Groundwater flooding in upper River Ems Valley Warning no longer in force 3:46pm, Tuesday 24th March

Warning no longer in force

Groundwater levels are now falling steadily. We do not expect further flooding and the flood alert has been removed.
Rivers and streams remain full due to high groundwater levels and will react rapidly to further rainfall. Minor flood impacts, with water on fields may continue, but new groundwater flooding is not expected.
We will continue to monitor the situation and work with emergency services and local authorities.
Don't put yourself or others at risk. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 3:46pm, Tuesday 24th March.

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Flood Warning Area Details

Areas at risk of groundwater flooding on the upper River Ems at Compton, West Marden, Stoughton, Walderton and Racton

Region: Solent and South Downs

Country: England

Counties covered: West Sussex

Watercourses covered: Groundwater

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Groundwater flooding in upper River Ems Valley.

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).