Flood Alert Issued for Combe Haven in East Sussex as River Levels Remain High
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Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for Combe Haven in East Sussex, warning of potential property flooding in Crowhurst and impacts to local recreation grounds through Sunday.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- East Sussex
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in East Sussex.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the Combe Haven area. While river levels are currently falling following rainfall earlier in the week, they remain higher than normal. The alert was officially raised at 10:04 AM on February 21, 2026.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the Combe Haven area within the Solent and South Downs region of East Sussex. Specific locations identified as being at risk include fields, roads, and gardens near the river. Areas of particular concern include the Bexhill Road Recreation Ground and the village of Crowhurst.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to consider activating any flood protection products they may have. The Environment Agency specifically recommends that residents in Crowhurst install flood protection products immediately. Monitor local water levels and stay informed via official updates.
Expected Conditions
Rivers are currently higher than normal but are receding. A small amount of light rain (less than 5mm) is expected Saturday afternoon, which may cause a minimal rise in river levels Saturday evening. On Sunday, there is uncertainty in the forecast; while less than 10mm of rain is probable, a less likely scenario suggests up to 20mm of rain could fall. This higher amount would increase the risk of isolated property flooding.
Timeline
- Saturday, Feb 21: Light rain expected in the afternoon with a minimal river rise in the evening.
- Sunday, Feb 22, 12:00: Potential for isolated property flooding in Crowhurst if the 20mm rainfall scenario occurs.
- Sunday, Feb 22, 22:00: Potential for flooding to affect gardens near Bexhill Recreation Ground or the Combe Haven.
- Next Week: Rainfall and flood risk are predicted to decrease.
This message is scheduled to be updated by 20:00 on February 22, 2026.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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