Warning to “avoid” Hayling Island seafront as high tides “expected to cause flooding”

Flooding is currently expected to last up to two hours after Monday afternoon's tide at 13:21, according to the government's Floodline service.

Flood warning areas include the coast at South Hayling including West Beach, Hayling Beach, Sea Front, South Eastoke, Sandy Point and Black Point amid strong south westerly force five winds.

The warning read: “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.”

Meanwhile, a flood alert has been issued for Clanfield Brook for Clanfield Village and the Shill Brook for Bampton. The Floodline warning said: “Flooding is possible from the morning of Monday 8 December. Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible, especially in the Clanfield area.

“The weather forecast is for further rain over the next two days which could be heavy at times. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.”