Flood Alert Issued for Cuckmere River in East Sussex as Water Levels Recede
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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 the Cuckmere River area, including Hellingly and Alfriston, as river levels stabilize following recent rainfall.
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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 for the Cuckmere River within the Solent and South Downs area. This alert, classified as severity level 3, indicates that while river levels are currently falling, residents should remain aware of potential minor impacts in the region.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the Cuckmere River geographic area in East Sussex. Key locations identified in the warning include Hellingly and Alfriston. Specific thoroughfares noted for potential flooding hazards include Mill Lane and Church Road in Hellingly, as well as North Street in Alfriston.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to avoid putting themselves or others at risk. Specifically, the Environment Agency recommends avoiding roads that are prone to flooding, including Mill Lane, Church Road (Hellingly), and North Street (Alfriston). Monitor local conditions as residual flood impacts may still affect fields in the area.
Expected Conditions
River levels in Hellingly and Alfriston have fallen significantly following rainfall on Wednesday. Only minimal residual flood impacts affecting fields are expected to remain. A small amount of light rain—less than 5mm—is forecast for Sunday morning, which is expected to cause only a minimal rise in river levels.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised on February 22, 2026, at 1:27 PM. Rain is predicted to clear by Sunday afternoon, with only isolated showers expected from Monday through Friday. River levels are projected to remain low or fall further throughout the coming week. The Environment Agency will provide an update on this status by 20:00 on February 23, 2026.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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