Flood Alert Issued for Shuttle and Cray Rivers

Source: Environment Agency · Kent, South London and East Sussex

This alert is no longer in effect.

Environment Agency issued it on June 12, 2026, 2 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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Flood alert issued for areas along the River Shuttle and River Cray due to rising river levels from heavy rainfall.

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Record type
Flood Alert
Affected area
Kent, South London and East Sussex
Issued
June 12, 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 2 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Kent, South London and East Sussex.

Alert Details

Flood alert issued by the Environment Agency. Severity: Flood alert (level 3). Alert raised at 2026-06-02T06:10:15.

Affected Areas

Kent, South London and East Sussex. Counties: Bexley, Bromley, Greater London, Kent. Locations most affected: low lying land, gardens and roads close to local watercourses, including the River Shuttle and River Cray.

What You Should Do

Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and avoid any low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.

Expected Conditions

Rising river levels this morning may lead to flooding. Heavy rainfall that has fallen overnight is expected to continue this morning, 02 June 2026, with further showers also possible throughout the rest of today which may cause river levels to rise further.

Timeline

Flooding is possible from the morning of 02 June 2026 from approximately 6:00 AM. This message will be updated by 4:00PM on 02 June 2026 or as the situation changes.

Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this Environment Agency flood warning.

What is this Environment Agency flood warning about?
Flood alert issued for areas along the River Shuttle and River Cray due to rising river levels from heavy rainfall.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by Environment Agency. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Kent, South London and East Sussex. Check with Environment Agency for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Flood Warnings updates?
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