Road. Estimated restoration of 22:00. Power lost 06:24.
- Chillerton – 9 postcode areas / 50 properties remain without power, estimated restoration time of 16:00. Power lost 00:05.
- Arreton and surrounding areas – 36 postcode areas / 68 properties remain without power, estimated restoration time of 16:00. Power lost at 23:42.
For further information about a powercut call SSEN on 105. 
CROSS-SOLENT TRAVEL Vehicle Ferries Red Funnel – East Cowes ↔ Southampton – running to timetable Wightlink – Fishbourne ↔ Portsmouth – running to timetable Wightlink – Yarmouth ↔ Lymington – running to timetable Foot Passengers Red Jet – Cowes ↔ Southampton – running to timetable Fast Cat – Ryde ↔ Portsmouth – Services have resumed following the earlier power cut Hovertravel – Ryde ↔ Southsea – SUSPENDED BUSES Southern Vectis A normal service is in operation on all routes but passengers are advised to plan ahead and use the Southern Vectis app to track expected buses. Buses will continue to operate unless it becomes unsafe to do so – or the roads are impassable. Delays and disruption is to be expected. Route 2 – not serving Merstone, diverting via Rookley. Routes 2 & 3 – not serving Morton Common, diverting via Yaverland Route 6 – due to high winds between Blackgang and Niton, buses are unable to serve Chale Green or Blackgang Route 7 – buses terminating at Totland. Alum Bay is not being served Route 12 – not serving Military Road or Alum Bay due to high winds. Also unable to serve Bowcombe or Clatterford Shute due to flooding TRAINS Island Line Hourly service between Ryde St Johns <> Shanklin only – Esplanade and Pier Head not being served ROAD DISRUPTION AND SCHOOL CLOSURES Roads
- Newport Road, Cowes (BAE systems to Somerton Farm Access Road – for Southern Water repairs).
- Carters Road, Ryde (fallen tree and power cable repairs)
- Bedbury Lane, Freshwater (fallen tree)
- Clatterford Shute, Carisbrooke (flooding – impassable)
- Clatterford Road, Carisbrooke (flooding – impassable)
- Bowcombe Road, Carisbrooke (flooding – impassable)
- Longwood Lane, Sandown (flooding – impassable)
- Morton Common, Sandown (flooding – impassable)
- Bath Road, Ventnor (collapsed wall)
- Beaper Shute, Ryde – passable but lots of debris and surface water
- Cowes to Newport cycle path (blocked by fallen tree)
Schools
- Cowes Enterprise College, Cowes – CLOSED
- Northwood Primary School, Cowes – CLOSED
- St Francis Academy, Ventnor – CLOSED
- St Blasius Academy, Shanklin – CLOSED
- Priory School, Whippingham – CLOSED
- Isle of Wight College, Newport and CECAMM, Whippingham – CLOSED
- All other schools are closed due to half term
FLOODING / SANDBAGS Stocks of sandbags are at the following locations which are being replenished regularly. Be mindful of community needs and only take what you need. If stocks run out, call Island Roads on 01983 822440 and they will get them restocked as soon as possible:
- Well Road, East Cowes
- Simeon Street Recreation Ground, Ryde
- St Mary’s Car Park, Cowes
Additional sandbag locations may be identified based upon the forecast impacts of flooding and in areas where the Environment Agency has advised that there is a potential risk of flooding. Vulnerable residents can call Wightcare on 01983 821105 to arrange delivery of sandbags to their properties. The Isle of Wight Council is setting up information hubs for Islanders who have been affected by the weather and flooding. • East Cowes, The East Side Curve (next to the town hall), PO32 6RU. Opening times: 14:00-20:00, Wednesday 1st November and 10:00-20:00 Thursday 2nd November • Sandown, The Broadway Centre, Broadway, PO36 9GG Opening times: 14:00-20:00, Wednesday 1st November and 10:00-20:00 Thursday 2nd November FLOOD ALERTS / WARNINGS
- WARNING Eastern Yar – Bembridge, Brading and Sandown
- WARNING Eastern Yar – Whitwell, Wroxall and Alverstone
- WARNING East Cowes, Cowes and tidal areas of Newport
- WARNING Yarmouth
- ALERT Isle of Wight Coast
OTHER
- Dinosaur Isle – CLOSED
- Needles Landmark Attraction – CLOSED
- Shanklin Chine – CLOSED
- Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary – CLOSED
- Tapnell Farm/The Cow – CLOSED
- Sandham Gardens – CLOSED
- The Fighting Cocks – CLOSED for Breakfast
All Beryl eBikes and eScooters have been suspended. Useful contacts in case of flooding:
- Evacuation – if you need to be evacuated because of severe flooding or damage, contact the police or dial 999
- General flooding issues – contact us on 01983 823600
- Main river or sea – if you believe the flooding is from a main river or the sea, contact the Environment Agency
- Highway or drainage – to report flooding on the highway or drainage issues, contact Island Roads on 01983 822440 or via FixMyStreet
- Mains sewage/public drains – notify Southern Water if flooding affects your mains sewage/public drains
- Gas leak – notify SGN to report a gas leak as the result of flooding on 0800 111 999
- Electrical issues – notify Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks of electrical issues such as power cuts by calling 105
- Non-emergency calls about vulnerable older people – call Adult Services on 01983 823340 or 01983 821105 outside of office hours
- Non-urgent health concerns – call NHS 111
- Floodline – the Environment Agency also provides help on flooding issues via telephone service on 0345 988 1188
