Sussex floods: Rising river level threatens homes in Pulborough

Officials at the Environment Agency are warning that the A29 could also be affected. And they are warning that levels in the River Arun will not return to normal until next week.

Acres of fields are now submerged with properties on Lower Street and Swan Corner in Pulborough, near to Swan Bridge and Bridge Cottages at Greatham, at risk.

Water is also close to the tops of banks near Houghton Bridge, Amberley.

An Environment Agency spokesperson said today (Tuesday): “Very little rain is forecast, but the river will continue to respond to the rainfall of recent days.

"The river has slowed in its rise, but could climb a little higher over the high tide period. River levels will not return nearer to normal until next week.

"Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Pulborough, Amberley and Arundel, if you have them, as a precaution.

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"Our pumps in Pulborough are running to help reduce the risk of flooding.”

In the past week, more than a month's rain (100mm) has been recorded at Hardham.