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Combe Haven

Message issued at 12:20pm, Thursday 19th February

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Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

The Powdermill Stream in Crowhurst is higher than normal, but now falling, following Wednesday's rain. Minor flood impacts affecting gardens of riverside properties, Crowhurst Recreation Ground, roads, and fields should slowly ease through Thursday. In Bulverhythe the Combe Haven is still slowly rising, but is not expected to rise significantly higher. Minor flooding could affect Bexhill Road Recreation Ground, and gardens that back onto the recreation ground, or near the Combe Haven during Thursday and Friday. Only isolated showers are forecast Thursday afternoon, Friday, and over the weekend. River levels should begin to fall in Bulverhythe by 16:00 19/02/2026, but the fall will be slow and levels will remain higher than normal next week. In Crowhurst river levels should return nearer to a normal level by Friday afternoon. Unsettled weather could continue throughout February, with further periods of flood risk possible. Consider activating any flood protection products you may have Install flood protection products in Crowhurst. This message will be updated by 20:00 20/02/2026.

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This information last updated 12:20pm, Thursday 19th 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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