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Lower River Medway

Message issued at 5:50pm, Saturday 7th February

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Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

River levels will remain high overnight following today’s rainfall. Flooding is possible on 07 February 2026 evening into 08 February 2026. Locations most affected are low lying land and roads near rivers, around East Farleigh but particularly at Lockmeadow and the underpasses at Maidstone Town Centre. No further heavy rainfall is forecast for tomorrow. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 09:00 on Sunday 8 February 2026, or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 5:50pm, Saturday 7th February.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Lower River Medway

Flood Warning Area Details

River Medway from Hampstead Lock at Yalding to Allington Lock, including East Farleigh, Wateringbury, Teston and Teston Park, Tovil and Maidstone including Millennium Park

Region: Kent, South London and East Sussex

Country: England

Counties covered: Kent, Medway

Watercourses covered: River Medway

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Lower River Medway.

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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River Medway at Maidstone
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No current or recent warnings.

Tidal River Medway from Allington to Cuxton
Tidal River Medway between Allington and Cuxton

No current or recent warnings.

River Medway between Yalding and Maidstone
River Medway between Yalding and Maidstone, including Wateringbury, West Farleigh, Teston and East Farleigh

No current or recent warnings.

Little Venice Country Park and Marina
Little Venice Country Park and Marina, including low lying properties in Yalding around Yalding Bridge

No current or recent warnings.

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