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Flood alerts issued in Surrey and Hampshire

Published by Josh Kerr at 12:48pm 7th December 2018. (Updated at 1:54pm 7th December 2018)

Flood Alerts have been issued in our area for the Upper River Wey and Cranleigh Waters.

The Environment Agency says flooding is possible in Surrey and Hampshire, including in the following areas:

Alton
Farnham
Bordon
Frensham
Tilford
Godalming
Guildford
Peasmarsh.
Cranleigh
Elmbridge
Shamley Green
Bramley
Littlemead Brook

We're being told to be prepared, although property flooding is not currently expected.

Levels on the River Wey and Cranleigh Waters have been rising quickly throughout the day in response to this morning's rainfall.

Water levels are expected to peak this afternoon and flooding of low lying land and roads is expected, especially in the Cranleigh area.

The Environment Agency said:

"We are constantly monitoring river levels.

"Remain safe and be aware of your local surroundings, flood waters may be deep and fast flowing."

Flood Alert, 12:31PM 07/12/2018, Cranleigh Waters, https://t.co/dfBmadYyqc #floodaware pic.twitter.com/jkvRdAI1I1
— FloodAlerts Surrey (@FloodAlerts_SRY) December 7, 2018

Flood Alert, 1:40PM 07/12/2018, Upper River Wey, https://t.co/0K0R7ZXPxU #floodaware pic.twitter.com/MbUG51J9b8
— FloodAlerts W.Sussex (@FloodAlerts_WSX) December 7, 2018

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