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Flooding possible. Be prepared.
High river levels on Thursday may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible on 27 August 2026 from 03:00 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 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. Only localised showers are forecast from Thursday afternoon. River levels and flood risk should begin to reduce by 08:30AM on 27/08/2026 in Thanet Way.
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, Pegwell Close.
This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 27 August 2026 or as the situation changes.
Information supplied by the Environment Agency
This information last updated 3:43pm, Wednesday 26th August.
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Thu 27 Aug 2026, 8:46am
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Wed 26 Aug 2026, 3:43pm
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Thu 23 Oct 2025, 10:48am
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Wed 22 Oct 2025, 5:25pm
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Mon 21 Jul 2025, 11:19am
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Sun 20 Jul 2025, 7:43pm
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Sat 19 Jul 2025, 11:45am
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Fri 18 Jul 2025, 6:39pm
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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