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River Beult from Pluckley and Bethersden to Stilebridge

Message issued at 4:48pm, Monday 2nd February

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Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

This Flood Alert remains in force for today, Monday 2 February 2026. The River Beult remains high today following the weekend’s rainfall. There remains an ongoing possibility of flooding to low lying land, paths or roads alongside the Upper River Beult around Bethersden, Smarden and Headcorn. Levels have generally peaked and are falling gradually. However, further rain tomorrow, Tuesday 3 February, means some flooding could be experienced from Tuesday afternoon. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 10:00am on 3 February 2026, or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 4:48pm, Monday 2nd February.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for River Beult from Pluckley and Bethersden to Stilebridge

Flood Warning Area Details

River Beult from Bethersden and Pluckley to Stile Bridge, including Smarden, Headcorn, Staplehurst and Hawkenbury

Region: Kent, South London and East Sussex

Country: England

Counties covered: Kent

Watercourses covered: River Beult

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for River Beult from Pluckley and Bethersden to Stilebridge.

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

Headcorn
River Beult at Headcorn

No current or recent warnings.

River Beult from Bethersden and Pluckley to Stile Bridge
River Beult from Bethersden and Pluckley to Stile Bridge, including Smarden, Headcorn, Staplehurst and Hawkenbury

No current or recent warnings.

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