The Environment Agency said flooding is “expected” in Barcombe Mills, on the River Ouse, in Fittleworth, on the Western River Rother, and in Pulborough, on the River Arun, today, February 7.

Dramatic pictures taken yesterday show floodwater in Pulborough close to properties after “weeks of rain”.

Floodwater is currently impacting fields, the A29, gardens of properties in Lower Street and Swan Corner, Pulborough and Bridge Cottages, Greatham.

River levels are now falling there, however flooding is expected to continue into next week. The Environment Agency added that if as much rain falls as predicted on Wednesday, February 11, flooding may return.

Flooding in Pulborough (Image: Eddie Mitchell)

It is currently running pumps in Pulborough to reduce flooding.

Fittleworth, near Pulborough, is also facing floodwater near Fittleworth Mill. River levels there are also falling, the Environment Agency said, but flooding could continue as a result of rain next week.

In Barcombe Mills, north of Lewes, the Anchor Inn, gardens in Barcombe Mills and fields and roads including Anchor Lane and Barcombe Mills Road have been impacted by flooding.

A further 24 flood alerts have been issued across Sussex, meaning flooding is possible in these areas.

This includes Patcham, where “a small amount of water could appear in a few basements”. The Environment Agency added “previous events” suggested Old London Road, Patcham, and Peacock Lane, Withdean, could be impacted.

A car driving through floodwater (Image: Eddie Mitchell)

A small amount of water may also appear on roads.

A spokesman for Brighton and Hove City Council said: “Following sustained heavy rain, Old London Road, parts of Church Hill and Mill Road are at risk of groundwater flooding.

“Flooding is possible – be prepared. If you have pumps to help reduce groundwater levels in your property, please ensure they are operational

“Sign up for Environment Agency Flood warnings.”

Here is the full list of flood alerts in East and West Sussex:

Combe Haven

Cuckmere River

Groundwater flooding in Denton

Groundwater flooding in Patcham

Middle River Medway

River Adur East Branch

River Beult from Pluckley and Bethersden to Stilebridge

River Mole and its tributaries from Kinnersley Manor to South Hersham

Rivers Eden and Eden Brook

Upper Arun

Upper Ouse

Upper River Medway

Upper River Stour

Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes

Climping Seafront

Groundwater flooding in upper River Ems Valley

Groundwater flooding in West Dean, Singleton, Charlton, East Dean and Chilgrove

Lower Arun

Lower River Ems

River Adur West Branch

River Lavant

River Lox

Upper River Wey

Western Rother