There was 60mm of rainfall in six hours overnight on 25 October on the island.
A couple feared for their lives when they became trapped in their car which started floating down the road during the worst flooding on the Isle of Wight in 10 years.The towns of Newport and Ryde have been affected the worst with homes ruined, roads closed and cars submerged.in place across the South East and South West tomorrow .
Richard Giddens and his wife were heading towards the ferry at East Cowes at 6am when they hit the floodwater and the car began to float.Cars driving through floodwater at Wootton Bridge on the Isle of Wight.Recalling the incident, Mr Giddens said: "The car came to a halt, all the electrics went dead and my wife and I were trapped inside."Completely dark, raining. The main thing was to keep calm and get out of the car because we thought we could die.
He said he is sad to lose yet more sentimental possessions and to have to leave his house again - twice in two years. He said: "We're gutted. I mean you move out for six months, eight months and now it's going to be, as it was last time, over Christmas again.Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know...
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