The Environment Agency said flooding is “expected” in Barcombe Mills, on the River Ouse, in Fittleworth, on the Western River Rother, and in Pulborough, on the River Arun, today, February 7.
Dramatic pictures taken yesterday show floodwater in Pulborough close to properties after “weeks of rain”.
Floodwater is currently impacting fields, the A29, gardens of properties in Lower Street and Swan Corner, Pulborough and Bridge Cottages, Greatham.
River levels are now falling there, however flooding is expected to continue into next week. The Environment Agency added that if as much rain falls as predicted on Wednesday, February 11, flooding may return.
Flooding in Pulborough (Image: Eddie Mitchell)
It is currently running pumps in Pulborough to reduce flooding.
Fittleworth, near Pulborough, is also facing floodwater near Fittleworth Mill. River levels there are also falling, the Environment Agency said, but flooding could continue as a result of rain next week.
In Barcombe Mills, north of Lewes, the Anchor Inn, gardens in Barcombe Mills and fields and roads including Anchor Lane and Barcombe Mills Road have been impacted by flooding.
A further 24 flood alerts have been issued across Sussex, meaning flooding is possible in these areas.
This includes Patcham, where “a small amount of water could appear in a few basements”. The Environment Agency added “previous events” suggested Old London Road, Patcham, and Peacock Lane, Withdean, could be impacted.
A car driving through floodwater (Image: Eddie Mitchell)
A small amount of water may also appear on roads.
A spokesman for Brighton and Hove City Council said: “Following sustained heavy rain, Old London Road, parts of Church Hill and Mill Road are at risk of groundwater flooding.
“Flooding is possible – be prepared. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, please ensure they are operational
“Sign up for Environment Agency Flood warnings.”
Here is the full list of flood alerts in East and West Sussex:
- Combe Haven
- Cuckmere River
- Groundwater flooding in Denton
- Groundwater flooding in Patcham
- Middle River Medway
- River Adur East Branch
- River Beult from Pluckley and Bethersden to Stilebridge
- River Mole and its tributaries from Kinnersley Manor to South Hersham
- Rivers Eden and Eden Brook
- Upper Arun
- Upper Ouse
- Upper River Medway
- Upper River Stour
- Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
- Climping Seafront
- Groundwater flooding in upper River Ems Valley
- Groundwater flooding in West Dean, Singleton, Charlton, East Dean and Chilgrove
- Lower Arun
- Lower River Ems
- River Adur West Branch
- River Lavant
- River Lox
- Upper River Wey
- Western Rother
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