Flood Warnings
Current Flood Warnings for the South East
Current Flood warnings issued for the South East can be seen on the right hand side. Clicking the warnings will bring up more information on the areas that these are in place.
There are three levels of warning
There is an issue of Warning no longer in force when the risk of flooding has ended.
Links to more information available are at the bottom of this page.
Flood Alert
What it means
Flooding is possible. Be prepared.
When it is used
Between two hours to two days in advance of flooding.
What you should do
- Be prepared to act on your flood plan
- Prepare a flood kit of essential items
- Monitor local water levels in your area and the flood forecast for your area on the Environment Agency website.
Flood Warning
What it means
Flooding is expected. Immediate action required.
When it is used
Half an hour to one day in advance of flooding.
What you should do
- Move your family, pets and valuables to a safe place
- Turn off your gas, electricity and water supplies if safe to do so
- Put flood protection equipment in place.
Severe Flood Warning
What it means
Severe flooding. Danger to life.
When it is used
When flooding poses a significant threat to life.
What you should do
- Stay in a safe place with a means of escape
- Be ready should you need to evacuate from your home
- Co-operate with the emergency services
- Call 999 if you are in immediate danger.
Warnings no longer in force
What it means
No further flooding is currently expected in your area.
When it is used
When river or sea conditions begin to return to normal.
What you should do
- Be careful. Flood water may still be around for several days
- If you have been flooded, ring your insurance company as soon as possible.
More Information on Flood Warnings
Flood warnings are issued by the Envirnoment Agency and severe weather warnings are issued by the Met Office. More information on how to prepare for floods and how you should act in a flood can be found on Arun's Emergency planning webpage.
You can find more information on the websites below.
Environment Agency Flood Advice
Met Office Severe Weather Warnings
Arun Emergency Planning webpage