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Eastbourne Harbour Flooding

East Sussex • Live river level monitoring on Tide
1 monitoring station
1 river
8 warning areas
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Flood risk in Eastbourne Harbour today: Normal

No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Updated 2026-10-10 12:34:28 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Eastbourne Harbour

Eastbourne Harbour is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the Tide, in East Sussex. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes.

Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Eastbourne Harbour’s gauges and flood maps loads as you reach it.
Recent Flood Events
27 Aug 2026 08:46 Flood Alert
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27 Aug 2026 08:28 Flood Alert
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26 Aug 2026 15:43 Flood Alert
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26 Aug 2026 15:43 Flood Alert
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Does it flood near Eastbourne Harbour?

Towns and villages near Eastbourne Harbour with a page of their own: the homes in a flood risk area there, the nearest river gauges, and recorded floods.

Crumbles · Eastbourne · Polegate · Bexhill-on-Sea

Place names: Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2026. Contains Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026. Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

The watercourse nearest Eastbourne Harbour

The nearest watercourse on the river map is Langney Sewer, about 850 m from the middle of Eastbourne Harbour's gauges. It flows into Salt Haven about 3.6 km downstream.

A gauge downstream shows water that has already passed this point; one upstream sees it first. Distances along the river are from the point on Langney Sewer nearest the middle of Eastbourne Harbour's gauges. From Ordnance Survey’s river map (OS Open Rivers), which leaves out small streams, ditches and culverts, so a nearer one may exist. This describes where water goes on the map; it says nothing about flooding at any address. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2026.

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Flood Monitoring in Eastbourne Harbour

Eastbourne Harbour is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the Tide, in East Sussex. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes, providing real-time flood monitoring for the area.

Monitoring Stations

The Tide is monitored by 1 station (Eastbourne Harbour). Each station records water levels continuously, with data synced to FloodRadar every 5 minutes.

Flood Warning Areas

There are 8 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Eastbourne Harbour. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Coastal areas of Eastbourne including Marine Parade, Royal Parade, Sovereign Park and the Martello Tower; Coastal areas of Eastbourne including Marine Parade, Royal Parade, Sovereign Park and the Martello Tower; Areas of Eastbourne at risk from a high tide including areas of Roselands, Willingdon Levels, areas near Shinewater Lake, West Langley Levels and Sovereign Harbour and Langney Village; Areas of Eastbourne at risk from a high tide including areas of Roselands, Willingdon Levels, areas near Shinewater Lake, West Langley Levels and Sovereign Harbour and Langney Village.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 8 storm overflows within 5km of Eastbourne Harbour. None of the 5 with a reporting monitor are currently discharging (3 have no live status right now). Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

6 of them, nearest first, with their own page of live status and past discharges:

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Eastbourne Harbour, call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 for the latest information. Move valuables upstairs, turn off gas and electricity if safe to do so, and avoid walking or driving through flood water. Sign up for flood warnings on any station page above to receive email alerts when water levels rise. For emergency numbers, a preparation checklist and insurance guidance, see our flood help & preparation guide.

How much rain falls on Eastbourne Harbour

Eastbourne Harbour gets about 824 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month November, 105 mm; driest June, 46 mm). That is 29% drier than the UK as a whole, which averages 1,163 mm a year. See the rain gauges →

A thirty-year average for the area, not a forecast and not a flood risk on its own. Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991–2020 (5 km grid), 1.7 km away. Average rainfall: HadUK-Grid v1.3.2, Met Office. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Recorded floods near Eastbourne Harbour

Floods whose mapped extent (EA Recorded Flood Outlines) reached within ~5 km of the town centre — most recent first. These are records of mapped extents, not a full list of floods. See them on the map →

  • 2009-12-05 — 07418K302FEO_DEC2009_Pevensey_Haven (Main river)
  • 2009-12-05 — 07418K205FEO_DEC2009_Wallers_Haven (Main river)
  • 2009-12-05 — 07418K402FEO_DEC2009_Polegate_Willingdon (Main river)
  • 1987-09-03 — 07418K408FEO_Sep1987_Westham (Main river)
  • 1980-07-07 — 07418K421FEO_JUL1980_LottbridgeSewer (Other)
  • 1980-07-07 — 07418NoRefFEO_JUL1980_Eastbourne (Other)
  • 1974-11-23 — 07418K418FEO_NOV1974_Langney (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 1974-11-22 — 07418K328FEO_NOV1974_Pevensey (Sewer)

Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded.

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Eastbourne Harbour today?

Current verdict: Normal. No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Which rivers affect Eastbourne Harbour?

Eastbourne Harbour has river level monitoring on Tide — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Eastbourne Harbour?

Use the GOV.UK Check for Flooding service (check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk) or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 (24 hours). You can also set up free FloodRadar email or browser alerts from any station page above.

What should I do during a flood warning?

Follow official advice: move valuables and vehicles to safety, never walk or drive through flood water, turn off gas and electricity if safe, and check on vulnerable neighbours. See our flood preparation guide at floodradar.co.uk/flood-help.

Has Eastbourne Harbour flooded before?

No recorded flood outline is mapped around the Eastbourne Harbour town centre means no flood was mapped here, which is not evidence none happened: the Environment Agency mapped only some floods, mapping effort rose sharply after about 2000, and surface-water flooding is largely absent from this record. FloodRadar has separately logged 10 flood warnings or alerts for the East Sussex area since February 2026. See the flood history link below.

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