River Beult from Bethersden and Pluckley to Stile Bridge, including Smarden, Headcorn, Staplehurst and Hawkenbury.
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The red highlighted area on the map below outlines the area covered by this Flood Warning.
Number of historic Flood Warnings that have previously been recorded for this area.
River Beult
River levels are expected to remain high overnight. Flooding is expected from the evening of 27 January 2026 21:30 onwards. Key locations affected include Smarden and Headcorn. No further significant rainfall is forecast overnight. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and closely monitoring the situation Start acting on your flood plan if you have one . This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 28 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
River Beult
High river levels are expected to cause flooding today. Flooding is expected from the evening of 27 January 2026 21:30 onwards. Key locations affected include Smarden. No further significant rainfall is forecast this evening. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and closely monitoring the situation Start acting on your flood plan if you have one . This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 28 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
River Beult
River levels remain high and flooding is expected. Flooding is expected from the afternoon of 09 January 2026 and will continue overnight to 10 January 2026. Flooding of property is possible, particularly around Bethersden and Smarden We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . Start acting on your flood plan if you have one and deploy any flood protection measures you may have. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 10 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
River Beult
Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding today. Flooding is expected from the afternoon of 09 January 2026 . Flooding of property is possible, particularly around Bethersden and Smarden We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . Start acting on your flood plan if you have one and deploy any flood protection measures you may have. This message will be updated by 8:30PM on 09 January 2026 or as the situation changes.