It might not come as much of a suprise but Sussex is on track for its wettest November yet.

Record rainfalls between November 1 and 24 have seen 167.2mm fall – more than the average 91.8mm of rain which usually falls during the month.

After the final wet week of November is added to the figure, the total rainfall for the month looks to be higher than the wettest November on record in 2000, when 219.1mm of rain fell.

Flood watches and warnings have been issued in parts of the county, including for the rivers Rother, Uck and Cuckmere.

Environment Agency officers worked over the weekend to monitor river levels, check flood defences and ensure drains and culverts were free from debris to reduce flood risk.

Between 40mm and 60mm of rain fell during the weekend and, with more rain forecast later in the week, the agency is urging people living in areas at risk of flooding to prepare themselves.

Harvey Bradshaw, environment agency area manager for Kent and East Sussex, said: “Our staff are working hard to reduce any possible risk of flooding.

“We’re not expecting any widespread or significant flooding but previous dry ground is now saturated and river levels have risen.

“It’s a good time for anyone living in an area vulnerable to flooding to think about the precautions they can take to protect their properties.

“The recent flooding in Cumbria has been a reminder to us all just how devastating floods can be.”

Fire crews have received scores of calls to floodings.

Yesterday morning, the main road through Alfriston village was closed for two hours from about 5.30am after flooding.

A spokeswoman for the Met Office said the weather would remain unsettled at the beginning of December.

She added: “While some areas might be hit, others will not be.

However, we may see more continuous rain at the weekend.”