After a night of heavy rain, water levels on the river Mole, Gatwick stream and Burstow stream have once again risen to dangerous levels, bursting their banks in the Gatwick and Horley area causing surface flooding and potential danger to property as river levels continue to rise.
Latest: Our own car travelling from Horsham to Gatwick fell victim to surface flooding today at Rusper. Having been rescued by the AA, we are now waiting to hear what the damage is. The video below shows the flooded area that caught us out. We actually came through the water an hour before this video was shot and water levels were not as high. What appeared on approaching the water to be minor surface flooding, was actually quite deep and has damaged our car. Be very careful when going through surface flooding, and if you can help it, don't go through at all.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5vAK4fdI08
The Environment Agency have issued several flood warnings for the area...
River Mole at Sidlow, Leigh and Betchworth - status updated 09:58 on 17 Jan 2014
River levels on the River Mole are rising in the Sidlow area and property flooding is possible later this morning and in to the afternoon.
Gatwick Stream at South West Horley - status updated 09:26 on 17 Jan 2014
River levels on the Gatwick Stream are rising rapidly in the South West Horley area and property flooding is possible later this morning and in to the afternoon.
Burstow Stream at East and North Horley - status updated 08:26 on 17 Jan 2014
River levels on the Burstow Stream are rising rapidly and flooding is expected this morning.
River Mole at Charlwood and Hookwood - status updated 07:34 on 17 Jan 2014
River levels on the River Mole in the area around Charlwood and Hookwood are rising and flooding is expected this morning.
It is expected river levels will remain high throughout today at each of these locations, due to the rain forecast throughout the rest of today and the weekend.
Pictures of flooding and high water levels on the river Mole have already started to appear on Twitter today...
@BBCSurrey a217 gatwick towards Reigate river mole bridge massive queues pic.twitter.com/LPJESUZlZ6
— Katie Mouskos (@KatieMouskos) January 17, 2014
Flood warnings on the River Mole this morning flood alert here at the Burford Bridge in Dorking @bbcsurrey pic.twitter.com/JglZvXzXCt
— Adrian Harms (@AdrianHarms) January 17, 2014
We will be keeping our eye on the situation at the river Mole, Gatwick stream and Burstow stream through today and will update this page as more information becomes available.