Flood Warning: Groundwater flooding in East Kent

Message Last Updated:
2024-05-17 09:57:00

Severity Last Changed:
2023-12-19 17:48:00

Groundwater levels in East Kent continue to show a slow but steady decline during May. The Alkham Bourne and the Nailbourne between Lyminge and Littlebourne are still flowing. Localised flooding will continue to affect low-lying land, roads, and water infrastructure around the Elham Valley, Alkham and Petham. Other communities in East Kent may also be impacted.

Please avoid walking or driving through flood water. As of Friday 17 May, the forecast is for localised showers until Saturday evening with drier conditions following into next week. We are monitoring the situation and are working with local authorities and communities with the deployment of temporary defences, such as Canterbury City Council’s temporary defences in Barham and the Littlebourne Flood Relief channel. Our staff are maintaining and clearing key structures.

This message will be updated by 6pm on Friday 24 May 2024. Search 'Kent Groundwater situation' on gov.uk for more information.