IN PICTURES: Floods in Barcombe Mills lead to cars being abandoned on the road

By Frankie Elliott

Published 20th Dec 2022, 16:19 BST

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Cars have been abandoned in Barcombe Mills after the River Ouse burst its banks and flooded the roads.

The Environment Agency said half a month’s rain (40mm) was recorded at Barcombe following torrential rain on Sunday (December 18) and Monday (December 19).

Water has extensively flown through the fields, leading to Barcombe Mills Road and Anchor Lane becoming impassable.

The Agency said no property in the area has been currently affected by the flooding.

Cars have been abandoned in Barcombe Mills after the River Ouse burst its banks and flooded the roads.

Cars have been abandoned in Barcombe Mills after the River Ouse burst its banks and flooded the roads.

River levels are not expected to rise significantly higher, but the fall towards normal could be delayed by further rainfall later this week.

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Cars have been abandoned in Barcombe Mills after the River Ouse burst its banks and flooded the roads.

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Despite this, the river is expected to start falling this evening (December 20), but might not return to normal until the end of the week.

The Environment Agency has asked drivers to avoid routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills Road.

Eddie Mitchell was at the scene and here are the pictures of the event.

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