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River Rother at Robertsbridge

Message issued at 2:05pm, Friday 20th December 2019

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Flood Warning

Following persistent heavy rainfall, levels in the River Rother have risen and are continuing to do so. Property flooding around Robertsbridge is possible from 14:30 today, Friday 20/12/19. It is anticipated that river levels will continue to rise until late afternoon. Rainfall will ease through today, 20/12/19 and a period of dry weather is expected between now and Saturday morning, 21/12/19. Our operations staff have partially deployed defences to protect property within Robertsbridge and will undertake a full deployment if necessary. Further rainfall is forecast over the coming days meaning river levels will remain high. Please stay away from the river and do not enter flood water. Consider moving personal belongings to higher ground. We are monitoring the situation and our staff are patrolling the catchment to check for debris and clear blockages.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 2:05pm, Friday 20th December 2019.

Most recent flood warnings and alerts for River Rother at Robertsbridge

Flood Warning Area Details

Robertsbridge to Bodiam, including areas along the River Rother

Region: Kent, South London and East Sussex

Country: England

Counties covered: East Sussex

Watercourses covered: River Rother

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 Rother at Robertsbridge.

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

River Rother and its tributaries from Turks Bridge to the Royal Military Canal
River Rother and its tributaries from Turks Bridge to the Royal Military Canal, including Crowhurst Bridge, Etchingham, Robertsbridge, Salehurst and Bodiam

No current or recent warnings.

River Rother at Etchingham
Etchingham, including areas along the railway east and south of the village

No current or recent warnings.

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