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River Levels

Hastings Blacklands

Message issued at 6:39pm, Friday 18th July 2025

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Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

This alert is being issued early, in advance of possible heavy rain. 20-30mm of rain is forecast from the early hours of Saturday morning to midday on Saturday, but as much as 60-70mm is possible. If as much rain falls as predicted, flooding could be possible. From 02:00 on 19/07/2025 flooding could affect roads, and approach a small number of properties on Thanet Way, Pegwell Close and Manston Way, as well as areas in Alexandra Park, Hastings. It is possible some water could flow down Queens Road, Hastings. Properties close to the river on Thanet Way, Manston Way and Pegwell Close should consider preparing options to keep water from their homes. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 12:00 on 19/07/2025.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 6:39pm, Friday 18th July 2025.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Hastings Blacklands

Flood Warning Area Details

St Helen's Wood, Thanet Way, Pegwell Close, Ashford Road, Alexandra Road and Queens Road Hastings

Region: Solent and South Downs

Country: England

Counties covered: East Sussex

Watercourses covered: St Helen's Wood Stream

Area covered by this alert location

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

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

Thanet Way, Pegwell Close and Queens Road, Hastings
Thanet Way, Pegwell Close and Queens Road Hastings, including St Helen's Wood, and Alexandra Park

No current or recent warnings.

Coastal areas of Hastings seafront
Coastal areas of Hastings between White Rock and Rock-a-Nore Road

No current or recent warnings.

Hastings seafront
Coastal areas of Hastings between White Rock and Rock-a-Nore Road

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Recent warnings no longer in force.

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

No current or recent warnings.

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