Flood Warning Info - Barcombe Mills
Area Description
River Ouse at Barcombe Mills, including the Anchor Gates.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 27 Nov 2024 14:23
Sussex River Ouse
The River Ouse is high and rising. 30mm of rain was recorded in the early hours of Wednesday, which is a lot in a short period of time. From 15:30 27/11/2024 flooding will affect the Anchor Inn, Anchor Lane, and be extensive through fields. Anchor Lane and Barcombe Mills road are likely to be impassable. The river will continue rising Wednesday afternoon. From 20:00 27/11/2024 gardens of properties at Barcombe Mills could be affected by flood water. Only isolated showers are forecast Wednesday afternoon, Wednesday evening and through to Saturday. The river should begin to fall by 03:00 28/11/2024, and should return to normal by Thursday evening. River levels might end up similar to those seen in May 2024. Some roads may become impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills Road. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barcombe, if you have them. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 14:00 28/11/2024
Flood Warning issued on 7 May 2024 08:40
Ouse
The River Ouse is high and still slowly rising in Barcombe, following Monday's rain. Flooding is expected to continue to affect the Anchor Inn, near Barcombe, and isolated properties in Barcombe Mills. Barcombe Mills road and Anchor Lane are expected to be impassable. Flood water will be extensive through fields. No rain is forecast for the next five days, with high pressure predicted to bring settled weather. The river should begin to fall by 14:00 07/05/2024, but might not return nearer to normal until 17:00 Wednesday 08/05/2024. Some roads may become impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills Road. Flood protection products are recommended to be kept installed in Barcombe, if you have them. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 14:00 08/05/2024.
Flood Warning issued on 6 May 2024 19:22
Ouse
The River Ouse is high and rising. Almost a month's rain (57mm) has been recorded at Ardingly, on Monday. From 20:00 (06/05/2024) flooding is expected to affect the Anchor Inn, near Barcombe. Flood water will be extensive through fields. Barcombe Mills Road and Anchor Lane are likely to be impassable. From 23:00 (06/05/2024) flood water could begin to approach isolated properties at Barcombe Mills. Rain has now cleared the area, and high pressure, bringing settled dry weather, is forecast for the next five days. The river should begin to fall by 13:00 (07/05/2024), but may not return nearer to normal until 17:00 Wednesday (08/05/2024). River levels could end up similar to those seen in January or February 2024. Some roads may become impassable. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills Road. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barcombe, if you have them. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 14:00 on 07/05/2024.
Flood Warning issued on 26 Feb 2024 10:09
Ouse
The River Ouse is high and still slowly rising in Barcombe, following Sunday's rain. Flooding will be extensive through fields. Barcombe Mills Road and Anchor Lane are likely to be impassable. The Anchor Inn is expected to be affected by flooding, and flood water could affect gardens and approach properties in Barcombe Mills, Monday afternoon. Only scattered showers are forecast Monday afternoon, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (29/02/2024). The river should begin to fall by 16:00 26/02/2024, but will be higher than normal until Wednesday 28/02/2024. Some roads may become impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills Road. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barcombe, if you have them. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 27/02/2024.
Flood Warning issued on 25 Feb 2024 23:56
Ouse
The River Ouse is high and rising. 20mm of rain has been recorded at Barcombe on Sunday. From 04:00 26/02/2024 flooding will be extensive through fields. Barcombe Mills road and Anchor Lane are likely to be impassable. The Anchor Inn is expected to flood and flood water could affect gardens, and approach properties in Barcombe Mills. Another 10mm of rain is possible before the rain eases by 08:00 26/02/2024. Only showers are forecast Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The river should begin to fall by 21:00 26/02/2024, but will be higher than normal until Wednesday 28/02/2024. River levels could end up similar to previous events in February 2024. Some roads may become impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills Road. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barcombe, if you have them. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 27/02/2024.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Feb 2024 13:29
Ouse
The River Ouse remains high, following nearly 20mm of rain recorded at Ardingly on Thursday. Flooding will be extensive through fields. Barcombe Mills road and Anchor Lane are likely to be impassable. Flood water will continue to affect the Anchor Inn, but impacts should reduce slowly Friday evening. Scattered showers are forecast Friday and Saturday, which should not increase river levels significantly. River levels are starting to slowly fall, but could remain higher than normal until the middle of next week. Persistent rain is possible Sunday and Monday, which will cause the river to rise again. Some roads may become impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills Road. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barcombe, if you have them. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 24/02/2024.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Feb 2024 04:31
Ouse
The River Ouse is high and rising. In the last 24 hours, 12mm of rain has been recorded at Barcombe. From 05:00 23/02/2024 flooding will be extensive through fields. Barcombe Mills road and Anchor Lane are likely to be impassable. Only very small amounts of rain are forecast for Friday, but intense isolated rainfall is forecast from Saturday. The river should begin to fall by 07:00 23/02/2024, but water levels will remain higher than normal and the river will be sensitive to any additional rainfall over the next few days. Some roads may become impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills Road. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barcombe, if you have them. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 14:00 23/02/2024
Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2024 10:41
Ouse
The River Ouse is high and rising following Thursday's rain. Flooding will continue to affect the Anchor Inn. Property flooding could occur in Barcombe Mills from 12:00 05/01/2024. Flooding will remain extensive through fields, on roads and in gardens. Barcombe Mills road is likely to be impassable. Very little rain is forecast for the next five days. The river should begin to fall by 16:00 05/01/2024, but flood impacts could remain until the river falls nearer to normal by Saturday afternoon. Some roads may be impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills Road. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barcombe, if you have them. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 15:00 06/01/2024.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 20:19
Ouse
The River Ouse is rising following 21mm of rainfall this afternoon. Another 5-10mm of rain is possible later this evening and into early hours of Friday. From 03:00 05/01/2024 flooding could affect the Anchor Inn and approach properties at Barcombe Mills. Flooding is likely to be extensive through fields, on roads and in gardens. Barcombe Mills road is likely to be impassable. Very little rain is forecast Friday and through to next week. The river should begin to fall by 18:00 05/01/2024, but flood impacts could remain until the river falls nearer to normal on Saturday. Some roads may become impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills Road. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barcombe, if you have them. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 14:00 05/01/2024
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 09:41
Ouse
The River Ouse is expected to rise Thursday afternoon. There remains uncertainty in the forecast, but between 15 and 35mm of rain is possible Thursday. From 06:00 05/01/2024 flooding could affect the Anchor Inn and approach properties at Barcombe Mills. Flooding is likely to be extensive through fields, on roads and in gardens. Barcombe Mills road is likely to be impassable. Very little rain is forecast Friday and through to next week. The river should begin to fall by 18:00 05/01/2024, but flood impacts could remain until the river falls nearer to normal Saturday. Some roads may become impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills Road. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barcombe, if you have them. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 14:00 05/01/2024.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 09:28
Ouse
The River Ouse is high but now slowly falling in Barcombe, following 40mm of rain on Monday and Tuesday. Flooding will continue to be extensive through fields. Barcombe Mills Road and Anchor Lane are likely to be impassable, and the Anchor Inn is expected to be affected by flooding. Flood water will affect gardens in Barcombe Mills, and be close to properties. Only isolated showers are forecast on Wednesday (03/01/2024). The river should continue to slowly fall on Wednesday, but could remain higher than normal all week. The forecast for Thursday is uncertain. Another 20-30mm of rain is possible on Thursday afternoon (04/01/2024), which could cause flood impacts to return. Some roads may become impassable. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills Road. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barcombe, if you have them. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 15:00 on 04/01/2024.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2024 19:34
Ouse
The River Ouse is high and slowly rising following 40mm of rain on Monday and Tuesday. Flooding will continue to be extensive through fields. Barcombe Mills Road and Anchor Lane are likely to be impassable and the Anchor Inn is expected to be affected by flooding. Flood water will affect gardens in Barcombe Mills, and rise close to properties. Only isolated showers are forecast on Tuesday evening and Wednesday. The river should begin to fall by 05:00 on 03/01/2024. However with another 20-30mm of rain possible on Thursday (04/01/2024), flood risk could return later this week. Generally, water levels will remain higher than normal and the river will be sensitive to any additional rainfall over the next few weeks. Some roads may become impassable. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills Road. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barcombe, if you have them. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 14:00 on 03/01/2024.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2024 11:14
Ouse
The River Ouse is high and rising. In the last 24 hours, 30mm of rain has been recorded at Barcombe. Flooding will be extensive through fields. Barcombe Mills Road and Anchor Lane are likely to be impassable. From 12:00 on 02/01/2024 the Anchor Inn is expected to flood. From 19:00 on 02/01/2024 flood water could approach properties at Barcombe Mills. Tuesday's rain should ease by 13:00 02/01/2024, with a mostly dry day Wednesday. The river should begin to fall by 05:00 (03/01/2024), but with another 15-30mm of rain possible Thursday, flood risk could return. Generally, water levels will remain higher than normal and the river will be sensitive to any additional rainfall over the next few weeks. Some roads may become impassable. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills Road. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barcombe, if you have them. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 22:00 on 02/01/2024.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Dec 2023 11:06
Ouse
The River Ouse remains high but is slowly falling. Following the rain from Sunday and Monday flooding will continue to be extensive through fields, but will slowly start to ease. Barcombe Mills road and Anchor Lane are likely to be impassable. The Anchor Inn and properties at Barcombe Mills are expected to flood. Only very small amounts of rain are forecast over the next 2 days, however more rain is forecast on Thursday, which could see river levels rise again. Flood impacts should begin to slowly ease as the river levels start to fall. Some roads may remain impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills Road. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barcombe, if you have them. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 20:00 05/12/23
Flood Warning issued on 4 Dec 2023 19:19
Ouse
The River Ouse is high and rising. Over Sunday and Monday, 35mm of rain has been recorded at Barcombe. From 22:00 04/12/2023 flooding will affect fields, rural roads, gardens and properties including the Anchor Inn, and possibly isolated properties at Barcombe Mills. Barcombe Mills road will be affected by flood water, and could be impassable. A small amount of light rain is expected Monday night and Tuesday Morning. The river should begin to fall by 05:00 05/12/2023, but will likely remain higher than normal all week. Another 20-40mm of rain is currently forecast Thursday 07/12/2023, which could increase flood risk again and potentially cause property flooding. Some roads may become impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills Road. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barcombe, if you have them. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk We will update this message by 12:00 05/12/2023.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Nov 2023 18:13
Ouse
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
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 Warning issued on 16 Jan 2023 13:33
Ouse
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Warning issued on 14 Jan 2023 19:35
Ouse
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Warning issued on 30 Dec 2022 22:33
Ouse
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Dec 2022 02:18
Ouse
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Warning issued on 19 Dec 2022 16:19
Ouse
The River Ouse is high, and very slowly rising at Barcombe Mills. In the last 48 hours, half a month's rain (40mm) has been recorded at Barcombe. From 17:00 on 19/12/2022, flooding is expected to affect the Anchor Inn. Water will be extensive through fields. Barcombe Mills Road and Anchor Lane could be impassable, but we do not currently expect property flooding in Barcombe Mills itself. There is the possibility of another 15mm of rain on Monday evening. River levels are not expected to rise significantly higher, but the fall towards normal could be delayed. The river should begin to fall by 16:00 on 20/12/2022, but with unsettled weather in the five-day outlook, the River Ouse in Barcombe might not return to normal until the end of the week. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills Road. Deploy flood protection products as a precaution in Barcombe, if you have them. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will likely remove this message on Tuesday 20/12/2022.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Nov 2022 17:32
Ouse
The River Ouse is very high at Barcombe, but is now slowly falling. Flooding will continue to affect properties in Barcombe Mills and the Anchor Inn. Flood water will continue to be extensive through fields. Barcombe Mills Road and Anchor Lane are likely to be impassable. Very little rainfall is forecast Friday and Saturday. The River Ouse should slowly fall through Thursday night and Friday morning, but will not return nearer to normal levels until Friday afternoon. Some roads are likely to remain impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills Road. Please keep flood protection products installed in Barcombe, if you have them. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 18/11/2022.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Nov 2022 10:39
Ouse
The River Ouse is very high at Barcombe, but looks to have now peaked. Flooding will continue to affect properties in Barcombe Mills and the Anchor Inn. Flood water will continue to be extensive through fields. Barcombe Mills Road and Anchor Lane are likely to be impassable. Very little rainfall is forecast Thursday and Friday. The River Ouse should slowly fall through Thursday afternoon, but will not return nearer to normal levels until Friday afternoon. Some roads are likely to remain impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills Road. Please keep flood protection products installed in Barcombe, if you have them. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 22:00 17/11/2022.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Nov 2022 21:19
Ouse
The River Ouse is high and rising. In the last 48 hours, half a month's rain (50mm) has been recorded at Barcombe. Another 10mm of rain is forecast Wednesday evening. From 23:00 16/11/2022 flooding will be extensive through fields. Barcombe Mills Road and Anchor Lane are likely to be impassable. The Anchor Inn is expected to flood and water could approach properties at Barcombe Mills. Rain is expected to clear by 04:00 Thursday 17/11/2022, leaving Thursday and Friday mostly dry. The river should begin to fall by 17:00 17/11/2022 but will be higher than normal until Friday. River levels could end up similar to the peaks of last week. Some roads may become impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills Road. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barcombe, if you have them. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 14:00 17/11/2022.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Nov 2022 17:59
Ouse
The River Ouse is high and rising in Barcombe. Minor flood impacts will affect fields, gardens and rural roads along most of the Upper Ouse, including at the Anchor Inn. Barcombe Mills Road will again be affected by flood water. Some roads could become impassable. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills Road and at Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. The river should begin to fall in Barcombe by 22:00 on 09/11/2022 and return nearer to normal by Friday 11/11/2022. The next five days are currently predicted to remain dry. We are operating our structures at Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 on 10/11/2022.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Nov 2022 08:28
Ouse
The River Ouse had fallen significantly, but another 15mm of rain fell Tuesday night. The River Ouse is now rising again. We are not expecting river levels to rise as high as last Thursday, Friday or Sunday. However, minor flood impacts affecting fields, gardens and rural roads along most of the Upper Ouse is likely Wednesday. Including at Barcombe Mills Road. The Anchor Inn could again be affected by flood water. The river might not begin to fall until 22:00 09/11/2022 near Barcombe. Some roads could become impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills Road. The rain has now cleared. The next five days are currently predicted to remain dry. We are operating our structures at Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 21:00 09/11/2022.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Nov 2022 18:00
Ouse
The River Ouse is still higher than normal in Barcombe, but continues to fall. Flooding should ease at Barcombe Mills and the Anchor Inn. Barcombe Mills Road and Anchor Lane may still be affected by flood water. Flood impacts affecting fields, gardens and rural roads should reduce by Wednesday. However, there remains uncertainty in the weather forecast, particularly around rainfall amounts and locations. Scattered heavy showers forecast for Tuesday evening and Wednesday have the potential to cause another small rise in river levels. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills Road. Please keep flood protection products installed in Barcombe, if you have them, as a precaution. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 09/11/2022.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Nov 2022 07:58
Ouse
The River Ouse is still high in Barcombe, but continues to fall. Flooding affecting properties, should ease at Barcombe Mills and the Anchor Inn. Barcombe Mills Road and Anchor Lane may still be impassable. Flood impacts affecting fields, gardens and rural roads should reduce by Wednesday. There remains uncertainty in the weather forecast, particularly around rainfall amounts and locations. However, scattered heavy showers forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday, have the potential to cause another small rise in river levels. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills Road. Please keep flood protection products installed in Barcombe, if you have them, as a precaution. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 21:00 on Tuesday 08/11/2022.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Nov 2022 19:22
Ouse
The River Ouse is still high but is now slowly falling in Barcombe. Flooding will continue to affect properties at Barcombe Mills and the Anchor Inn, impacting fields, gardens and rural roads along most of the Upper Ouse. Barcombe Mills Road and Anchor Lane may still be impassable. Scattered heavy showers are forecast for Monday night, Tuesday and Wednesday, which have the potential to cause another small rise in river levels. It could be midweek before river levels return nearer to normal in Barcombe. Some roads may be impassable. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills Road. Please keep flood protection products installed in Barcombe, if you have them. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 on Tuesday 08/11/2022.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Nov 2022 08:31
Ouse
The River Ouse is still very high, but has just started to slowly fall in Barcombe. Flooding will continue to affect properties at Barcombe Mills and the Anchor Inn. Impacting fields, gardens and rural roads along most of the Upper Ouse. Barcombe Mills Road and Anchor Lane will be impassable. Scattered heavy showers are forecast Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, which have the potential to cause another small rise in river levels. It could be midweek before river levels return nearer to normal in Barcombe. Some roads may be impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills Road. Please keep flood protection products installed in Barcombe, if you have them. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 21:00 07/11/2022.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Nov 2022 20:10
Ouse
The River Ouse is high and rising. In the last 24 hours nearly half a month's rain (42mm) has been recorded at Barcombe. From 03:00 07/11/2022 flooding will be extensive through fields. Barcombe Mills road and Anchor Lane are likely to be impassable. The Anchor Inn is expected to flood and flood water could affect a small number of properties at Barcombe Mills. Most of the rain has now cleared to the east, but isolated showers are possible Sunday evening, continuing Monday and Tuesday. The River Ouse should begin to fall in Barcombe by 07:00 Monday 07/11/2022, but might not return to normal until Tuesday. River levels could end up similar to Thursday. Some roads may become impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills Road. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barcombe, if you have them. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 07/11/2022.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Nov 2022 19:28
Ouse
The River Ouse remains high through Barcombe, following Thursday's heavy rain. River levels are continuing to fall, but flood impacts may continue to affect a small number of properties in Barcombe Mills and at the Anchor Inn. Barcombe Mills Road and Anchor Lane may still be impassable. Flood water may continue to be extensive through fields. The river will return to a more normal level by Saturday 05/11/2022. However, 25mm of rain forecast for Sunday, could cause some further flooding. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills Road. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barcombe, if you have them. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 10:00 05/11/2022.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Nov 2022 08:04
Ouse
The River Ouse remains very high through Barcombe, following Thursday's heavy rain. River levels are currently falling, but flood impacts will continue to affect a small number of properties in Barcombe Mills and at the Anchor Inn, with Barcombe Mills Road and Anchor Lane likely to be impassable. Flood water will continue to be extensive through fields. In the early hours of Friday another 15mm of rain was recorded, and the upper Ouse near Ardingly is rising again. This will likely slow the fall in water level at Barcombe, possibly causing a slight rise Friday afternoon. A dry day Friday should see the river return to a more normal level by Saturday 05/11/2022. However, 25mm of rain forecast for Sunday, could cause some further flooding. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills Road. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barcombe, if you have them. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 21:00 04/11/2022.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Nov 2022 16:56
Ouse
The River Ouse is high and rising. 50mm of rain has been measured in Barcombe on Thursday. This is a lot in a short period of time, more than we'd normally expect over two weeks. From 17:00 03/11/2022 flooding will be extensive through fields. Barcombe Mills Road and Anchor Lane are likely to be impassable. The Anchor Inn will be affected by flooding and water could approach properties at Barcombe Mills. There is uncertainty in the weather forecast. Although showers are possible Thursday evening, the Ouse should begin to fall in Barcombe by 22:00 03/11/2022, but not returning to normal until Friday afternoon. If heavy showers occur from 21:00 Thursday 03/11/2022, river levels could rise Friday morning. Some roads may become impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills Road. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barcombe, if you have them. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 10:00 04/11/2022.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2021 20:11
Ouse
The River Ouse is still high near Barcombe, following Wednesday's heavy rainfall, when over half a month's rainfall (55mm) was recorded. Flooding will continue to affect the Anchor Inn, with flood water expected to be extensive through nearby fields. Barcombe Mills road and Anchor Lane are likely to be covered by water, and potentially impassable. Very little rain is forecast until Sunday. The river should now slowly fall, but will not return to normal flows until the weekend. Some roads may become impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Flood protection products are recommended to be kept in place in Barcombe, if you have them. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 Friday 22/10/2021.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2021 09:19
Ouse
The River Ouse is high and rising. Over half a month's rain (55mm) was recorded at Ardingly during Wednesday. From 10:00 21/10/2021 the Anchor Inn is expected to flood. Flood water will be extensive through fields, and Barcombe Mills Road and Anchor Lane are likely to be covered by water, and potentially impassable. At this stage, internal property flooding at Barcombe Mills is thought less likely. Very little rain is forecast until Sunday. The river should begin to fall by 18:00 21/10/2021, but will not return to normal flows until the weekend. Some roads may become impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barcombe, if you have them. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 22:00 21/10/2021
Flood Warning issued on 28 Dec 2020 11:58
Ouse
River levels in Barcombe have fallen from their peak, but remain high. Flooding will continue to affect fields, rural roads including Anchor Lane and Barcombe Mills Road, and gardens and properties at Barcombe Mills, including The Anchor Inn. Rain is forecast Monday. Rainfall totals will be less than Storm Bella but the rain will cause the river to rise again this afternoon and evening and tomorrow morning. Additional flooding of properties is not expected today, unless rain is heavier than predicted. A dry Tuesday should allow flood impacts to ease. With potentially heavy rainfall on Wednesday and Thursday, please stay prepared for the risk of flooding to return this week. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, and keep flood protection products installed, if you have them. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help reduce flood risk. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 14:00 29/12/2020
Flood Warning issued on 27 Dec 2020 19:11
Ouse
River levels in Barcombe are still very high, and are expected to continue rising until 22:00 Sunday 27/12/2020, following Storm Bella's heavy rain. Flooding will continue to affect fields, rural roads including Anchor Lane and Barcombe Mills Road, and gardens and properties at Barcombe Mills, including The Anchor Inn. A small amount of rain is forecast at 23:00 27/12/2020, which could potentially delay the river's fall Monday morning. Monday's weather forecast is still uncertain, but could be drier than previously forecast, which will enable river levels to fall and flood impacts to ease Monday. The remainder of the week looks largely dry too. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, suggested in this message and keep flood protection products installed in Barcombe, if you have them. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 14:00 28/12/2020
Flood Warning issued on 27 Dec 2020 10:44
Ouse
Storm Bella brought 30mm of rain. The River Ouse is high and rising. From 12:30 27/12/2020, flooding will affect fields, rural roads including Anchor Lane and begin to affect the Anchor Inn. From 15:00 27/12/2020, flood water could begin to affect Barcombe Mills road and approach properties at Barcombe Mills. Rain has now cleared, Sunday should remain largely dry. However, river levels in Barcombe will not begin to fall until Monday morning. Further rain is forecast for Monday. It is probable that river levels will remain higher than normal until Tuesday, and possible river levels could rise a little higher late on Monday 28/12/2020. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, suggested in this message. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barcombe, if you have them. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 22:00 27/12/2020.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Nov 2020 13:37
Ouse
The River Ouse at Barcombe has peaked but remains high, following heavy rain early Sunday morning. Flooding affecting fields, gardens, rural roads and the Anchor Inn will continue throughout Monday. The forecast is for relatively dry weather until Friday (20/11/2020), which will allow the river to continue to fall. River levels should return to more normal levels by Tuesday afternoon (17/11/2020). Some roads, including Barcombe Mills Road will be impassable. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 10:00 on 17/11/2020.
Flood Warning issued on 15 Nov 2020 19:54
Ouse
The River Ouse at Barcombe remains high, following heavy rain early Sunday morning. Locations upstream have now peaked, and river levels at Barcombe are not expected to rise significantly higher. However, the period around high tide (00:00 to 04:00 16/11/2020) could see river levels at Barcombe held high, until the tide drops. Flooding affecting fields, gardens, rural roads and the Anchor Inn will continue overnight. Rain has now cleared, and Monday and Tuesday are forecast to stay dry, which should allow river levels to slowly fall. However, river levels are unlikely to return to more normal levels until Tuesday (17/11/2020). Some roads, including Barcombe Mills Road will be impassable. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 14:00 on 16/11/2020.
Flood Warning issued on 15 Nov 2020 14:38
Ouse
The River Ouse is high and rising, following an intense band of rain Sunday morning. From 12:30 Sunday 15/11/2020, flooding could affect properties and the road at Barcombe Mills, as well as the Anchor Inn. Fields, rural roads, gardens and isolated riverside properties will also be affected. Small amounts of rain are possible this afternoon and evening, but should not cause river levels to increase significantly. Monday and Tuesday are forecast to be dry. River levels should begin to fall from 21:00, but are unlikely to return to normal until Tuesday 17/11/2020. Some roads may become impassable. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 23:00 on 15/11/2020.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Mar 2020 10:13
Ouse
River levels in Barcombe have fallen slightly from their peak, but are still very high. Friday and Saturday 7/3/2020 are forecast to be dry. River levels will continue to fall slowly. But flood impacts will continue to affect properties, gardens, Barcombe Mills Road and extensively through fields until Saturday 7/3/2020. More rain is predicted Sunday morning and Monday afternoon 9/3/2020. The risk of flooding will increase again, dependant on the amount of rain we receive. Current predictions suggest river levels could return to similar heights seen today 6/3/2020, but probably slightly lower. Please plan to avoid driving through flood prone routes such as Barcombe Mills Road. Remain prepared for the risk of flooding to increase again from Sunday. We are operating our water control gates in Barcombe to minimise flood impacts as much as possible and will continue to monitor river levels and forecasts. We will update this message by 12:00 7/3/2020
Flood Warning issued on 5 Mar 2020 18:52
Ouse
The River Ouse is rising steadily in response to 26mm of rainfall today. Only a further 5mm of rainfall is forecast this evening. But we believe, in total, there has been enough rain to cause flooding in Barcombe later. Flooding is expected from 23:00 05/03/2020. Locations to be affected will include a small number of properties in Barcombe Mills, including The Anchor Inn. Thursday evening and Friday will be relatively dry, so river levels should begin to fall from 11:00 on Friday 06/03/2020. However, river levels will stay high until Saturday and further rain is forecast into next week, so levels may rise again. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding such as Barcombe Mills Road and install flood protection products now in Barcombe, if you have them. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 15:00 06/03/2020.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2020 10:25
Ouse
River levels are still high on the Ouse but have now peaked and are falling slowly around Barcombe Mills, after Storm Dennis' widespread heavy rain. Flood impacts will continue to affect fields, gardens, and roads. Locations could include: Barcombe Mills Road and properties in Barcombe Mills, as well as the Anchor Inn. Rain has now cleared, and only isolated showers are expected until Thursday 20/2/2020. These showers are unlikely to cause river levels to rise significantly, if at all. River levels may not return to normal until Tuesday afternoon 18/2/2020. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Please keep flood protection products in place in Barcombe, if you have them. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 18/2/2020.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Feb 2020 19:27
Ouse
Storm Dennis has brought 25mm of rain so far, with a further 3mm possible by 06:00 17/02/2020. This is a significant rainfall event. River levels continue to rise and will remain high overnight in to Monday (17/02/2020). Further flooding is possible and property flooding is still expected, as well as water affecting fields, gardens, and roads. Impacts could be similar to Christmas 2019. Locations could include: Barcombe Mills Road and properties in Barcombe Mills, as well as the Anchor Inn. Rain will ease from Monday with only isolated showers through to midweek, river levels should begin to fall by Monday evening 17/02/2020. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Please install flood protection products in Barcombe, now, if you have them. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 17/02/2020
Flood Warning issued on 15 Feb 2020 14:05
Ouse
Storm Dennis is forecast to bring widespread, persistent and heavy rainfall Saturday and Sunday 16/2/2020. Accurate predictions so far ahead are hard. But if the heaviest rain occurs, flooding is possible from 14:00 16/2/2020. Flood impacts will include fields, gardens, roads. Potentially similar to Christmas 2019. Property flooding is probable. Locations could include: Barcombe Mills Road and properties in Barcombe Mills, as well as the Anchor Inn. Rain will ease Sunday afternoon. With only isolated showers through to midweek, river levels should begin to fall by midday Monday 17/2/2020. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Please install flood protection products in Barcombe, now, if you have them. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 20:00 16/2/2020
Flood Warning issued on 15 Feb 2020 09:36
Ouse
Storm Dennis is forecast to bring widespread, persistent and heavy rainfall Saturday and Sunday 16/2/2020. Accurate predictions so far ahead are hard. But if the heaviest rain occurs, flooding is possible from 14:00 16/2/2020. Flood impacts will include fields, gardens, roads. Potentially similar to Christmas 2019. Property flooding is probable. Locations could include: Barcombe Mills Road and properties in Barcombe Mills, as well as the Anchor Inn. Rain will ease Sunday afternoon. With only isolated showers through to midweek, river levels should begin to fall by midday Monday 17/2/2020. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Please install flood protection products in Barcombe, now, if you have them. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 20:00 16/2/2020
Flood Warning issued on 15 Feb 2020 09:30
Ouse
Storm Dennis is forecast to bring widespread, persistent and heavy rainfall Saturday and Sunday 160/2/2020. Accurate predictions so far ahead are hard. But if the heaviest rain occurs, flooding is possible from 14:00 16/02/2020. Flood impacts will include fields, gardens, roads. Potentially similar to Christmas 2019. Property flooding is probable. Locations could include: Barcombe Mills Road and properties in Barcombe Mills, as well as the Anchor Inn. Rain will ease Sunday afternoon. With only isolated showers through to midweek, river levels should begin to fall by midday Monday 17/02/2020. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Please install flood protection products in Barcombe, now, if you have them. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 20:00 16/2/2020
Flood Warning issued on 14 Feb 2020 15:48
Ouse
River levels in Barcombe are still very high, but are now slowly falling. Flooding will continue to affect fields, gardens and rural roads including Barcombe Mills Road. Water will remain close to, if not affecting isolated properties at Barcombe Mills, until Friday evening, including the Anchor Inn. Light rain Friday evening 14/02/2020 should not affect river levels. However, Storm Dennis will bring widespread, persistent and heavy rain Saturday afternoon and Sunday. Widespread flooding is possible along the Ouse, and could affect properties in Barcombe Mills on Sunday 16/02/2020. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding such as Barcombe Mills road and keep flood protection products installed, if you have them. We are operating our structures at Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 11:00 15/02/2020.
Flood Warning issued on 14 Feb 2020 01:05
Ouse
The River Ouse at Barcombe is still very high and rising, following 30mm of rain Thursday morning 13/2/2020. River levels will continue to rise, until the tide begins to fall, from approximately 04:00 14/2/2020. Flooding is expected from 03:00 14/2/2020. Properties in Barcombe Mills will be affected, Barcombe Mills Road will be impassable and nearby fields will be full of water. With lower tides over coming days, and only small amounts of rain Friday and Saturday morning, river levels should slowly fall during Friday afternoon and Saturday 15/2/2020. However, Storm Dennis is expected to bring widespread heavy rain Saturday and Sunday 16/2/2020. Please be prepared for flood risk to increase again Sunday, and potentially higher water levels. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding and install flood protection products, if you have them. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 17:00 14/2/2020.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Dec 2019 10:25
Ouse
River levels are still high in Barcombe, but will continue to fall during Monday. Flooding impacts will continue. Locations to be affected will include a small number of properties in Barcombe Mills, including The Anchor Inn. Monday should stay largely dry. Light rain Tuesday morning will be followed by the chance of heavy showers Tuesday afternoon 24/12/2019. As long as the heaviest showers miss the River Ouse there should not be a significant rise in river levels through Barcombe. Further rain is forecast for Boxing day. Again, the current prediction is that river levels should only rise a small amount Thursday 26/12/2019. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, such as Barcombe Mills Road. Please keep flood protection products installed in Barcombe if you have them, while the river is high. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 14:00 24/12/2019.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Dec 2019 10:39
Ouse
River levels are still high following Saturday’s rain. Flooding impacts will continue. Locations to be affected will include a small number of properties in Barcombe Mills, including The Anchor Inn. River levels will continue to rise until 16:00 and then begin to slowly fall. Sunday and Monday should stay largely dry, which should allow river levels to fall towards normal by Monday afternoon 23/12/2019. There remains a possibility of heavy showers Tuesday 24/12/2019, we'll share more information over the coming days. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, such as Barcombe Mills Road. Please keep flood protection products installed in Barcombe if you have them, while the river is high. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 23/12/2019.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Dec 2019 16:14
Ouse
River levels are still high following Friday’s heavy rain. More widespread rain is forecast from 17:00 today 21/12/2019 until 08:00 22/12/2019. Flooding is possible from 03:00 22/12/2019. Locations to be affected will include a small number of properties in Barcombe Mills, including The Anchor Inn. River levels will peak by 19:00 22/12/2019, and then slowly fall. Sunday and Monday should stay largely dry, but rain is forecast for Tuesday (24/12/2019), which may cause river levels to rise again. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, such as Barcombe Mills Road. Install flood protection products now in Barcombe, if you have them. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 22/12/2019.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Dec 2019 20:00
Ouse
Following nearly a month’s rainfall over the past week, and 20mm Thursday night, river levels are still very high on the River Ouse. Flood impacts will likely continue until Sunday 22/12/2019. Locations to be affected will include a small number of properties in Barcombe Mills, including The Anchor Inn. A small amount of rain in the early hours of Saturday will be followed by more widespread rain between 17:00 Saturday 21/12/2019 and 08:00 Sunday 22/12/2019. While river levels may fall slightly Friday night and Saturday morning, by Sunday (22/12/2019) river levels will return to heights similar to those experienced on Friday, if not higher. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding such as Barcombe Mills Road. Keep flood protection products installed in Barcombe, if you have them. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 17:00 21/12/2019.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Dec 2019 06:54
Ouse
Following nearly a month’s rainfall over the past week and 20mm Thursday night, river levels are high and rising on the River Ouse. Flooding is expected from 09:30 20/12/2019. Locations to be affected will include a small number of properties in Barcombe Mills, including The Anchor Inn. The widespread rain should clear from 09:00 20/12/2019, leaving a largely dry day Friday, apart from isolated showers. Widespread rain will return from 15:00 Saturday 21/12/2019. River levels will continue to rise until 12:00 21/12/2019, but further increases should be expected Saturday evening (21/12/2019) following the next band of rain. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding such as Barcombe Mills Road and install flood protection products now in Barcombe, if you have them. We are operating our structures in Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 21:00 20/12/2019.