Flood Alert Info - Rivers Eden and Eden Brook
Area Description
Rivers Eden, Eden Brook and Kent Ditch from Blindley Heath to Penshurst including Edenbridge and Hever.
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 29 Nov 2024 10:01
Eden, Eden Brook
This Flood Alert will remain in force. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly between Chiddingstone and Penshurst. 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. This message will be updated by 18:00 on Friday 29 November, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Nov 2024 16:47
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels will remain high throughout the night 28 November. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly around Lingfield, Haxted, Edenbridge, Chiddingstone and Penshurst. 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 10:00am on Friday 29 November, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Nov 2024 16:24
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels will remain high throughout the night 28 November. Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible, although property flooding is not expected. Areas most at risk include Tonbridge playing fields, town centre car parks and low lying land and roads from Tonbridge through Tudeley, East Peckham and Yalding. This is likely to include the sports pitches, also known as the racecourse, in Tonbridge and around Tonbridge Sports Ground and Postern Lane. No further significant rain is forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation and clearing debris from weed screens. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 10am on 29/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Nov 2024 10:52
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels will remain high throughout today Thursday 28 November. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly around Lingfield, Haxted, Edenbridge, Chiddingstone and Penshurst. 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 18:00 on Thursday 28 November, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Nov 2024 18:00
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels remain high overnight 27 November. Flooding is likely to continue throughout the night. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly around Lingfield, Haxted and Edenbridge. 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 08:37
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels continue to rise this morning, 27 November after heavy rainfall overnight. Flooding is likely to continue throughout the day. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly around Lingfield, Haxted and Edenbridge. River levels are expected to peak at Edenbridge on Wednesday, late 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 6pm on Wednesday 27 November, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Nov 2024 19:41
Eden, Eden Brook
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 throughout the day. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly around Lingfield, Haxted and Edenbridge. River levels are expected to peak at Edenbridge on Wednesday, late 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 25 Nov 2024 16:35
Eden, Eden Brook
Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible, property flooding is not expected. River levels are either peaking or starting to fall in the upper Eden this evening, after heavy rainfall last night. Flooding is possible until Monday evening, 25/11/2024. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly on and around Lingfield. Weather conditions are going to remain largely dry until the early hours of Wednesday, 27/11/2024 when heavy rainfall is possible. We are monitoring local water levels and are ready to respond, if required. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 9pm this evening, 25/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Nov 2024 07:52
Eden, Eden Brook
Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible, property flooding is not expected. River levels are rising this morning in response to rainfall overnight. Flooding is possible from 8am this morning, Monday, 25/11/2024 and is expected to continue until this evening. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly on and around Lingfield and towards Edenbrdge. Weather conditions are expected to improve this morning and are going to remain largely dry until Wednesday, 27/11/2024 when further rainfall is possible. We are monitoring local water levels and are ready to respond, if required. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 4pm this afternoon, 25/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Oct 2024 08:07
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels have now peaked and have fallen between Lingfield and Edenbridge. They will remain high during today between Hever and Penshurst. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected to continue into Wednesday at these locations.
Flooding of property is not expected at this stage. Please avoid driving or walking through floodwater.
Weather conditions are expected to stay dry during the day (16th October 2024) with some heavy showers possible overnight. Our incident response staff are actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 16th October 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Oct 2024 16:45
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels peaked last night after yesterday morning’s heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and low lying land is still possible.
Weather conditions are expected to remain dry this afternoon (15th October 2024) with some showers overnight. No further flooding is expected.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and remain aware of your local situation.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 16th October 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Oct 2024 08:22
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels began to peak last night after yesterday mornings heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and low lying land is still possible, however flooding of property is not expected at this time.
Weather conditions are expected to improve today (15th October 2024) with some showers into this evening, and no further flooding is expected.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and remain aware of your local situation.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 15th October 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Oct 2024 17:25
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels continue to rise but will begin to peak throughout tonight after this mornings heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible. Property flooding is not expected at this time.
Weather conditions are expected to improve this evening and into tomorrow (15th October 2024), and no further flooding is expected.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and remain aware of your local situation.
This message will be updated by 10:00 on 15th October 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Oct 2024 12:19
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels are rising as a result of this mornings heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible from this afternoon (14th October 2024), property flooding is not expected at this time.
Weather conditions are expected to improve later today (14th October 2024) and no further flooding is expected.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and remain aware of your local situation.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 14th October 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Oct 2024 17:30
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels have now peaked and are beginning to fall between Lingfield and Edenbridge. They will remain high this evening between Hever and Penshurst. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected to continue into Thursday morning.
Flooding of property is not expected at this stage. Please avoid driving or walking through floodwater.
Weather conditions are expected to continue to improve, with some light scattered showers possible overnight. Our incident response staff are actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required.
This message will be updated by 10:00am on 10th October 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Oct 2024 06:13
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels are rising as a result of overnight heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible, property flooding is not expected at this time. Flooding is possible from this morning 06:30 09/10/24.
Weather conditions are expected to improve later today 09/10/2024, and no further flooding is expected.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water and remain aware of your local situation.
This message will be updated by 17:00 on 09/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Sep 2024 16:23
Eden, Eden Brook
Following heavy rainfall, river levels remain high and flooding of low lying land and roads is possible. Property flooding is not expected at this time. Flooding is possible until tomorrow morning, 01/10/2024. Areas most at risk include low lying land and near the river Eden, particularly around Lingfield. Further rainfall is expected for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation and clearing any blockages and debris from the river. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 09:00 01/10/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Sep 2024 10:28
Eden, Eden Brook
Following heavy rainfall, river levels are rising and flooding of low lying land and roads is possible. Property flooding is not expected at this time. Flooding is possible from this morning, 30/09/2024. Areas most at risk include low lying land and near the river Eden, particularly around Lingfield and Haxted Mill. Further rainfall is expected for the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation and clearing any blockages and debris from the river. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 17:00 today 30/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Sep 2024 15:51
Eden, Eden Brook
Following heavy rainfall, river levels are rising and flooding of low lying land and roads is possible. Property flooding is not expected at this time. Flooding is possible from this afternoon, 27/09/2024. Areas most at risk include low lying land and near the river Eden, particularly around Lingfield and Haxted Mill. Weather conditions are expected to improve from this evening and no further rainfall is expected on Saturday 28/09/2024. We are closely monitoring the situation and clearing any blockages and debris from the river. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 09:00 on 28/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Sep 2024 18:14
Eden, Eden Brook
Due to heavy rain observed yesterday flooding of roads and low lying land is possible throughout today. Flooding is reducing but may still affect locations near the river Eden, particularly around Lingfield and Edenbridge.
Further rain is expected on Wednesday.
We are closely monitoring the situation and clearing debris from weed screens.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 9:00 AM on 25/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Sep 2024 09:33
Eden, Eden Brook
Due to heavy rain observed yesterday flooding of roads and low lying land is possible throughout today. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the river Eden, particularly around Lingfield and Edenbridge.
Further rain is expected on Wednesday.
We are closely monitoring the situation and clearing debris from weed screens.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 9:00 PM on 24/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Sep 2024 16:07
Eden, Eden Brook
Due to heavy rain observed in the early hours of Monday morning flooding of roads and low lying land is possible throughout today. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the river Eden, particularly around Lingfield and Haxted Mill. High water levels may remain throughout the afternoon on Monday and into Tuesday morning.
Weather conditions are expected to improve Tuesday morning.
We are closely monitoring the situation and clearing debris from weed screens.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 9:00 AM on 24/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Sep 2024 06:50
Eden, Eden Brook
Due to heavy rain observed in the early hours of Monday morning flooding of roads and low lying land is possible throughout today, property flooding is not expected. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the river Eden, particularly around Lingfield and Haxted Mill.
Weather conditions are expected to improve Tuesday morning and no further flooding is expected.
We are closely monitoring the situation and clearing debris from weed screens.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
This message will be updated by 4:00 PM on 23/09/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Aug 2024 07:56
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels have risen due to yesterday's heavy thunderstorms. As a result low lying land and roads close to the rivers may be flooded, particularly on and around Water Lane and Haxted Road. Today is expected to remain largely dry with the chance of scattered showers this afternoon. We are clearing debris from weed screens and closely monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 18:00 on 02/08/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 May 2024 07:58
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels remain high, but are starting to fall on the Rivers Eden and Eden Brook due to heavy rainfall yesterday Monday 06/05/2024. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly on and around Water Lane and Haxted Road. No further rainfall is forecast. We will continue to monitor levels closely. 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 16:00 PM on Tuesday 07/05/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Mar 2024 08:51
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels remain high on the Eden and Eden Brook due to recent heavy rainfall. Flooding is forecast to continue to affect low lying land and roads near the Eden Brook around Lingfield. Further showers are expected through the day, Friday 29th March. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages and clearing debris from weed screens in the area. 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 8:00 PM on 29th March, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Mar 2024 18:22
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels remain high on the Eden and Eden Brook due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is forecast to continue to affect low lying land and roads near the Eden Brook around Lingfield and may start to affect land alongside the Eden. Further showers are expected overnight into Friday 29th March.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages and clearing debris from weed screens in the area. 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 8:00 AM on 29th March, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Mar 2024 12:47
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels have risen on the Eden and Eden Brook due to heavy rainfall. Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Eden Brook around Lingfield. Further rainfall is forecast this afternoon.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages and clearing debris from weed screens in the area. 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 8:00 PM on 28/03/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2024 14:14
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels are rising as a result of heavy rainfall today, Tuesday 12th March 2024. Flooding of roads and low-lying land is expected this afternoon, from Blindley Heath to Lingfield and Edenbridge. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly on and around Blindley Heath and Haxted Road. The rain is expected to clear this afternoon and no further significant rainfall is forecast for the rest of today or tomorrow. We expect river levels to remain high until Wednesday 13th March 2024. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are prepared to respond if required. This message will be updated during the afternoon of Wednesday 13th March, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Mar 2024 09:43
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels remain high on the Rivers Eden and Eden Brook as a result of heavy rainfall yesterday and overnight. Flooding of roads and low lying land will continue today, Saturday 2 March 2024, from Blindley Heath to Lingfield and Edenbridge. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly on and around Blindley Heath and Haxted Road. Flooding of property is not expected at this point.
Further showers are forecast today, Saturday 2 March, but it will be drier on Sunday. We expect river levels to remain high throughout today.
We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are prepared to respond if required.
This message will be updated by 10am Sunday 3 March, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2024 10:58
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels are forecast to rise as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected from 11 am today, Friday 1 March 2024 from Blindley Heath to Lingfield and Edenbridge. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly on and around Blindley Heath and Haxted Road
Further light rainfall is forecast until Friday evening, followed by showers on Saturday 2 March. We expect river levels to remain high throughout Saturday.
We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are prepared to respond if required.
This message will be updated by 10am Saturday 2 March, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2024 17:15
Eden, Eden Brook
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 close to the rivers, particularly on and around Lingfield, Haxted and Edenbridge overnight and during the day on Monday, 26 February. The forecast is for mainly dry weather over the next few days. River levels are expected to fall this evening and overnight 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 and roads near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 2pm on Tuesday 27 February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2024 17:41
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels are forecast to rise quickly as a result of heavy rainfall. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly on and around Lingfield, Haxted and Edenbridge overnight and during the day on Monday, 26 February. Heavy rainfall is expected to continue overnight and into Monday morning. We expect river levels to peak at Lingfield during Monday afternoon, and at Edenbridge on Monday 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 will 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 20:30
Eden, Eden Brook
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 close to the rivers, particularly between Edenbridge and Penshurst overnight tonight, Friday 23 February. Flooding of properties is not expected. Further unsettled wet weather is expected over next few days. River levels will fall overnight but will remain high until Saturday morning. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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. This message will be updated by 10am on Saturday 24 February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2024 07:28
Eden, Eden Brook
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 close to the rivers, particularly on and around Lingfield and Edenbridge during the day today, Friday 23 February. Flooding of properties is not expected. Further blustery showers are possible during the day, but they aren’t expected cause any significant impacts. River levels are expected to fall this morning in Lingfield and peak in Edenbridge at around 11am this morning. River levels will remain high until Friday evening. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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. This message will be updated by 9pm on Friday 23 February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 16:26
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels are rising as a result of heavy rainfall during the day today, Thursday 22 February. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly on and around Water Lane, Haxted Road and Lingfield Road from 5pm this evening. Flooding of properties is not expected. Further rainfall this afternoon is expected to clear this evening. We expect river levels to peak in Lingfield and Edenbridge in the early hours of Friday morning, 23 February. River levels will remain high until Friday evening. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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. This message will be updated by 9am on Friday 23 February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2024 15:30
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels are remaining high on the River Eden due to heavy rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected, particularly in the Penshurst area until tomorrow 20/02/2024.
No property flooding is expected.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast from 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 20/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2024 08:47
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels are remaining high on the River Eden due to heavy rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected, particularly around Edenbridge and Penhurst, today 19/02/2024.
No property flooding is expected.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast from 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 19/02/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 17:17
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels are high but steady on the River Eden due to heavy rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue, particularly on and around Water Lane and Haxted Road, 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 09:05
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels have risen on the River Eden due to heavy rainfall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected, particularly on and around Water Lane and Haxted Road 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 11 Feb 2024 11:00
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels have are continuing to fall between Lingfield and Edenbridge. They will remain high today between Hever and Penshurst. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected to continue into Sunday morning.
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
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels have now peaked and beginning to fall between Lingfield and Edenbridge. They will remain high today between Hever and Penshurst. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected to continue into Saturday 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 14:03
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels have now peaked and beginning to fall between Lingfield and Edenbridge. They will remain high overnight between Hever and Penshurst. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected to continue overnight into 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 early evening of Friday 9th February with further showers possible over the weekend. 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 13:35
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels are forecast to rise as a result of heavy rainfall this morning, Thursday 8th February 2024. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected from this afternoon and will continue overnight and into Friday morning. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly on and around Water Lane and Haxted Road. Further flooding of land is possible early on Friday between Hever and Penshurst. Flooding of property is not expected at this stage. Please avoid driving or walking through floodwater.
Further heavy rain is expected overnight turning light throughout Friday 9th February.
Our incident response staff are actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required.
This message will be updated by 06:00pm on Friday 9th February 2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2024 08:38
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels have peaked and are beginning to fall. Risk of localised flooding of roads and low-lying land is expected to subside today Saturday 6th January. We expect any flooding to affect low lying land and roads around Blindley Heath, Lingfield, Edenbridge, Hever and Penshurst. Flooding of property is not expected. Please avoid driving or walking through floodwater.
The forecast for the next few days is predicted to be largely dry. Our incident response staff continue to actively monitor the situation and are prepared to respond if required.
This message will be updated by 9pm on Saturday 6th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 20:01
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels remain high following recent rainfall. Flooding of roads and low-lying land is expected to continue overnight into Saturday 6th January. We expect any flooding to affect low lying land and roads around Blindley Heath, Lingfield, Edenbridge, Hever and Penshurst. Flooding of property is not expected. Please avoid driving or walking through floodwater.
The forecast for the next few days is predicted to be largely dry. We expect river levels to remain high until Saturday morning. Our incident response staff are actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required.
This message will be updated by 9am on Saturday 6th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 10:19
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels remain high following heavy rainfall during the last 24 hours. Flooding of roads and low-lying land is possible during the day on Friday 5th January. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads around Blindley Heath, Lingfield, and Edenbridge. Further flooding of land is possible on Friday between Hever and Penshurst. 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. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the day. 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 5th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 18:33
Eden, Eden Brook
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 around Blindley Heath, Lingfield, and Edenbridge. Further flooding of land is possible early on Friday between Hever and Penshurst. 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
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels remain high on the River Eden and Eden Brook due to heavy rainfall in recent days. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads close to the river, particularly around Water Lane and Haxted Road. In all locations on the River Eden, peak levels have been seen overnight on Tuesday, 02/01/24. 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. 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 3/1/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 20:01
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels remain high on the River Eden and Eden Brook due to heavy rainfall in recent days. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads close to the river, particularly around Water Lane and Haxted Road. In all locations on the Eden peak levels should be seen overnight on Tuesday and into early morning Wednesday. Wednesday 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 09:00 AM on 3/1/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 07:44
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels remain high on the River Eden and Eden Brook due to heavy rainfall throughout last night. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads close to the river, particularly around Water Lane and Haxted Road. 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 17:26
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Eden and Eden Brook due to heavy rainfall throughout tonight and into tomorrow. Areas most at risk include low lying land and roads close to the river, particularly around Water Lane and Haxted Road.
Flooding of low lying land and roads along the River Eden is possible from 12:00 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 14 Dec 2023 15:46
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels have fallen in Lingfield and Edenbridge however remain high in Penshurst these levels will continue to fall into tomorrow 15/12/2023
The risk of flooding is reducing. Please take care using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
We continue to monitor the situation.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 15/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Dec 2023 10:30
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels are beginning to fall in Lingfield however remain high in Penshurst and Edenbridge these levels will continue to fall throughout today 14/12/2023.
The risk of flooding is reducing. Please be careful using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
We continue to monitor the situation.
This message will be updated by 08:00 PM on 14/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2023 18:16
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels are being to fall in Lingfield however remain high in Penshurst these levels will continue to fall into tomorrow 14/12/2023
The risk of flooding is reducing. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water.
We continue to monitor the situation.
This message will be updated by 10:00 AM on 14/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2023 08:06
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels remain high on the Eden Brook and Eden after Tuesday’s rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Eden Brook and Eden, particularly around low lying land and roads close to the rivers including at Lingfield, on Water Lane and Haxted Road and around Edenbridge until 06:00PM Wednesday 13/12/2023.
Light showers continue throughout Wednesday before weather becomes largely dry for the coming days.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 PM on 13/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2023 19:59
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels continue to rise on the Eden Brook and Eden due to today's rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Eden Brook and Eden, particularly around low lying land and roads close to the rivers including at Lingfield, on Water Lane and Haxted Road and around Edenbridge until Wednesday morning 13/12/2023.
Tonight should be largely dry with light rain throughout Wednesday.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 09:00 AM on 13/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2023 12:19
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels are rising on the Eden Brook and Eden due to this morning's rainfall.
Flooding is forecast to affect locations near the Eden Brook and Eden, particularly around low lying land and roads close to the rivers including at Lingfield, on Water Lane and Haxted Road from 12:30 PM on 12/12/2023.
Further heavy showers are expected this afternoon.
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels and are checking rivers for blockages in the area.
Plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 08:00 PM on 12/12/2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 20:00
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels remain high on the River Eden due to heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads, particularly around Lingfield this evening, Monday 4th December. No property flooding is expected. Further heavy showers are possible overnight, before clearing on Tuesday morning. Flooding of low lying land is expected to continue until the morning of Tuesday 5th December. We are monitoring 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 08:56
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels are rising in the Eden due to heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the Rivers Eden and Eden Brook at Lingfield and Edenbridge from around 10am 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 morning of Tuesday 5th 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 20:34
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels are forecasted to rise in the River Eden and Eden Brook due to heavy rainfall which is expected overnight on Sunday 3rd December and through the day on Monday 4th December. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads along the River Eden and Eden Brook at Lingfield and Edenbridge from around 5am on Monday 4th December. No property flooding is expected.
Heavy rainfall is expected to continue during Monday before clearing on Tuesday morning. River levels are to remain high until Tuesday. 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 4th December 2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2023 08:50
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels are forecast to rise again this afternoon and into this evening, Thursday 16 November as a result of heavy rainfall. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads close to the rivers. Please avoid using low lying land or footpaths near local watercourses. Heavy rainfall is forecast throughout the day today, 16 November with further unsettled weather forecast over the next couple of days. Our incident response staff are 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 this evening, 16 November 2023, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2023 19:25
Eden, Eden Brook
This Flood Alert will remain in force. Water levels remain high following yesterday’s rainfall. Please continue to take care and avoid using low lying land or footpaths near local watercourses. Further heavy rainfall is forecast for tomorrow, Thursday 16 November. Our incident response staff are actively monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 9am tomorrow morning Thursday, 16/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2023 10:57
Eden, Eden Brook
This Flood Alert will remain in force following yesterday’s rainfall on Tuesday 14 November. Water levels are now receding, however please take care and avoid using low lying land or footpaths near local watercourses. Further heavy rainfall is forecast for Thursday 16 November. Our incident response staff are actively monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 8pm this evening, Wednesday, 15/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2023 20:46
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels have risen again and remain high after further heavy rainfall on Tuesday 14 November. Flooding may affect low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly in the Lingfield area. River levels are expected to peak overnight at Edenbridge. Please avoid using low lying land or footpaths near local watercourses. The weather forecast is for a dry sunny day on Wednesday, allowing water levels to fall during the day. Further heavy rainfall is possible on Thursday. Our incident response staff are actively monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 11am on Wednesday, 15/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2023 09:57
Eden, Eden Brook
This flood alert remains in force as further heavy thundery showers are expected this morning which could cause river levels to rise again. Flooding may affect low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly on and around Lingfield during Tuesday afternoon and evening, 14 November. 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 by 9pm on Tuesday, 14/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Nov 2023 19:49
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels remain high after heavy rainfall on Monday morning. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly on and around Lingfield during Monday evening, 13 November. River levels are peaking this evening in Edenbridge and are expected to fall overnight into Tuesday morning. Further isolated heavy showers are possible on Tuesday, which could cause river levels to rise again. 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 by 10am on Tuesday morning, 14/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Nov 2023 10:09
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels are rising as a result of heavy rainfall on Monday morning. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly on and around Lingfield, Water Lane and Haxted Road from 11am today, Monday 13 November. Flooding of properties is not expected.
Heavy rainfall is clearing the area this morning. We expect river levels to peak at Edenbridge this evening, Monday 13 November. However, river levels will remain high until Tuesday morning. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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. This message will be updated by 9pm on 13/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Nov 2023 19:46
Eden, Eden Brook
The Flood Alert for the Rivers Eden and Eden Brook remains in force following a day of heavy rainfall on Saturday 4 November. Water levels are now receding slowly in most locations around Lingfield, Edenbridge, Hever and Penshurst following their peak during Sunday 5 November. 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 10:54
Eden, Eden Brook
The Flood Alert for the Rivers Eden and Eden Brook remain in force following heavy rainfall on Saturday 4 November. Flooding to low lying land and roads close to the rivers are likely, particularly between Edenbridge and Penshurst. Water levels are falling at Edenbridge and are peaking at Penshurst this morning, 05/11/2023. 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 19:22
Eden, Eden Brook
The Flood Alert for the Rivers Eden and Eden Brook remain in force following a day of heavy rainfall on Saturday 4 November. Water levels will not exceed that observed last Thursday. As of Saturday evening, the river has peaked at Lingfield and Haxted and will peak at Edenbridge later this evening and at Hever and Penshurst during Saturday night into 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 10:16
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels continued to fall overnight following Storm Ciarán but are expected to rise again this morning and throughout today, Saturday 04/11/23, in response to further rainfall. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly on and around Water Lane, Haxted Road and rural areas between Edenbridge and Penshurst. Rain is forecast throughout the day, clearing overnight. Sunday is expected to be 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, particularly between Edenbridge and Penshurst. This message will be updated on Saturday evening, 04/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Nov 2023 20:54
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels remain high after heavy rainfall from Storm Ciarán but are expected to continue to fall overnight into the early hours of Saturday morning. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly on and around Water Lane, Haxted Road and rural areas between Edenbridge and Penshurst.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast from around 5am on Saturday 04/11/23 and is expected to continue until the evening. We expect river levels to begin rising again upstream of Edenbridge from 8am on 04/11/23 and will continue throughout the day.
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, particularly between Edenbridge and Penshurst. This message will be updated on Saturday morning, 04/11/23, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2023 03:43
Eden, Eden Brook
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 29 Oct 2023 01:43
Eden, Eden Brook
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 13 Apr 2023 03:43
Eden, Eden Brook
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 31 Mar 2023 21:20
Eden, Eden Brook
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 14 Jan 2023 23:23
Eden, Eden Brook
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 23:23
Eden, Eden Brook
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 16:02
Eden, Eden Brook
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 15:15
Eden, Eden Brook
The Eden and Eden Brook continue to rise steadily as a result of heavy rainfall in the previous 24 hours. Minor flooding of roads and low lying land is expected between 5pm this evening, Monday 19 December and Wednesday morning, 21 December. Further rainfall is due across Surrey and West Kent on Monday night into Tuesday morning and the Eden is expected to be peaking in all locations including Haxted, Edenbridge, Hever and Penshurst, during daylight hours on Tuesday. The internal flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking our assets and structures to ensure the river flows freely. This message may not be updated again until such time that this Flood Alert is removed.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Nov 2022 18:43
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding is expected through Sunday evening and overnight, 27/11/2022. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads around Water Lane and Haxted Road.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout Sunday evening 27/11/2022 although some uncertainty remains in totals. We expect river levels to remain high until Monday morning.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from the River Eden and its tributaries. We 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 tomorrow morning, 28/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Nov 2022 10:23
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels are rising as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding is expected from 1:00pm and through today, Sunday 27/11/2022. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads is expected around Water Lane and Haxted Road.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout Sunday 27/11/2022 although some uncertainty remains in totals. We expect river levels to remain high throughout the day.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from the River Eden and its tributaries. We 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 evening, 27/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Nov 2022 16:18
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels are forecast to rise as a result of heavy rainfall Saturday evening, 26/11/2022, into Sunday morning. Flooding is expected from 5:00am Sunday, 27/11/2022. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads particularly on and around Water Lane and Haxted Road.
After tonight's rain, further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout Sunday, 27/11/2022.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from the River Eden and its tributaries. We are actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond where 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, 27/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2022 15:29
Eden, Eden Brook
This Flood Alert remains in force following heavy rain across Kent and Surrey earlier in the week. Levels in the River Eden have peaked but remain high at the lower end of the catchment, particularly around Penshurst. Levels should continue to decline slowly overnight into Saturday 19 November. No further rainfall is forecast until Sunday 20 November. This message will be updated by 11am on Saturday 19 November.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2022 10:36
Eden, Eden Brook
This Flood Alert remains in force following heavy rain across Kent and Surrey earlier in the week. Levels have generally peaked and the flood situation is steadily improving in all locations including Lingfield, Edenbridge, Hever and Penshurst. Some flooding in fields and on roads in the vicinity of the river may remain. This Flood Alert is likely to be removed by early evening on Friday 18 November.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 13:30
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels remain very high as a result of heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours. Flooding of roads and low-lying land is expected to continue throughout the day today, 17 November. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly on and around Water Lane, Haxted Road and Lingfield Road. River levels have peaked in Edenbridge at 12pm on Thursday, but levels are expected to continue to increase around Chiddingstone and Penshurst for the rest of the day. This flood alert will remain in force into Friday morning, 18 November.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and ready to operate structures, if required. This message will be updated by 9am on Friday 18 November or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2022 18:46
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels are forecast to rise as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and low-lying land is expected from 6:30pm. Levels are forecast to continue to rise and remain high overnight and into tomorrow, Thursday 17 November. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly on and around Water Lane, Haxted Road and Lingfield Road, with levels increasing around Chiddingstone and Penshurst overnight. Further heavy rain is forecast later this evening on Wednesday 16 November.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required. Please avoid walking or driving through floodwater and stay aware in case further warnings are issued.
This message will be updated by 11am on Thursday 17 November 2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2022 07:52
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels remain high as a result of heavy rainfall yesterday and overnight. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected to continue throughout today, 16/11/2022. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads around Water Lane and Haxted Road. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Further rainfall is forecast over the next two days. We expect river levels to remain high until Thursday, 17/11/2022. 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. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated this evening, 16/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2022 20:09
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall today. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected from midnight tonight. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads around Water Lane and Haxted Road. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point. Further rainfall is forecast over the next two days. We expect river levels to remain high until Thursday, 17/11/2022. 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. Please stay aware in case further warnings are issued. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 16/11/2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Nov 2022 20:22
Eden, Eden Brook
Following further heavy rainfall yesterday, river levels remain high but are falling gradually in Edenbridge, Hever, Vexour, Lingfield and Haxted Mill areas. The internal flooding of property is not expected. Patchy rain is forecast this evening, Tuesday 8 November 2022 but no further river level rise is expected.
Please avoid using low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly on and around Water Lane and Haxted Road.
We are continuing to monitor the situation and our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from the rivers.
This message will be updated by 8am on Wednesday 9 November 2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Nov 2022 10:52
Eden, Eden Brook
Following further heavy rainfall yesterday, river levels remain high but are falling gradually in Edenbridge, Hever, Vexour, Lingfield and Haxted Mill areas. The internal flooding of property is not expected. Patchy rain is forecast today, Tuesday 8 November 2022 but no further river level rise is expected. Please avoid using low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly on and around Water Lane and Haxted Road. We are continuing to monitor the situation and our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from the rivers. This message will be updated by 10pm on Tuesday 8 November 2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Nov 2022 20:29
Eden, Eden Brook
Following further heavy rainfall yesterday, river levels remain high but are falling gradually in Edenbridge, Hever, Vexour, Lingfield and Haxted Mill areas. The internal flooding of property is not expected. Patchy rain is forecast tomorrow, Tuesday 8 November 2022 but no further river level rise is expected. Please avoid using low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly on and around Water Lane and Haxted Road. We are continuing to monitor the situation and our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from the rivers. This message will be updated by 10am on Tuesday 8 November 2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Nov 2022 09:48
Eden, Eden Brook
Following further heavy rainfall yesterday, river levels remain high but are falling gradually in Edenbridge, Hever, Vexour, Lingfield and Haxted Mill areas. The internal flooding of property is not expected. Patchy rain is forecast today, Monday 7 November 2022 but no further river level rise is expected.
Please avoid using low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly on and around Water Lane and Haxted Road.
We are continuing to monitor the situation and our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from the rivers.
This message will be updated by 8pm on Monday 7 November 2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Nov 2022 19:54
Eden, Eden Brook
Following further heavy rainfall today, river levels remain high in Edenbridge, Hever and at Vexour and are forecast to rise in the Lingfield and Haxted Mill areas. Minor flood impacts are expected. The internal flooding of property is not expected. Patchy rain is forecast overnight tonight Sunday 6 November 2022 and into Monday 7 November 2022.
Please avoid using low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly on and around Water Lane and Haxted Road.
We are continuing to monitor the situation and our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from the rivers.
This message will be updated by 8am on Monday 7 November 2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Nov 2022 09:11
Eden, Eden Brook
This Flood Alert remains in force following heavy rain on Thursday. Levels are rising gently in Edenbridge, Hever and at Vexour and are forecast to rise in the Lingfield and Haxted Mill areas. Minor flood impacts are expected. The internal flooding of property is not expected. Further heavy rain is forecast today, Sunday 6 November 2022 through to Monday 7 November 2022. Please avoid using low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly on and around Water Lane and Haxted Road.
We are continuing to monitor the situation and our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from the rivers.
This message will be updated by 8pm on Sunday 6 November 2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Nov 2022 19:37
Eden, Eden Brook
This Flood Alert remains in force following heavy rain on Thursday. Levels are falling in the Lingfield and Haxted Mill areas but are still rising gently in the Edenbridge, Hever and at Vexour. Minor flood impacts are still expected. The internal flooding of property is not expected. Patchy rain is due this evening, Saturday 5 November 2022 and heavier rainfall is due on Sunday 6 November 2022 and so this Flood Alert will probably be maintained throughout the weekend. Please avoid using low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly on and around Water Lane and Haxted Road.
We are continuing to monitor the situation and our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from the rivers in advance of Sunday’s rain.
This message will be updated by 8am on Sunday 6 November 2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Nov 2022 11:35
Eden, Eden Brook
This Flood Alert remains in force following heavy rain on Thursday. Levels are falling in the Lingfield and Haxted Mill areas but are still rising gently in the Edenbridge, Hever and at Vexour. Minor flood impacts are still expected. The internal flooding of property is not expected. Patchy rain is due on Saturday evening and heavier rainfall is due on Sunday 6 November 2022 and so this Flood Alert will probably be maintained throughout the weekend.
Please avoid using low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly on and around Water Lane and Haxted Road. We are continuing to monitor the situation and our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from the rivers in advance of Sundays rain.
This message will be updated by 8pm on Saturday 5 November 2022, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Nov 2022 19:16
Eden, Eden Brook
This Flood Alert remains in force following heavy rain on Thursday morning and again on Thursday night. Levels are failing in the Lingfield and Haxted Mill areas but are still rising gently in Edenbridge, Hever and at Vexour where the peak conditions will be experienced late evening on Friday 4 November 2022.
Minor flood impacts are still expected. The internal flooding of property is not expected. Patchy rain is due on Saturday evening and heavier rainfall is due on Sunday 6 November 2022 and so this Flood Alert will probably be maintained throughout the weekend.
This message will be updated by 8am on Saturday 5 November 2022.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Nov 2022 08:01
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected from 8am today, Friday 4 November 2022 through the morning as a result of recent rainfall overnight. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly on and around Water Lane and Haxted Road. No further rainfall is expected today.
We are continuing to monitor the situation and our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from the rivers. Please avoid using footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid roads near rivers, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated by 6pm, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2021 17:25
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels remain high as a result of heavy rainfall last night but are beginning to fall. 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 close to the rivers, particularly on and around Water Lane and Haxted Road. 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 11:48
Eden, Eden Brook
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 close to the rivers, particularly on and around Water Lane and Haxted Road. 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 and are prepared to respond if required. 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 19:26
Eden, Eden Brook
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 expected from 9pm today, 20/10/2021 until 12pm tomorrow, 21/10/2021. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly on and around Water Lane and Haxted Road. 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 5 Oct 2021 19:25
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels are high but steady as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected to continue until 1:00 am tomorrow, 06/10/21 around Water Lane and Haxted Road. Wednesday is expected to be largely dry. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk until late morning on 06/10/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from the River Eden 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 around Water Lane and Haxted Road, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, 06/10/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Oct 2021 11:19
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected between 11:30 am and 4:00 pm today, 05/10/21 particularly on and around Water Lane and Haxted Road. Further showers are forecast through the day. We expect river levels to remain high until 8:00 pm on 05/10/21. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from River Eden and actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required. Please avoid low lying footpaths and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers along the Eden which may be flooded. This message will be updated this afternoon, 05/10/21, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Jan 2021 09:14
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels have peaked in all locations along the Eden, although the river is still relatively high between Hever and Penshurst.
Flooding of roads and low lying land may continue into Sunday afternoon. We are closely monitoring the situation.
Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris. Members of the public are advised to avoid floodwater and also to keep abreast of updates to the forecast.
This message will be updated by the evening of Sunday, 31 January 2021, although the Flood Alert may be removed before then.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 18:20
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels have crested at Haxted Mill and are steady, it is expected that they will start to fall later today 30 Jan 2021. Levels in Edenbridge are rising slowly and expected to fall slowly overnight. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected to continue particularly on and around Water Lane and Haxted Road. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning 31 January 2021. The forecast is for largely dry weather until Tuesday 2 February. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris, and actively monitoring the situation. Members of the public are advised to avoid floodwater and also to keep abreast of updates to the forecast. This message will be updated on the morning of 31 January 2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 07:39
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels are falling, but expected to rise again as a result of today's rainfall. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected from midday until midnight today, 30 January 2021 close to the rivers, particularly on and around Water Lane and Haxted Road.
Further rainfall is forecast throughout the day. We expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning 31 January 2021.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from the Eden, and actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required.
Members of the public are advised to avoid floodwater and also to keep abreast of updates to the forecast.
This message will be updated by 7pm this evening, 30 January 2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 18:04
Eden, Eden Brook
Today has been mainly dry giving levels around Haxted and Edenbridge time to fall. Flooding of low lying land and roads is still occurring. A frontal system is forecast to arrive tomorrow, Saturday 30 January 2021. This may bring high rainfall totals to already saturated catchments. Members of the public are advised to avoid floodwater and also to keep abreast of updates to the forecast, as the catchment will react readily to small amounts of rainfall. We are closely monitoring the situation and ensuring the free flow of water. This message will be updated in the morning of Saturday 30 January 2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 07:16
Eden, Eden Brook
In response to heavy overnight rainfall, river levels are rising at Haxted Mill and are gently rising in Edenbridge; levels will start to fall through the afternoon. Flooding of low lying land and roads is occurring. The forecast is for rain showers today, 29/01/2021, followed by a frontal system that is forecast to arrive tomorrow 30/01/2021. This may bring high rainfall totals to already saturated catchments. Members of the public are advised to avoid floodwater and also to keep abreast of updates to the forecast, as the catchment will react readily to small amounts of rainfall. We are closely monitoring the situation and ensuring the free flow of water. This message will be updated by 6pm on 29/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 15:03
Eden, Eden Brook
In response to heavy overnight rainfall river levels have now started falling at Haxted Mill and are gently rising in Edenbridge, levels will start to fall through the afternoon.
Flooding of low lying land and roads is occurring. The forecast is for light rain tonight, 28 January 2021 followed by a dry spell until Saturday 30 January when a new frontal system is forecast to arrive. This may bring high rainfall totals to already saturated catchments.
Members of the public are advised to avoid floodwater and also to keep abreast of updates to the forecast, as the catchment will react readily to small amounts of rainfall. We are closely monitoring the situation and ensuring the free flow of water.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 18:36
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall. River levels remain high and we expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly on and around Water Lane and Haxted Road. We expect river levels to remain high until early tomorrow morning, Friday 22 January. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 tomorrow morning, Friday 22 January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 08:53
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall. River levels remain high and we expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly on and around Water Lane and Haxted Road. We expect river levels to remain high until this evening, Thursday 21 January. We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 evening, Thursday 21 January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 17:18
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected from 11pm 20/01/2021 and will continue into tomorrow, Thursday 21/01/2021. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly on and around Water Lane and Haxted Road. Further rainfall is forecast until 2am on 21/01/2021.
We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 by 9am on 21/01/2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2021 20:10
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall following yesterday's heavy rainfall. Levels are falling at Edenbridge but remain high between Chiddingstone and Penshurst and we expect flooding to low lying land and roads close to the rivers to continue overnight tonight, Friday 15 January. River levels will continue to fall overnight however, further rainfall is forecast tomorrow, Saturday 16 January, falling first as snow before turning into rain, so river levels may rise again. We will continue to monitor the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads, which may be flooded. This message will be updated tomorrow morning, Saturday 16 January 2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2021 08:19
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall following yesterday's heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected to continue until lunchtime today, 15 January 2021. We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly between Edenbridge and Penshurst.
No further rainfall is forecast for today, 15 January 2021. River levels are falling, but still pose a flood risk until 12pm today, 15 January 2021.
Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from the River Eden and actively monitoring the situation.
Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads, which may be flooded.
This message will be updated this evening, 15 January 2021, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 21:04
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels are continuing to rise as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected until 10am Friday, 15 January 2021 close to rivers, particularly on and around Water Lane and Haxted Road.
No further significant rainfall is forecast until Saturday, 16 January 2021. We expect river levels to remain high until midday on 15 January 2021.
Our incident response staff are actively monitoring the situation and are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from the River Eden.
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, 15 January 2021 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2021 12:11
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall overnight and will continue to rise this afternoon. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected throughout today and we expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly around Blindley Heath, Lingfield and around Water Lane and Haxted Road. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
Further rainfall is forecast until this evening and we expect river levels to remain high until tomorrow morning, Friday 15 January.
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
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 9pm this evening, Thursday 14 January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2020 20:07
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels remain high on the River Eden in the Penshurst area. We expect river levels to continue to fall gradually overnight into Tuesday 29 December. Further isolated showers are possible overnight but they aren’t expected to cause any additional flood impacts. We continue to monitor the situation closely. Please avoid driving through floodwater. This message will be updated by 10am on Tuesday 29 December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2020 12:06
Eden, Eden Brook
The risk of flooding remains from the River Eden in the Hever to Penshurst area. Levels are currently high but should decline 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 6pm on Monday 28 December.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2020 21:37
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels remain very high as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected to continue overnight into Monday morning, 28 December. Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible along the River Eden around Lingfield, Haxted and Edenbridge. River levels are peaking in Edenbridge at around 10pm on Sunday 27 December. Impacts are expected to be limited to low lying land and roads along rivers in the area. We expect river levels to remain high overnight and throughout the day on Monday 28 December. We are closely monitoring the situation. Further heavy showers are possible overnight. This message will be updated on Monday afternoon 28 December, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Dec 2020 18:27
Eden, Eden Brook
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 River Eden around Lingfield, Haxted and Edenbridge. 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 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
Eden, Eden Brook
The Rivers Eden and Eden Brook remain high following heavy rainfall yesterday. The Eden is not expected to be as high as that seen on Monday 16 November. The peak has now passed and levels are expected to fall slowly through tomorrow, Saturday 5 December. We do not anticipate issuing a Flood Warning for property. This Flood Alert will be updated by 10am tomorrow, Saturday 5 December.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2020 17:48
Eden, Eden Brook
The Rivers Eden and Eden Brook have responded to further rainfall overnight and remain high this evening, Friday 4 December. The Eden is not expected to be as high as that seen on Monday 16 November. The peak is expected this evening, Friday 4 December and levels will start to fall slowly into tomorrow, Saturday 5 December. We do not anticipate issuing a Flood Warning for property. This Flood Alert will be updated by 10pm this evening, Friday 4 December
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2020 17:12
Eden, Eden Brook
The Rivers Eden and Eden Brook have responded to further rainfall overnight and remain high this evening, Friday 4 December. The Eden is not expected to be as high as that seen on Monday 16 November. The peak is expected this evening, Friday 4 December and levels will start to fall slowly into tomorrow, Saturday 6 December. We do not anticipate issuing a Flood Warning for property. This Flood Alert will be updated by 10pm this evening, Friday 4 December
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2020 09:05
Eden, Eden Brook
The Rivers Eden and Eden Brook have responded to further rainfall overnight and will remain relatively high during the day, Friday 4 December. The Eden is not expected to be as high as that seen on Monday 16 November. The peak should register at Edenbridge by early afternoon and at Hever and Penshurst this evening. We do not anticipate issuing a Flood Warning for property. This Flood Alert will be updated by 5pm this evening, Friday 4 December
Flood Alert issued on 3 Dec 2020 20:06
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall during Thursday 3 December. Flooding of roads and low lying land is a possibility at any location near the river around Haxted Road, Edenbridge, Hever and Penshurst, and is expected between 11:00 pm on Thursday 3 December and Friday evening. Peak levels will be similar to any flooding witnessed on 16 November 2020. The internal flooding of properties is not expected at this point. We expect river levels to drop slightly overnight into Friday but may rise again over the weekend with more wet weather due on Saturday. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are clearing trash screens and checking on river structures. Please take care near the river and on flooded roads. This message will be updated by 08:00 on Friday, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2020 17:15
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels are falling between Lingfield and Edenbridge. They will remain high but stable overnight between Hever and Penshurst. No significant rainfall is currently forecast and we do not expect flood conditions to worsen. Flooding of property is not expected. This message will be updated by 10am on Tuesday 17 November, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2020 07:23
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels are high but steady as a result of heavy rainfall. Flooding of roads and low lying land is expected to continue through today, Monday 16 November. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads close to the rivers, between Blindley Heath and Edenbridge, particularly on and around Water Lane and Haxted Road. Levels are likely to remain high throughout the day. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
We are closely monitoring the situation. This message will be updated by 6pm Monday 16 November.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2020 18:42
Eden, Eden Brook
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 close to the rivers, between Blindley Heath and Edenbridge, particularly on and around Water Lane and Haxted Road. Levels are likely to remain high throughout the day. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated by 8am Monday 16 November.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2020 10:32
Eden, Eden Brook
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 close to the rivers, between Blindley Heath and Edenbridge, particularly on and around Water Lane and Haxted Road. Levels are likely to remain high throughout the day. Flooding of properties is not forecast at this point.
We are closely monitoring the situation.
This message will be updated by 4pm today.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Oct 2020 18:23
Eden, Eden Brook
The rain that has persisted throughout Sunday, 4th October, has begun to clear and the River Eden is high around Haxted Mill but now showing signs of peaking. Any flooding impacts between Haxted and Penshurst this evening will be localised and confined to the immediate riverside.
The river peak at Haxted is expected early evening, the peak at Edenbridge is expected around 8pm and the peak at Hever will be around midnight.
This Flood Alert message will be updated before 8am tomorrow, and with a drier day in prospect for Monday, 5th October, this Flood Alert will probably be removed during the day.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Oct 2020 09:38
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels remain high on the River Eden at Haxted Mill as a result of persistent heavy rainfall Friday night, and also overnight last night. The possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads close to the River Eden and Eden Brook, particularly around Water Lane and Haxted Road, remains today, Sunday 4th October. Further rainfall is forecast throughout the day today and river levels are likely to remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are prepared to respond if required. Please remain aware of your local situation and avoid using low lying footpaths near the River Eden and Eden Brook, particularly around Haxted Mill. This message will be updated by 8pm today, Sunday 4th October, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Oct 2020 20:50
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels remain high on the River Eden at Haxted Mill as a result of heavy rainfall on Friday night and are expected to rise again during the early hours of Sunday morning, 4th October. Further persistent rainfall is expected overnight tonight which could continue into Sunday morning. There is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads close to the River Eden and Eden Brook, particularly on and around Water Lane and Haxted Road. Flooding is possible from 4am on Sunday morning, 4th October. This could continue throughout the day in response to further rainfall. We are monitoring the situation and our incident response staff are prepared to respond if required. Please avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses close to the River Eden and Eden Brook. This message will be updated by 9am on Sunday 4th October, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Mar 2020 09:45
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels are steadily falling following heavy rainfall on Thursday 5th March 2020. However, the risk of flooding remains for low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly around Penshurst. Further rainfall is expected on Sunday morning, 8th March. Our incident response staff are checking our defences and structures and clearing trash screens. 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 Flood Alert message will be updated or removed by 6pm on Saturday, 7th March.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Mar 2020 01:14
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels are steadily falling following heavy rainfall on Thursday 5 March 2020. However, the risk of flooding remains for low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly around Penshurst. Further rainfall is expected on Sunday morning 8 March. Our incident response staff are checking our defences and structures and clearing trash screens. 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 Flood Alert message will be updated or removed by 10am on Saturday 7 March.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Mar 2020 17:30
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels are falling steadily following heavy rainfall on Thursday 5 March 2020. However, the risk of flooding remains for low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly on and around Water Lane and Haxted Road. 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 01:59
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels have risen as a result of persistent heavy rainfall yesterday, 05/03/2020. The risk of flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue throughout today, Friday 06/03/2020. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads close to the rivers in the area, particularly on and around Water Lane and Haxted Road. No further immediate rainfall is forecast at this time but rivers are still rising from the rain yesterday, flooding is expected to worsen until water levels peak later today. We are closely monitoring the situation from our incident room 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 by 12pm today, Friday 06/03/2020 or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Mar 2020 15:23
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels have risen as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 5pm today, Thursday 5th March. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly on and around Water Lane and Haxted Road. Further rainfall is forecast over the next 9 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 11pm tonight, Thursday 5th March or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2020 09:43
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels are now falling but remain high, particularly around Penshurst. Flooding of low lying land and roads between Edenbridge and Penshurst is still possible during the day today, Tuesday 18 February. Please avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We continue to monitor the situation and our incident response staff are checking structures and clearing blockages. This message will be updated by 6pm on Tuesday, 18 February.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 18:02
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels are now falling but remain very high as a result of heavy rainfall from Storm Dennis. Flooding of low lying land and roads around Edenbridge and Penshurst is expected to continue overnight into Tuesday morning, 18 February. Please avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We are monitoring the situation and our incident response staff will continue to be out in this area, checking structures and clearing blockages where it is safe to do so. This message will be updated by 10am on Tuesday 18 February.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 05:25
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels have peeked but will remain high due to heavy rainfall in the last 24 hours. Flooding has already begun and is expected to continue to affect low lying land and farmland, particularly in rural areas between Edenbridge and Penshurst, through today, Monday 17 February. Please avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We are closely monitoring the situation and have issued flood warnings in the areas most at risk. Please maintain awareness for subsequent messages. Our incident response staff will continue to be out in this area, checking structures and clearing blockages where it is safe to do so. This message will be updated by 6pm, Monday 17 February.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 17:20
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels have risen due to heavy rainfall in the last 24 hours. Flooding has already begun and is expected to continue to affect low lying land and farmland, particularly in rural areas between Edenbridge and Penshurst, through this evening 16 February, and overnight into tomorrow morning. Please avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. The rain has now cleared the area and river levels are currently expected to peak in the early hours of Monday morning, 17 February. We are closely monitoring the situation and have issued flood warnings in the areas most at risk. Please maintain awareness for subsequent messages. Our incident response staff will continue to be out in this area, checking structures and clearing blockages where it is safe to do so. This message will be updated by 6am tomorrow morning, 17 February.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 05:45
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels have risen due to heavy rainfall overnight and are expected to react to further rainfall on Sunday, 16 February. This is expected to cause further flooding of low lying land and farmland, particularly in rural areas between Edenbridge and Penshurst. Flooding has been ongoing since this morning, 16 February. Please avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. The heavy rain is expected to continue until Sunday evening and river levels are currently expected to peak in the early hours of Monday morning, 17 February. We are closely monitoring the situation, there is the potential for Flood Warnings to be issued during Sunday for some locations, please maintain awareness for subsequent messages. Our incident response staff will continue to be out in this area, checking 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 20:13
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels are rising on the River Eden and local watercourses as a result of heavy rainfall today, Saturday 15 February. This is expected to cause further flooding of low lying land and farmland, particularly in rural areas between Edenbridge and Penshurst. Flooding is expected to begin from 4am on Sunday morning, 16 February. Please avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. The heavy rain is expected to continue until Sunday afternoon and river levels are currently expected to peak in the early hours of Monday morning, 17 February. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff will be out over the weekend, checking 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 15 Feb 2020 14:57
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels are forecast to rise on the River Eden and local watercourses as a result of heavy rainfall today, Saturday 15 February, through until Sunday 16 February. This will cause further flooding of low lying land and farmland, particularly in rural areas between Edenbridge and Penshurst. Flooding is expected to begin from 8pm this evening, Saturday 15 February. Please avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff will be out over the weekend, checking structures and clearing blockages where it is safe to do so. This message will be updated by 9pm on Saturday 15 February.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 09:28
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels have now fallen slightly after heavy rainfall earlier in the week. Storm Dennis is forecast to bring heavy rainfall from 2pm today, Saturday 15 February, through to Sunday evening, 16 February. This will cause river levels to significantly rise again and cause further flooding of low lying land and farmland, particularly in rural areas between Edenbridge and Penshurst. Please avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. We are closely monitoring the situation, clearing watercourses and liaising with our partners. This message will be updated by 6pm on 15 February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2020 17:06
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels remain high as a result of heavy rainfall yesterday. Continued flooding of low lying land and farmland is possible this evening and overnight into Saturday morning, 15 February, particularly in rural areas between Edenbridge and Penshurst. Please avoid low lying roads near rivers which may be flooded, and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses. Further light showers are possible overnight, but generally the weather conditions should remain relatively dry until Saturday lunchtime. Storm Dennis will bring persistent heavy rainfall from Saturday afternoon through to Sunday evening. This will potentially bring a further significant response in river levels and cause further flooding impacts. We are closely monitoring the situation and liaising with emergency services and our partners about the potential impacts over the weekend. This message will be updated by 10am on 15 February, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2020 07:49
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels remain high but are beginning to fall as a result of yesterday's heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue until mid afternoon today, 14/02/20. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly on and around Water Lane and Haxted Road.
Friday is expected to remain largely dry although rainfall from Storm Dennis will see further impacts from Saturday.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking our defences and structures and are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from the Eden.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded, and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated by 5pm this afternoon, 14/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2020 18:01
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels remain high in response to heavy rainfall earlier today, Thursday 13/02/2020. Flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the river is expected to continue this evening, particularly in rural areas around Edenbridge. Property flooding is not expected. Further isolated showers are possible this evening but generally the weather conditions should remain relatively dry. Further rainfall is expected on Friday evening and we are expecting further impacts as a result of Storm Dennis over the weekend. Please avoid walking along low-lying farmland or footpaths near the watercourses. We are carefully monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required. This message will be updated by 10am on 14/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2020 09:30
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels are rising in response to heavy rainfall earlier this morning, Thursday 13/02/2020. Flooding of low-lying land and roads close to the rivers is possible from 10:30am this morning, particularly in rural areas around Edenbridge. Property flooding is not expected.
Further isolated heavy showers are forecast during the day today. We currently expect river levels to remain high until Friday morning, 14/02/2020. Please avoid walking along low-lying farmland or footpaths near the watercourses. We are monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required. This message will be updated by 5pm on 13/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 18:38
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels are high as a result of heavy rainfall but are beginning to fall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is still possible to continue until tomorrow, 11/02/20, particularly on and around Water Lane and Haxted Road. Further heavy rain showers are forecast over the coming days. River levels have peaked with no further rise forecasted. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking our defences and structures and are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from the Medway. 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, 11/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 11:09
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels are high but steady as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue until 6pm today, 10/02/20. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly on and around Water Lane and Haxted Road . Further heavy showers are forecast over the coming days. River levels have peaked and will remain steady, with no further rise forecasted. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking our defences and structures and are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from the River Eden.
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 evening, 10/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2020 19:59
Eden, Eden Brook
This flood alert has been issued as river levels are rising due to persistent rainfall today, Sunday 09/02/20. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly on and around Water Lane and Haxted Road. We expect river levels to remain high tomorrow,10/02/20 as further rainfall is forecast over the next 24hrs. We are actively monitoring the situation and are prepared to respond if required. Please avoid using low lying land, roads and footpaths near rivers, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 10:00, Monday 10/02/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2020 18:23
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels have risen as a result of rainfall overnight, Thursday 16th January. Flooding of low lying land and roads close to the rivers Eden and Eden Brook is possible at this time. Property flooding is not expected. No further rainfall is forecast tonight, Friday 17th January, or tomorrow Saturday 18th January. We expect river levels to fall overnight tonight and into tomorrow morning. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are out checking and clearing any blockages and debris from rivers. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and roads close to local watercourses, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9am, Saturday 18th January, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2020 10:21
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels continue to rise as a result of rainfall overnight. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads close to the river. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking our defences and structures. We do not expect property level flooding at this time. 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, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2020 17:00
Eden, Eden Brook
This is a pre-emptive alert based on forecast rain overnight from 09:00pm. River levels are forecast to rise overnight. Impacts are expected to occur to low lying land and roads close to rivers, particularly on and around Water Land and Haxted Road. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking our defences and structures. 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 (17/01/2020), or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2020 16:09
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels have risen as a result of heavy rainfall over the last 24 hours. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly on and around Water Lane and Haxted Road. No further rainfall is forecast tonight, although further rainfall is forecast tomorrow afternoon 16/01/2020. We expect river levels to remain high overnight. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking our defences and structures. 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, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2020 08:28
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels are high and continue to rise as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding low lying land and roads is expected to continue particularly on and around Water Lane and Haxted Road
Further rainfall is forecast until late morning. We expect river levels to remain high until tonight on 15/01/20.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are checking our defences and structures and are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from the Eden.
Please plan driving routes to avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded and avoid using low lying footpaths near local watercourses.
This message will be updated this afternoon, 15/01/20, or as the situation changes.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2020 16:23
Eden, Eden Brook
River levels are forecast to rise as a result of persistent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible from 03:00 am and through tomorrow, 15/01/20. We believe there is a possibility of flooding for low lying land and roads close to the rivers, particularly on and around Water Lane and Haxted Road
Further rainfall is forecast until midday on the 15/01/20. We expect river levels to rise until mid afternoon Thursday.
We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are out on the ground checking and clearing any blockages and debris from the River Eden and checking our defences and structures.
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, 15/01/20, or as the situation changes.