Flood Alert Issued for Upper River Medway Affecting Kent and 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 Upper River Medway, warning of potential flooding on February 19 due to rising river levels.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- South East England
- 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 South East England.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Alert (Severity Level 3) for the Upper River Medway. This alert indicates that flooding is possible and residents should remain vigilant as river levels are forecast to rise.
Affected Areas
The alert covers a broad geographic area including:
- Counties: East Sussex, Kent, Surrey, and West Sussex.
- Specific Locations: Low-lying land and roads situated near the River Medway within the Kent, South London, and East Sussex regions.
What You Should Do
The Environment Agency advises the following precautions for residents in the warning area:
- Take care when traveling in the affected areas.
- Avoid walking, cycling, or driving through flood water.
- Monitor local weather reports and water levels as the situation develops.
Expected Conditions
Forecasts indicate rising river levels overnight. The primary hazard identified is the potential flooding of low-lying land and transportation routes near the riverbanks. The Environment Agency is currently monitoring the situation closely.
Timeline
The alert was officially raised on the evening of February 18, 2026. Flooding is considered possible throughout February 19, 2026. Officials expect to provide an update by 11:00 AM on February 19, 2026, or sooner if conditions change significantly.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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