"Act Now" flood warning issued for Hayling Island with high tide "expected" to cause flooding
An ‘Act Now’ flood warning has been issued for parts of Hayling Island with high tide expected to cause issues on Tuesday.
The Environment Agency has issued the warning for South Hayling and South Eastoke seafront on Tuesday, December 9 with Storm Bram causing an increase in tide levels.
It is expected to be at its worst two hours either side of high tide at 2.09am and 2.09pm with residents advised to use any flood protection they have and avoid the seafront.
An Environment Agency spokesperson said: “High tides are expected to cause flooding on Tuesday. It is possible there will be water in the prom at high tide in the Eastoke Corner area. Local teams are monitoring the beach condition at Eastoke for any further actions. We are closely monitoring the situation.
“Activate any flood protection products you may have . Avoid South Hayling seafront. Shingle can be thrown by wind and waves.”
The flood warning area includes West Beach, Hayling Beach, Sea Front, South Eastoke, Sandy Point and Black Point.
Further information can be found on the government website.