Flood Alert Issued for Combe Haven in East Sussex Following Heavy Rain Forecast
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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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A flood alert is in effect for the Combe Haven area in East Sussex, with the Environment Agency warning of rising river levels affecting Crowhurst and Bulverhythe through Thursday.
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- Record type
- Flood Advisory
- 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 within the Solent and South Downs region. The alert was officially raised at 3:24 PM on February 18, 2026, in response to a weather front bringing rain to the area.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the Combe Haven river area in East Sussex. Key locations identified as at risk include:
- Riverside properties on Forewood Lane.
- Areas near Crowhurst Recreation Ground.
- Bexhill Road Recreation Ground and adjacent gardens.
- Properties near the Combe Haven in Bulverhythe.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to consider activating any flood protection products they may have. Specifically, the Environment Agency recommends installing flood protection products in Crowhurst. Residents should monitor local water levels and stay informed of further updates.
Expected Conditions
Rain is forecast to continue from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday. While only isolated showers are expected for the remainder of the week and the weekend, river levels are expected to respond to the initial rainfall. If rainfall totals exceed the current forecast, further isolated property flooding may occur. Unsettled weather could continue throughout February, maintaining a period of flood risk.
Timeline
The flood risk is expected to evolve over the following window:
- Wednesday, Feb 18, 18:00: Flooding may begin to affect properties on Forewood Lane and near Crowhurst Recreation Ground.
- Thursday, Feb 19, 06:00: Flooding could reach Bexhill Road Recreation Ground and surrounding gardens.
- Thursday, Feb 19, 10:00: River levels in Crowhurst are expected to begin falling, returning to near-normal levels by Friday.
- Thursday, Feb 19, 18:00: River levels in Bulverhythe are expected to begin falling, though they will remain higher than normal until next week.
The Environment Agency will provide an updated message by 8:00 PM on February 19, 2026.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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