Experts are predicting properties close to the Great Stour river will flood soon.

An Environment Agency flood warning is in force in the area stretching between Lenham Heath and Hothfield.

That means that flooding is imminent and immediate action is required.

It comes after river levels rose following heavy rainfall earlier today.

An Environment Agency spokesman said flooding of property close to the river Great Stour is expected.

There are also flood alerts in the following areas:

Darent Catchment

Lower River Medway Area

Lower River Stour Area

Plenty, Swalecliffe and West Brooks Area

River Beult Area

River Bourne Area

River Rother Area

Rivers Eden and Eden Brook Area

Rivers on the Isle of Sheppey

Upper River Medway Area

Upper River Stour Area

The alert means flooding is possible and householders should be prepared.