Flood Warnings Given For Parts Of Sussex

Thursday, 29 December 2022 06:54

By Jade McLean

Barcombe Mills. Photos by Eddie Mitchell

The government has issued flood warnings for parts of Barcombe Mills, Alfriston, Hellingly and Horsebridge today (December 29).

The warning on the government's website for each area (shown on the map below) states:

Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding. Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have. The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels. We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.

Areas affected include:

River Ouse at Barcombe Mills, including the Anchor Gates
Cuckmere River and Bull River at Hellingly and Horsebridge including Mill Lane, Station Road and the A271 at Lower Horsebridge
Cuckmere River at Alfriston from Shermans Bridge to Deans Place Hotel including Milton Lock and Long Bridge

Barcombe Mills saw extensive flooding on December 20th, following heavy rainfall during the week leading up to Christmas:

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