Flood Alert Info - Rivers Tillingham and Brede
Area Description
River Tillingham, and its tributaries, from Beckley Furnace to Rye, including the Tilling Green Estate to the Railway line and the River Brede, and its tributaries, from Sedlescombe Bridge to Rye, including Winchelsea.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 27 Nov 2024 18:41
Tillingham, Brede
River levels remain high overnight, 27 November until Thursday morning. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads along the River Brede, particularly around Winchelsea. We are closely monitoring the situation and are checking rivers for blockages. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions and be prepared for further warnings. This message will be updated by 10am on Thursday 28 November, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Nov 2024 08:21
Tillingham, Brede
River levels continue to rise this morning, 27 November after heavy rainfall overnight. Flooding is likely to continue until Wednesday evening. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads along the River Brede, particularly around Winchelsea, and on the River Tillingham between Broad Oak and Rye.
We are closely monitoring the situation and are checking rivers for blockages. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions and be prepared for further warnings. This message will be updated by 6pm on Wednesday 27 November, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Nov 2024 20:27
Tillingham, Brede
Heavy rainfall is forecast overnight and into Wednesday morning, 27 November. River levels are expected to rise quickly on Wednesday morning. Flooding is likely to continue until Wednesday evening. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads along the River Brede, particularly around Winchelsea, and on the River Tillingham between Broad Oak and Rye. River levels are currently expected to peak on Wednesday afternoon or early evening.
We are closely monitoring the situation and are checking rivers for blockages. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Monitor local water levels and weather conditions and be prepared for further warnings. This message will be updated by 2pm on Wednesday 27 November, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2024 16:35
Tillingham, Brede
River levels are high as a result of heavy rainfall on Sunday night and Monday morning. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the River Brede, particularly around Brede and Winchelsea and along the River Tillingham between Broad Oak and Rye. Flooding is expected to continue during Monday evening and into the early hours of Tuesday morning, 27 February.
The forecast is for mainly dry weather over the next few days. River levels are expected to gradually fall across the area into Tuesday morning. We continue to monitor the situation and our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing blockages and debris from rivers. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. River levels are likely to remain high until the early hours of Tuesday morning. This message will be updated by 2pm on Tuesday 27 February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2024 18:19
Tillingham, Brede
River levels are forecast to rise quickly as a result of heavy rainfall. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the River Brede, particularly around Winchelsea and along the River Tillingham between Broad Oak and Rye. Flooding is expected overnight and during the day on Monday, 26 February.
Heavy rainfall is expected to continue into Monday morning. We expect river levels to peak later on Monday afternoon and evening. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Be prepared for further flood warnings and consider acting on your flood plan if you have one. Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from rivers. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. River levels are likely to remain high until Tuesday morning. This message will be updated by 10pm on Monday 26 February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2024 08:17
Tillingham, Brede
River levels remain high as a result of heavy rainfall during the day on Thursday. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the River Brede around Brede, Winchelsea and Rye. Flooding of properties is not expected. Further blustery showers are possible during the day, but they aren’t expected cause any significant impacts. We expect river levels gradually fall during the day today, but will remain high until later on Friday afternoon, 23 February. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 9pm on Friday 23 February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 20:39
Tillingham, Brede
River levels are rising as a result of heavy rainfall during the day today, Thursday 22 February. We particularly expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the River Brede around Brede, Winchelsea and Rye. Flooding of properties is not expected. Rainfall is expected to clear this evening but with further showers into Friday 23 February. We expect river levels to peak in the Brede and Winchelsea area overnight, before falling during Friday morning. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 9am on Friday 23 February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 17:17
Tillingham, Brede
River levels are high but steady on the River Brede due to heavy rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible particularly around Winchelsea until tomorrow 19/02/2024.
No property flooding is expected.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast for Wednesday 21/02/2024.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 09:00 on 19/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 11:39
Tillingham, Brede
River levels have risen on the River Brede due to heavy rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected particularly around Winchelsea today, 18/02/2024.
No property flooding is expected.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast for Wednesday 21/02/2024.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. You should avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 18:00 on 18/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2024 10:05
Tillingham, Brede
River levels in the Rivers Brede have begun to fall following prolonged rain last week. Levels are now falling between Seddlescombe and Brede but will remain high around Winchelsea. Spring tides will also lead to increased flooding of low lying land between Brede Sluice and Winchelsea.
Flooding of property is not expected at this stage. Please avoid driving or walking through floodwater.
Today, Monday 12th February will be dry with rain forecasted for tomorrow afternoon, Tuesday 13th February. Our incident response staff are actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required.
This message will be updated by 11:00am on 13/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2024 11:03
Tillingham, Brede
River levels in the Rivers Brede have begun to fall following prolonged rain during Thursday 8th February and early Friday morning. Levels are now falling between Seddlescombe and Brede but will remain high around Winchelsea.
Flooding of property is not expected at this stage. Please avoid driving or walking through floodwater.
Further light rainfall showers are forecast today Sunday 11th February. Our incident response staff are actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required.
This message will be updated by 11:00am on 12/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 09:29
Tillingham, Brede
River levels in the Rivers Brede have begun to fall following prolonged rain during Thursday 8th February and early Friday morning. Levels are now falling between Seddlescombe and Brede but will remain high around Winchelsea. Spring tides will also lead to increased flooding of low lying land between Brede Sluice and Winchelsea. Levels will fall in this area until 9pm this evening when levels will then rise again overnight, due to high spring tides. Levels should return to normal by Sunday morning.
Flooding of property is not expected at this stage. Please avoid driving or walking through floodwater.
Further rainfall is forecast this afternoon Saturday 10th February with further rain possible into Sunday. Our incident response staff are actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required.
This message will be updated by 11:00 on 11/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 13:06
Tillingham, Brede
River levels in the Rivers Brede have risen following prolonged rain during Thursday 8th February and early Friday morning. Levels are now falling between Seddlescombe and Brede but will remain high around Winchelsea. Spring tides will also lead to increased flooding of low lying land between Brede Sluice and Winchelsea. Levels will fall in this area until 9pm this evening when levels will then rise again overnight, due to high spring tides. Levels should return to normal by Saturday morning.
Flooding of property is not expected at this stage. Please avoid driving or walking through floodwater.
Further light rainfall is forecast during the afternoon of Friday 9th February. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required.
This message will be updated by 11:00 on 10/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2024 18:47
Tillingham, Brede
River levels are rising on the Rivers Tillingham and Brede due to heavy rainfall today and this evening.
Flooding is forecast to affect low lying land and roads along the River Brede, particularly around Winchelsea, and along the River Tillingham between Broad Oak and Rye from this evening, 8th February 2024. . No property flooding is expected.
Further light rainfall is forecast on Friday afternoon.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 06:00pm on Friday 9th February 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 11:12
Tillingham, Brede
River levels remain high following heavy rainfall during the last 24 hours. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the River Brede at the A21 at Seddlescombe and low lying land around Broad Oak and Winchelsea. Flooding of property is not expected at this stage. Please avoid driving or walking through floodwater. Further isolated showers are forecast throughout Friday 5 January but are not expected to cause further impacts. Our incident response staff are actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required. This message will be updated by 9pm on Friday 5 January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 20:00
Tillingham, Brede
River levels are forecast to rise as a result of heavy rainfall this evening, Thursday 4th January 2024. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected from 8pm and will continue overnight and into Friday morning. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the River Brede at the A21 at Seddlescombe and low lying land around Broad Oak and Winchelsea.
Flooding of property is not expected at this stage. Please avoid driving or walking through floodwater.
Further light rainfall is forecast during the early hours of Friday 5th January. We expect river levels to remain high overnight.
Our incident response staff are actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required.
This message will be updated by 11am on Friday 5th January 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 08:06
Tillingham, Brede
River levels have now peaked but remain high on the River Brede due to heavy rainfall in recent days. Levels on the River Tillingham have peaked and dropped, and the risk of flooding has fallen. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads along the River Brede, particularly around Winchelsea. No property flooding is expected. Today, 03/01/24 should be relatively dry but further heavy rainfall is forecast from Thursday morning later this week. River levels are expected to remain high and the risk of flooding to low-lying land remains throughout the week. We are clearing debris from weed screens in the area and are closely monitoring the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 20:00 PM on 3/1/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 19:56
Tillingham, Brede
River levels remain high on the River Brede and River Tillingham due to heavy rainfall in recent days. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads along the River Brede, particularly around Winchelsea and low lying land and roads along the River Tillingham between Broad Oak and Rye. Peak levels should be reached by late evening on Tuesday 2/1/2024. No property flooding is expected. Wednesday should be relatively dry but further heavy rainfall is forecast from Thursday morning. River levels are expected to remain high and the risk of flooding to low-lying land remains throughout the week. We are clearing debris from weed screens in the area and are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 3/1/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 07:41
Tillingham, Brede
River levels remain high on the River Brede and Tillingham due to heavy rainfall throughout last night. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads along the River Brede, particularly around Winchelsea and low lying land and roads along the River Tillingham between Broad Oak and Rye. Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout today with further showers forecast later this week. River levels are expected to remain high and the risk of flooding to low-lying land remains.
We are clearing debris from weed screens in the area and are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 20:00 PM on 02/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2024 17:32
Tillingham, Brede
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Brede and Tillingham due to heavy rainfall throughout tonight and into tomorrow. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads along the River Brede, particularly around Winchelsea and low lying land and roads along the River Tillingham between Broad Oak and Rye. No property flooding is expected.
Flooding of low lying land and roads along the River Brede and Tillingham is possible from 03:00 AM on 02/01/2024. Further rainfall is forecast throughout tomorrow with further showers forecast later this week. River levels are expected to remain high and the risk of flooding to low-lying land remains.
We are clearing debris from weed screens in the area and are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 02/01/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 18:52
Tillingham, Brede
River levels are rising again on the Rivers Tillingham and Brede following Sunday’s rain.
Flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river is expected to continue along the River Brede, particularly around Winchelsea, and along the River Tillingham between Broad Oak and Rye until Monday morning 11/12/2023.
Monday is expected to be largely dry although further rain is forecast for Tuesday.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 11/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 09:31
Tillingham, Brede
River levels are falling on the Rivers Tillingham and Brede after Saturday's rainfall although further rain is forecast Sunday afternoon so may rise again.
Flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river is expected to continue along the River Brede, particularly around Winchelsea, and along the River Tillingham between Broad Oak and Rye until Sunday evening 10/12/2023.
After this afternoon's rainfall Monday is expected to be largely dry.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 09:00 PM on 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 19:55
Tillingham, Brede
River levels have risen on the Rivers Tillingham and Brede.
Flooding of low lying land and roads close to the river is expected to continue along the River Brede, particularly around Winchelsea, and along the River Tillingham between Broad Oak and Rye until Sunday morning 10/12/2023.
Further rainfall is forecast tomorrow afternoon.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 10/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 10:15
Tillingham, Brede
River levels are rising steadily on the Rivers Tillingham and Brede due to this morning's rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect low lying land and roads along the River Brede, particularly around Winchelsea, and along the River Tillingham between Broad Oak and Rye from 02:00 PM on 09/12/2023.
Further rainfall is forecast this morning but should be largely dry for the remainder of the day.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
This message will be updated by 09:00 PM on 09/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 09:06
Tillingham, Brede
River levels remain high but are now falling on the Tillingham and Brede after heavy rainfall over the last few days. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the River Brede on the morning of Tuesday 5th December. No property flooding is expected. Further light showers are possible on Tuesday morning, before clearing on Tuesday afternoon. The forecast is for a dry afternoon through until Wednesday evening. River levels are expected to continue to fall throughout the day. We will continue to monitor the rainfall forecast and river levels closely. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 9pm on 5th December 2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 20:13
Tillingham, Brede
River levels remain high on the River Brede due to heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the River Brede overnight into the morning of Tuesday 5th December. No property flooding is expected. Further heavy showers are possible overnight, before clearing on Tuesday morning. River levels are expected to peak on Monday evening and are expected to fall overnight. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 9am on 5th December 2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 09:06
Tillingham, Brede
River levels are rising in the Tillingham and Brede due to heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the Tillingham and Brede from 9am on Monday 4th December. No property flooding is expected. Further heavy showers are possible during the day today before clearing on Tuesday morning. We expect river levels to remain high until the evening of Monday 4th December. We are closely monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 9pm on 4th December 2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Dec 2023 20:49
Tillingham, Brede
River levels are forecasted to rise in the Tillingham and Brede due to heavy rainfall which is expected overnight on Sunday 3 December and through the day on Monday 4 December. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the Tillingham and Brede from around 5am on Monday 4 December. No property flooding is expected. Heavy rainfall is expected to continue during Monday before clearing on Tuesday morning. We expect river levels to remain high during the day on Monday. We are closely monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. This message will be updated by 10am on 4 December 2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Nov 2023 18:52
Tillingham, Brede
The Flood Alert for the Rivers Tillingham and Brede remains in force for now following a day of heavy rainfall on Saturday 4 November. Water levels are now receding slowly in most locations along both rivers following their peak during Sunday 5 November. The level still remains relatively high through the Brede Levels. An escalation to Flood Warning conditions is not expected. Any showers on Sunday evening should die out by midnight and drier weather is expected on Monday and Tuesday. This Flood Alert will be reviewed on Monday 6 November with a view to removal.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Nov 2023 10:40
Tillingham, Brede
The Flood Alert for the Rivers Tillingham and Brede remains in force following a day of heavy rainfall on Saturday 4 November. We particularly expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the River Brede around Brede, Winchelsea and Rye. River levels peaked last night and are expected to fall gradually throughout the day. Drier weather with only isolated showers is expected on Sunday through until Tuesday, allowing water levels to fall through this period. This message will be updated this evening, 05/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Nov 2023 20:13
Tillingham, Brede
The Flood Alert for the Rivers Tillingham and Brede remains in force following a day of heavy rainfall on Saturday 4 November. Water levels in both rivers are exceeding that observed last Thursday and Friday. An escalation to Flood Warning conditions is not expected, however we are aware of what appears to be surface water flooding on the Tilling Green estate in Rye. As of Saturday evening, the Tillingham had peaked at Hundredhouse Bridge and was draining through Tillingham Sluice in Rye. The Brede will peak at Brede Bridge around 9pm Saturday evening and at Winchelsea and Rye around 04:30 Sunday morning. Any showers on Saturday evening should die out by midnight. Drier weather is expected on Sunday and Monday.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Nov 2023 12:24
Tillingham, Brede
River levels are rising in response to heavy rainfall this morning, Saturday 04/11/23. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the River Brede and River Tillingham from 2pm this afternoon. Further rain is forecast this afternoon, clearing overnight. Sunday is expected to be mostly dry.
Our incident response staff are actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated on Saturday evening, 04/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Oct 2023 14:28
Tillingham, Brede
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Mar 2023 22:15
Tillingham, Brede
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2023 21:38
Tillingham, Brede
River levels remain high but are now falling across the area. Flooding of low-lying land and roads is expected to continue overnight into Tuesday, 17 January 2023. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the River Brede, particularly around Winchelsea and along the River Tillingham between Broad Oak and Rye. No further rainfall is currently forecast for the next few days. We continue to monitor the situation. Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking structures, pumping water and clearing any blockages and debris from rivers. Please remain aware of your local situation.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2023 07:44
Tillingham, Brede
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected from 5am this morning, 16 January 2023. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the River Brede, particularly around Winchelsea and along the River Tillingham between Broad Oak and Rye.
The rainfall is expected to clear the area by 9am this morning, Monday 16 January. We expect river levels to peak in Winchelsea and Rye later this afternoon and this evening, with high tide.
Our incident response staff are actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required.
Please stay aware in case further flood warnings are issued and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 9pm on Monday 16 January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2023 13:48
Tillingham, Brede
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2022 13:51
Tillingham, Brede
This Flood Alert remains in force for the River Tillingham and the River Brede, and is likely to remain in force until Tuesday 20 December or Wednesday 21 December. Levels remain relatively high following rainfall earlier on Monday and further rain is forecast Monday night into Tuesday. The level has peaked at Brede Weir and the level is falling at Hundredhouse Bridge but could increase again overnight back to this morning’s peak. Environment Agency operatives are checking our structures and assets to ensure the rivers can flow freely. This message may not be updated again prior to removal later in the week.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2022 20:24
Tillingham, Brede
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall today. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected from midnight tonight until Tuesday evening, 20 December 2022. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly on and around the River Brede, particularly around Winchelsea and also low lying land and roads along the River Tillingham between Broad Oak and Rye.
Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours and we expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday, 21 December 2022. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and our partners and actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Monday 19 December 2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Nov 2022 09:17
Tillingham, Brede
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall. Flooding is expected to continue through today, Monday 28/11/2022. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the River Tillingham between Broad Oak and Rye. Further localised heavy rainfall is forecast for today. We expect river levels to remain high until this evening, 28/11/2022. Our incident response staff are actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated this afternoon, 28/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Nov 2022 19:48
Tillingham, Brede
River levels are rising as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected from 8pm Sunday 27/11/2022 into tomorrow, Monday 28/11/2022. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the River Tillingham between Broad Oak and Rye.
Further rainfall is forecast Sunday evening until 11pm. We expect river levels to remain high until 8am Monday 28/11/2022.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are deploying pumps, people and equipment and actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 28/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2021 08:04
Tillingham, Brede
River levels remain high on the River Brede after heavy rainfall over the last few days. Localised flooding of low lying land and roads is possible between Rye and Winchelsea between 4:30pm and 8:30pm on Tuesday 28 December, as high river levels are expected to coincide with the next high tide. Flooding of properties is not expected. We are monitoring the situation and our incident response staff have been checking the watercourses and structures throughout the area. Please avoid using low lying footpaths or roads near the river during this time. This message will be updated by 9pm on Tuesday 28 December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2021 18:13
Tillingham, Brede
River levels remain high on the River Brede after heavy rainfall over the last few days. Localised flooding of low lying land and roads is possible between Rye and Winchelsea between 4am and 8am on Tuesday 28 December, as higher river levels are expected to coincide with the next high tide. Flooding of properties is not expected. We are monitoring the situation and our incident response staff have been checking our defences and structures throughout the area. Please avoid using low lying footpaths or roads near the watercourses during this time. This message will be updated by 9am on Tuesday 28 December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2021 08:47
Tillingham, Brede
River levels remain high on the River Brede after heavy rainfall over the Christmas weekend. Localised flooding of low lying land and roads is possible between Rye and Winchelsea between 3:30pm and 7:30pm on Monday 27 December, as higher river levels coincide with the next high tide. Flooding of properties is not expected. Further periods of heavy rainfall are forecast during Monday so we expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday, 28 December. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff have been checking our defences and structures throughout the area. Please avoid using low lying footpaths or roads near the watercourses during this time. This message will be updated by 8pm on Monday 27 December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2021 20:56
Tillingham, Brede
River levels remain high on the River Brede after heavy rainfall on Boxing Day. Localised flooding of low lying land and roads is possible between Rye and Winchelsea between 3am and 7am on Monday 27 December, as high river levels coincide with the next high tide. Flooding of properties is not expected. Further periods of heavy rainfall are forecast during Monday so we expect river levels to remain high until Tuesday, 28 December. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff have been checking our defences and structures throughout the area. Please avoid using low lying footpaths or roads near the watercourses during this time. This message will be updated by 9am on Monday 27 December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2021 17:25
Tillingham, Brede
River levels remain high as a result of heavy rainfall last night. The risk of flooding of roads and low lying land remains high for today, 21/10/2021. Flooding is expected to continue to affect low lying land and roads along the River Brede, particularly around Winchelsea and also low lying land and roads along the River Tillingham between Broad Oak and Rye. No further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning, 22/10/2021. Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from rivers and are actively monitoring the situation. Please avoid walking in or driving through floodwater. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 22/10/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2021 11:33
Tillingham, Brede
River levels remain high as a result of heavy rainfall last night. The risk of flooding of roads and low lying land remains high for today, 21/10/2021. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the River Brede, particularly around Winchelsea and also low lying land and roads along the River Tillingham between Broad Oak and Rye. Flooding of properties is not expected. No further rainfall is forecast for today. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning, 22/10/2021. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from rivers and actively monitoring the situation. Please avoid walking in, or driving through, floodwater. This message will be updated this afternoon, 21/10/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2021 19:27
Tillingham, Brede
This is a pre-emptive flood alert as river levels are forecast to rise as a result of heavy rainfall forecast this evening. Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible from 10pm today, 20/10/2021 until 12pm tomorrow, 21/10/2021. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the River Brede, particularly around Winchelsea and also low lying land and roads along the River Tillingham between Broad Oak and Rye. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow afternoon on 21/10/2021. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from rivers and actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 21/10/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 May 2021 19:02
Tillingham, Brede
River levels have risen as a result of localised heavy rainfall this afternoon. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the River Brede, particularly around Winchelsea, and low lying land and roads along the River Tillingham between Broad Oak and Rye. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Rain will clear overnight but further heavy showers are forecast from tomorrow morning, 18/05/2021, with low confidence over exact timing and locations. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from rivers and actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 18/05/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2020 19:40
Tillingham, Brede
The risk of flooding remains from the Rivers Tillingham and Brede in the Winchelsea and Ferry Road area of Rye. River levels are currently high and are expected to increase due to tide locking overnight tonight between 9pm on Monday evening and 2am on Tuesday 29 December. Please avoid driving through floodwater. This message will be updated by 9am on Tuesday 29 December 2020.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2020 12:09
Tillingham, Brede
The risk of flooding remains from the Rivers Tillingham and Brede in the Winchelsea and Ferry Road area of Rye. Levels are currently high and may increase due to tide locking throughout Monday 28 December. Wintry showers are forecast today but these are unlikely to result in a return to higher flood levels. Please avoid driving through floodwater.
This message will be updated by 8pm on Monday 28 December.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2020 06:39
Tillingham, Brede
River levels are falling from their peak yesterday but remain high. Though some rain is forecast today 28 December 2020, it is likely to be only scattered showers and the response of the river should not be too great.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2020 19:51
Tillingham, Brede
River levels remain high in response to heavy rainfall this morning. We believe there is a continued possibility of flooding of low lying land and roads along the Rivers Brede around Winchelsea, and the River Tillingham around Rye, particularly during periods of tide locking. Impacts are expected to be limited to low lying land and roads along rivers in the area. Our incident response staff are actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required. Please stay aware of your local situation and avoid contact with flood water. Further heavy showers are possible overnight, but are not expected to cause any additional flood impacts from the river. This message will be updated by 10am on Monday 28 December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2020 18:38
Tillingham, Brede
River levels are forecast to rise as a result of heavy rainfall expected tonight. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected anytime from 07:30 am tomorrow, 27/12/20 from local rivers. We believe there is a possibility of flooding of low lying land and roads along the Rivers Brede around Winchelsea, and the River Tillingham around Broadoak and Rye. Impacts are expected to be limited to low lying land and roads along rivers in the area. However, if more rain falls than forecast, the outcome might be worse. We will monitor rainfall and provide updates early in the morning as required. Further rainfall is forecast later on Monday 28/12/20 and more details will follow later as necessary.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are prepared to respond if required.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2020 21:45
Tillingham, Brede
The Rivers Tillingham and Brede have both responded to further rainfall across East Sussex last night and will remain high during tonight, Friday 4 December. Both Rivers are higher than observed on Monday 16 November. The peak on the Brede should register around Brede village, Winchelsea and Rye overnight tonight. The Tillingham has already peaked and is falling at a steady rate. Further rain showers are forecast overnight and into Saturday 5 December although there remains some uncertainty on the location of this rainfall. We do not anticipate issuing any Flood Warnings for property. This Flood Alert will be updated by 10am tomorrow, Saturday 5 December.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2020 17:22
Tillingham, Brede
The Rivers Tillingham and Brede have both responded to further rainfall across East Sussex last night and will remain high during this evening, Friday 4 December. Both Rivers are higher than observed on Monday 16 November. The peak on the Brede should register around Brede village, Winchelsea and Rye over night tonight. The Tillingham has already peaked at Hundred House Bridge and will peak in Rye this afternoon. Further rain showers are forecast overnight and into Saturday 5 December though there remains some uncertainty on the location of this rainfall. We do not anticipate issuing any Flood Warnings for property. This Flood Alert will be updated by 9pm this evening, Friday 4 December.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2020 13:38
Tillingham, Brede
The Rivers Tillingham and Brede have both responded to further rainfall across East Sussex last night and will remain high during the day, Friday 4 December. Both Rivers are higher than observed on Monday 16 November. The peak on the Brede should register around Brede village early afternoon today and in Winchelsea and Rye later this afternoon. The Tillingham has already peaked at Hundred House Bridge and will peak in Rye this afternoon. We do not anticipate issuing any Flood Warnings for property. This Flood Alert will be updated by 9pm this evening, Friday 4 December.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2020 06:27
Tillingham, Brede
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected from 04:00 am today Friday 4 December 2020 and expected to continue throughout the day. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads along the River Brede, particularly around Winchelsea. Low lying land and roads along the River Tillingham between Broad Oak and Rye.
Further rainfall showers are forecast for Friday 04/12/2020. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from rivers and we continue to actively monitor the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 18:00 on 04/12/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2020 07:42
Tillingham, Brede
River levels remain high but falling following heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected to continue through to the afternoon Monday 16 November. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads along the River Brede and along the River Tillingham between Broad Oak and Rye. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. We expect river levels to remain high throughout Sunday.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from rivers.
This message will be updated by 6pm, on Monday 16 November, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2020 18:42
Tillingham, Brede
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected to continue through tonight Sunday 15 November, and into the morning of Monday 16 November. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads along the River Brede and along the River Tillingham between Broad Oak and Rye. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. We expect river levels to remain high throughout Sunday.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from rivers.
This message will be updated by 8am, on Monday 16 November, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2020 10:26
Tillingham, Brede
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected from 11am today, Sunday 15 November. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads along the River Brede and along the River Tillingham between Broad Oak and Rye. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. We expect river levels to remain high throughout Sunday.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from rivers.
This message will be updated by 4pm on Sunday 15 November, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Mar 2020 11:56
Tillingham, Brede
River levels have fallen but remain high on the River Brede towards Rye. There is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads along the River Brede particularly upstream of Brede Sluice in Rye. Flooding is possible between 7pm and midnight on Saturday 7th March, as the influence of the tide is expected to cause river levels to rise during this period. Further rainfall is expected on Sunday morning, 8th March. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which could be flooded. This message will be updated by 8pm on Saturday, 7th March 2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Mar 2020 01:46
Tillingham, Brede
River levels have fallen but remain high on the River Brede towards Rye. There is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads along the River Brede particularly upstream of Brede Sluice in Rye. Flooding is possible between 7am and 12pm on Saturday 7 March, as the influence of the tide is expected to cause river levels to rise during this period. Further rainfall is expected on Sunday morning 8 March. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which could be flooded. This message will be updated by 12pm on Saturday 7 March 2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Mar 2020 16:59
Tillingham, Brede
River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk following heavy rainfall on Thursday 5 March 2020. Consequently, the risk of flooding remains. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads along the River Brede, particularly around Winchelsea, and low lying land and roads along the River Tillingham between Broad Oak and Rye. No further rainfall is forecast in the next 24 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 2am on Saturday 7 March 2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Mar 2020 03:57
Tillingham, Brede
River levels remain high following heavy rainfall yesterday, Thursday 05/03/2020. Flooding of low lying land and roads is likely to continue throughout this morning, particularly in areas around Brede. Even where the river levels have already dropped there is the potential for standing floodwaters to remain. There is no further heavy rain in the immediate forecast so we expect conditions to continue to improve through today although flooding is expected to continue until at least this evening, Friday 06/03/2020. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. We are closely monitoring the situation from our incident room, and will be prepared to respond if required. This message will be updated by 2pm, Friday 06/03/2020, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Mar 2020 14:22
Tillingham, Brede
River levels are rising quickly as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is likely this afternoon and this evening along the River Brede, particularly on low lying land and roads along the River Tillingham between Broad Oak and Rye. Further rainfall is forecast this afternoon and this evening. River levels are expected to peak later this evening, Thursday 5th March. We do not anticipate any property flooding at this time but we are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking structures and removing blockages. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 11pm, Thursday 5th March, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 05:24
Tillingham, Brede
River levels have now peaked following heavy rainfall this weekend. As a result of this flooding of low lying land and farmland is possible, particularly along the River Tillingham between Broad Oak and Rye. Please avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Our incident response staff are out checking structures and clearing blockages where it is safe to do so. Property flooding is not currently expected but we are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 6pm on Monday, 17 February.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 20:02
Tillingham, Brede
River levels are continuing to rise in response to heavy rainfall this weekend. This is expected to cause flooding of low lying land and farmland, particularly along the River Tillingham between Broad Oak and Rye. River levels are currently forecast to peak in most places during the early hours of Monday morning, 17 February, so the levels of flooding could increase until this time. Please avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Our incident response staff are out checking structures and clearing blockages where it is safe to do so. Property flooding is not currently expected but we are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 6am on Monday, 17 February.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 11:49
Tillingham, Brede
River levels on both rivers have risen over the weekend following heavy rainfall associated with Storm Dennis. There is an ongoing possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads along the Rivers Tillingham and Brede throughout Sunday, 16 February. In most areas, river levels are currently forecast to peak during Sunday afternoon, whereas in Winchelsea and Rye the peak on the Brede will be around 7pm. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, and avoid using low lying footpaths. Our incident response staff are out checking on structures and clearing blockages where it is safe to do so. This message will be updated by 8pm on Sunday 16 February.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 05:43
Tillingham, Brede
River levels have risen following heavy rainfall on Saturday night 15 February 2020 and are expected to react quickly to any further rainfall on Sunday morning, 16 February 2020. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads along the River Tillingham between Broad Oak and Rye from 8am on Sunday, 16 February. River levels are currently forecast to peak during Sunday evening, levels of flooding could increase until this time. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Our incident response staff are out checking on structures and clearing blockages where it is safe to do so. This message will be updated by 5pm on Sunday 16 February.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 20:42
Tillingham, Brede
River levels are rising and are expected to react quickly to further heavy rainfall early on Sunday morning, 16 February. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads along the River Tillingham between Broad Oak and Rye from 8am on Sunday, 16 February. River levels are currently forecast to peak during Sunday evening. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Our incident response staff are out over the weekend, checking on structures and clearing blockages where it is safe to do so. This message will be updated by 10am on Sunday, 16 February.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Dec 2019 18:55
Tillingham, Brede
Levels in the Brede and Tillingham catchments remain high following recent rainfall. The weather forecast is for less rainfall over the next few days, which will allow river levels to begin falling. Residents should remain vigilant and avoid flooded land or driving through flooded roads. We continue to monitor the situation. This message will be updated in the morning on Monday 23/12/19, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Dec 2019 06:08
Tillingham, Brede
Levels in the Brede and Tillingham catchments remain high following recent rainfall. The weather forecast is for less rainfall over the next few days, which will allow river levels to begin falling. Residents should remain vigilant and avoid flooded land or driving through flooded roads. We continue to monitor the situation. This message will be updated by 6pm on Sunday 22 December or as the situation changes.