Dramatic drone photographs show flood water nearing homes in a Sussex village.

The Environment Agency has issued flood warnings across the county after a week of heavy rain.

In East Lavant, near Chichester, flood water is nearing homes as the river Lavant has overflowed. 

A flood warning, the government's most severe alert, has been issued for Westhampnett on the river Lavant meaning flooding is expected. 

It means properties in the area are at risk of flooding.

A spokesman for the Environment Agency said: "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."

There is also a flood alert for further upstream on the river Lavant.

The Environment Agency recommends that residents monitor weather conditions and avoid low lying footpaths.