Flood Alert Issued for Rivers Tillingham and Brede in East Sussex
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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 Rivers Tillingham and Brede, warning of potential flooding on February 19, 2026, due to rising river levels.
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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 Rivers Tillingham and Brede. This alert, categorized as severity level 3, was officially raised on the evening of February 18, 2026, in response to forecasts indicating rising river levels.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically impacts the East Sussex area within the Kent, South London, and East Sussex region. Locations most likely to be affected include low-lying land and roads situated near the rivers. Officials have highlighted the area between the A21 at Seddlescombe and Brede village as a primary zone of concern.
What You Should Do
Residents and commuters in the warning area are advised to take care and remain vigilant. The Environment Agency recommends avoiding walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
Expected Conditions
Forecasts show river levels rising overnight, which may lead to flooding on February 19, 2026. The primary hazards are expected to be localized flooding of land and roads adjacent to the Rivers Tillingham and Brede.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 7:29 PM on February 18, 2026. Flooding is considered possible throughout February 19, 2026. The Environment Agency is monitoring the situation closely and will provide an update by 11:00 AM on February 19, 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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