Flood Alert Info - Tidal areas of Shoreham Harbour
Area Description
Tidal areas of Shoreham Harbour including Brighton Road, houseboats, Shoreham Harbour and areas north of the A27.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Flood Alert History
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 9 Apr 2024 14:52
English Channel
Wednesday's early morning tide at 01:00 on 10/04/2024 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong Westerly Force 5 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.18 m. The total forecast tide is 6.81 metres Chart Datum (3.54 mAOD) at Shoreham. Approximately 40cm lower than Monday evening. Only minimal flood impacts are expected Wednesday's early morning tide, but minor flood impacts are possible Wednesday's afternoon tide at 13:15 10/04/2024. When the tide is forecast to be a little higher (3.60 mAOD). For 1 hour either side of high water Wednesday afternoon, the tide will come close to the top of walls and slipways in Shoreham Town. Minor impact flooding will affect Sussex Yacht Club. Riverbank houseboats will be raised higher than normal, making access to them temporarily more difficult. Tide levels are forecast to be 20cm lower on Thursday. Flood risk should reduce from 11/04/2024. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you have it, please install flood protection 1 hour before high tide. We will update this message by 18:00 on 10/04/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2024 13:43
English Channel
Tuesday's early morning tide at 00:15 on 09/04/2024 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with Gale Force 8 South Westerly winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.67 m. The total forecast tide is 7.21 metres Chart Datum (3.94 mAOD) at Shoreham. For 2 hours either side of high water, flooding will affect Sussex Yacht Club, Riverside Business Centre and Surry Hard. Tidal water may flow to the A259 Brighton Road. Water will be high up slipways, and will affect the houseboats in the Harbour. Minor flood impacts could still be possible Tuesday afternoon. However, Tuesday's tide at 12:15 on 09/04/2024 is forecast to be 50cm lower (3.45 mAOD), so flood risk should be lower. We continue to monitor the forecasts. To help to protect property, we are closing our tidal defence gates at Oyster Quay and Lower Beach Road (Waterside Inn). If you have it, please install flood protection 2 hours before high tide. Including private flood gates at Emerald Quay. We will update this message by 18:00 on 09/04/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Oct 2023 23:59
English Channel
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Aug 2020 18:43
English Channel
Friday lunchtime’s tide at 13:58 on 21/08/20 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong Force 6 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.17m giving a forecast tide of 6.96 metres Chart Datum (3.69 mAOD) at Shoreham. For 1 hour either side of high water, the tide will come close to the top of walls and slipways in Shoreham Town. Minor impact flooding will affect Sussex Yacht Club. Riverbank houseboats will be raised higher than normal, making access to them temporarily more difficult. After this tide no further impacts are expected.We continue to monitor the forecast, and may close our defence gates at Oyster Quay. If you have it, please install flood protection 1 hour before high tide. This message will be removed by 16:30 on 21/08/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2020 17:09
English Channel
Both of Friday’s tides at 01:30 and 13:45 13/3/2020, will be lower than those of Thursday and Wednesday, by at least 20cm. But with wave heights increasing Thursday night, minor flood impacts may stay similar to recent days. The strong Force 7 Westerly winds will increase tide table values by 0.1m. The total forecast tide is 6.76 metres Chart Datum (3.50 mAOD) at Shoreham. For 1 hour either side of high water, the tide will come close to the top of walls and slipways in Shoreham Town. Minor impact flooding will affect Sussex Yacht Club. Riverbank houseboats will be raised higher than normal, making access to them temporarily more difficult. From Saturday 14/3/2020, we should see lower tides and only minimal risk of flooding. The tide is not forecast to flow through our flood gates, so we'll leave them open for access. You may still like to install personal flood protection measures 1 hour before high tide as a precaution. We will remove this message by 19:00 on 13/03/2020
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2020 07:51
English Channel
Thursday afternoon's tide at 13:00 on 12/03/2020 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong Westerly Force 6 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.23 m. The total forecast tide is 6.96 metres Chart Datum (3.69 mAOD) at Shoreham, which is very similar to that seen Wednesday lunchtime 11/3/2020. For 1 hour either side of high water, the tide will come close to the top of walls and slipways in Shoreham Town. Minor impact flooding will affect Sussex Yacht Club. Riverbank houseboats will be raised higher than normal, making access to them temporarily more difficult.
Tides Friday should be 20cm lower (but with large offshore waves Thursday night), with flood risk becoming very low from Saturday. The tide is not forecast to flow through our flood gates, so we'll leave them open for access. You may still like to install personal flood protection measures 1 hour before high tide as a precaution. We will update this message by 18:00 on 12/03/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2020 13:51
English Channel
Thursday's early morning tide at 00:45 on 12/03/2020 is forecast to be 5cm lower than Wednesday lunchtime 11/3/2020. The tide is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong Westerly Force 7 winds. The total forecast tide is 6.89 metres Chart Datum (3.62 mAOD) at Shoreham. For 1 hour either side of high water, the tide will come close to the top of walls and slipways in Shoreham Town. Minor impact flooding will affect Sussex Yacht Club. Riverbank houseboats will be raised higher than normal, making access to them temporarily more difficult. The tide 13:00 Thursday 12/3/2020 will be higher, with similar impacts to 12:15 11/3/2020. Flood impacts should reduce from the weekend. The tide is not forecast to flow through our flood gates, so we'll leave them open for access. You may still like to install personal flood protection measures 1 hour before high tide as a precaution. We will update this message by 09:30 on 12/03/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2020 08:18
English Channel
Wednesday afternoon's tide at 12:15 on 11/03/2020 could be 5cm higher than Tuesday night. The tide is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong South Westerly Force 5 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.2 m. The total forecast tide is 6.92 metres Chart Datum (3.65 mAOD) at Shoreham. For 1 hour either side of high water, the tide will come close to the top of walls and slipways in Shoreham Town. Minor impact flooding will affect Sussex Yacht Club. Riverbank houseboats will be raised higher than normal, making access to them temporarily more difficult. The tide at 13:00 Thursday 12/3/2020 is forecast to be of similar height. Tonight's tide should be slightly lower. Flood risk will reduce from Friday. The tide is not forecast to flow through our flood gates, so we'll leave them open for access. You may still like to install personal flood protection measures 1 hour before high tide as a precaution. We will update this message by 14:30 on 11/03/2020
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 12:30
English Channel
Wednesday's early morning tide at 00:00 on 11/03/2020 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong South Westerly Force 6 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.11 m. The total forecast tide is 6.90 metres Chart Datum (3.63 mAOD) at Shoreham. For 1 hour either side of high water, the tide will come close to the top of walls and slipways in Shoreham Town. Minor impact flooding will affect Sussex Yacht Club. Riverbank houseboats will be raised higher than normal, making access to them temporarily more difficult. Wednesday's tide at 12:30 11/3/2020 is predicted to be 5cm higher, but with similar impacts which are expected to continue each tide until Friday 13/3/2020. We continue to monitor the forecast. The tide is not forecast to flow through our flood gates, so we will leave them open for access. You may still like to install personal flood protection measures 1 hour before high tide as a precaution. We will update this message by 09:30 on 11/03/2020
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 16:50
English Channel
Tuesday afternoon's tide at 12:45 on 11/02/2020 is forecast to be 20cm lower than recent days. However the tide will still be higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong Westerly Force 7 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.29 m. The total forecast tide is 6.89 metres Chart Datum (3.62 mAOD) at Shoreham. For 1 hour either side of high water, the tide will come close to the top of walls and slipways in Shoreham Town. Minor impact flooding will affect Sussex Yacht Club. Riverbank houseboats will be raised higher than normal, making access to them temporarily more difficult. Tuesday and Wednesday evening's tides will be a little higher again and further minor flooding is expected over those high waters. We continue to monitor the forecast and may close our defence gates at Oyster Quay. If you have it, please install flood protection 1 hour before high tide. We will update this message by 17:00 on 11/02/2020
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 15:08
English Channel
Tuesday's early morning tide at 00:30 on 11/02/2020 is higher than normal due to high tides and Force 8 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.43 m. The total forecast tide is 7.01 metres Chart Datum (3.74 mAOD) at Shoreham. For 1 hour either side of high water, the tide will come close to the top of walls and slipways in Shoreham Town. Minor impact flooding will affect Sussex Yacht Club. Riverbank houseboats will be raised higher than normal, making access to them temporarily more difficult. There are high tides and large waves forecast until Thursday 13/02/2020. Thursday's early morning tide could be similar to recent days. Tuesday's tide at 12:45 will be lower, but could still cause minor impacts. To help to protect property, we are closing our defence gates at Oyster Quay. If you have it, please install flood protection 1 hour before high tide. We will update this message by 17:00 on 10/02/2020 with information of the high tide at 12:45 on 11/02/2020
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2020 17:07
English Channel
Monday afternoon's tide at 12:00 on 10/02/2020 is higher than normal due to Storm Ciara which brings strong Force 7 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.43 m. The total forecast tide is 6.89 metres Chart Datum (3.62 mAOD) at Shoreham. For 1 hour either side of high water, the tide will come close to the top of walls and slipways in Shoreham Town. Minor impact flooding will affect Sussex Yacht Club. Riverbank houseboats will be raised higher than normal, making access to them temporarily difficult. Strong winds and large waves are expected from 08:00 on Sunday 09/02/2020. High tides, large waves and the risk of flooding will remain until Thursday 13/02/2020. We continue to monitor the forecast. To help to protect property, we are closing defence gates at Oyster Quay and Emerald Quay. If you have it, please install flood protection 1 hour before high tide. We will update this message by 19:00 on 10/02/2020 in advance of the next high tide at 00:45 on 11/02/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Nov 2019 16:12
English Channel
Wednesday morning's tide at 11:15 on 27/11/2019 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather. With strong South Westerly Force 7 winds associated with ex tropical storm Sebastien. The weather increases tide table values by 0.34 m. The total forecast tide is 6.92 metres Chart Datum (3.65 mAOD) at Shoreham. For 1 hour either side of high water, the tide will come close to the top of slipways in Shoreham Town. Minor impact flooding will affect Sussex Yacht Club. A small amount of water may affect the A259 Brighton road. Riverbank houseboats will be raised higher than normal, making access to them temporarily more difficult. Wave heights will increase Wednesday evening, but tide heights and flood risk will gradually reduce from Thursday. We continue to monitor the forecast. To help to protect property, we are closing our defence gates at Oyster Quay. If you have it, please install flood protection 1 hour before high tide. We will update this message by 18:00 on 27/11/2019