The Environment Agency issues flood warnings for Sussex

Most of Sussex is currently on a yellow weather warning for rain until 9pm this evening.

The flood warnings have been issued for:

• Alfriston: Cuckmere River at Alfriston from Shermans Bridge to Deans Place Hotel including Milton Lock and Long Bridge
• Barcombe Mills: River Ouse at Barcombe Mills including the Anchor Gates
• Dummy Bridge: Dummy Bridge to Betley Bridge, near Shermanbury on the River Adur

Flooding is expected in these areas – act now.

This means properties are at risk of flooding and the EA advises:

• Move vehicles to higher ground when safe to do so
• Keep family and pets safe
• Take important items upstairs or to a safe place in your property, starting with valuables and valuables, then furniture and fixtures
• Turn off gas, electricity, and water supplies if safe to do so; Never touch an electrical switch when standing in water
• If you have property protection products like flood barriers or air brick covers, use them now
• Track the current flood risk situation

What are the possible effects?

• travel disruption
• property damage