Fittleworth residents warned as floods expected

A map, provided by insurance company floodassist.co.uk, shows the area expected to be affected by the flooding.

A warning has been issued to Fittleworth residents following concerns over rising waters.

Just before 2am today (Tuesday, December 20), the Environment Agency gave out a flood warning with rising waters in the Western Rother. Fittleworth residents are being told that properties are at risk of flooding and have been urged to take action to protect their homes and continue to monitor the weather.

The government’s flood warning service said: “Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding. Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have. 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.”

A map, provided by insurance company Flood Assist, shows the area expected to be affected by the flooding.