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Combe Haven

Message issued at 3:28pm, Monday 16th February

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Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

River levels are higher than normal in Crowhurst and Bulverhythe, but falling following Sunday's rain. Only isolated showers are forecast Monday and Tuesday, river levels should continue to fall. River levels should return near to normal in Crowhurst by Tuesday. However widespread rain is forecast Wednesday morning. Potentially more rain than recorded on Sunday. If as much rain falls as is currently predicted, from Wednesday evening flood impacts could affect riverside properties on Forewood Lane and near Crowhurst Recreation Ground, as well as Bexhill Road Recreation ground, and possibly gardens that back onto the rec (or near the Combe Haven). River levels should begin to fall by midday Thursday in Crowhurst, returning near to normal by Friday. In Bulverhythe river levels should begin to fall by Friday, but remain higher than normal all weekend. Unsettled weather could continue throughout February. Consider activating any flood protection products you may have Install flood protection products in Crowhurst. This message will be updated by 20:00 17/02/2026.

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This information last updated 3:28pm, Monday 16th February.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Combe Haven

Flood Warning Area Details

Combe Haven, Powdermill and Watermill streams

Region: Solent and South Downs

Country: England

Counties covered: East Sussex

Watercourses covered: Combe Haven

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Combe Haven.

Note: the area shown on the map is the area covered by flood alerts and warnings. It is not a live map of current flooding. The area covered broadly equates to the area where the risk of flooding in any year is greater than 1% (the "hundred year" flood risk).

Other Nearby Flood Warning Locations

Crowhurst on the Powdermill Stream
Powdermill Stream at Crowhurst from the Post Office to the Recreation Ground South of Sandrock Hill Road

No current or recent warnings.

Bulverhythe on the Combe Haven
Combe Haven at Bulverhythe including Bulverhythe Road and Bexhill Road at Sheepwash Bridge

No current or recent warnings.

Coastal areas of Bulverhythe
Coastal areas of Bulverhythe including areas between the Railway track and Bexhill Road and West Marina Gardens

No current or recent warnings.

Bulverhythe Seafront
Coastal areas of Bulverhythe including areas between the Railway track and Bexhill Road and West Marina Gardens

No current or recent warnings.

Hollington Stream
Hollington Stream from Hollington Old Lane to Harley Shute including Coventry Road and Stonehouse Drive

Recent warnings no longer in force.

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