Flooding
How do I check the flooding status of my area?
Check the current flooding situation
If your property is in an area liable to flooding you can check the status online or you can contact the Environment Agency Floodline on 0845 988 1188.
If you are in an area liable to coastal flooding you can check the tide timetable using The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office's Tidal Prediction Service.
Help me keep the water out
Information about sandbags which we can provide for protection against flooding.
Emergency Plan - in the event of a major flooding incident the Council have an Emergency Plan.
If you require emergency assistance and/or pumping contact East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service on 0845 130885 alternatively call 999
Health Advice
Guidance leaflets & useful links on health issues.
Planning ahead
If your property has previously been flooded and you wish to improve flood protection - click here to see the various flood protection products currently available.
If you are considering purchasing a property and concerned about possible flooding in the area?
- consult the Environment Agency flood plain map
- your solicitor can ask additional questions prior to the purchase of a property when carrying out a Land Search with the Council's Local Land Charges section
- or make enquiries with the Environment Agency, Southern Water or East Sussex County Council