Flood Alert Issued for River Uck in East Sussex Affecting Buxted, Uckfield, and Isfield

Alert Details

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Uck (Flood Area ID: 065WAF442) within the Solent and South Downs region. This alert was raised following forecasts of rain beginning Wednesday afternoon and continuing into Thursday.

Affected Areas

The alert specifically covers geographic regions in East Sussex along the River Uck. Impacted locations include:

• Buxted: Areas near the White Hart Pub.
• Uckfield: Hempstead Mill, the Roller Mill, Mill Lane, River Way, Bridge Cottage, and Bell Walk.
• Isfield: Gardens at Isfield Mill and Isfield Bridge.

What You Should Do

Residents in Buxted and Isfield are advised to consider activating any flood protection products they may have. While minor flooding is currently expected for gardens and riverside properties, isolated property flooding remains a possibility if rainfall totals exceed the current forecast. Residents should remain vigilant as unsettled weather may continue throughout February.

Expected Conditions

Rain is forecast to persist from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday. Minor flooding is expected to affect low-lying land and gardens. Following the main band of rain, only isolated showers are forecast for Thursday afternoon, Friday, and over the upcoming weekend.

Timeline

• 18:00 on 18/02/2026: Minor flooding expected to begin in Buxted and Uckfield.
• 23:00 on 18/02/2026: Minor flooding expected to reach Isfield Mill and Isfield Bridge.
• 08:00 on 19/02/2026: River levels expected to begin falling in Buxted.
• 14:00 on 19/02/2026: River levels expected to begin falling in Isfield.
• Friday, 20/02/2026: River levels are projected to return to near-normal levels.

This message is scheduled for an update by 20:00 on February 19, 2026.