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Polegate and Wannock

Message issued at 7:12am, Tuesday 27th January

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Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

High river levels on Tuesday may lead to flooding. 
Flooding is possible on 27 January 2026 from 08:00, as 15mm of rain has fallen, with more predicted. 
Flooding could affect gardens of Brook Street and Gosford Way and the Gosford Way Allotments. Riverside properties at Millstream Gardens, The Millrace, Clement Lane, Brightling Road and Manor Way could also be affected by flooding. Rain is forecast to continue until 13:00 27/01/2026. River levels and flood risk should begin to reduce in Polegate and Wannock by 15:00 27/01/2026. Only isolated showers are forecast Wednesday and Thursday. River levels should return nearer to normal by Wednesday afternoon. 
We are closely monitoring the situation , clearing debris screens including Gosford Way. 
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . Report blockages to 0800 80 70 60. 
This message will be updated by 7:00PM on 27 January 2026 or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 7:12am, Tuesday 27th January.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Polegate and Wannock

Flood Warning Area Details

Polegate Brook Street and Wannock Mill Streams

Region: Solent and South Downs

Country: England

Counties covered: East Sussex

Watercourses covered: Polegate Brook Street Stream, Wannock Mill 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 Polegate and Wannock.

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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No current or recent warnings.

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