Flood warnings are in place across Sussex as the county is set to be hit with yet more heavy rain today.

After 30mm of rainfall on Monday and Tuesday, a further 15 to 30mm of rain is forecast in parts of the county on Thursday, meaning areas which have already been hit by flooding could be at risk once again. 

The Environment Agency stepped up some of its flood alerts for the county - which mean flooding is possible - to flood warnings.

This means flooding is expected and residents and business owners in the areas should "act now".

The flood warnings in place are:

  • The Cuckmere River at Alfriston, Hellingly and Horsebridge
  • The River Ouse at Barcombe
  • The River Adur at Mock Bridge, near Shermanbury
  • The Western Rother at Fittleworth and Shopham Bridge

The flood alerts in place are:

  • Langney Haven, near Pevensey
  • The rivers Tillingham and Brede in Rye
  • Combe Haven, near Bexhill
  • River Uck, at Uckfield
  • Upper Ouse near Haywards Heath
  • River Adur near Burgess Hill and Henfield
  • River Lavant in Chichester
  • Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes in Bognor

The Argus: This map shows the flood warnings in red and flood alerts in amberThis map shows the flood warnings in red and flood alerts in amber (Image: Environment Agency)

In most flood warning areas, the land will remain flooded for the next few days. 

At Hellingly and Horsebridge, the government's Environment Agency said the forecast of another 15 to 30mm of rain on Thursday means more property flooding is possible.

A spokeswoman for the Environment Agency said: "In Hellingly, the land will remain flooded over the next few days.

"The river might not return nearer to normal until Friday evening.

"Some roads including Mill Road and Church Road may become impassable."

For Barcombe, the spokeswoman said: "On Thursday, some roads may become impassable.

"Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills Road.

"Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barcombe, if you have them.

"We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk."

Motorists are reminded to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding.