Flood Warning Issued for Alfriston on the Cuckmere River 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 warning for Alfriston as high river levels on the Cuckmere River threaten properties and roads following heavy rainfall.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- East Sussex, 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 East Sussex, England.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a Flood Warning (Severity Level 2) for Alfriston on the Cuckmere River. This alert indicates that flooding is expected and immediate action may be required to protect property and ensure safety.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Alfriston in East Sussex, within the Solent and South Downs region. Impacted locations include:
- Properties: The Old Clergy House, Deans Place Hotel, and properties near North Street, Willows Car Park, and River Lane.
- Infrastructure: Fields, rural roads, and gardens in the vicinity of the Cuckmere River.
- Roads: Access along Litlington Road may be restricted due to flood water.
What You Should Do
Residents and visitors are advised to avoid roads prone to flooding, specifically North Street, Willows Car Park, and Litlington Road. Do not put yourself or others at risk by attempting to walk or drive through flood water. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation.
Expected Conditions
High river levels are expected following approximately 30mm of rainfall recorded on Wednesday. While only a small amount of rain is forecast over the next five days, the current river levels are sufficient to cause flooding to gardens and properties.
Timeline
The flood risk is expected to manifest starting at 13:00 on 19 February 2026. Conditions and flood risk are projected to begin reducing in Alfriston by 18:00 on the same day. This message is scheduled for an update by 7:00 PM on 20 February 2026, or sooner if the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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