Flood Alert Info - Upper Ouse
Area Description
Upper Ouse and tributaries from Slaugham to Barcombe Mills.
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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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 29 Nov 2024 08:44
River Ouse
The River Ouse has now fallen significantly along its length, following Wednesday's rain. Minor flood impacts affecting gardens, fields, and rural roads should continue to ease. Only isolated showers are predicted Friday, and Saturday. The river will continue to slowly fall. On Sunday 01/12/2024, another 10-20mm of rain is forecast. The River Ouse is expected to rise again, although currently thought to not rise as high. However, minor flood impacts could still be possible. Please plan to avoid driving through routes that often flood, including Barcombe Mills Road. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help reduce flood risk. We will re-issue this Flood Alert if property flooding becomes possible.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Nov 2024 12:10
River Ouse
The River Ouse is high near Barcombe, following Wednesday morning's rain. Minor flooding may continue to affect fields and rural roads including Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. Flooding may also affect the Anchor Inn and gardens of properties at Barcombe Mills. Barcombe Mills road could be affected by flood water. Very little rain is expected until Sunday 01/12/2024. The river is now falling in all locations and will continue to fall over the next few days. At Barcombe, the river level should return to normal by Friday morning. Please plan to avoid driving through routes that often flood, including Barcombe Mills Road. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 29/11/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Nov 2024 10:47
River Ouse
The River Ouse is now falling along its length, but remains high between Sharpsbridge and Barcombe, following Wednesday morning's rain. Flooding will continue to affect the Anchor Inn, and gardens of properties at Barcombe Mills. Flooding will also continue to affect fields and rural roads including at Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. Barcombe Mills road could be impassable. Only isolated showers are predicted Thursday through to Saturday. The river should continue to slowly fall, however near Barcombe it will not return nearer to a normal level until Friday. On Sunday 01/12/2024, another 10-20mm of rain is forecast. The River Ouse is expected to rise again, although currently thought to peak lower. However, minor flood impacts are still possible. Please plan to avoid driving through routes that often flood, including Barcombe Mills Road. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 29/11/2024
Flood Alert issued on 27 Nov 2024 14:38
River Ouse
The River Ouse is high and still rising between Scaynes Hill and Barcombe, following Wednesday morning's rain. Flooding will continue to affect fields and rural roads in all locations. Flooding will continue to affect gardens at Bridge Cottage and Dean's Water Mill at Lindfield Bridge on the B2028 near Lindfield. Flood water will also affect gardens of properties on Sloop Lane, and roads at Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. Flooding will also affect the Anchor Inn and gardens of properties at Barcombe Mills. Barcombe Mills road could become impassable. Very little rain is expected until Sunday 01/12/2024. The river is already falling near Ardingly. The river should begin to fall by 20:00 27/11/2024 on Sloop Lane, but not until 03:00 28/11/2024 near Barcombe, where flood impacts could continue until Thursday afternoon. Please plan to avoid driving through routes that often flood, including Barcombe Mills Road. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 15:00 28/11/2024
Flood Alert issued on 27 Nov 2024 06:01
River Ouse
The River Ouse is high and rising. 25mm of rain was recorded at Ardingly on Wednesday. This is a lot of rain in a short period of time. From 07:30 on 27/11/2024, flooding could affect fields, rural roads, gardens and approach properties at Bridge Cottage and Dean's Water Mill at Lindfield Bridge on the B2028 near Lindfield. From 10:00 on 27/11/2024, flood water could affect gardens of properties on Sloop Lane, and roads at Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. From 12:00 on 27/11/2024, flooding could also affect the Anchor Inn and gardens of properties at Barcombe Mills. Barcombe Mills road could become impassable. Very little rain is expected until Sunday 01/12/2024. The river should begin to fall by 12:00 on 27/11/2024 near Ardingly, but not until 22:00 on 27/11/2024 near Barcombe, where flood impacts could continue until Thursday afternoon. Please plan to avoid driving through routes that often flood, including Barcombe Mills Road. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 21:00 on 27/11/2024
Flood Alert issued on 9 Oct 2024 06:03
River Ouse
Moderate showers Tuesday night are causing the River Ouse to rise. From 10:00 09/10/2024 minor flooding could affect fields, gardens, and rural roads, including Sloop Lane, Fletching Mill Bridge, and Sharpsbridge. Intense rainfall occurred on the River Uck. From 07:00 09/10/2024 flooding could affect the Anchor Inn, Anchor Lane, and potentially approaching isolated properties in Barcombe MIlls too. Only scattered showers are forecast Wednesday, with very little rain expected for the rest of this week. The river should begin to fall by 19:00 09/10/2024 in Barcombe, and should return to normal by Thursday evening 10/10/2024. Through Ardingly the river should begin to fall earlier. River levels could end up similar to, or higher than the end of September. Some roads may become impassable, including Barcombe Mills Road. Please plan to avoid driving routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 10/10/2024
Flood Alert issued on 30 Sep 2024 13:31
River Ouse
The River Ouse is high and rising between Scaynes Hill and Barcombe. More than half a month's rain (27mm) has been recorded at Ardingly today (Monday 30/09/2024). From 17:00 on 30/09/2024, small amounts of flood water could affect fields and roads, including Sloop Lane, Fletching Mill Bridge, and Sharpsbridge. Minor flooding could also affect the Anchor Inn, Barcombe Mills Road, and fields and gardens near Barcombe Mills. Only isolated showers are forecast for the rest of the week. The river should begin to fall by 16:00 on 30/09/2024 near Scaynes Hill, and 22:00 on 30/09/2024 near Barcombe. Water levels should return nearer to normal from Tuesday afternoon (01/10/2024). Flood impacts and river levels are not expected to be significantly worse than recent weeks. Some roads may be affected by flooding, including Barcombe Mills Road. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 14:00 on 01/10/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Sep 2024 19:15
River Ouse
The River Ouse is higher than normal, but now slowly falling, following Sunday's rain. Minor flooding could continue to affect fields and roads through Monday night, affecting locations including Sloop Lane, Fletching Mill Bridge, Sharpsbridge, Barcombe Mills road, and fields and gardens near Barcombe Mills. Only isolated showers are forecast for Monday night and Tuesday 24/09/2024. The river should continue to fall, returning to normal by Tuesday afternoon. The river will be sensitive to rainfall over the next few weeks, and bands of rain are forecast between Wednesday and Friday 27/09/2024. Minor flood risk could return through the second half of this week. Some roads may be affected by flooding, including Barcombe Mills road, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 10:00 24/09/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Sep 2024 09:42
River Ouse
The River Ouse is high and rising between Ardingly and Barcombe. More than a month's rain (60mm) has been recorded at Ardingly Sunday night. From 10:30 23/09/2024 flood water could affect fields and roads, including Sloop Lane Fletching Mill Bridge, and Sharpsbridge. From 12:00 23/09/2024 flood water could affect Barcombe Mills road, and fields and gardens near Barcombe Mills. Only isolated showers are forecast for the rest of Monday and Tuesday 24/09/2024. The river should begin to fall by 18:00 23/09/2024, and should return to normal by Tuesday afternoon. The river will be sensitive to rainfall over the next few weeks. Bands of rain are forecast between Wednesday and Friday 27/09/2024 and minor flood risk could return through the second half of the week. Some roads may be affected by flooding, including Barcombe Mills road, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 21:00 23/09/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 7 May 2024 08:35
River Ouse
The River Ouse is high in all locations, and still slowly rising in Barcombe, following Monday's rain. The Anchor Inn, and isolated properties at Barcombe Mills are expected to be affected by flooding. Anchor Lane, Barcombe Mills Road, Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge will be impassable. Nearer Ardingly, river levels are slowly falling, but flood impacts will continue to affect properties at Lindfield Bridge on the B2028 near Lindfield, and cottages and farm buildings on Sloop Lane, as well as fields, rural roads and gardens all along the Ouse. No rain is forecast for the next five days, with high pressure predicted to bring settled weather. Near Ardingly, flood impacts should ease by 18:00 (07/05/2024). Near Barcombe the river will not begin to fall until 13:00 (07/05/2024). River levels will remain higher than normal until Wednesday. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding such as Barcombe Mills Road. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely. We will update this message by 12:00 on 08/05/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 6 May 2024 13:31
River Ouse
The River Ouse is high and rising. More than half a month's rain (43mm) has been recorded at Ardingly on Monday. From 14:00 (06/05/2024) minor flooding could affect fields, rural roads, gardens and approach properties at Bridge Cottage and Dean's Water Mill at Lindfield Bridge on the B2028 near Lindfield, and Freshfield Mill Farm, Freshmill and Millers Cottages on Sloop Lane. Roads at Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge will be affected. From 20:00 (06/05/2024) Barcombe Mills road could be impassable. Flooding could also affect the Anchor Inn and properties at Barcombe Mills. Rain will continue until 16:00 (06/05/2024). Another 10mm of rain could yet fall. The river should begin to fall by 04:00 (07/05/2024) near Ardingly, but not until midday Tuesday near Barcombe. River levels could remain higher than normal until Wednesday (08/05/2024). Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding such as Barcombe Mills Road. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely. We will update this message by 11:00 on 07/05/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Mar 2024 07:58
River Ouse
The River Ouse is higher than normal, but now falling in all locations on the Upper Ouse. Minor flood impacts could continue to affect Barcombe Mills road, and fields and gardens near the Anchor Inn and Barcombe Mills during Friday. Only minimal flood impacts are currently expected in Lindfield, Ardingly, Freshfield Bridge, or Sharpsbridge. Only light showers are forecast Friday morning 29/03/2024. Almost no rain is then forecast Friday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday. It is possible widespread rain could return Monday 01/04/2024, which could increase flood risk, but there remains uncertainty in next week's forecast. The river should continue to fall and flood impacts ease Friday, returning nearer to normal by Saturday 30/03/2024. The river will remain sensitive to any additional rainfall through April. Some roads may be affected by flood water, including Barcombe Mills road, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 30/03/2024
Flood Alert issued on 28 Mar 2024 20:43
River Ouse
The River Ouse is high and rising at Barcombe. In the last 24 hours, 9.6mm of rain has been recorded at Ardingly. This is not a lot of rain, but follows a period of extended wet weather. From 23:00 28/03/2024 minor flood impacts could affect Barcombe Mills road, and fields and gardens near the Anchor Inn and Barcombe Mills. No flood impacts are currently expected in Lindfield, Ardingly, Freshfield Bridge, or Sharpsbridge. A further 10mm of rain is possible over the next 24 hours, with only very small amounts of rain forecast for Saturday and Sunday. The river should begin to fall by 08:00 29/03/2024. Minor flood impacts will continue over the next few days and the river will be sensitive to any additional rainfall over the next few weeks. Some roads may be affected by flood water, including Barcombe Mills road, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 18:00 29/03/2024
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2024 17:13
River Ouse
The River Ouse is high and rising. 15mm of rain has been recorded at Ardingly on Tuesday. From 17:00 on 12/03/2024, minor flooding could affect fields, rural roads, and gardens near Freshfield Mill Farm on Sloop Lane. Roads at Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge could also be affected by flooding. From 19:00 on 12/03/2024, Barcombe Mills Road is likely to be affected by flood water. Flooding could approach the Anchor Inn, and perhaps gardens of properties at Barcombe Mills. Only isolated showers are forecast until Saturday afternoon. The river should begin to fall by 18:00 on 12/03/2024 near Ardingly, but not until 06:00 on 13/03/2024 in Barcombe, where river levels could be higher than normal until Thursday (14/03/2024). River levels could peak similar to 02/03/2024. Some roads may become impassable, including Barcombe Mills Road. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 14:00 on 13/03/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Mar 2024 08:59
River Ouse
The River Ouse remains high near Barcombe. Minor flood impacts should ease near Freshfield Mill Farm on Sloop Lane. Roads at Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge will be affected. Barcombe Mills Road could be affected by flood water. Flooding could also affect the Anchor Inn and gardens of properties at Barcombe Mills. Very little rainfall is forecast Saturday and Sunday. River levels should slowly fall. Another 10-20mm of rain is forecast for Monday 04/03/2024, which will cause river levels to rise again. Some roads may become impassable, including Barcombe Mills Road, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 03/03/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2024 10:50
River Ouse
The River Ouse remains high. Flood water could approach properties of Freshfield Mill Farm, Freshmill and Millers Cottages on Sloop Lane and Bridge Cottage, Sheffield Park. Roads at Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge will be affected. Barcombe Mills Road is likely to be impassable. Flooding could affect the Anchor Inn and properties at Barcombe Mills. A band of rain through Friday morning (01/03/2024), followed by showers through to Saturday (02/03/2024), will cause river levels to rise again. Currently only minor flood impacts are expected, potentially affecting fields, roads and gardens of riverside properties. River levels should initially begin to fall by 14:00 on 01/03/2024. However, showers on Friday afternoon and through Saturday could cause additional small river rises. Some roads may become impassable, including Barcombe Mills Road. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 on 02/03/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2024 20:23
River Ouse
The River Ouse is high and rising. In the last 24 hours 12mm of rain has been recorded at Ardingly. From 00:00 01/03/2024 Flood water could approach properties of Freshfield Mill Farm, Freshmill and Millers Cottages on Sloop Lane and Bridge Cottage, Sheffield Park. Roads at Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge will be affected. Barcombe Mills road is likely to be impassable. Flooding could also affect the Anchor Inn and properties at Barcombe Mills. 10-20 mm more rain is forecast from the early hours of 01/03/24 into mid morning. The river should begin to fall over the weekend, and should return to normal from Monday. 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, including Barcombe Mills road, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 14:00 01/03/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Feb 2024 08:21
River Ouse
The River Ouse is still higher than normal near Barcombe, but continues to slowly fall. Flood impacts will continue to affect fields, gardens and roads, including on Fletching Mill Bridge, Sharpsbridge, Anchor Lane and Barcombe Mills Road. In all other communities, river levels have already fallen significantly and returned nearer to a normal level. No more than drizzle is expected Tuesday and Wednesday. The River Ouse will continue to fall. The River Ouse in Barcombe should fall nearer to normal by Wednesday 28/02/2024. However, bands of rain Thursday and Friday, and showers Saturday, will make river levels rise, and minor flood impacts could return from Thursday afternoon 29/02/2024. Some roads may be affected by flooding, including Barcombe Mills road, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 28/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2024 09:28
River Ouse
The River Ouse is high and still rising between Scaynes Hill and Barcombe. Flood impacts will continue to affect fields, gardens and roads, including on Sloop Lane, Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. The Anchor Inn will continue to be affected by flood water, and Anchor Lane and Barcombe Mills Road could be impassable. Flood water could approach gardens in Barcombe Mills on Monday afternoon (26/02/2024). Only scattered showers are forecast on Monday afternoon, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The River Ouse is already falling near Ardingly, and should begin to fall by 16:00 on Monday 26/02/2024 in Barcombe. River levels should return nearer to normal by Wednesday afternoon (28/02/2024). Some roads may be affected by flooding, including Barcombe Mills Road. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 16:00 on 27/02/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2024 10:30
River Ouse
Between 10 and 20mm of rain is forecast between 13:00 25/02/2024 and 13:00 26/02/2024. The River Ouse will rise again. From 02:00 26/02/2024 minor flood impacts could affect fields, gardens and roads, including on Sloop Lane, Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. From 08:00 26/02/2024, flood water could affect Anchor Lane, and Barcombe Mills Road. The Anchor Inn could be affected by flooding. If the maximum predicted rain falls, then water may affect gardens of properties at Barcombe Mills. Only scattered showers are forecast Monday afternoon, Tuesday and Wednesday. The River Ouse should begin to fall by 11:00 26/02/2024, near Ardingly, but not until 22:00 26/02/2024 in Barcombe. River levels should return nearer to normal by Wednesday. Some roads may be affected by flooding, including Barcombe Mills road, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 16:00 26/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2024 10:17
River Ouse
The River Ouse remains higher than normal near Barcombe, but is now slowly falling following Thursday's rain. Minor flood impacts are expected to continue to affect fields, gardens and roads near Barcombe. Possibly affecting Fletching Mill Bridge, Sharpsbridge, Anchor Lane, and Barcombe Mills Road. Scattered showers are forecast Saturday, with up to 10mm possible. The river level is not expected to rise significantly on Saturday. Widespread rain is possible Sunday afternoon through to Monday afternoon. The river is expected to rise again and property flooding is possible Sunday or Monday 26/02/2024. Some roads may be affected by flooding, including Barcombe Mills road, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 16:00 25/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2024 07:38
River Ouse
The River Ouse is higher than normal, but has now peaked in all communities, following Thursday's rain. Minor flood impacts are expected to continue to affect fields, gardens and roads all along the River Ouse on Friday. Sloop Lane, Fletching Mill Bridge, Sharpsbridge, Anchor Lane and the Anchor Inn, and Barcombe Mills Road, are all likely to be affected by flooding. Scattered showers are forecast Friday and Saturday, but river levels are not expected to rise significantly. The River Ouse should slowly fall Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning. Widespread rain is possible Sunday afternoon through to Monday afternoon. The river is expected to rise again and property flooding is possible Sunday or Monday 26/02/2024. Some roads may be affected by flooding, including Barcombe Mills road, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 24/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 17:12
River Ouse
The River Ouse is higher than normal, and rising. 15mm of rain has been recorded at Ardingly on Thursday. Minor flood impacts could affect fields, and gardens. Fletching Mill Bridge, Sharpsbridge, Anchor Lane and Barcombe Mills Road are likely to be affected by flooding. From 23:00 22/02/2024, flooding could also affect the Anchor Inn. Thursday's rain is now clearing Sussex. The river should begin to fall by 01:00 23/02/2024, near Ardingly, but not until 11:00 23/02/2024 nearer Barcombe. Scattered showers are forecast Friday and Saturday, which might cause small rises in river levels. The River Ouse should not rise higher than it was on 19/02/2024, but could remain higher than normal until Saturday. Persistent rain Sunday and Monday could make property flooding possible. Some roads may be affected by flooding, including Barcombe Mills road, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 23/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 09:43
River Ouse
5-25mm of rain could fall on Wednesday. The River Ouse is expected to rise a small amount. Possibly enough to cause minor flood impacts, with water affecting fields and roads. Including Fletching Mill Bridge, Sharpsbridge and Barcombe Mills Road. If the predicted maximum rain occurs, some minor flooding could affect gardens of isolated properties. Including the Anchor Inn, Barcombe, from 23:00 21/02/2024. Another 10-15mm of rain is possible on Thursday, with showers Friday and through the weekend. River levels will likely rise higher again. Near Ardingly, the River Ouse should initially begin to fall from 22:00 21/02/2024. Nearer Barcombe, river levels might not fall until 09:00 22/02/2024. Minor flood impacts could remain until the end of the week. Some roads may still be affected by flood water. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding including Barcombe Mills Road. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 22/02/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2024 09:13
River Ouse
The River Ouse has returned nearer to normal levels in all communities. Only minimal flood impacts affecting fields and rural roads is expected to be occurring currently. Very little rain is forecast Tuesday 20/02/2024. However, between 15-25mm of rain could fall on Wednesday, with another 10-15mm possible on Thursday, with showers Friday and through the weekend. River levels and flood risk will increase on Wednesday 21/02/2024. Roads could again be impassable, and flood water could affect isolated properties Wednesday afternoon, with minor flood impacts remaining until the end of the week. Some roads may still be affected by flood water. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding today, but especially on Wednesday and Thursday, including Barcombe Mills Road. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 21/02/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2024 10:54
River Ouse
The River Ouse is high in and near Barcombe, but slowly falling following Sunday's rain. Minor flooding is expected to continue to affect fields, rural roads and gardens, including at Fletching Mill Bridge, Sharpsbridge and Barcombe. Upstream, nearer Ardingly, river levels have already fallen closer to normal. Only minimal flood impacts are expected near Ardingly and Lindfield. Very little rain is forecast Monday and Tuesday (20/02/2024). River levels will continue to fall. Minor flood impacts will slowly ease by Tuesday afternoon, however, a lot of rain could be possible Wednesday, potentially more than was recorded on Sunday, which could increase flood risk on Wednesday (21/02/2024), with further rain expected on Thursday and Friday. Some roads may still be affected by flood water. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills Road. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 on 20/02/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 11:23
River Ouse
The River Ouse is high and rising, following 25mm of rain in the last 24 hours. Minor flooding could affect fields, rural roads and gardens, including at Lindfield Bridge on the B2028 near Lindfield, and isolated properties on Sloop Lane, Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. From 11:00 on 18/02/2024, flooding could also affect the Anchor Inn, and Barcombe Mills road is likely to be affected by flood water. The river should begin to fall by 18:00 on 18/02/2024 near Ardingly, and 05:00 on 19/02/2024 in Barcombe. Sunday's rain has now cleared and Monday (19/02/2024) is forecast to be dry. Another band of rain could increase flood risk Wednesday (21/02/2024). Some roads may become impassable. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 on 19/02/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2024 17:55
River Ouse
A weather front is expected to bring 10-20mm of rain Saturday evening into Sunday morning. If as much rain falls as predicted, flooding could be possible. From 07:00 18/02/2024 flooding could affect fields, rural roads and gardens. Including at Lindfield Bridge on the B2028 near Lindfield and isolated properties on Sloop Lane, Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. From 11:00 18/02/2024 flooding could also affect the Anchor Inn and Barcombe Mills Road is likely to be affected by flood water. The river should begin to fall by 18:00 18/02/2024 near Ardingly, and 05:00 19/02/2024 in Barcombe. We will consider issuing a flood warning for onset of property flooding when confidence in the forecast increases. Another band of rain could increase flood risk Wednesday 21/02/2024. Some roads may become impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 15:00 18/02/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 10:14
River Ouse
The River Ouse remains high near Barcombe, but is now falling slowly in all communities. Minor flooding will continue to affect fields, rural roads, gardens and isolated riverside properties. Including on Sloop Lane, and at Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. Flooding will continue to affect the Anchor Inn near Barcombe, and gardens of properties at Barcombe Mills. Barcombe Mills road is likely to be impassable. Showers are forecast through the weekend. The river will continue to fall and should return nearer to normal by Sunday 11/02/2024. Between Ardingly and Scaynes Hill, river levels have already fallen significantly. Some roads may be impassable, including Barcombe Mills road, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 11/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 20:06
River Ouse
The River Ouse is high but now falling slowly, following its peak on Friday 09/02/2024. Flooding will continue to affect fields, rural roads, gardens and isolated riverside properties. Including on Sloop Lane, and at Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. Flooding will continue to affect the Anchor Inn near Barcombe, and gardens of properties at Barcombe Mills. Barcombe Mills road is likely to be impassable. Showers are forecast through the weekend. The river will continue to fall and should return nearer to normal on Saturday afternoon 10/02/2024. Some roads may be impassable, including Barcombe Mills road, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 10/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 07:34
River Ouse
The River Ouse is high and still rising between Sloop Lane, near Scaynes Hill, and Barcombe, following Thursday's rain. Flooding will continue to affect fields, rural roads, gardens and isolated riverside properties along the River Ouse. Including on Sloop Lane, and at Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. Flooding will continue to affect the Anchor Inn near Barcombe, and Barcombe Mills road is likely to be impassable. As river levels rise in Barcombe Friday morning, flood water will affect gardens of properties at Barcombe Mills. Between Ardingly and Lindfield, river levels are already slowly falling. Showers are forecast Friday and through the weekend. The river should begin to fall by 18:00 09/02/2024 in Barcombe, and should return nearer to normal Saturday afternoon 10/02/2024. Some roads may become impassable, including Barcombe Mills road, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 22:00 09/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2024 16:33
River Ouse
The River Ouse is high and rising. 15mm of rain was recorded at Ardingly Thursday morning. Another 15 to 25mm of rain is forecast between 15:00 and 23:00 08/02/2024. River levels are expected to rise again from Thursday afternoon. If as much rain falls as forecast, from 22:00 08/02/2024 flooding could affect fields, rural roads and gardens. Including at Lindfield Bridge on the B2028 near Lindfield and isolated properties on Sloop Lane, Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. From 02:00 09/02/2024 flooding could affect the Anchor Inn, and Barcombe Mills road is likely to be affected by flood water. Showers are forecast Friday. The river should begin to fall by 09:00 09/02/2024 near Ardingly, and 20:00 09/02/2024 in Barcombe. River levels should return nearer to normal Saturday 10/02/2024. Some roads may become impassable, including Barcombe Mills road, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 09/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 10:36
River Ouse
The River Ouse is high and rising near Barcombe, following Thursday's rain. Flooding will continue to affect the Anchor Inn near Barcombe. Property flooding could occur in Barcombe Mills from 12:00 05/01/2024. Flood water will remain close to Freshfield Mill Farm, Freshmill and Millers Cottages on Sloop Lane. Flood water will continue to affect roads at Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. Barcombe Mills road will be impassable. Nearer Ardingly, the River Ouse is already falling. Flood impacts should reduce through Friday, near Dean's Water Mill on the B2028 near Lindfield and the gardens of Shell Brook cottages, Ardingly. Very little rain is forecast for the next five days. The river should begin to fall in Barcombe by 16:00 05/01/2024, but flood impacts could remain until the river falls nearer to normal Saturday. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills road. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 15:00 06/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 09:43
River 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 22:00 04/01/2024 flooding could affect fields, rural roads and gardens. Including near Dean's Water Mill on the B2028 near Lindfield, the gardens of Shell Brook cottages, Ardingly and properties of Freshfield Mill Farm, Freshmill and Millers Cottages on Sloop Lane. Roads at Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge will be affected. From 06:00 05/01/2024 flooding could also affect the Anchor Inn and properties at Barcombe Mills. 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. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills road. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 14:00 05/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 09:28
River Ouse
The River Ouse is now falling in all communities but remains high, particularly between Sharpsbridge and Barcombe, following 40mm of rain on Monday and Tuesday. Flooding will continue to affect isolated properties, fields, gardens and rural roads, including the Anchor Inn, and properties in Barcombe Mills. Water will remain in fields near Freshfield Mill Farm, Freshmill and Millers Cottages on Sloop Lane. Flood water will continue to affect Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. Barcombe Mills Road could be impassable. Only isolated showers are forecast on Wednesday. River levels should continue to slowly fall on Wednesday, although will be 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 flooding to return. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills Road. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 14:00 on 04/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 10:24
River Ouse
The River Ouse is high following 20mm of rain Monday, and expected to rise higher. Another 10mm of rain is forecast Tuesday morning. Rivers will rise higher. Flooding will continue to affect fields, gardens and rural roads, including at Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. From 13:00 02/01/2024 flooding could approach properties near Freshfield Mill Farm, Freshmill and Millers Cottages on Sloop Lane. From 12:00 02/01/2024 flooding could affect the Anchor Inn, and approach properties in Barcombe Mills from 19:00 02/01/2023. Barcombe Mills road could be impassable. Tuesday's rain should ease by 13:00 02/01/2024. However, the river will not begin to fall until Wednesday, and will be higher than normal all week. Another 20-30mm of rain is forecast Thursday afternoon 04/01/2024, which could again cause flooding. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills road. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 13:00 03/01/2024
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2024 14:07
River Ouse
The River Ouse is higher than normal and expected to rise higher. 40 to 60mm of rain is forecast between 14:00 on 01/01/2024 and 18:00 on 02/01/2024. From 04:00 on 02/01/2024, flooding could affect fields, rural roads and gardens, including near Freshfield Mill Farm, Freshmill and Millers Cottages on Sloop Lane. Roads at Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge will also be affected. From 10:00 on 02/01/2024, flooding could also affect the Anchor Inn and gardens of properties at Barcombe Mills. Barcombe Mills Road could be impassable. Another 20-30mm of rain is forecast on Thursday afternoon (04/01/2024). The river will not begin to fall until Wednesday (03/01/2024), and will be higher than normal all week. River levels could end up similar to early December 2023. Some roads may become impassable, including Barcombe Mills Road. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 13:00 on 02/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2023 09:37
River Ouse
The River Ouse is high but slowly falling following Tuesday's rain. Flooding will continue to affect fields, gardens and roads including Fletching Mill Bridge, Sharpsbridge and Barcombe Mills Road. Water could remain near the Anchor Inn, and gardens in Barcombe Mills for much of Wednesday. Very little rain is forecast for the next five days. River levels will slowly fall through Wednesday, and return nearer to normal by Thursday 14/12/2023. Some roads may become impassable, including Barcombe Mills road. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 13:00 on 14/12/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2023 18:09
River Ouse
The River Ouse is high and rising. More rain has been measured than was expected. From 21:00 12/12/2023 flooding could affect fields, roads and gardens of properties on Sloop Lane, Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. From 22:00 12/12/2023 flooding is expected to affect the Anchor Inn, Barcombe Mills Road and gardens of properties in Barcombe Mills. Very little rain is forecast for the next week. River levels and flood risk will reduce from 22:00 12/12/2023 in Ardingly, but not until 09:00 Wednesday 13/12/2023 in Barcombe. River levels should return nearer to normal by Thursday. Some roads may become impassable, including Barcombe Mills road, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 13:00 13/12/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2023 09:23
River Ouse
The River Ouse has fallen significantly from recent heights. With showers forecast Tuesday, the River Ouse is expected to rise again, but not as high as it has been the past week. From 18:00 12/12/2023 minor flooding could affect fields and roads at Sloop Lane, Fletching Mill Bridge, Sharpsbridge, and Barcombe Mills Road. If the heaviest rain occurs, flooding might affect the Anchor Inn and gardens in Barcombe Mills. Weak weather fronts will bring minimal amounts of drizzle Wednesday and Thursday, with dry weather through the weekend into the start of next week. Flood risk will reduce from Wednesday. River levels should return nearer to normal by Thursday. Some roads may become impassable, including Barcombe Mills road. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 22:00 12/12/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2023 11:34
River Ouse
The River Ouse is higher than normal near Barcombe, but slowly falling following Saturday and Sunday's rain. Minor flooding will continue to affect fields, gardens at Barcombe Mills, and roads at Fletching Mill Bridge, Sharpsbridge, and Barcombe Mills Road. The river has already fallen nearer to normal at Ardingly and near Lindfield. Monday (11/12/2023) will stay dry. A band of rain at 04:00 on Tuesday 12/12/2023 will be followed by showers. Up to 20mm of rain could be possible. The River Ouse will rise again on Tuesday morning. If the showers occur in the local area, river levels might again rise as high as recent days, with minor flood impacts possible. A period of more settled and dry weather could be possible at the end of the week, allowing river levels to fall. Some roads may become impassable, including Barcombe Mills Road. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 on 12/12/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 08:57
River Ouse
The River Ouse is high near Barcombe but slowly falling, following Saturday's rain. Flooding will continue to affect fields, rural roads, gardens, the Anchor Inn, Fletching Mill Bridge, Sharpsbridge, and Barcombe Mills Road, while the river levels fall. The river has already fallen nearer to normal at Ardingly and near Lindfield. Showers midday Sunday could slow the river's fall or generate a small river rise. The River Ouse should temporarily return nearer to normal by Monday. However, another 10-20mm of rain is forecast Tuesday 12/12/2023, which could see flood risk return. Some roads may become impassable, including Barcombe Mills Road, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 11/12/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 19:40
River Ouse
The River Ouse is high and rising, between Scaynes Hill and Barcombe, following Saturday's rain. Flood water will continue to affect fields, rural roads and gardens on Sloop Lane, at Fletching Mill Bridge, Sharpsbridge, and Barcombe Mills Road. Minor flooding could also affect the Anchor Inn, and gardens of properties at Barcombe Mills. The river should peak a little lower than the start of this week. The river is already falling at Ardingly. Saturday night should remain dry. The river should begin to fall at Barcombe by 06:00 10/12/2023. Showers are forecast midday Sunday, which could slow the river's fall. The River Ouse should temporarily return nearer to normal by Monday. However, another 10-20mm of rain is forecast Tuesday 12/12/2023, which could see flood risk return. Some roads may become impassable, including Barcombe Mills Road, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 10/12/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 10:51
River Ouse
The River Ouse is high and rising. 20mm of rain has been recorded at Ardingly. From 16:00 09/12/2023 flood water could affect fields, rural roads and gardens on Sloop Lane, and at Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. From 15:00 09/12/2023 Barcombe Mills road could be affected by flooding. Minor flooding could also affect the Anchor Inn, and gardens of properties at Barcombe Mills. Saturday afternoon, Sunday and Monday are forecast to be mostly dry. The river should begin to fall by 06:00 10/12/2023, and should return nearer to normal Sunday evening. River levels will probably remain a little lower than they were at the start of the week. Some roads may become impassable, including Barcombe Mills road, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 10/12/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 09:14
River Ouse
The River Ouse is high, but now slowly falling between Sharpsbridge and Barcombe following Monday’s rain. Minor flood impacts will continue to affect gardens, fields, roads at Fletching Mill Bridge, Sharpsbridge and Barcombe Mills Road. Tuesday and Wednesday 06/12/2023 are forecast to be largely dry, which will allow river levels to continue to fall. River levels should be nearer to normal by Wednesday. However, Thursday is predicted to be wet. The river will rise again. Current forecasts are of between 10 and 40mm of rain. The lower amount will cause minor flood impacts. If we receive the higher rainfall amount property flooding could be possible. Some roads may become impassable, including Barcombe Mills road, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 20:00 05/12/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 10:31
River Ouse
The River Ouse is high and rising. In the last 24 hours, 30mm of rain has been recorded at Ardingly. From 11:00 04/12/2023 flooding could affect fields, rural roads, gardens and approach properties at Slaugham Place, near Old Hall on Brantridge Lane and Bridge Cottage and Dean's Water Mill at Lindfield Bridge on the B2028 near Lindfield. Flood water could approach properties of Freshfield Mill Farm, Freshmill and Millers Cottages on Sloop Lane and Bridge Cottage, Sheffield Park. Roads at Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge will be affected. Light rain is expected in to Tuesday afternoon. The river should begin to fall by Tuesday evening, and should return to normal from Wednesday. Flood impacts should begin to slowly ease when river levels start to fall. Some roads may become impassable, including Barcombe Mills road, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 10:00 05/12/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Oct 2023 12:15
River Ouse
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.
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Flood Alert issued on 12 Apr 2023 05:57
River Ouse
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.
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Flood Alert issued on 31 Mar 2023 12:17
River Ouse
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.
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Flood Alert issued on 24 Mar 2023 04:17
River Ouse
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.
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Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2023 02:37
River Ouse
The River Ouse is high and rising. In the last 2 days, more than half a month's rain (30mm) has been recorded at Barcombe. From 07:00 10/03/2023 Barcombe Mills road is likely to be affected by flood water, and could become impassable. It is possible minor flooding could also affect the Anchor Inn and gardens of properties at Barcombe Mills. Minor flood impacts could also affect rural roads, including Sloop Lane, Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. Only isolated showers are forecast over the next 2 days but further persistent rain is currently predicted on Sunday. The river should begin to fall by 17:00 Friday evening (10/03/2023) but will be sensitive to any additional rainfall over the next week. Flood impacts should begin to slowly ease when river levels start to fall. Some roads may become impassable, including Barcombe Mills road, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 18:00 10/03/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2023 07:48
River Ouse
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.
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Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2023 12:29
River Ouse
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.
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Flood Alert issued on 10 Jan 2023 21:49
River Ouse
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.
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Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2023 03:49
River Ouse
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.
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Flood Alert issued on 30 Dec 2022 15:04
River Ouse
Flooding is possible in this area.
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Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2022 15:48
River Ouse
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.
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Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2022 15:20
River Ouse
The River Ouse is high, following 30mm of rain Sunday. Minor flood impacts are expected to continue to affect fields, rural roads, gardens and approach properties all along the Upper Ouse. Including near Dean's Water Mill, Sloop Lane and Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. The Anchor Inn at Barcombe Mills will likely flood and Barcombe Mills Road could be impassable. Another 15mm of rain is possible through Monday evening and Tuesday morning. It is possible the River Ouse could rise a little higher Monday afternoon and Tuesday. With unsettled weather, the River Ouse through Barcombe could remain higher than normal all week. As a precaution, we recommend keeping flood protection products installed in Barcombe, if you have them. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. Between 17:00 19/12/2022 and 09:00 26/12/2022 the flood warning service is scheduled to be automated. We will be unable to update the text in this message during automation.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2022 09:18
River Ouse
The River Ouse is high and rising between Scayne's Hill and Barcombe, following 30mm of rain Sunday. Minor flood impacts are expected to affect fields, rural roads, gardens and approach properties all along the Upper Ouse, including near Dean's Water Mill, Sloop Lane, Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. The Anchor Inn at Barcombe Mills will likely flood and Barcombe Mills Road is likely to be impassable. A further 5mm of rain is expected between 09:00 and 12:00 Monday 19/12/2022, and another 15mm of rain possible Monday evening too. It is possible the River Ouse could rise a little higher Monday afternoon and Tuesday. With unsettled weather, the River Ouse through Barcombe could remain higher than normal all week. As a precaution, we recommend keeping flood protection products installed in Barcombe, if you have them. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 16:30 19/12/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2022 16:39
River Ouse
Persistent and at times heavy rain is forecast Sunday and Monday. Potentially half a month's rain (30-60mm). Minor flood impacts are expected. If the higher amounts of rain occur, property flooding could be possible. From 03:00 19/12/2022 flooding could affect fields, rural roads, gardens and approach properties all along the Upper Ouse. Including near Dean's Water Mill, Sloop Lane and Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. From 07:00 19/12/2022 the Anchor Inn at Barcombe Mills will likely flood and Barcombe Mills Road is likely to be impassable. Property flooding at Barcombe Mills is possible if the higher amounts of rain occur. Further rain predicted Monday morning and Monday evening could cause the River Ouse to rise higher Monday afternoon and evening and remain higher than normal all week. As a precaution, we recommend flood protection products are to be installed in Barcombe, if you have them. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 19/12/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Nov 2022 08:19
River Ouse
The River Ouse is high, but slowly falling, following Sunday's rain. Flooding will continue to affect fields, rural roads and gardens all along the upper Ouse and affect rural roads such as at Sloop Lane, Fletching Mill Bridge, Sharpsbridge and Barcombe Mills Road. The Anchor Inn and Anchor Lane will also be affected by flood water. Showers Monday morning (28/11/2022) are unlikely to cause significant response in river levels and the River Ouse should continue to slowly fall. From Monday afternoon (28/11/2022) high pressure is forecast to bring predominantly dry days until at least the weekend. The River Ouse will slowly fall in all communities all week. Flood impacts should reduce Tuesday (29/11/2022), but river levels could remain higher than normal until midweek in Barcombe. Please keep flood protection products in place in Barcombe, if you have them. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 on 29/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Nov 2022 18:15
River Ouse
The River Ouse is high and rising between Scaynes Hill and Barcombe, following 17mm of rain on Sunday morning. Flooding will continue to affect fields, rural roads and gardens all along the upper Ouse and approach riverside properties on Sloop Lane, at Fletching Mill Bridge and at Sharpsbridge as well as the Anchor Inn and isolated properties at Barcombe Mills. More heavy rain (10-20mm) is possible between 17:00 and 23:00 Sunday evening, with showers Monday (28/11/2022). Sunday evening's rain could cause the River Ouse to rise higher in all communities. If the higher amounts of rain fall overnight, isolated property flooding might just be possible and there is a chance we will issue a Flood Warning for Barcombe Mills. In Barcombe the river might not begin to fall until Monday morning and return nearer to normal until midweek. Please keep flood protection products in place in Barcombe, if you have them. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 on 28/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Nov 2022 09:20
River Ouse
The River Ouse is high and rising. 20mm of rain has been recorded at Ardingly this Sunday morning. Flooding will affect fields, rural roads and gardens all along the upper Ouse and approach riverside properties on Sloop Lane, at Fletching Mill Bridge and at Sharpsbridge. From 13:00 27/11/2022, flood water will affect the Anchor Inn and isolated properties at Barcombe Mills. The forecast remains uncertain. Another 10 - 20mm of rain could fall on Sunday afternoon, with showers on Monday too. More rain could cause the River Ouse to rise higher in all communities, but more likely in Barcombe Mills, where property flooding could be possible. If the rain does not occur Sunday afternoon, river levels between Ardingly and Scaynes Hill should begin to fall by 21:00 on Sunday evening. In Barcombe the river might not return nearer to normal until midweek. Please keep flood protection products in place in Barcombe, if you have them. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 21:00 on 27/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Nov 2022 15:46
River Ouse
Persistent rain is expected between 19:00 Saturday 26/11/2022 and 21:00 Sunday 27/11/2022. Up to 50mm, or nearly half a month's rain, could be possible. However, exact amounts and locations remain uncertain. River levels will rise through the early hours of Sunday. From 06:00 27/11/2022 minor flood impacts could affect fields, rural roads and gardens along the River Ouse, including on Sloop Lane, Fletching Mill Bridge, Sharpsbridge and eventually the Anchor Inn and Barcombe Mills. If rain continues over the River Ouse on Sunday, property flooding could be possible and Barcombe Mills Road could become impassable. River levels might not begin to fall until midday Monday. Next week is forecast to be drier, but river levels in Barcombe are unlikely to return nearer to normal until midweek. Please install flood protection products in Barcombe, if you have them, and take proactive action to reduce the impacts of flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 27/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2022 08:55
River Ouse
The River Ouse is still high between Fletching and Barcombe. Minor flood impacts will continue to affect isolated properties at Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge, as well as in and near Barcombe Mills. Water will remain in fields and on rural roads. However, the River Ouse is now falling along its length. Very little rainfall is forecast for Friday and Saturday, which should allow the River Ouse to return to a nearer normal level by the weekend. Another 10-30mm of rain Sunday and Monday could cause flood risk to return next week. Some roads affected by flooding could still be impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding including Barcombe Mills Road, Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 19/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 17:22
River Ouse
The River Ouse is still high in all locations and very high in Barcombe, where a Flood Warning remains in force. Flood impacts will continue to affect isolated properties on Sloop Lane, at Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge, as well as in and near Barcombe Mills. Water will remain in fields and on rural roads. However, the River Ouse is now falling along its length. Very little rainfall is forecast for Friday and Saturday, which should allow the River Ouse to return nearer to a normal level by the weekend. Another 10-30mm of rain Sunday and Monday could cause flood risk to return next week. Some roads affected by flooding will be impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills Road, Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 18/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 08:06
River Ouse
The River Ouse is high and rising between Scayne's Hill and Barcombe. Flood impacts will continue to affect isolated properties, rural roads and fields. Flood Warnings remain in force in many communities. The river has begun to slowly fall near Ardingly, but might not begin to fall until midday Thursday downstream, possibly 15:00 17/11/2022 in Barcombe. Very little rainfall is forecast Thursday and Friday, the River Ouse should return nearer to a normal level by the weekend. However, another 10-30mm of rain Sunday and Monday could cause flood risk to return next week. Some roads affected by flooding will be impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding including Barcombe Mills Road, Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 21:00 17/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2022 12:01
River Ouse
The River Ouse is high and rising. Over the last day, 30mm of rain has been recorded at Ardingly. Flooding could affect fields, rural roads and gardens. Flood water could approach properties at Slaugham Place near Old Hall on Brantridge Lane, Bridge Cottage at Sheffield Park, Dean's Water Mill at Lindfield Bridge on the B2028 near Lindfield, Freshfield Mill Farm, Freshmill and Millers Cottages on Sloop Lane. Roads at Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge will be affected. A further 20-30mm of rain is expected from Wednesday afternoon (16/11/2022) into the early hours of Thursday morning. The river level should begin to fall by Thursday morning as no further significant rain is forecast. Some roads may become impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 10:00 17/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2022 19:35
River Ouse
The River Ouse is high and rising between Scayne's Hill and Barcombe, following 20mm of rain Tuesday. Only minor flood impacts are expected Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning. However, showers from 03:00 Wednesday morning and widespread rainfall Wednesday afternoon could cause flooding. From 22:00 16/11/2022, flooding could affect fields, rural roads, gardens, and approach properties near Dean's Water Mill at Lindfield Bridge on the B2028 near Lindfield. Flood water will also affect Sloop Lane, Fletching Mill Bridge, Sharpsbridge, the Anchor Inn and Barcombe Mills Road. Only small amounts of rain are forecast Thursday to Saturday, which should allow the River Ouse to return nearer to normal Thursday evening. If we receive the maximum amounts of rain predicted, river levels could peak similar to last week. Barcombe Mills Road may become impassable. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 14:00 16/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Nov 2022 18:21
River Ouse
The River Ouse is high and rising between Scaynes Hill and Barcombe. Minor flood impacts will affect fields, gardens and rural roads along most of the Upper Ouse. This includes Sloop Lane, Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. Barcombe Mills Road and the Anchor Inn 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, Sharpsbridge and at Fletching Mill Bridge. The river should begin to fall in Barcombe by 22:00 09/11/2022 and return nearer to normal by Friday 11/11/2022. Closer to Ardingly, the River Ouse is already slowly falling. The next five days are currently predicted to remain dry. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 10/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Nov 2022 08:16
River Ouse
The River Ouse almost returned to a near normal level, 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 on Wednesday, including at Sloop Lane, Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. Barcombe Mills Road and the Anchor Inn could again be affected by flood water. The river should begin to fall by around 16:00 09/11/2022 in its upper reaches, nearer Ardingly. Nearer Barcombe, river levels might not begin to fall until 22:00 09/11/2022. 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 rain has now cleared. The next five days are currently predicted to remain dry. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 21:00 09/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Nov 2022 17:59
River Ouse
The River Ouse is significantly lower than its peaks of recent days and is continuing to slowly fall all along its length. Minor flood impacts affecting fields, gardens and rural roads along most of the Upper Ouse, including at Sloop Lane, Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge should reduce by Wednesday. Flooding should ease at Barcombe Mills. 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, Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 09/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Nov 2022 07:51
River Ouse
The River Ouse is significantly lower than its peaks of recent days, and is continuing to slowly fall all along its length. Flooding affecting properties should ease at Barcombe Mills. Minor flood impacts affecting fields, gardens and rural roads along most of the Upper Ouse, including at Sloop Lane, Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge should reduce by Wednesday. Barcombe Mills Road could still be impassable. 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, Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and 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 Alert issued on 7 Nov 2022 19:22
River Ouse
The River Ouse is still high but is continuing to slowly fall all along its length. Flooding will continue to affect properties at Barcombe Mills, and fields, gardens and rural roads along most of the Upper Ouse including at Sloop Lane, Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. Flooding will reduce as the river falls. Barcombe Mills Road may still be impassable. River levels nearer Ardingly have already fallen significantly from their peak. Scattered heavy showers are forecast for Monday night, Tuesday and Wednesday, which have the potential to cause another small rise in river levels. It is likely to be Tuesday afternoon (08/11/2022) before river levels return nearer to normal, perhaps midweek in Barcombe. Some roads are likely to be impassable. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills Road, Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and 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 Alert issued on 7 Nov 2022 08:33
River 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 fields, gardens and rural roads along most of the Upper Ouse. Including at Sloop Lane, Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. Barcombe Mills Road will be impassable. River levels nearer Ardingly have already fallen significantly from their peak. Scattered heavy showers are forecast Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, which have the potential to cause another small rise in river levels. It is likely to be Tuesday afternoon (08/11/2022) before river levels return nearer to normal, perhaps midweek in Barcombe. Some roads are likely to be impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills Road and at Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 21:00 07/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Nov 2022 19:01
River Ouse
The River Ouse is high and still rising following Sunday's rain. Flooding will continue to affect fields, gardens and rural roads near and including Sloop Lane, Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. From 21:00 06/11/2022, water will approach the Anchor Inn and properties at Barcombe Mills. Barcombe Mills Road could be impassable. Most of the rain has now cleared to the east, but isolated showers are possible Sunday evening, continuing Monday and Tuesday. The river should begin to fall around 23:00 06/11/2022 near Ardingly, but not until 07:00 07/11/2022 in Barcombe. River levels in Barcombe could be higher than normal until midweek. We think the river will peak a little lower than Thursday. Some roads may become impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills Road. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 07/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Nov 2022 08:24
River Ouse
The River Ouse is rising again, following 20mm of rain in the last 24 hours. Another 15mm of rain is forecast before midday Sunday. From 13:00 06/11/2022 flooding could affect fields, rural roads, gardens and approach the Anchor Inn and properties at Barcombe Mills. Barcombe Mills Road could be impassable. Currently only minimal or minor flood impacts are expected upstream of Barcombe, with flood water potentially affecting fields, gardens and rural roads near and including Sloop Lane, Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. More showers are possible Sunday afternoon, with wet weather continuing Monday and Tuesday. The river should begin to fall by 07:00 07/11/2022 in Barcombe, but could be higher than normal until midweek. We think the river will peak a little lower than Thursday. Some roads may become impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills Road. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 20:00 06/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Nov 2022 17:47
River Ouse
The River Ouse is still a little higher than normal between Fletching and Barcombe, but is significantly lower than its recent peak, and continues to slowly fall. Between 03:00 and 15:00 on Sunday 06/11/2022, another 10 to 25mm of rain is forecast. This will cause the River Ouse to rise again. Minor flood impacts affecting fields, rural roads and gardens should be expected if Sussex receives 10mm of rain. If Sussex receives the higher estimate, property flooding could be possible on Sunday afternoon. Further minor flood impacts could occur into the start of next week, with unsettled weather continuing Monday and Tuesday 08/11/2022. 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 10:00 06/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Nov 2022 09:48
River Ouse
River levels along the Ouse are now falling steadily following a dry Friday evening. Minor flood impacts will continue at Fletching Mill Bridge, Sharpsbridge, and areas of Barcombe Mills but should reduce as Saturday continues (05/11/2022). 10mm of rain is forecast across Saturday which should see limited impacts on river fall. However, localised heavy showers of 25mm are forecast for Sunday (06/11/2022) which may see river levels rise. Unsettled conditions could continue into Monday (07/11/2022) and Tuesday (08/11/2022). Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills Road. Flood protection products should 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 18:00 05/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Nov 2022 19:28
River Ouse
The River Ouse remains high between Scaynes Hill and Barcombe but is now slowly falling, following Thursday's heavy rain. Flood impacts will continue to affect rural roads, fields and gardens near Freshfield Mill Farm on Sloop Lane, Bridge Cottage at Sheffield Park, Fletching Mill Bridge, Sharpsbridge, and areas of Barcombe Mills including Anchor Lane and Barcombe Mills Road. Near Ardingly and on the B2028 near Lindfield, river levels are already near normal. Friday evening should remain dry and only a small amount of rain is forecast for Saturday, which should enable river levels to return nearer to normal by Saturday afternoon. However, further heavy rain (25mm) is currently forecast for Sunday (06/11/2022), which could cause 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 Alert issued on 4 Nov 2022 08:04
River Ouse
The River Ouse remains high following Thursday's heavy rain. In the early hours of Friday another 15mm of rain was recorded, and the upper Ouse near Ardingly is rising again. Flood impacts will continue to affect all communities through Friday, including near Ardingly and Lindfield Bridge on the B2028 near Lindfield, rural roads and gardens near Freshfield Mill Farm on Sloop Lane, Bridge Cottage at Sheffield Park, Fletching Mill Bridge, Sharpsbridge, and areas of Barcombe Mills, with Anchor Lane and Barcombe Mills Road affected by flood water. River levels should fall Friday afternoon and 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 Alert issued on 3 Nov 2022 18:30
River Ouse
Flooding is expected to continue at the Anchor Inn and areas of Barcombe Mills, with Barcombe Mills Road, Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge affected by flood water. Minor flood impacts will affect fields, rural roads and gardens near Freshfield Mill Farm on Sloop Lane and Bridge Cottage, Sheffield Park. River levels nearer Ardingly are already falling. There is uncertainty in the weather forecast. Although showers are possible Thursday evening (03/11/22), the Ouse should begin to fall in Barcombe by 22:00, but not returning to normal until Friday afternoon. If heavy showers occur from 21:00 on 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 11:00 on 04/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Nov 2022 08:54
River Ouse
The River Ouse is high and rising. Half a month's rainfall (50mm) has been recorded at Ardingly on Thursday morning. From 11:00 on 03/11/2022 flooding could affect the Anchor Inn and areas of Barcombe Mills. Barcombe Mills Road could be affected by flood water. Minor flood impacts could affect fields, rural roads, gardens near Freshfield Mill Farm on Sloop Lane and Bridge Cottage, Sheffield Park. Roads at Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge will likely also be affected. Rain is forecast to ease by midday Thursday 03/11/2022. However, in Barcombe, the river might not begin to fall until 21:00 on 03/11/2022 and will remain higher than normal until Friday afternoon. Near the top of the River Ouse, near Ardingly and Lindfield Bridge on the B2028, river levels should begin to fall earlier - by Thursday afternoon. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills Road. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 19:00 on 03/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2021 19:51
River Ouse
The River Ouse is high near Barcombe, but now slowly falling, following Monday evening and Tuesday morning’s rain. Minor flooding will continue to affect locations towards Barcombe, including the Anchor Inn, Barcombe Mills Road, and nearby fields and gardens. There is still uncertainty in the weather, but currently another 5mm of rain is forecast between 04:00 and 12:00 on Wednesday (29/12/2021), which should only generate a small rise in river levels. The river should peak lower than recent days. By 19:00 on Wednesday (29/12/2021) near Ardingly, and by 04:00 on Thursday (30/12/2021) nearer Barcombe, the Ouse should again begin to slowly fall, reaching near normal by Thursday evening. At Barcombe, the river is unlikely to return to normal before Saturday (01/01/2022). Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills Road. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 on 29/12/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2021 09:59
River Ouse
The River Ouse is high near Barcombe following Monday evening’s heavy rain. Minor flooding affecting fields, rural roads, including Barcombe Mills Road, gardens, and the Anchor Inn near Barcombe Mills will continue. The Ouse should begin to fall in Barcombe by 10:00 on 28/12/2021, but is unlikely to return to normal until Wednesday morning. Another 5mm of rain is currently forecast for both this morning (Tuesday 28/12/2021) and Wednesday morning (29/12/2021). While we do not currently expect river levels to rise by much, this additional rain could further slow the river’s fall. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills Road. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 21:00 on 28/12/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2021 00:07
River Ouse
The River Ouse is high and rising. A lot of rain (20mm) has been recorded on the River Uck Monday evening, which will later flow into the River Ouse at Barcombe. From 02:30 28/12/2021 flooding could affect fields, rural roads, gardens and approach property at the Anchor Inn, near Barcombe Mills. Barcombe Mills Road could become impassable. As less rain fell on the upper reaches of the Ouse, only minimal or minor flood impacts are expected at Lindfield Bridge, Sloop Lane, Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. Only isolated showers are expected during Tuesday morning, which should allow the river to begin to fall by 13:00 28/12/2021 and return to normal around Wednesday morning 29/12/2021. Impacts at Barcombe could be similar as seen in August and October 2021. Some roads may become impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, potentially including Barcombe Mills Road. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 28/12/2021
Flood Alert issued on 22 Oct 2021 08:57
River Ouse
The River Ouse is still high near Barcombe, following Wednesday's heavy rain. Through Friday 22/10/2021, minor flooding will continue to affect the Anchor Inn, Anchor Lane and Barcombe Mills Road, as well as water extensively through fields near Barcombe particularly. However, even in Barcombe, river levels have already fallen from Thursday's peak. The weather forecast is for 5 predominantly dry days, other than the chance of an isolated shower on Sunday and Monday. Flooding impacts should ease on the Ouse by Saturday 23/10/2021. River flows near Ardingly, Lindfield, Sloop Lane and Fletching have already fallen to near normal. Some roads mentioned in this message may be impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 21:00 22/10/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2021 20:11
River Ouse
The River Ouse is still high, following Wednesday's heavy rain. Near Ardingly the river continues to fall, but near Fletching, river levels are still rising. Flood impacts will continue to affect a small number of isolated properties near Freshfield Mill Farm on Sloop Lane, and at the Anchor Inn at Barcombe Mills. Water will be extensive in fields and on rural roads all along the River Ouse, including roads at Fletching Mill Bridge, Sharpsbridge and Barcombe Mills Road. Very little rain is forecast until Sunday, which has enabled the river level to stabilise near Barcombe. We do not expect river levels to rise significantly higher now. River levels will fall through Friday, and should return to more normal flows by the weekend. Some roads mentioned in this message may be impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 Friday 22/10/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2021 10:21
River Ouse
The River Ouse is still high, following Wednesday's heavy rain. Near Ardingly the river is now beginning to fall, but towards Barcombe river levels are still rising. Flood impacts will continue to affect a small number of properties near Lindfield Bridge on the B2028, as well as fields, rural roads and gardens all along the River Ouse. Including roads at Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge and isolated properties near Freshfield Mill Farm on Sloop Lane, and the Anchor Inn at Barcombe Mills. The river at Barcombe is unlikely to peak until late afternoon Thursday. Barcombe Mills Road will be affected by flood water. Very little rain is forecast until Sunday, which will enable the river to stabilise through Thursday, and should return to more normal flows by the weekend. Some roads may become impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 22:00 21/10/2021
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2021 19:21
River Ouse
The River Ouse is still high following rain Wednesday morning. Storm Aurore is forecast to bring further heavy rain until 04:00 Thursday, 21/10/2021, which will cause the river to rise again. If as much rain falls as predicted, flooding is possible from 04:00, 21/10/2021 near Lindfield Bridge on the B2028. Flooding could affect fields, rural roads and gardens. From 06:00, 21/10/2021 water will affect roads at Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge and could approach properties near Freshfield Mill Farm on Sloop Lane. From 08:00, 21/10/2021 flooding could affect Barcombe Mills Road, the Anchor Inn and properties at Barcombe Mills. The river should begin to fall by 22:00, 21/10/2021, but will be higher than normal until Friday. Peak river levels will be higher than Wednesday, potentially the highest levels for a year. Some roads may become impassable. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 on 21/10/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Oct 2021 20:56
River Ouse
The River Ouse at Barcombe is still high, following Tuesday morning's heavy rain. Minor flooding will continue to affect the Anchor Inn at Barcombe Mills. Flood water will also be in fields, gardens and on rural roads along the upper Ouse, including Barcombe Mills road, Fletching Mill Bridge and at Sharpsbridge. Very little rain is forecast for the rest of the week. At Barcombe, river levels should begin to fall by 23:00 Tuesday 05/10/2021, but will remain higher than normal until approximately Wednesday evening. River levels near Ardingly, Lindfield and on Sloop Lane are already falling, and are likely to be near normal by Wednesday morning 06/10/2021. Some roads may become impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 Wednesday 06/10/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Oct 2021 15:10
River Ouse
The River Ouse at Barcombe is high and rising. 20mm of rain was recorded in 3 hours at Ardingly on Tuesday morning, which is a lot in a short space of time. From 15:30 Tuesday 05/10/2021 minor flooding could affect the Anchor Inn at Barcombe Mills, where river levels could end up 20 to 40cm higher than last weekend. Flooding is unlikely to affect other properties, but flood water will be in fields and gardens and on rural roads, including Barcombe Mills road, Fletching Mill Bridge and at Sharpsbridge. The rain has now cleared, leaving dry weather until Friday. The river has already peaked and is falling near Ardingly and Lindfield. The river should begin to fall in Barcombe by 22:00 Tuesday 05/10/2021, and should return to normal Wednesday afternoon. Some roads may become impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 22:00 Tuesday 05/10/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Oct 2021 15:02
River Ouse
The River Ouse at Barcombe is high and rising. 20mm of rain was recorded in 3 hours at Ardingly on Tuesday morning, which is a lot in a short space of time. From 15:30 05/10/2021 minor flooding could affect the Anchor Inn at Barcombe Mills, where river levels could end up 20 to 40cm higher than last weekend. Flooding is unlikely to affect other properties, but flood water will be in fields and gardens and on rural roads, including Barcombe Mills road, Fletching Mill Bridge and at Sharpsbridge. The rain has now cleared, leaving dry weather until Friday. The river has already peaked and is falling near Ardingly and Lindfield. The river should begin to fall in Barcombe by 22:00 05/10/2021, and should return to normal Wednesday afternoon. Some roads may become impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk We will update this message by 22:00 05/10/2021
Flood Alert issued on 10 Aug 2021 09:57
River Ouse
The River Ouse is still high through Barcombe, but is now falling, following Monday morning's heavy rain. Flooding will continue to affect fields, gardens and rural roads near Barcombe until late Tuesday afternoon, including at the Anchor Inn and Barcombe Mills Road. The river has already fallen to near normal upstream at Ardingly, Sloop Lane, Sharpsbridge and Fletching Mill Bridge. The weather forecast predicts high pressure and no more than 1 or 2 mm of rain for the next five days, which will allow all flood impacts to reduce. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding indicated in this message, and keep flood resilience measures installed in Barcombe, if you have them, while river levels are still high. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 20:00 Tuesday 10/08/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Aug 2021 19:26
River Ouse
The River Ouse is still high and rising through Barcombe, following Monday morning's heavy rain. Flooding will continue to affect fields, gardens and rural roads including at Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. Flood water will also affect the Anchor Inn and Barcombe Mills Road. River levels are predicted to peak around 01:00 Tuesday (10/08/2021) in Barcombe. The river is already falling near Ardingly and Freshfield Mill farm, where only minor impacts are expected on Sloop Lane. The rain has now cleared the area, but further isolated showers are possible Monday evening. Tuesday and the rest of the week is currently forecast to stay largely dry, which should allow river levels to return to near normal by Wednesday morning. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding indicated in this message, and keep flood resilience measures installed in Barcombe, if you have them. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 Tuesday 10/08/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Aug 2021 12:40
River Ouse
The River Ouse is high and rising. Since 02:00, about half a month's rain (25mm) has been recorded at Ardingly. From 14:00 09/08/2021, flooding could affect fields, gardens and rural roads at Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. With significant flows coming down both the Uck and the Ouse, from 16:30 water could affect fields and gardens in Barcombe, as well as approach the Anchor Inn. Barcombe Mills Road could also be affected by flood water. Only minor impacts are expected on Sloop Lane, as the river is already nearing its peak there. The rain has now cleared East Sussex, but further showers are possible Monday afternoon. The river should begin to fall by 04:00 Tuesday 10/08/2021, earlier for communities closer to Ardingly. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding indicated in this message. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 21:00 09/08/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Jan 2021 11:57
River Ouse
Only 5 mm of rain has so far been measured on Saturday morning, and only a few more millimetres are expected before the end of the day. River levels will rise until approximately 17:00 on 30/01/2021 in Barcombe. Minor flooding could still affect fields, rural roads and gardens. Flooding is now less likely to affect properties. River levels will probably not rise as high as they have been over the past few days. Sunday and Monday are forecast to be mostly dry, which should allow river levels to fall nearer to normal by Sunday morning. Rain predicted on Tuesday (02/02/2021) will see river levels rise again, but we think flood impacts should be minor. Some roads may be affected by flood water. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 on 31/01/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 17:58
River Ouse
The River Ouse is still high near Barcombe following Thursday evening’s rain. Although Friday has been mostly dry, up to 15 mm of rain is forecast from 03:00 on Saturday (30/01/2021), which could cause the river levels to rise higher. From 11:00 on Saturday, flooding could affect fields, rural roads, gardens, and approach properties near Freshfield Mill Farm on Sloop Lane, as well as Fletching Mill Bridge, Sharpsbridge, the Anchor Inn and properties at Barcombe Mills. Barcombe Mills Road could become impassable. More rain is forecast for Sunday evening (31/01/2021). River levels may not return to normal until next week. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding as suggested in this message. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 13:00 on 30/01/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 20:59
River Ouse
The River Ouse is still high near Barcombe, following Thursday morning's rain. Another period of wet weather from 21:00 on Thursday evening could cause river levels to rise higher. If we get as much rain as predicted, from 04:00 on 29/01/2021 flooding could affect fields, rural roads, gardens and approach properties near Freshfield Mill Farm on Sloop Lane, as well as Fletching Mill Bridge, Sharpsbridge, the Anchor Inn and properties at Barcombe Mills. Barcombe Mills Road could become impassable. The rain will clear by 01:00, leaving Friday mostly dry. River levels should begin to fall by 18:00 on 29/01/2021. However, further heavy rain is forecast Friday evening and flooding will again be possible on Saturday. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding suggested in this message. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 19:00 on 29/01/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Dec 2020 12:44
River Ouse
A flood warning is still in force at Barcombe Mills, where river levels remain high. River levels are still high between Sloop Lane, near Scaynes Hill and Barcombe. Flooding will continue to affect fields, properties on Sloop Lane, The Anchor Inn and at Barcombe Mills, including Barcombe Mills Road, and roads at Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. Rain is forecast Monday. The river will rise again Monday afternoon and remain high through Tuesday but not as high as Sunday, because we expect less rain than Storm Bella. 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, stay prepared for the risk of flooding to return this week. Plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and in Barcombe to help reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 14:00 29/12/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Dec 2020 18:24
River Ouse
River levels near Ardingly and Lindfield Bridge are falling towards normal, following Storm Bella's heavy rain. River levels are still very high between Sloop Lane, near Scaynes Hill and Barcombe. Flooding will continue to affect fields, properties on Sloop Lane, The Anchor Inn and at Barcombe Mills, including Barcombe Mills Road, and roads at Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. River levels near Barcombe will rise until 22:00 Sunday 27/12/2020. A small amount of rain is forecast at 23:00 27/12/2020, which might delay the river's fall Monday morning. However, Monday and the week ahead now looks largely dry. Which should still enable river levels to fall and flood impacts to ease Monday. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, suggested in this message. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and 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 Alert issued on 27 Dec 2020 06:23
River Ouse
The Upper Ouse is high and rising. Storm Bella has brought 20mm of rain already, and a further 10mm will follow. From 09:30 27/12/2020 flooding could affect fields, rural roads, gardens and approach properties at Bridge Cottage and Dean's Water Mill at Lindfield Bridge, Freshfield Mill Farm and Millers Cottage on Sloop Lane. Barcombe Mills Road and roads at Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge will be affected. From 13:00 27/12/2020 flooding could also affect the Anchor Inn and properties at Barcombe Mills. Rain should clear by 09:00, leaving Sunday afternoon largely dry, but more rain Monday will keep river levels high into next week. The river is unlikely to fall until Monday morning in Barcombe. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, some roads may become impassable. We continue to monitor the levels and are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 21:00 27/12/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2020 09:59
River Ouse
The River Ouse is still high following Thursday’s rain. The river near Ardingly is now falling, but levels nearer Barcombe will rise into Friday afternoon, in part because of a significant flow to join from the River Uck. Minor impacts will remain and could increase near Barcombe, with fields and gardens affected and flood water approaching the Anchor Inn and properties at Barcombe Mills. Roads including Sloop Lane near Scaynes Hill, Fletching Mill Bridge, Sharpsbridge and Barcombe Mills Road could also be affected. Friday is forecast to remain dry, but with another period of heavy rain possible on Saturday, it is possible river levels could rise again and risk of flooding return. Please plan to avoid driving through routes susceptible to flooding, including roads mentioned in this message. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 10:30 5/12/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Dec 2020 19:01
River Ouse
The River Ouse is higher than normal and rising, following persistent rain Thursday. Heavy rain is forecast in the early hours of Friday. If as much rain falls as predicted, river levels will rise again and flooding could be possible from 04:00 4/12/2020. Flooding could affect fields, gardens and approach the Anchor Inn and properties at Barcombe Mills. Roads including Sloop Lane near Scaynes Hill, Fletching Mill Bridge, Sharpsbridge and Barcombe Mills Road could also be affected. Daylight hours Friday will be dry, allowing river levels to fall from 11:00 4/12/2020 near Ardingly and 16:00 4/12/2020 in Barcombe. But with further rain forecast Saturday, minor flooding could return at the weekend. Please plan to avoid driving through routes susceptible to flooding, including roads mentioned in this message. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:30 4/12/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2020 13:37
River Ouse
The River Ouse has peaked but remains high, particularly near Barcombe, following heavy rain on Sunday morning. At Barcombe, flooding will continue to affect fields and rural roads including Barcombe Mills Road and Mill Lane, as well as gardens and isolated riverside properties including the Anchor Inn. A Flood Warning remains active for Barcombe Mills. River levels are not predicted to rise further. This week is currently forecast to remain largely dry which will help river levels continue to fall. River levels will continue to fall during Monday (16/11/2020), returning to nearer normal levels by Tuesday afternoon (17/11/2020). Some roads such as Barcombe Mills Road may be impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 10:00 17/11/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2020 19:44
River Ouse
The River Ouse remains high, particularly near Barcombe, following heavy rain on Sunday morning. The river has already peaked near Ardingly, Lindfield Bridge, and on Sloop Lane. At Barcombe, flooding will continue to affect fields and rural roads including Barcombe Mills Road and Mill Lane, as well as gardens and isolated riverside properties including the Anchor Inn. A Flood Warning remains active for Barcombe Mills. River levels are not predicted to rise significantly further. No further rain is forecast overnight and it should remain relatively dry until Wednesday (18/11/2020). River levels will continue to fall during Monday, returning to nearer normal levels by Tuesday 17/11/2020. Some roads such as Barcombe Mills Road may be impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 14:00 16/11/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2020 11:30
River 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 fields, rural roads, gardens and approach isolated riverside properties. Barcombe Mills road is likely to be impassable. Flooding could also affect the Anchor Inn and properties at Barcombe Mills. Small amounts of rain are possible this afternoon and this evening, but should not cause river levels to increase significantly, and 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 Monday 16/11/2020. Some roads such as Barcombe Mills Road may become impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 20:00 15/11/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 09:05
River Ouse
Last night, 12mm of rain fell. River levels near Ardingly have already peaked and are slowly falling. River levels nearer Barcombe are still slowly rising, and will continue to do so until mid-afternoon Tuesday 10/3/2020. River levels will peak considerably lower than last week, but minor flood impacts could still affect fields, rural roads and gardens. Flooding of property seems unlikely. Fine drizzle Tuesday evening 10/3/2020 could accumulate to another 5mm by Wednesday morning, and maybe generate another minimal river response. There are currently no large amounts of rain forecast for the rest of the working week. From Wednesday, river levels should be able to slowly fall until the weekend. Please plan to avoid driving through Barcombe Mills Road and keep property protection products installed as a precaution, if you have them. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 11/3/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Mar 2020 18:19
River Ouse
River levels all along the Upper Ouse have returned to near normal, following last week's heavy rain. However, rain is falling again, and is expected to continue until Tuesday morning. Between 10-20mm of rain is predicted, which will cause river levels to rise along the Upper Ouse. If we receive the higher totals, minor flood impacts could affect fields, rural roads, gardens and may get close to a few properties, possibly near Freshfield Mill Farm from 04:00 10/3/2020, and 10:00 10/3/2020 in Barcombe. The weather will remain unsettled for the rest of the week, but in general there should be less rain. The river should be able to fall towards more normal levels from Wednesday 11/3/2020. Please plan to avoid driving through Barcombe Mills Road and install property protection products now, if you have them. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 10/3/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Mar 2020 09:05
River Ouse
River levels all along the Upper Ouse have returned to near normal. Rain Sunday morning was less than predicted and the few showers Sunday 8/3/2020 will only cause river levels to rise by a minimal amount. Further widespread rain Monday evening (9/3/2020) is expected to cause river levels to rise higher, from 22:00 Monday 9/3/2020, but still only by a relatively small amount, compared to last week. There may be further periods of rain Tuesday to Thursday 12/3/2020, but none are currently predicted to bring as much rain as Monday. Flood risk may reduce later in the week. Please keep flood protection products close by, ready to be installed Monday evening, if you have them. Plan to avoid driving on flood prone routes Tuesday 10/3/2020. We will continue to monitor river levels and forecasts. We will update this message by 21:00 9/3/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Mar 2020 09:57
River Ouse
River levels between Ardingly and Fletching have already returned to near normal levels following Thursday's rain. River levels in Barcombe are still higher than normal, but falling. Saturday 07/03/2020 is forecast to be dry, which will allow river levels to fall a little further. However, minor flood impacts are likely to continue to affect fields, gardens and roads near Barcombe. The amount of rain forecast early Sunday (08/03/2020) morning has decreased. River levels are still predicted to rise along the Upper Ouse, but only by a small amount, peaking by 13:00 in Ardingly and 17:00 in Barcombe. Minimal flood impacts could still be possible. River levels are expected to rise higher, following rain Monday afternoon 09/03/2020, but should not rise as high as recent days. Please keep flood protection products installed, if you have them. We are operating our structures to help reduce the risk of flooding. We will update this message by 12:00 08/03/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Mar 2020 10:04
River Ouse
River levels on the Ouse remain high, but have begun to fall. Friday and Saturday 7/3/2020 are forecast to be dry. River levels will continue to fall very slowly. But minor flood impacts will likely continue to affect properties, gardens, fields and rural roads until Saturday 7/3/2020. However, more rain is predicted Sunday morning and Monday afternoon 9/3/2020. The risk of flooding will increase again Sunday and Monday, dependant on the amount of rain we receive. Current predictions suggest flooding could be possible again, but with river levels slightly lower. Please keep flood protection products installed, if you have them, and plan to avoid driving on roads prone to flooding such as Barcombe Mills Road and others near Sharpsbridge. Remain prepared for the risk of flooding to increase again from Sunday. We are operating our structures to help reduce the risk of flooding and will continue to monitor river levels and forecasts. We will update this message by 12:00 7/3/2020
Flood Alert issued on 5 Mar 2020 13:20
River Ouse
The Upper Ouse is rising steadily in response to 12mm of rainfall this morning. A further 15mm of rainfall is forecast before the end of the day. River levels will continue to rise and flooding is possible from 17:00 in Ardingly and 21:00 in Barcombe 05/03/2020. Properties could be affected, as well as water affecting fields, gardens and rural roads. Locations affected could include Shell Brook cottages Ardingly, Lindfield Bridge, near Freshfield Mill Farm, Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge, the Anchor Inn and Barcombe Mills. Thursday evening and Friday will be relatively dry, so river levels should begin to fall from 11:00 in Barcombe on Friday 06/03/2020. However, river levels near Barcombe will stay high until Saturday and further rain is forecast into next week and so levels may rise again. Please plan to avoid driving through Barcombe Mills Road and install property protection products now, if you have them. We will update this message by 13:00 06/03/2020
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 08:54
River Ouse
River levels are still high on the Ouse, but are now beginning to fall, after Storm Dennis's widespread heavy rain. Flood impacts may continue to affect fields, gardens, roads and isolated properties. Including areas around Freshfield and Barcombe Mills. Some roads will be impassable. Please continue to take care in and around flood affected areas, flood water can contain hidden dangers. 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 Wednesday 19/2/2020. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 18/2/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 20:38
River Ouse
Storm Dennis has brought 50mm of rain, with a further 1 to 2 mm possible by 06:00 17/02/2020. River levels are rising and flooding is possible from Ardingly down to Barcombe throughout tonight. Warnings are issued for Freshfield Bridge, Lindfield Bridge and Barcombe Mills area. Property flooding is expected, as well as affecting fields, gardens and roads. Impacts could be similar to Christmas 2019. Locations could include Slaugham Place, Brantridge Lane, Shell Brook cottages Ardingly, Lindfield Bridge, Freshfield Mill Farm, Millers Cottage, Freshfield, roads at Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge, The Anchor Inn and Barcombe Mills. With only isolated showers through to midweek, river levels should begin to fall by Monday evening. Please plan to avoid driving through Barcombe Mills Road and install property protection products now, if you have them. We have opened our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help reduce risk. We will update this message by 12:00 17/2/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 15:32
River Ouse
Storm Dennis is forecast to bring widespread heavy rainfall Saturday and Sunday 16/2/2020. It is hard to predict so far ahead, but flooding is possible from 10:00 near Ardingly and 14:00 closer to Barcombe (16/02/2020). Flood impacts will include fields, gardens, roads and possible property flooding. Impacts could be similar to Christmas 2019. Locations impacted could include: Slaugham Place, Brantridge Lane; Shell Brook cottages in Ardingly; Lindfield Bridge; Freshfield Mill Farm and Millers Cottage, Freshfield; roads at Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge; the Anchor Inn and Barcombe Mills. Rain will ease Sunday afternoon followed by isolated showers through to midweek. River levels should begin to fall by Monday evening 17/2/2020. Please avoid driving through Barcombe Mills Road and install property protection products now, if you have them. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 20:00 16/2/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2020 12:10
River Ouse
River levels near Sharpsbridge, Goldbridge and Barcombe are still high, but are slowly falling. River levels through Ardingly, Lindfield Bridge and near Freshfield Mill Farm are close to normal. Flooding will continue to affect fields, gardens and rural roads including Fletching Mill Bridge, Sharpsbridge and Barcombe Mills Road, and isolated properties at Barcombe Mills, including the Anchor Inn. Light rain this evening (14/2/2020) should not affect river levels. Storm Dennis will bring widespread, persistent and heavy rain on Saturday afternoon and Sunday. Widespread flooding along the Ouse is possible on Sunday 16/02/2020, and properties could be affected. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding such as Barcombe Mills Road. Keep flood protection products installed, if you have them. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce risk. This message will be updated by 19:00 on 15/02/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2020 18:15
River Ouse
River levels through Ardingly, Lindfield Bridge and near Freshfield Mill farm are still high, but are now slowly falling. River levels near Sharpsbridge, Goldbridge and Barcombe are still slowly rising, and will continue to rise until approximately 23:00 13/2/2020. But should not rise much more than 15cm, before beginning to slowly fall, and then will fall until Saturday 15/2/2020. Flooding will continue to affect fields, gardens and rural roads including Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. And isolated properties including the Anchor Inn. Storm Dennis may cause widespread flooding to affect properties 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 Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. This message will be updated by 14:00 14/02/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2020 08:28
River Ouse
The Ouse is rising steadily following 20 mm of rain this morning (13/02/2020). From 10:30 at Freshfield and 13:00 13/02/2020 nearer Barcombe Mills, flooding is possible. Flooding will affect fields, gardens and rural roads including Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. And also approach isolated properties including the Anchor Inn. Only minimal flood impacts are expected above Ardingly, and at Lindfield Bridge. With only showers forecast Thursday and Friday 14/02/2020, river levels should begin to fall by 02:00 14/02/2020 in Barcombe Mills, earlier upstream. Storm Dennis may cause flooding to affect more properties Sunday 16/02/2020. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding such as Barcombe Mills road and install flood protection products now, if you have them. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. This message will be updated by 20:00 13/02/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 20:25
River Ouse
The Upper Ouse through Goldbridge and Barcombe Mills is still higher than normal, following Storm Ciara’s rain. Minor flood impacts will continue until Tuesday 11/2/2020, affecting fields, rural roads and gardens, and near to isolated buildings including the Anchor Inn. River levels through Goldbirdge, Freshfield Bridge and Barcombe Mills are now falling and should return to normal by Tuesday evening 11/2/2020. Showers Monday night and Tuesday 11/2/2020 should not cause river levels to rise significantly, if at all. However, widespread heavy rain could return Thursday 13/2/2020, which has the potential to cause another period of minor flooding. 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 Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. This message will be updated by 12:00 11/2/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 09:20
River Ouse
The Upper Ouse is still higher than normal, but our data is showing that in all communities, other than Goldbridge and Sharpsbridge, river levels are falling. There is a particularly high tide in Newhaven at 12:00, which may slow the river’s fall – and could cause a small increase at Barcombe, as the water from Goldbridge makes its way south. River levels should be nearer to normal by 10:00 11/2/2020. Water will continue to affect fields, gardens and rural roads and approach isolated properties, but we are not expecting internal flooding. Showers Monday and Tuesday 11/2/2020 are not expected to cause river levels to rise significantly. However, widespread rain is predicted Thursday 13/2/2020 which will likely see a return of flood risk. Please keep flood protection products installed, if you have them. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. This message will be updated by 21:00 10/2/2020
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 01:32
River Ouse
The Upper Ouse is rising steadily following 15 mm of rain, brought in heavy showers Sunday afternoon 9/2/2020, with Storm Ciara. From 01:30 9/2/2020 in Freshfield Bridge, Freshfield Mill Farm, 03:00 at Lindfield, and 06:00 at Goldbridge and Barcombe Mills, flooding is possible. Flooding could affect fields, rural roads, gardens and isolated properties including near the Anchor Inn. Further showers are possible until Wednesday 12/02/2020 which could keep river levels high. But the river should initially peak by 05:00 Monday 10/2/2020 near Ardingly and by 16:00 10/2/2020 in Barcombe Mills. Returning to nearer normal by Tuesday evening 11/2/2020. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding such as Barcombe Mills road and install flood protection products now, if you have them. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. This message will be updated by 13:00 10/2/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Jan 2020 13:09
River Ouse
Water levels in the River Ouse are rising following 10-20 mm of rain yesterday and more forecast for today. From 17:00 Monday evening (27/01/2020) minor impact flooding, with shallow depths could affect fields, rural roads and gardens in Slaugham Place, Brantridge Lane, Freshfield Mill Farm, Millers Cottage, Freshfield and Bridge Cottage at Sheffield Bridge. Flooding will also affect roads at Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. Heavy showers are expected to continue throughout Monday evening (27/01/2020) which will cause water levels to rise further. The river will peak by 23:00 on Monday (27/01/2020), returning to normal by Wednesday (29/01/2020). Some roads may become impassable, please avoid driving through these routes. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We'll keep monitoring levels and forecasts and update our messages. This message will be updated by 10:00 on 28/01/2020
Flood Alert issued on 17 Jan 2020 10:06
River Ouse
15mm of rain fell on the River Ouse Thursday evening 16/1/2020. The river is still rising, but should peak lower than experienced Wednesday 15/1/2020 into Thursday. Minor flood impacts are still expected to affect fields, rural roads and gardens between Freshfield Mill and Barcombe, including Fletching Mill Bridge, Sharpsbridge, and close to the Anchor Inn and Barcombe Mills. River levels should have begun to fall by 17:00 Friday 17/1/2020. We could see a few isolated showers pass over the area today. But the weekend and start of next week are forecast to be predominantly dry. River levels should return to near normal by Saturday afternoon. Please plan to avoid driving on Barcombe Mills road and through other routes vulnerable to flooding suggested in this message. Please keep flood protection products installed, if you have them. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help reduce risk. This message will be updated by 13:00 on 18/1/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2020 12:07
River Ouse
The River Ouse through Barcombe is still high, but slowly falling. Upstream locations closer to Ardingly are nearer normal. Further rain is forecast this afternoon (16/01/2020), through to the early hours of Friday 17/01/2020. There is still uncertainty, but if the heaviest rain appears, flood impacts could be possible tomorrow (17/01/2020). From 05:00 at Lindfield Bridge, 07:00 in Freshfield Mill, and 09:00 in Barcombe, flooding could affect fields, rural roads, gardens and isolated buildings. More likely near Barcombe Mills, including the Anchor Inn, Sharpsbridge and Fletching Mill Bridge. Only isolated showers on Friday and a dry weekend, should allow rivers to begin to fall by 18/01/2020. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding in this message. Please keep flood protection products installed, if you have them. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help reduce risk. This message will be updated by 13:00 on 17/1/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2020 11:00
River Ouse
The River Ouse has risen steadily after 30 mm of rain in the past 24 hours. River levels have now stabilised through Ardingly, Lindfield Bridge and Freshfield Mill. But are still slowly rising between Sharpsbridge, Fletching Mill Bridge and Barcombe. Flooding will continue to affect fields, rural roads and gardens and will be close to isolated properties including the Anchor Inn and Barcombe Mills. The river above Freshfield Mill should begin to fall Wednesday afternoon. The river at Barcombe may not begin to fall until early Thursday morning (16/1/2020). Further heavy rain is then possible Thursday afternoon 16/1/2020 with showers Friday. River levels will stay higher than normal until the weekend. Plan to avoid driving through flood affected routes, including Barcombe Mills road and keep flood protection products installed, if you have them. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help reduce flood risk. This message will be updated by 13:00 16/1/2020
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2020 19:30
River Ouse
The River Ouse has risen steadily after 10 mm of rain today 14/1/2020. An additional 20mm of rain is possible before mid morning Wednesday 15/1/2020. If all of this rain occurs, flooding is possible from 03:00 15/1/2020 in Lindfield Bridge and near Freshfield Mill Farm. And from 05:30 nearer to Barcombe Mills, including Sharpsbridge. Flooding is likely to affect fields, rural roads and gardens, but could get close to a few isolated properties. The river will not begin to fall until Thursday in many locations, and with further rain is possible Thursday (16/1/2020) and Friday water levels could stay high until the weekend. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Barcombe Mills road. Please install flood protection products now, if you have them as a precaution. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. This message will be updated by 13:00 15/1/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2019 10:43
River Ouse
River levels are still high in and near Barcombe. Flood impacts will remain until Tuesday 24/12/2019. Locations affected include Barcombe Mills, including the Anchor Inn. Flooding will also affect roads at Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. Light rain Tuesday morning will be followed by the chance of heavy showers Tuesday afternoon 24/12/2019. River levels will only rise significantly if the heaviest of showers falls near the Ouse. Further rain is forecast for Boxing day, which could again see river levels rise. At the moment, we do not believe river levels will rise higher than they have been over the past week. Please keep flood protection products in place. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 14:00 24/12/2019.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Dec 2019 13:02
River Ouse
Following approximately 10mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours river levels remain high. Minor flood impacts are still possible near Freshfield Mill Farm, Millers Cottage, Freshfield and Bridge Cottage at Sheffield Bridge and properties at Barcombe Mills, including the Anchor Inn. River levels near Ardingly and Lindfield Bridge are falling to normal levels. Settled weather means it will be dry today which should allow river levels to fall. Showers are possible Tuesday (24/12/2019) which could cause further minor flood impacts. Please keep flood protection products in place. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 14:00 23/12/2019.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2019 13:00
River Ouse
River levels are still high between Sheffield Bridge and Barcombe. Flood impacts will remain until Monday 23/12/2019. Locations affected include Freshfield Mill Farm, Millers Cottage, Freshfield and Bridge Cottage at Sheffield Bridge and properties at Barcombe Mills, including the Anchor Inn. Flooding will also affect roads at Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. Widespread rain is forecast between 17:00 Saturday 21/12/2019 and 08:00 Sunday 22/12/2019. The river is likely to rise in all locations from Saturday afternoon, potentially to similar levels or higher than seen Friday (20/12/2019). This may also cause a return of flood impacts in Ardingly, Bridge House, Deans Mill and Lindfield Bridge. More heavy rain could fall Tuesday (24/12/2019). Please keep flood protection products in place. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 14:00 22/12/2019.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2019 13:12
River Ouse
Following nearly a month’s rainfall over the past week, and 20mm Thursday night, river levels are high on the River Ouse. Flooding will continue until approximately 22:00 on 21/12/2019. Locations affected will include properties at Ardingly and Bridge House, Deans Mill and Lindfield Bridge, properties at Freshfield Mill Farm, Millers Cottage, Freshfield and Bridge Cottage at Sheffield Bridge, and properties at Barcombe Mills, including the Anchor Inn. Flooding will also affect roads at Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. The odd isolated shower is possible during Friday and Saturday morning, with widespread rain predicted between 15:00 and 21:00 Saturday afternoon (21/12/2019). Saturday’s rain could cause river levels to rise again and possibly higher. Please keep flood protection products in place. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 14:00 21/12/2019.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2019 21:06
River Ouse
River levels are very high, but currently stable. However, we are expecting heavy rain between 01:00 and 07:00 Friday morning (20/12/2019). River levels could rise even higher. From 05:30 20/12/2019 flooding could affect isolated properties at Ardingly and Bridge House, Deans Mill and Lindfield Bridge. From 09:30, flooding could approach properties at Freshfield Mill Farm, Millers Cottage, Freshfield and Bridge Cottage at Sheffield Bridge. Flooding will also affect roads at Fletching Mill Bridge, Sharpsbridge and the Anchor Inn, Barcombe Mills Road and properties within Barcombe Mills. The river should initially peak by 22:00 20/12/2019 in Barcombe, but rain Friday night and Saturday could see river levels rise again. Please install flood protection products this evening in Barcombe, if you have them. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 14:00 20/12/2019.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2019 11:40
River Ouse
River levels through Ardingly and Lindfield Bridge have now peaked and are falling following 20mm of rain Wednesday night. Flooding impacts affecting fields, rural roads, gardens and approaching properties will affect locations including Freshfield Bridge, Fletching Mill Bridge, Sharpsbridge, Barcombe and the Anchor Inn. River levels near Barcombe will continue rising until 20:00 19/12/2019. Further spells of heavy rain are forecast for Thursday afternoon and Thursday evening. Rises in river levels should be expected into Friday (20/12/2019) and also over the weekend too. Flooding to properties could be possible. Barcombe Mills Road is likely to be affected, please plan to avoid driving through this and other routes vulnerable to flooding. Install flood protection products in Barcombe if you have them. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 22:00 19/12/2019.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2019 20:57
River Ouse
The Upper Ouse is forecast to rise in response to a predicted 20mm of rain tonight. Similar, or potentially higher river levels than Tuesday (17/12/2019) could be seen. Flooding is possible from 05:00 19/12/2019. Fields, rural roads and gardens of Lindfield Bridge, Freshfield Bridge, Fletching Mill Bridge, Sharpsbridge, Barcombe and the Anchor Inn, are likely to be affected. The river should initially peak by 17:00 19/12/2019 through Barcombe, earlier elsewhere, but further periods of rain are forecast until the weekend, which could cause river levels to rise again. Barcombe Mills Road is likely to be affected, please plan to avoid driving through this and other routes vulnerable to flooding. Install flood protection products in Barcombe if you have them. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will share an update on the forecast when we update this message by 12:00 19/12/2019.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2019 11:39
River Ouse
River levels are still high on the Ouse. Particularly near Barcombe, but have now peaked and are falling, following Monday night’s rain. Flood impacts will continue to affect fields, rural roads and gardens of Fletching Mill Lane, Sharpsbridge, Barcombe Mills and the Anchor Inn. Wednesday 18/12/2019 should stay mostly dry and river levels will fall further. However, heavy rain may return Wednesday night, Thursday and Friday. Details of location and amounts of rain are still uncertain. But if the rain appears further flooding is still possible Thursday and potentially until the weekend. Please keep flood protection products in place while river levels are high and plan to avoid driving through flood affected routes, including Barcombe Mills Road. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. We will share an update on the forecast when we update this message by 21:00 18/12/2019.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Dec 2019 17:36
River Ouse
River levels are still high along the Ouse, but have now peaked, following 20mm of rain Monday night. Flood impacts will continue to affect fields, rural roads and gardens of Freshfield Bridge, Fletching Mill Lane, Sharpsbridge, Barcombe Mills and the Anchor Inn. Tuesday night and Wednesday should stay mostly dry, which will allow river levels to return to near normal by approximately 10:00 18/12/2019. But heavy rain will return Wednesday night, Thursday and Friday. Further flooding should be expected Thursday and potentially until the weekend in all communities on the Upper River Ouse. Possibly with higher water levels and more extensive flooding. Please keep flood protection products in place while river levels are high and plan to avoid driving through flood affected routes, including Barcombe Mills Road. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. This message will be updated by 12:00 18/12/2019.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Dec 2019 08:38
River Ouse
River levels are still high and rising along the Upper Ouse following 20mm of rain Monday night. Flood impacts will be affecting Freshfield Bridge, Fletching Mill Lane, Sharpsbridge, Barcombe Mills and the Anchor Inn. The rain should clear from 08:00 17/12/2019, leaving a mostly dry day, but heavy rain will return Wednesday night, Thursday and Friday. The river will initially peak by 17:00 17/12/2019. Given the weather outlook, further flooding should be expected later in the week, most likely with higher water levels and more extensive flooding. Please plan to avoid driving through flood affected routes, including Barcombe Mills Road. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. This message will be updated by 20:00 17/12/2019.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Dec 2019 21:45
River Ouse
Light rain is forecast to continue all night, clearing 09:00 Tuesday 17/12/2019. We could see 20mm in the next 12 hours, which would be enough to cause minor flood impacts. From 06:00 17/12/2019, flooding with shallow depths could affect fields, gardens and rural roads, including Lindfield Bridge and Freshfield Bridge. River levels nearer Barcombe will be slower to rise, but Fletching Mill Lane, Sharpsbridge, Barcombe Mills and the Anchor Inn could also be affected by flood water. Tuesday should be mostly dry, but further heavy rain is forecast for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The river will initially peak by 16:00 17/12/2019. Given the weather outlook it is likely the risk of flooding will remain until the weekend. Please plan to avoid driving through flood affected routes, including Barcombe Mills Road. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. This message will be updated by 11:00 17/12/2019.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Dec 2019 10:09
River Ouse
The River Ouse has now returned to normal at all locations apart from Barcombe, where levels remain higher than normal but are falling. Flooding will continue to affect fields, gardens and rural roads including Barcombe Mills Road. Impacts should reduce by 18:00 Saturday 14/12/2019, by which time we expect river levels to have fallen by 20 centimetres. A few showers are possible Saturday and Sunday, heaviest Saturday evening. We’re not expecting a significant response from the rivers but by Sunday morning water levels may be slightly higher again. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding suggested in this message. If you have them, we recommend flood protection products should remain in place in Barcombe while the river remains high. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. This message will be updated by 11:00 on 15/12/2019.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2019 18:05
River Ouse
The River Ouse has now returned to normal between Slaugham and Lindfield Bridge. River levels between Freshfield Bridge and Barcombe are still high, but are now slowly falling. Flooding will continue to affect rural roads and gardens of locations near Freshfield Mill, Fletching Mill Bridge, Sharpsbridge, Barcombe, and the Anchor Inn, including Barcombe Mills Road. River levels along the Upper Ouse should return to normal by Saturday afternoon. A few showers are possible Saturday and Sunday. We’re not expecting a significant response from the rivers but further small rises could occur. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding suggested in this message. If you have them, we recommend flood protection products should remain in place in Barcombe while the river remains high. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. This message will be updated by 11:00 on 14/12/2019.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2019 09:50
River Ouse
Following Thursday’s rain, the River Ouse has now peaked between Slaugham and Lindfield Bridge, but is still slowly rising between Freshfield Bridge and Barcombe. Minor impact flooding with shallow depths will continue to affect rural roads and gardens of locations near Freshfield Mill, Fletching Mill Bridge, Sharpsbridge, Barcombe, and the Anchor Inn. The river should peak by 12:00 13/12/2019. Friday and Saturday are forecast to be largely dry, which should allow a return to more normal river levels by Saturday. Barcombe Mills Road is likely to be affected by flood water. Please plan to avoid driving through this and other routes vulnerable to flooding. If you have them, we recommend flood protection products should remain in place in Barcombe until the river peaks. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. This message will be updated by 19:00 on 13/12/2019.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2019 20:35
River Ouse
The River Ouse is rising following 15 mm of persistent rain Thursday. From 22:30 12/12/2019, minor impact flooding with shallow depths could affect fields, rural roads and gardens between Lindfield Bridge and Freshfield Bridge. Locations nearer Fletching Mill Bridge, Sharpsbridge, Barcombe, and the Anchor Inn, are likely to be affected from 01:00 13/12/2019. A brief period of further rain is expected from 22:00 12/12/2019, which will delay the river’s peak until 09:00 Friday 13/12/2019. Friday should be dry, allowing a return to more normal levels by Saturday. Barcombe Mills Road is likely to be affected, please plan to avoid driving through this and other routes vulnerable to flooding. As a precaution, we advise installing flood protection products in Barcombe ahead of tonight’s rain if you have them. We are operating our structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to help keep the river flowing freely and reduce flood risk. This message will be updated by 10:00 on 13/12/2019.