Flood Alert Info - Langney Haven
Area Description
Willingdon, Eastbourne and Mountney Levels and their tributaries.
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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Flood Alert History
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 27 Nov 2024 15:32
Langney Haven
The Langney Haven remains high and rising, following Wednesday morning's rain. From 19:00 27/11/2024 minor flooding could affect a few gardens of properties in Langney Green. Fields and parkland including Shinewater Park might also be affected. Only isolated showers are predicted Wednesday evening through to Saturday. The river through Langney should begin to fall by 13:00 28/11/2024, however, river levels are likely to remain higher than normal until next week. Flood protection products are recommended to be kept installed at Langney Green, if you have them. We are operating our structures at Fence Bridge and Crumbles Gate to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 19:00 28/11/2024
Flood Alert issued on 26 Nov 2024 18:36
Langney Haven
Between 15-30mm of rain is forecast through the early hours of Wednesday (27/11/24). There remains uncertainty, but if as much rain falls as predicted, minor flooding could be possible. From 08:00 on 27/11/2024, minor flooding could affect a few gardens of properties in Langney Green. Fields and parkland including Shinewater Park might also be affected. Almost no rainfall is predicted on Wednesday afternoon, through to the weekend. The river through Langney should begin to fall by 23:00 on 27/11/2024, however river levels are likely to remain higher than normal until next week. River levels could end up similar to their height at the start of October 2024. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed at Langney Green, if you have them. We are operating our structures at Fence Bridge and Crumbles Gate to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 19:00 on 27/11/2024
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2024 09:23
Langney Haven
The Langney Haven is high and rising, following 35mm of rain on Sunday. From 12:00 on Monday 26/02/2024, flooding will affect gardens, and potentially approach properties, at Langney Green. Fields and parkland, including Shinewater Park, will also be affected by flood water. Only scattered showers are forecast for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The river should begin to fall by 06:00 on 27/02/2024, but could be higher than normal all week. River levels could possibly end up as high as they were in November 2023. Please take proactive action to help reduce the impact of flooding. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed at Langney Green, if you have them. We are operating our structures at Fence Bridge and Crumbles Gate to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 14:00 on 27/02/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2024 13:34
Langney Haven
Between 10 and 30mm of rain is forecast between 13:00 25/02/2024 and 13:00 26/02/2024. The Langney Haven is forecast to rise. From 23:00 25/02/2024 flooding could affect the gardens of and potentially approach properties of Langney Green. Fields and parkland including Shinewater Park will also be affected. Only scattered showers are forecast Monday afternoon, Tuesday and Wednesday. The river should begin to fall by 14:00 26/02/2024, but could be higher than normal all week. If the maximum predicted rain occurs, river levels could end up higher than recorded in 2024, so far. Possibly as high as November 2023. Please take proactive action to help reduce the impact of flooding. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed at Langney Green, if you have them. We are operating our structures at Fence Bridge and Crumbles Gate to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 16:00 26/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 11:40
Langney Haven
The Langney Haven is higher than normal, following persistent rain since the New Year, and intense rain on Thursday. Minor flood impacts will continue to affect gardens of properties in Langney Green. Fields and parkland including Shinewater Park will also be affected by flood water. Very little rain is forecast for the next five days. The river will continue to rise after each high tide, but should now peak a little lower each time. Minor flood impacts could remain until Sunday. The river will remain higher than normal for most of next week. Please take proactive action to help reduce the impact of flooding. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed at Langney Green, if you have them. We are operating our structures at Fence Bridge and Crumbles Gate to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 16:00 06/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 09:29
Langney Haven
The Langney Haven is expected to rise Thursday afternoon. There remains uncertainty in the forecast, but between 15 and 35mm of rain is possible Thursday. From 20:00 04/01/2024 flood water could affect gardens of, and approach properties in Langney Green. Fields and parkland including Shinewater Park will also be affected by flood water. Very little rain is forecast Friday and through to next week. The river should begin to fall by 11:00 05/01/2024, but flood impacts could remain until Sunday. The river will remain higher than normal for most of next week. Please take proactive action to help reduce the impact of flooding. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed at Langney Green, if you have them. We are operating our structures at Fence Bridge and Crumbles Gate to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 14:00 05/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 09:27
Langney Haven
The Langney Haven is high, but slowly falling, following 40mm of rain on Monday and Tuesday. Small amounts of flood water could affect gardens of properties of Langney Green. Fields and parkland including Shinewater Park will also be affected. Only isolated showers are forecast Wednesday. Until Thursday, river levels should now peak slightly lower after each high tide, although the river is unlikely to fall nearer to a normal level until next week. The forecast for Thursday is uncertain. Another 20-30mm of rain is possible Thursday afternoon, which would likely increase flood risk. Please take proactive action to help reduce the impact of flooding. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed at Langney Green, if you have them. We are operating our structures at Fence Bridge and Crumbles Gate to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 16:00 04/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 18:05
Langney Haven
The Langney Haven is high and rising. In the last 2 days, almost half a month's rain (40mm) has been recorded at Folkington. From 04:00 on 03/01/2024, flooding could affect gardens and potentially approach properties at Langney Green. Fields and parks, including Shinewater Park, will be affected. Only isolated showers are forecast for Wednesday (03/01/2024). The river should begin to fall by 08:00 (03/01/2024). However, with another 15-30mm of rain possible on Thursday (04/01/2024), flood risk could return. Land will remain flooded over the next few days. Generally, water levels will remain higher than normal and the river will be sensitive to any additional rainfall over the next few weeks. Please take proactive action to help reduce the impact of flooding. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed at Langney Green, if you have them. We are operating our structures at Fence Bridge and Crumbles Gate to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 on 03/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Nov 2023 12:35
Langney Haven
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 1 Nov 2023 03:43
Langney Haven
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 24 Mar 2023 04:03
Langney Haven
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 17 Jan 2023 17:47
Langney Haven
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 14 Jan 2023 17:18
Langney Haven
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 31 Dec 2022 07:28
Langney Haven
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 23 Dec 2022 13:07
Langney Haven
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 16:25
Langney Haven
The Langney Haven is high, following 40mm of rainfall Sunday. Flooding will continue to affect gardens of Langney Green. Fields and parkland including Shinewater Park will also be affected. Another 15mm of rain is possible Monday evening and Tuesday morning. If the rain falls in the Eastbourne area, flood water could get a little closer to properties on Langney Green. The river might not begin to fall until Tuesday afternoon, but with unsettled weather forecast for the next five days, river levels will remain higher than normal all week. As a precaution, we recommend keeping flood protection products installed at Langney Green, if you have them. We are operating our structures at Fence Bridge and Crumbles Gate to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. Between 17:00 19/12/2022 and 09:00 26/12/2022 the flood warning service is scheduled to be automated. We will be unable to update the text in this message during automation.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2022 08:56
Langney Haven
The Langney Haven is high and rising, following 40mm of rainfall on Sunday. Flooding will continue to affect gardens of Langney Green. Fields and parkland, including Shinewater Park, will also be affected. Another 5mm of rain is expected between 09:00 and 12:00 on Monday 19/12/2022, and a further 15mm of rain is possible on Monday evening too. Flood water could get closer to properties on Langney Green from 18:00 on 19/12/2022. The river might not begin to fall until Tuesday 20/12/2022. With unsettled weather forecast for the next five days, river levels will remain higher than normal all week, and probably into January 2023. As a precaution, we recommend keeping flood protection products installed at Langney Green, if you have them. We are operating our structures at Fence Bridge and Crumbles Gate to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. From 17:00 on 19/12/2022 the flood warning service is scheduled to be automated. We will be unable to update the text in this message during automation.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2022 16:15
Langney Haven
Persistent and at times heavy rain is forecast this Sunday and Monday. Potentially half a month's rain (30-60mm) could fall. If as much rain falls as predicted, flooding could be possible. From 04:00 on 19/12/2022, minor flooding could affect gardens of Langney Green. Fields and parkland, including Shinewater Park, will also be affected. If 60mm of rain occurs, flood water could potentially approach properties of Langney Green. Further rain predicted on Monday morning could cause the Langney Haven to rise higher again. The river might not begin to fall until Tuesday (20/12/2022). With unsettled weather forecast for the next five days, river levels will remain higher than normal all week and probably into January 2023. As a precaution, we recommend flood protection products are to be installed at Langney Green, if you have them. We are operating our structures at Fence Bridge and Crumbles Gate to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 13:00 on 19/12/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 10:56
Langney Haven
The Langney Haven has peaked but remains high. Minor flooding impacts could continue to affect gardens of properties at Langney Green, fields, and parkland including Shinewater Park, but should ease through Thursday. Very little rainfall is forecast Thursday and Friday. The river has begun to fall but will be higher than normal until the weekend. Another 10-30mm of rain Sunday and Monday could cause more flood risk next week. Please keep flood protection products close by, in readiness for next week as a precaution, if you have them. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 22:00 17/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2022 20:28
Langney Haven
The Langney Haven is high and rising. In the last 48 hours, nearly half a month's rain (50mm) has been recorded at Folkington. Another 10-15mm of rain is forecast Wednesday evening. From 21:00 16/11/2022 minor flooding could affect gardens of properties at Langney Green. Fields and parkland including Shinewater Park will also be affected. Rain is expected to clear by 04:00 Thursday 17/11/2022, leaving Thursday and Friday mostly dry. The river should begin to fall by 05:00 17/11/2022 but will be higher than normal until next week. River levels could end up similar to the peaks seen last week. Please take proactive action to help reduce the impact of flooding. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed at Langney Green, if you have them. We are operating our structures at Fence Bridge and Crumbles Gate to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 14:00 17/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Nov 2022 18:24
Langney Haven
The Langney Haven is high and rising over each high tide. The next few tides are forecast to be fairly similar to each other, so peak levels might not fall much until Sunday. Minor flooding will continue to affect gardens of Langney Green. Fields and parkland including Shinewater Park could also be affected. The next five days are currently predicted to remain dry. This will also allow the river level to very slowly fall through Langney. However, river levels are expected to remain higher than normal until next week. Please take proactive action to help reduce the impact of flooding. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed at Langney Green, if you have them. We are operating our structures at Fence Bridge to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 21:00 on 11/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Nov 2022 18:21
Langney Haven
The Langney Haven is high and rising over each high tide. The next tides at 23:45 on Wednesday (09/11/2022) and 12:00 on Thursday (10/11/2022) are forecast to be 20cm lower than Wednesday afternoon. However, minor flooding will continue to affect gardens of Langney Green. Fields and parkland including Shinewater Park could also be affected. The tide very early Friday morning (00:15 11/11/2022) is forecast to be 20cm lower again, and tides will continue to fall for the rest of the week. The next five days are currently predicted to remain dry. This will also allow the river level to very slowly fall through Langney. However, river levels are expected to remain higher than normal until next week. Please take proactive action to help reduce the impact of flooding. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed at Langney Green, if you have them. We are operating our structures at Fence Bridge to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 21:00 10/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Nov 2022 09:07
Langney Haven
The Langney Haven is high and rising over each high tide. The next tide at 11:30 on Wednesday (09/11/2022) is forecast to be the highest of the week, but only 20cm higher than recent days. Minor flooding could affect gardens of Langney Green, and potentially approach properties at Langney Green too. Fields and parkland including Shinewater Park could also be affected. Wednesday evening's tide at 23:45 09/11/2022 is forecast to be 20cm lower again, and tides will continue to fall for the rest of the week. The rain has now cleared east, beyond Sussex. The next five days are currently predicted to remain dry. This will also allow the river level to very slowly fall through Langney. However, river levels are expected to remain higher than normal until next week. Please take proactive action to help reduce the impact of flooding. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed at Langney Green, if you have them. We are operating our structures at Fence Bridge to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 21:00 09/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Nov 2022 18:25
Langney Haven
The Langney Haven is high and rising over each high tide. The next tides are at 23:00 on Tuesday (08/11/2022) and 11:30 on Wednesday (09/11/2022). Flooding could affect gardens of Langney Green, and potentially approach properties at Langney Green too. Fields and parkland including Shinewater Park could also be affected. Wednesday's peak water level could be 20cm higher than we've seen so far in recent days. There remains uncertainty in the weather forecast, particularly around rainfall amounts and locations. Scattered heavy showers forecast for Tuesday evening and Wednesday, also have the potential to cause another small rise in levels. River levels might not return nearer to normal until next week (16/11/2022). Please take proactive action to help reduce the impact of flooding. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed at Langney Green, if you have them. We are operating our structures at Fence Bridge to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 09/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Nov 2022 08:46
Langney Haven
The Langney Haven is high and rising over each high tide. The next tides are at 11:00 and 23:00 Tuesday 08/11/2022. Flooding could affect gardens of Langney Green, and potentially approaching properties at Langney Green too. Fields and parkland including Shinewater Park could also be affected. Wednesday's peak water level could be 20cm higher than we've seen so far in recent days. There remains uncertainty in the weather forecast, particularly around rainfall amounts and locations. Scattered heavy showers forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday, have the potential to also cause another small rise in river levels. River levels might not return nearer to normal until next week, 16/11/2022. Please take proactive action to help reduce the impact of flooding. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed, at Langney Green, if you have them. We are operating our structures at Fence Bridge to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 21:00 08/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Nov 2022 20:47
Langney Haven
The Langney Haven is high and rising. In the last week, more than a month's rain (over 100mm) has been recorded at Folkington. From 01:00 Tuesday 08/11/2022, flooding could affect gardens of Langney Green, and potentially approaching properties at Langney Green too. Fields and parkland including Shinewater Park could also be affected. Only a small amount of rain is forecast over the next 5 days. However, river levels could still increase with each rising tide. Likely to peak 17:00 Wednesday afternoon 09/11/2022. River levels could end up higher than they have been this past week. River levels might not return nearer to normal until next week, 16/11/2022. Please take proactive action to help reduce the impact of flooding. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed, at Langney Green, if you have them. We are operating our structures at Fence Bridge to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 14:00 08/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Nov 2022 12:44
Langney Haven
The Langney Haven is high and rising. In the last 24 hours 40mm of rain has been recorded at Folkington. Which is a lot in a short period. From 14:00 06/11/2022, flooding could affect gardens of Langney Green, and potentially approaching properties at Langney Green too. Fields and parkland including Shinewater Park could also be affected. Most of the rain has now cleared to the east, but another 10mm of rain could fall in showers Sunday afternoon, with wet weather continuing Monday and Tuesday. The river should begin to fall by 21:00 Sunday 06/11/2022, but will be higher than normal until at least midweek. River levels could end up a little higher than on Friday. Please take proactive action to help reduce the impact of flooding. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed at Langney Green, if you have them. We are operating our structures at Fence Bridge to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 22:00 06/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2020 12:45
Langney Haven
River levels in Lagney Haven are still high. Flooding could continue to affect the gardens and potentially approach riverside properties of Langney Green. Fields and parkland could also be affected. Rain is forecast Monday. The river will rise again Monday afternoon and remain high through Tuesday but not as high as Sunday because we expect less rain than Storm Bella. River levels will rise for four hours after each high tide at 22:15 28/12/2020 and 10:30 29/12/2020. Additional flooding of properties is not expected today unless rain is heavier than predicted. A dry Tuesday should allow flood impacts to ease. With potentially heavy rainfall on Wednesday and Thursday, stay prepared for the risk of flooding to return this week. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed, if you have them. We are operating our structures at Fence Bridge and Crumbles Gate to help reduce flood risk. We monitor the levels and forecast and will update this message by 14:00 29/12/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2020 12:21
Langney Haven
Storm Bella brought over 30mm of rain. River levels have risen Sunday morning. River levels will rise again, for four hours after each coming high tide at 21:45 27/12/2020 and 10:00 28/12/2020. It is possible more rain will fall overnight, which could increase the height of the peak. From 23:00 27/12/2020, flooding could affect the gardens and potentially approach riverside properties of Langney Green, Langney. Fields and parkland including Shinewater Park could also be affected. There is still a possibility rain Monday will increase flood risk further, but there is uncertainty in the weather forecast. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Langney, if you have them. We are operating our structures at Fence Bridge and Crumbles Gate to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast and will update this message by 14:00 28/12/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2020 20:17
Langney Haven
Storm Bella will bring heavy rain early Sunday morning. There remains uncertainty in the forecast, particularly where the heaviest rain will occur. If the rain is persistent over Eastbourne, from 07:00 27/12/2020 flooding could affect the gardens of and potentially approach properties of Langney Green, Langney. Fields and parkland including Shinewater Park could also be affected. Sunday afternoon should be largely dry. River levels should begin to fall by 16:00, 27/12/2020. However, further rain Monday could keep river levels higher than normal into next week. Please take proactive action to help reduce the impact of flooding. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Langney, if you have them. We are operating our structures at Fence Bridge and Crumbles Gate to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast and will update this message by 13:00 27/12/2020.