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Flooding possible. Be prepared.
High river levels on Wednesday may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible on 22 October 2025 from 19:30 as intense (but uncertain) rainfall is forecast.
Up to 40mm of rain could occur, but there is low confidence in location. If as much rain falls as predicted, then flooding could be possible. 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. River levels could possibly peak higher than on Monday. Rain is forecast to continue until Thursday afternoon (23/10/2025). River levels and flood risk should begin to reduce in Hastings by 13:00 23/10/2025.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Consider activating any flood protection products you may have Prepare to keep water from homes Thanet Way, Manston Way and Pegwell Close.
This message will be updated by 12:30AM on 23 October 2025 or as the situation changes.
Information supplied by the Environment Agency
This information last updated 5:25pm, Wednesday 22nd October 2025.
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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
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).
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