Flood warning for River Beult from Bethersden and Pluckley to Stile Bridge
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River levels remain high and flooding is expected.
Flooding is expected from the afternoon of 09 January 2026 and will continue overnight to 10 January 2026.
Flooding of property is possible, particularly around Bethersden and Smarden
We are monitoring rainfall and river levels .
Start acting on your flood plan if you have one and deploy any flood protection measures you may have.
This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 10 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood warning area: River Beult from Bethersden and Pluckley to Stile Bridge, including Smarden, Headcorn, Staplehurst and Hawkenbury.
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Latest level
The River Beult level at Smarden was 3.51 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 3.81 metres.
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