High river levels on Thursday may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible on 23 October 2025 from 01:00 as intense (but uncertain) rainfall is forecast
Up to 50mm of rain could occur, but there is low confidence. If as much rain falls as predicted, flooding could affect Hammer Lane, Grove Hill, and Mill Lane Hellingly. From 05:00 23/10/2025 flooding could affect Station Road, Church Lane and Church Road, Hellingly. From 12:00 23/10/2025 minor flooding could affect North Street, River Lane, The Old Clergy House, Deans Place Hotel, Alfriston. Higher levels than 20/10/2025. Rain is forecast to continue until Thursday afternoon. River levels and flood risk should begin to reduce in Hellingly by 17:00 23/10/2025 and Alfriston by 02:00 24/10/2025.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Don't put yourself or others at risk . Avoid roads that flood (Mill Ln Church Rd Hellingly, North St Alfriston).
This message will be updated by 12:00PM on 23 October 2025 or as the situation changes.
