Further Flood Warnings issued

A flood warning has been issued for the Cuckmere River

The Cuckmere and Bull Rivers are high and rising, following 20mm of rain in only a few hours on Friday morning.

Flood impacts are expected on Mill Lane Hellingly, and Grove Hill near Grovebridge Farm. From 11:00 on 27/09/2024, flooding could also affect Station Road, Church Lane and Church Road, Hellingly, and gardens in those locations.

From 14:00 on 27/09/2024, flooding could also affect fields, gardens and roads near North Street and Deans Place Hotel, Alfriston.

Only isolated showers are forecast on Friday afternoon and Saturday. The rivers should begin to fall by 17:00 on 27/09/2024 in Hellingly, and 06:00 on 28/09/2024 in Alfriston, and should return to normal by Saturday afternoon in Hellingly, and Sunday morning in Alfriston.

More rain is forecast on Sunday evening into Monday 30/09/2024, which could again make property flooding possible. Please plan to avoid driving through routes susceptible to flooding, including Mill Lane and Church Road Hellingly and North Street Alfriston.

The Environment Agency said they continue to monitor the levels and forecast.

* Visit the GOV.UK website to see the current flood warnings and view advice on what to do before, during and after a flood: https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/target-area/065WAF451

* Or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 using quickdial code: 216096 .

* Follow @EnvAgency and #floodaware on Twitter.