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Flooding possible. Be prepared.
The Cuckmere and Bull Rivers in Hellingly and Alfriston are higher than normal following Wednesday's rain. Minor flood impacts affecting fields, rural roads, and gardens will continue. A small amount of rain is forecast Friday morning. River levels will rise a little Friday afternoon, but should not increase flood risk significantly. Only an isolated shower is forecast Friday afternoon through to Monday, which should allow river levels to fall over the weekend. River levels should return near to normal by Saturday evening. However, rain Tuesday could bring more flood risk. We are closely monitoring the situation. Don't put yourself or others at risk. Avoid roads that flood (Mill Lane Church Road Hellingly, North Street Alfriston). This message will be updated by 14:00 24/01/2026.
Information supplied by the Environment Agency
This information last updated 8:06am, Friday 23rd January.
Cuckmere River and tributaries from Vines Cross to Exceat Bridge
Region: Solent and South Downs
Country: England
Counties covered: East Sussex
Watercourses covered: Cuckmere River
The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Cuckmere River.
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).
Recent warnings no longer in force.
Recent warnings no longer in force.
No current or recent warnings.
No current or recent warnings.