Flood Alert Issued for Combe Haven in East Sussex

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the Combe Haven area within the Solent and South Downs region. This alert indicates that while river levels are currently falling, they remain higher than normal following rainfall earlier in the week.

Affected Areas

The primary geographic focus of this alert is East Sussex. Specific locations mentioned include:

• Combe Haven river areas
• Bexhill Road Recreation Ground
• Crowhurst
• Bulverhythe
• Surrounding agricultural fields

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:

• Consider activating any existing flood protection products for your property.
• Residents in Crowhurst should specifically install flood protection products at this time.
• Monitor local water levels and weather updates.

Expected Conditions

River levels in the Combe Haven are currently higher than normal but are falling. A small amount of light rain—less than 5mm—is expected on Sunday morning, which may result in a minimal rise in river levels. Minor flood impacts are expected to be limited to fields and the Bexhill Road Recreation Ground. River levels in Crowhurst are expected to remain low, while levels in Bulverhythe are forecast to fall slightly over the coming week.

Timeline

• Effective Date: The alert was raised on February 22, 2026.
• Sunday Morning: Light rain expected.
• Sunday Afternoon: Rain is predicted to clear.
• Monday through Friday: Conditions are expected to stabilize with no more than isolated showers predicted.
• Next Update: The Environment Agency expects to update this message by 20:00 on February 23, 2026.