The Environment Agency has launched new flood warning services for parts of Kent and Surrey.
The services are for 3,259 properties and came into effect on 7 December.
The services are available in six new flood warning areas - Dorking, Horley, Redhill, Whitstable, Herne Bay and Folkestone.
The new service aims to make flood warnings more targeted and enable homeowners to prepare to respond in good time.
Homes and business owners will automatically enrolled to the new service through their mobile phone network.