Flood Warning Info - River Medway, Alder Stream, Coult Stream and River Bourne at East Peckham

River levels are forecast to rise as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is expected to continue. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for properties at Little Mill and the Branbridges Industrial Estate. No further rainfall is forecast until Sunday. We expect river levels to remain high until 07/03/20. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and liaising with emergency services and our partners. Please activate any property flood protection measures you may have, such as flood barriers and air brick covers and move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. This message will be updated by 7pm this evening, 06/03/20, or as the situation changes.

River levels have risen and remain high in the East Peckham area following the persistent heavy rainfall. Flooding is expected to continue into Friday morning, 6 March. There is still risk of flooding for properties at Little Mill and roads in the area may also be flooded. The heaviest rainfall has now cleared so we do not expect flooding to get significantly worse, but water levels are expected to stay high throughout Friday 6 March. We are closely monitoring the situation from our incident room and have had staff patrolling the area. Please remain aware of your conditions locally, particularly around Little Mill. Other areas may still experience impacts so please avoid contact with flood waters, standing waters may remain even as the river levels fall. This message will be updated by 10am this morning, Friday 06/03/2020, or as the situation changes.

River levels continue to rise as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property is expected from 11pm tonight, Thursday 5th March 2020. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for properties at Little Mill. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 6 hours. We are closely monitoring the situation. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety, avoid contact with flood water and remain safe in the area of concern. This message will be updated by 11pm tonight, Thursday 5th March or as the situation changes.