2009 Hollington Flooding

Due to the Hollington Stream culverts becoming blocked and heavy rainfall on the 7th of July 2009 flooding affected a large area around Hollington Old Lane and Blackman Avenue. Emergency services said they responded to a number of calls in the Hollington area.

Hollington Old Lane and Stonehouse Drive were the most severely affected roads, with cars stuck in up to 2ft (60cm) of water and basements flooded.

Thirteen families had to be rescued from their homes in Hollington Old Lane, with some gardens being under up to 10ft (3m) of water.

Hastings Borough Council said the area had seen "record-breaking rainfall", with some residents getting three months' of rain in under four hours.

Council spokesman Kevin Boorman said: "Given the huge amounts of rain that fell in parts of the town, we actually escaped very lightly."

"To get three months' worth of rain in under four hours is unprecedented."

He said emergency services, East Sussex County Council, the Environment Agency and waste contractors had been helping with the clear-up, which has also involved moving debris from roads.

Mr Boorman said the council housing service was on standby to help any residents who needed emergency housing.