The latest England flood warnings in force for the
Solent and South Downs region. Data supplied direct from the Environment Agency. Please refresh this page for flood risk updates. Avoid damage to property and travel disruption. Click here for
Flood Warnings and Weather Forecasts.
Flood Warning Area: Solent and South Downs
Counties at risk of flooding:
East Sussex Areas at risk of flooding: Cuckmere River.
Rivers At Flood Risk
Cuckmere River
Current Flood Alert: Flood alert 3
Latest flood alert advice from the Environment Agency: River levels in Hellingly and Alfriston are higher than normal, but now falling following Sunday’s rain. Only isolated showers are forecast Monday and Tuesday, river levels should continue to fall. River levels should return near to normal by Tuesday. However widespread rain is forecast Wednesday morning. Potentially more rain than recorded on Sunday. If as much rain falls as is currently predicted, from Wednesday evening flood impacts could affect properties on Hammer Lane, Grove Hill, and Mill Lane, Station Road, Church Lane and Church Road, Hellingly. From Thursday flood impacts may affect North Street, River Lane, The Old Clergy House, Deans Place Hotel, Alfriston. River levels should peak, and begin to fall by Thursday afternoon in Hellingly, but not until Friday in Alfriston. River levels should return near to normal over the weekend. Unsettled weather will continue throughout February. Don’t put yourself or others at risk. Avoid roads that flood (Mill Lane, Church Road Hellingly, North Street Alfriston). This message will be updated by 20:00 17/02/2026.
Flood Level Number / Meaning
1: Severe Flood Warning Severe Flooding, Danger to Life. 2: Flood Warning Flooding is Expected, Immediate Action Required. 3: Flood Alert Flooding is Possible, Be Prepared. 4: Warning no Longer in Force The warning is no longer in force. East Sussex flood warning updated at: 2026-02-16T15:27:53 For more information on flood risks and action to take for the Solent and South Downs region of England:
Click here:
East Sussex Flood Warnings
