People asked to avoid parts of Hastings after flooding
The Priory Meadow Shopping Centre has been evacuated, and fire crews are urging people to move their cars away from the town centre
Last updated 28th Oct 2023
People are being asked to avoid parts of Hastings town centre due to flooding on Saturday morning.
Pictures on social media show flooding throughout the town, including on George Street and the seafront.
East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service say they've evacuated the Priory Meadow Shopping Centre after flooding was reported there.
They've also asked people with cars in the area to move them away.
The service say they're continuing to monitor the weather, and "will continue to mobilise resources as necessary."
They add they're only asking people to contact them in relation to flooding "where there is a risk to life."
Travel in the town has also been disrupted, with rail lines between Hastings and Ashford International closed due to the flooding.
Southern Rail say they've since reopened.
The flooding comes as the Met Office warn 70mm of rain could fall in the space of a few hours - with a yellow weather warning in force until Sunday evening.
The Environment Agency have also issued flood warnings are also in place near to the River Arun, and on Climping and Seaford seafronts.