Flood alert for Middle River Medway
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River levels continue to rise as a result of recent rainfall. Flooding of roads and low lying land is possible, although property flooding is not expected. Flooding of land is expected alongside the Medway overnight into Thursday 28/11/24. Areas most at risk include Tonbridge playing fields, town centre car parks and low lying land and roads from Tonbridge through Tudeley, East Peckham and Yalding. This is likely to include the sports pitches, also known as the racecourse, in Tonbridge and around Tonbridge Sports Ground and Postern Lane. No further significant rain is forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation and clearing debris from weed screens. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on 28/11/2024, or as the situation changes.
Flood alert area: River Medway from Penshurst to Hampstead Lock at Yalding, including the Leigh Flood Storage area, the Ensfield Road, Tonbridge, Paddock Wood, the Hop Farm, East Peckham, Branbridges and Hale Street.
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