Risk of harbour flooding for weekend

Fri, 29 Sep 2023

Due to high tides and large surge values there is a risk of inner harbour flooding overnight on Saturday, October 1.

The area’s most at risk in Douglas are the Tongue & North Quay, but also parts of Lake Road and Tesco Car Park to a lesser extent. For Ramsey, the area’s most at risk are Mezeron Corner and West Quay, but the water may also reach into parts of Christian Street & Parliament Street.

Along with this there is a risk of coastal overtopping around the time of high tide on Saturday night.

The area’s most at risk are Shore Road Rushen, Castletown Promenade, the northern end of Douglas Promenade, and Laxey & Ramsey Promenades.