Flood Alert issued.
A Flood Alert has been issued by the Environment Agency.
Flood Alert in force: River Rother and its tributaries from Turks Bridge to the Royal Military Canal.
Flooding is possible for: River Rother and its tributaries from Turks Bridge to the Royal Military Canal, including Crowhurst Bridge, Etchingham, Robertsbridge, Salehurst and Bodiam.
Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible, property flooding is not expected.
Flooding is possible this afternoon on 24/02/2025.
Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads close to the river, particularly in the Crowhurst Bridge area and around Shrub Lane.
Further flooding is possible this evening as river levels are expected to remain high due to rainfall.
We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 6:00 PM on 24/02/2025, or as the situation changes.
To check the latest information for your area visit the GOV.UK website to see the current flood warnings, view river and sea levels or check the 5-day flood risk forecast: https://check-for-flooding.ser
Or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 using quickdial code: 217019.
