Flood Alert Info - Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
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Elbridge, Lidsey, Aldingbourne, Barnham, Yapton and Ryebank Rifes.
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 27 Nov 2024 15:36
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes remain high, following Wednesday morning's rain. Only isolated showers are predicted Wednesday evening through to Saturday. The Barnham Rife is already slowly falling. Minor flood impacts affecting Lake Lane and Barnham Road, Barnham, should continue to ease overnight Wednesday into Thursday. The Aldingbourne Rife through Bersted is slowly rising. Minor flood impacts will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, rural roads, and small areas of land near caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, and possibly parts of the Tescos car park on Shripney Road. In Bersted, the Aldingbourne Rife might not begin to fall until 04:00 28/11/2024, but currently flood impacts are expected to remain minor. Flood protection products are recommended to be kept installed in Barnham, if you have them. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 18:00 28/11/2024
Flood Alert issued on 26 Nov 2024 17:59
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
Between 15 and 30mm of rain is forecast through the early hours of Wednesday 27/11/2024. There remains uncertainty, but if as much rain falls as predicted, flooding could be possible. From 01:00 on 27/11/2024, minor flooding could affect Lake Lane and Barnham Road, Barnham. From 08:00 on 27/11/2024, flood water could also affect land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, parts of the Tescos on Shripney Road, and fields near Shripney Lane and the A259. Almost no rainfall is predicted for Wednesday afternoon, through to the weekend. The Barnham Rife should begin to fall by 12:00 on 27/11/2024, and should return to normal by 17:00 on 27/11/2024. In Bersted, the Aldingbourne Rife might not begin to fall until 21:00 on 27/11/2024. River levels should end up a little higher than following Storm Bert. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barnham, if you have them. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post, and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 18:00 on 27/11/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 6 May 2024 10:37
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes are expected to rise on Monday (06/05/2024). There remains uncertainty in the detail of the weather forecast, but a band of rain moves north on Monday morning, then returns south on Monday evening. It is thought between 5 and 15mm of rain could occur on Monday. The Aldingbourne Rife is expected to rise a small amount in Bersted, before beginning to fall by midday on Tuesday (07/05/2024). Minor flood impacts will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, parts of the Tesco car park on Shripney Road and land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre. Minor flood impacts could also be possible in Barnham, on Monday, with small amounts of water potentially affecting Lake Lane and Barnham Road. Very little rain is forecast for the rest of the week, but minor flood impacts could remain in Bersted until 10/05/2024. Flood protection products are recommended to be kept installed in Barnham, as a precaution, if you have them. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 on 07/05/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 5 May 2024 10:06
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is very slowly falling, following Thursday's rain. Minor flood impacts will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, parts of the Tesco car park on Shripney Road and land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre. The Barnham Rife has now returned nearer to normal. Currently, only isolated showers are expected on Sunday (05/05/2024). The Aldingbourne Rife should continue to very slowly fall. From 06:00 on Monday (06/05/2024), an area of more persistent rain could affect Sussex, with intense showers possible throughout the day, which could again cause river levels to rise a small amount in Bersted and Barnham, with minor flood impacts possible. Tuesday and Wednesday should remain dry but minor flood impacts could remain until Friday (10/05/2024). Flood protection products are recommended to be kept installed in Barnham, as a precaution, if you have them. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 on 06/05/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 4 May 2024 10:54
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is very slowly falling, following Thursday's rain. Minor flood impacts will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, parts of the Tesco car park on Shripney Road and land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre. The Barnham Rife has now returned nearer to normal. No flood impacts are expected in Barnham. Currently, only isolated showers are expected Saturday and Sunday. The Aldingbourne Rife should continue to slowly fall. On Monday (06/05/2024), an area of more persistent rain could affect Sussex, with intense showers possible, which could again cause river levels to rise a small amount. Even without further rain, minor flood impacts could remain until 08/05/2024. Flood protection products are recommended to be kept installed in Barnham, as a precaution, if you have them. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 on 05/05/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 3 May 2024 10:26
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife remains high following 15mm of rain early Thursday morning. Minor flood impacts will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, parts of the Tesco car park on Shripney Road and land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre. The Barnham Rife has now returned close to normal. Friday and Saturday are forecast to remain dry. The Aldingbourne Rife should continue to slowly fall, but minor flood impacts could remain until 08/05/2024. Scattered showers are possible late on Sunday and into Monday (06/05/2024), which could cause river levels to rise a small amount again. Flood protection products are recommended to be kept installed in Barnham, as a precaution, if you have them. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post, and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 on 04/05/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 2 May 2024 10:29
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is slowly rising, following 15mm of rain early Thursday morning. Minor flood impacts will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, parts of the Tesco car park on Shripney Road and land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre. The Barnham Rife is now falling. Minor flood impacts could continue to affect Lake Lane and Barnham Road, Barnham on Thursday. Very little rain is forecast for the rest of Thursday. The Aldingbourne Rife should begin to fall by 17:00 today (02/05/2024), and the Barnham Rife should also return to normal by that time. Scattered showers are possible this weekend and into next week, which could cause river levels to rise a small amount again. Minor flood impacts could remain in Bersted until the start of next week (06/05/2024). Flood protection products are recommended to be kept installed in Barnham, as a precaution, if you have them. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 on 03/05/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 1 May 2024 09:49
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife remains high, following last weekend's rain. River levels are currently stable. Minor flood impacts will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, and possibly parts of the car park at Tescos on Shripney Road and land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre. Bands of intense rain are possible Wednesday evening and potentially again Thursday evening. There remains uncertainty in detail, including location. The most likely outcome is for a small rise in river levels. But if as much rain falls as predicted, isolated property flooding could be possible. Perhaps from 18:00 01/05/2024 in Barnham, potentially affecting properties on Lake Lane, Marshall Close, and the Barnham Road. Flooding affecting Durban Road Bersted could be possible from 11:00 02/05/2024. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barnham, if you have them. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 02/05/2024
Flood Alert issued on 30 Apr 2024 09:51
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes remain high. Over the weekend, more than 30mm of rain was recorded at Westergate. Flood water will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, as well as possibly parts of the car park at Tescos on Shripney Road, and land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. No further rain is forecast for today (30/04/2024), but occasionally heavy showers are forecast from Wednesday evening (01/05/2024) into Thursday (02/05/2024). The river should begin to slowly fall through today (Tuesday 30/04/2024), but may rise following rain on Wednesday (01/05/2024). Flood impacts should begin to slowly ease when river levels start to fall. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barnham, if you have them. Some roads may become impassable. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post, and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 on 01/05/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Apr 2024 10:37
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes remains high. Over the weekend, more than 30mm of rain was recorded at Westergate. Flood water will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, as well as possibly parts of the car park at Tescos on Shripney Road, and land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. No further rain is forecast for the next two days, but showers are forecast from Wednesday (01/05/2024). The river should begin to slowly fall through Tuesday (30/04/2024), but may rise following rain on Wednesday (01/05/2024). Flood impacts should begin to slowly ease when river levels start to fall. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barnham, if you have them. Some roads may become impassable. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post, and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 on 30/04/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Apr 2024 09:32
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes are high and rising. In the last 48 hours, more than 30mm of rain has been recorded at Westergate. From 13:00 today (28/04/2024) flood water will affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, as well as possibly parts of the car park at Tescos on Shripney Road, and land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. Only isolated showers are forecast over the next 2 days. The river should begin to fall by late Monday (29/04/2024), and should return to normal from Tuesday (30/04/2024). Flood impacts should begin to slowly ease when river levels start to fall. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barnham, if you have them. Some roads may become impassable. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post, and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 on 29/04/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2024 07:48
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is higher than normal but currently slowly falling. Minor flood impacts are expected to continue to affect the Tesco car park on Shripney Road, land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, and fields near Shripney Lane and the A259. A band of heavy showers are forecast between midday and 14:00 Monday 08/04/2024. 5-15mm of rain could fall, which will likely cause the Aldingbourne Rife to rise a few centimetres, before beginning to fall by 06:00 Tuesday 09/04/2024. Minor flood impacts could be possible in Barnham from 12:00 08/04/2024, during and immediately following Monday's rain, possibly affecting Lake Lane and Barnham Road. The Aldingbourne Rife could remain higher than normal until May. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 16:00 09/04/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Apr 2024 09:47
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is higher than normal but now slowly falling. Minor flood impacts are expected to continue to affect the Tesco car park on Shripney Road, land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, and fields near Shripney Lane and the A259. Only isolated showers are forecast this weekend, which will allow the Aldingbourne Rife to continue to fall. The fall will be slow, perhaps only 5cm lower by Monday. On Monday evening 08/04/2024 a band of rain could raise the Aldingbourne Rife again by up to 10cm. The Aldingbourne Rife could remain higher than normal until May. Minor flood impacts could be possible in Barnham from 17:00 08/04/2024, following Monday's rain, possibly affecting Lake Lane and Barnham Road. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 08/04/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Apr 2024 09:46
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is higher than normal and slowly rising, following rain overnight Thursday. Minor flood impacts are expected to continue to affect the Tesco car park on Shripney Road, land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, and fields near Shripney Lane and the A259. Rain has now cleared away, and only isolated showers are forecast Friday, over the weekend, and on Monday. The Aldingbourne Rife should only rise another centimetre or two, before beginning to fall by 21:00 Friday 05/04/2024. The Aldingbourne Rife should then fall over the weekend, but the fall will be slow and the Aldingbourne Rife could remain higher than normal until May. No more than minimal flood impacts are expected in Barnham, possibly affecting Lake Lane and Barnham Road, following showers. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post, and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 06/04/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Apr 2024 09:45
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is higher than normal and slowly rising. Minor flood impacts are expected to continue to affect the Tesco car park on Shripney Road, land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, and fields near Shripney Lane and the A259. Further scattered showers are possible Thursday and Friday. The Aldingbourne Rife could rise another 5-10cm by Saturday 06/04/2024, then should slowly fall over the weekend. The Aldingbourne Rife could remain higher than normal until May. No more than minimal flood impacts are expected in Barnham, possibly affecting Lake Lane and Barnham Road, following showers. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Flood protection products are recommended to be kept installed in Barnham, if you have them. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 05/04/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Apr 2024 08:51
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is higher than normal and slowly rising. Minor flood impacts are expected to continue to affect the Tesco car park on Shripney Road, land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, and fields near Shripney Lane and the A259. Further scattered, and light, showers are possible Wednesday, with bands of rain Wednesday evening, Thursday morning and Friday evening. The Aldingbourne Rife could rise another 15cm by Friday 05/04/2024. The Aldingbourne Rife could continue rising until Saturday 06/04/2024 and be higher than normal until May. Minor flood impacts could be possible in Barnham, from 20:00 03/04/2024 and again 05:00 Thursday 04/04/2024, possibly affecting Lake Lane and Barnham Road. Flood protection products are recommended to be kept installed in Barnham, if you have them. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 04/04/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Apr 2024 10:31
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife remains high at Shripney, following more than a month’s rain (50mm) in the last week, but continues to slowly fall. Minor flood impacts are expected to continue to affect the Tesco car park on Shripney Road, land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, and fields near Shripney Lane and the A259. Between 15:00 and 22:00 on Tuesday (02/04/24), a weather front is expected to bring up to 15mm of rain. The Aldingbourne Rife is expected to rise by a few centimetres and minor flood impacts affecting Lake Lane and Barnham Road in Barnham could be possible too. Rivers should begin to initially fall by 08:00 03/04/24. But with another 10-30mm of rain forecast for Thursday, rivers could rise again, potentially impacting properties. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barnham, if you have them. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 03/04/24.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Apr 2024 10:32
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high at Shripney, but now slowly falling. Over the last week, a month's rain (46mm) has been recorded at Westergate. Minor flood impacts are expected to continue to affect the Tesco car park on Shripney Road, land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, and fields near Shripney Lane and the A259. Scattered showers are forecast over the next week, with bands of rain Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. It is possible the Aldingbourne and Barnham Rife could receive up to 15mm of rain on Tuesday 02/04/24 and 20mm on Thursday 04/04/24. The rivers will likely rise Tuesday evening, when flood risk could return. Minimal flood impacts affecting Lake Lane and Barnham Road in Barnham could also be possible. The river will be sensitive to any additional rainfall over the next few weeks. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barnham, if you have them. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 02/04/24.
Flood Alert issued on 31 Mar 2024 11:58
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is higher than normal, but will continue falling throughout the day on Sunday (31/03/2024). Minor flood impacts are expected to continue to affect the Tesco car park on Shripney Road, land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, and fields near Shripney Lane and the A259. A weather front will bring a small amount of rain (up to 10mm), for six hours, from 17:00 31/03/2024. River levels will rise a small amount. Minimal flood impacts affecting Lake Lane and Barnham Road in Barnham could also be possible. Bands of rain and showers will occur most days over the week ahead. River levels are unlikely to fall, and could continue to rise a small amount each day. Flooding could potentially affect properties by the end of the week. The Aldingbourne Rife could be higher than normal until May. Flood protection products are recommended to be kept installed in Barnham, if you have them. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 01/04/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Mar 2024 09:30
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is higher than normal, but now stable, following Thursday and Friday's rain. No rain is forecast Saturday and Sunday and the Aldingbourne Rife should slowly fall. However, minor flood impacts are expected to continue to affect the Tesco car park on Shripney Road, land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, and fields near Shripney Lane and the A259. No flood impacts are currently expected in Barnham. Low pressure could bring persistent rain from 20:00 Sunday 31/03/2024, until Monday afternoon and again Wednesday 03/04/2024. Flood risk could increase next week, potentially affecting properties. The Aldingbourne Rife could be higher than normal until May. Flood protection products are recommended to be kept installed in Barnham, if you have them. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 20:00 31/03/2024
Flood Alert issued on 29 Mar 2024 09:57
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife remains higher than normal, following a period of sustained wet weather. Minor flood impacts are expected to affect the Tesco car park on Shripney Road, land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, and fields near Shripney Lane and the A259. Only minimal flood impacts are expected in Barnham, possibly on Lake Lane and Barnham Road. Only scattered showers, up to 5 mm, are forecast Friday through to Sunday 31/03/2024, which should allow river levels to fall from 12:00 29/03/2024, although will be higher than normal until mid April. River levels should not end up as high as February 2024. Flood protection products are recommended to be kept installed in Barnham, if you have them. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 30/03/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Mar 2024 07:49
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is higher than normal, but now stable, following Thursday's rain. Minor flood impacts are expected to affect the Tesco car park on Shripney Road, land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, and fields near Shripney Lane and the A259. No flood impacts are currently expected in Barnham. Only scattered and 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 to Sussex on Monday 01/04/2024, which could increase flood risk, but there remains uncertainty in next week's forecast. The Aldingbourne Rife should fall from Friday afternoon, although will fall slowly, and will be higher than normal until mid April. River levels should not end up as high as February 2024. Flood protection products are recommended to be kept installed in Barnham, if you have them. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 30/03/2024
Flood Alert issued on 28 Mar 2024 09:07
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is higher than normal, but now stable, following 8mm of rain Thursday morning. Minor flood impacts are expected to affect the Tesco car park on Shripney Road, land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, and fields near Shripney Lane and the A259. Only minimal flood impacts are expected in Barnham, possibly on Lake Lane and Barnham Road. Only scattered showers are forecast Thursday through to Monday 01/04/2024, which should allow river levels to generally fall from 21:00 28/03/2024, although will be higher than normal until mid April. River levels should not end up as high as February 2024. Flood protection products are recommended to be kept installed in Barnham, if you have them. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 29/03/2024
Flood Alert issued on 27 Mar 2024 17:45
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is higher than normal, and expected to rise a few centimetres Thursday. Between 10-20mm of rain is forecast through the early hours of Thursday. If as much rain falls as forecast, the Aldingbourne Rife could rise 15cm and from 03:00 28/03/2024 minor flooding could affect the Tesco car park on Shripney Road, land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, and fields near Shripney Lane and the A259. From 01:00 28/03/2024 minor flood impacts could also affect Lake Lane, Barnham Road, and gardens of riverside properties in Marshall Close, Barnham. Only scattered showers are forecast Thursday through to Sunday, which should allow river levels to generally fall from 21:00 28/03/2024, although they will be higher than normal until mid April. River levels should not end up as high as February 2024. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barnham, if you have them. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 28/03/2024
Flood Alert issued on 22 Mar 2024 10:03
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife remains high but is slowly falling. Flooding may continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the Tesco car park and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. In Barnham, no flood impacts are expected. A weak weather front will bring a small amount of rain Friday 22/03/2024. Showers are forecast Saturday afternoon 23/03/2024, but cumulative rainfall amounts will be small over the weekend. This will allow river levels to fall further. There is potential for more rain on Monday 25/03/2024, which may increase river levels again and prolong flood impacts in Bersted until 26/03/2024. The Aldingbourne Rife might not return nearer to normal until mid April. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 24/03/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Mar 2024 09:24
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife remains high but is slowly falling. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the Tesco car park and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. In Barnham, no flood impacts are expected. No rain is forecast Thursday 21/03/2024. A weak weather front will bring a small amount of rain Friday morning 22/03/2024. Light showers are forecast this weekend, but cumulative rainfall amounts will be small. This will allow river levels to fall further. There is potential for further showers on Monday 25/03/2024, which may prolong flood impacts in Bersted until 26/03/2024. The Aldingbourne Rife might not return nearer to normal until mid April. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 22/03/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Mar 2024 09:34
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife remains high but is slowly falling. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the Tesco car park and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. In Barnham, no flood impacts are expected. No rain is forecast Wednesday or Thursday 21/03/2024. A weak weather front will bring a small amount of rain Friday morning 22/03/2024. Light, but perhaps frequent showers are forecast this weekend. Cumulative rainfall amounts over the next five days will be small. This will allow river levels to fall further. Flood impacts are likely to remain in Bersted until 25/03/2024. The Aldingbourne Rife might not return nearer to normal until mid April. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 21/03/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Mar 2024 10:05
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife remains high but is slowly falling. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the Tesco car park and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. In Barnham, no flood impacts are expected. Tuesday and Wednesday (20/03/2024) will be mostly dry, with some light showers possible. This will allow river levels to fall further. Flood impacts are likely to remain in Bersted until 22/03/2024. The Aldingbourne Rife might not return nearer to normal until April. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 20/03/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Mar 2024 10:30
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife remains high but is slowly falling following Sunday’s rain. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the Tesco car park and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. In Barnham, no flood impacts are expected. Monday is expected to remain dry, which will allow river levels to fall further. The coming week remains unsettled with the possibility of rain showers. Flood impacts are likely to remain in Bersted until 22/03/2024. The Aldingbourne Rife might not return nearer to normal until April. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 19/03/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Mar 2024 10:26
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high and rising, following this morning’s rain. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the Tesco car park and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. Minimal flood impacts are expected in Barnham. River levels will increase again, on both the Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes. Today’s rain should clear by mid-morning, with the rest of Sunday (17/03/2024) forecast to remain dry. The coming week remains unsettled with further outbreaks of rain possible. Flood impacts are likely to remain in Bersted until 20/03/2024. The Aldingbourne Rife might not return nearer to normal until April. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 18/03/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Mar 2024 10:24
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife remains high, but is slowly falling. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the Tesco car park and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. In Barnham no flood impacts are expected today (16/03/2024). Showers are expected Saturday evening, with more persistent rain possible Sunday morning (17/03/2024). This will increase river levels again, on both the Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes. This may generate minimal flood impacts in Barnham. Flood impacts are likely to remain in Bersted until 20/03/2024. The Aldingbourne Rife might not return nearer to normal until April. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 17/03/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Mar 2024 10:03
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high, but now falling again after a dry Thursday. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the Tesco car park and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. In Barnham, no flood impacts are expected. Scattered showers forecast for Friday 15/03/2024 could raise river levels on the Aldingbourne Rife by about 5cm, and perhaps generate minimal flood impacts in Barnham, but should not increase flood risk significantly. More persistent rain Saturday afternoon and evening (16/03/2024), could increase river levels again, on both the Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes. Flood impacts could remain in Bersted until 20/03/2024. The Aldingbourne Rife might not return nearer to normal until April. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 16/03/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Mar 2024 09:56
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high, but now falling again after Tuesday's rain. No rain is forecast for Thursday (14/03/2024). River levels will fall a few centimetres. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the Tesco car park and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. In Barnham, no flood impacts are expected. Scattered showers forecast for Friday (15/03/2024) could raise river levels on the Aldingbourne Rife by about 5cm, and perhaps generate minimal flood impacts in Barnham, but should not increase flood risk significantly. More persistent rain Saturday afternoon and evening (16/03/2024), could increase river levels again, on both the Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes. Flood impacts could remain in Bersted until 20/03/2024. The Aldingbourne Rife might not return nearer to normal until April. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 15/03/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Mar 2024 09:59
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high, but now falling again after Tuesday's rain. No rain is forecast for Wednesday or Thursday. River levels will fall a few centimetres. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the Tesco car park and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. In Barnham no flood impacts are expected. Scattered showers forecast for Friday 15/03/2024 could raise river levels on the Aldingbourne Rife by about 5cm, and perhaps generate minimal flood impacts in Barnham, but should not increase flood risk significantly. More persistent rain Saturday afternoon and evening 16/03/2024, could increase river levels again, on both the Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes. Flood impacts could remain in Bersted until 20/03/2024. The Aldingbourne Rife might not return nearer to normal until April. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 14/03/2024
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2024 08:43
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high, and rising again. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the Tesco car park and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. Persistent rain Tuesday morning is expected to cause the Aldingbourne Rife to rise by about 10cm. Minor flood impacts will continue. In Barnham only minimal flood impacts are expected on Barnham Road and Lake Lane. From Tuesday afternoon, only isolated showers are forecast until the weekend. River levels should begin to fall by 15:00 12/03/2024 in Barnham, and 04:00 13/03/2024 in Bersted, then slowly continue to fall over the next few days. A band of rain Saturday afternoon 16/03/2024 could raise river levels again. Flood impacts could remain in Bersted until 20/03/2024. The Aldingbourne Rife might not return nearer to normal until April. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 13/03/2024
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2024 09:34
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high, but now slowly falling. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the Tesco car park and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. River levels in Barnham are near normal. No flood impacts are currently expected in Barnham. Only a small amount of light drizzle is forecast Monday. River levels should continue to slowly fall. There is uncertainty in the weather forecast for Tuesday. A band of rain forecast from 08:00 12/03/2024, could briefly raise river levels. Flood impacts should not increase significantly in Bersted. In Barnham only minimal flood impacts are expected on Barnham Road and Lake Lane. No rain is currently forecast Wednesday and Thursday, which should enable river levels to again slowly fall. Flood impacts could remain in Bersted until 15/03/2024. The Aldingbourne Rife might not return nearer to normal until April. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 12/03/2024
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2024 09:43
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high but now slowly falling. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the Tesco car park and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. River levels in Barnham are near normal. No flood impacts are currently expected in Barnham. Some light rain is forecast on Sunday 10/03/2024, but river levels will probably continue falling. There is still uncertainty in the forecast, although even if Sunday's rain is more persistent it is probable that river levels will rise by only a few centimetres. Very little rain is forecast on Monday but rain on Tuesday 12/03/2024 could raise river levels again. The Barnham Rife could rise a small amount on Sunday and Tuesday, but only minimal flood impacts are expected on Barnham Road and Lake Lane. Flood impacts could remain in Bersted until 15/03/2024. The Aldingbourne Rife might not return nearer to normal until April. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 on 11/03/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Mar 2024 09:56
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high, but now slowly falling. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the Tesco car park and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. River levels in Barnham are near normal. No flood impacts are currently expected in Barnham. With hardly any rain forecast on Saturday, river levels could fall a centimetre. Rain is forecast on Sunday (10/03/2024), but there is uncertainty in locations. Currently, predictions suggest there could be rain in the early hours of Sunday, and perhaps again in the evening. The Aldingbourne Rife could rise by 5cm on Sunday. The Barnham Rife could rise a small amount on Sunday too, but only minimal flood impacts are expected in Barnham, possibly affecting Barnham Road and Lake Lane. Flood impacts could remain in Bersted until mid March (15/03/2024). The Aldingbourne Rife might not return nearer to normal until April. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 on 10/03/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Mar 2024 10:07
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high, but now slowly falling. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the Tesco car park and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. River levels in Barnham are near normal. No flood impacts are currently expected in Barnham. No rain is forecast Friday. River levels should continue to fall today. Two brief rain bands Saturday morning and Saturday evening could raise river levels a small amount but only minimal new flood impacts are expected, possibly affecting Barnham Road, and Lake Lane. On Sunday 10/03/2024, a band of rain will spread from the east. If the maximum predicted rain occurs, river levels could rise a small amount again and minor flood impacts could increase Sunday afternoon. Flood impacts could remain in Bersted until mid March (15/03/2024). The Aldingbourne Rife might not return nearer to normal until April. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 09/03/2024
Flood Alert issued on 6 Mar 2024 08:57
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high, but now slowly falling. Flooding will continue to be near to properties on Durban Road, Bersted, and affect fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the Tesco car park and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. River levels in Barnham are near normal. Only minimal flood impacts are currently expected in Barnham. Only isolated showers are forecast Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. River levels should fall a few centimetres. However, bands of rain are forecast on both Saturday and Sunday 10/03/2024. River levels are expected to rise again, and minor flood impacts could again be possible from 10:00 09/03/2024. The Barnham Rife will also rise Saturday, but only minimal flood impacts are expected, possibly affecting Barnham Road, and Lake Lane. Flood impacts could remain in Bersted until mid March (15/03/2024). The Aldingbourne Rife might not return nearer to normal until April. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 08/03/2024
Flood Alert issued on 5 Mar 2024 11:35
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high, but now slowly falling following Saturday's rain. Flooding will continue to be near to properties on Durban Road, Bersted, and affect fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the Tesco car park and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. Only minimal flood impacts are currently expected in Barnham. Throughout today occasionally heavy scattered showers will pass through which could result in 5-20mm of rain. Further showers are forecast for Wednesday. The Barnham Rife will also rise Tuesday afternoon, but only minimal flood impacts are expected, possibly affecting Barnham Road, and Lake Lane. Flood impacts could remain in Bersted until next weekend (10/03/2024). The Aldingbourne Rife might not return nearer to normal until April. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 06/03/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Mar 2024 08:13
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high, but now slowly falling following Saturday's rain. Flooding will continue to be near to properties on Durban Road, Bersted, and affect fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the Tesco car park and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. Only minimal flood impacts are currently expected in Barnham. A weather front will bring a small amount of rain Monday afternoon 04/03/2024, which is expected to cause the Aldingbourne Rife to rise a few centimetres, but flood impacts are not expected to increase significantly. The Barnham Rife will also rise Monday afternoon, but only minimal flood impacts are expected, possibly affecting Barnham Road, and Lake Lane. From Tuesday, only scattered showers are forecast and river levels should fall. Flood impacts could remain in Bersted until next weekend (10/03/2024). The Aldingbourne Rife might not return nearer to normal until April. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 05/03/2024
Flood Alert issued on 3 Mar 2024 09:01
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high, but now slowly falling following Saturday's rain. Flooding will continue to be near to properties on Durban Road, Bersted, and affect fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the Tesco car park and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. Only minimal flood impacts are currently expected in Barnham. No rain is forecast Sunday. River levels will continue to slowly fall. A weather front will bring a small amount of rain Monday afternoon 04/03/2024, which is expected to cause the Aldingbourne Rife to rise a few centimetres, but flood impacts are not expected to increase significantly. The Barnham Rife will also rise Monday afternoon, but only minimal flood impacts are expected, possibly affecting Barnham Road, and Lake Lane. Flood impacts could remain in Bersted until next weekend (10/03/2024). The Aldingbourne Rife might not return nearer to normal until April. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 04/03/2024
Flood Alert issued on 2 Mar 2024 08:54
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high. Flooding will continue to be near to properties on Durban Road, Bersted, and affect fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the Tesco car park and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. Only minimal flood impacts are currently expected in Barnham, possibly affecting Barnham Road, and Lake Lane. Scattered showers through Saturday will cause river levels to continue rising. Very little rain is forecast Saturday afternoon and Sunday. River levels should begin to fall Saturday afternoon in Barnham, but not until Sunday in Bersted, though should remain lower than they were in January 2024. More rain is predicted Monday. Hopefully from Tuesday 05/03/2024 river levels will be able to fall further, but flood impacts could remain in Bersted until next weekend (10/03/2024). The Aldingbourne Rife might not return nearer to normal until April. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 03/03/2024
Flood Alert issued on 1 Mar 2024 10:50
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high. Flooding will continue to be near to properties on Durban Road, Bersted, affect fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the Tesco car park and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. 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. River levels should remain lower than they were in January 2024. Hopefully from Tuesday 05/03/2024 river levels will be able to fall further, but flood impacts could remain in Bersted until next weekend (10/03/2024). The Aldingbourne Rife might not return nearer to normal until April. The Barnham Rife will also rise a small amount, but only minimal flood impacts are currently expected in Barnham, possibly affecting Barnham Road, Lake Lane and gardens of riverside properties in Marshall Close. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 on 02/03/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Feb 2024 11:08
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high. Flooding will continue to be near to properties on Durban Road, Bersted, affect fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the Tesco car park and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. Bands of rain Thursday and Friday mornings, followed by showers through to Saturday, will cause river levels to rise again. The Aldingbourne Rife could rise by 5-10cm Thursday 29/02/2024. River levels should remain lower than they were in January 2024. Hopefully from Tuesday 05/03/2024 river levels will be able to fall further, but flood impacts could remain in Bersted until next weekend (10/03/2024). The Aldingbourne Rife might not return nearer to normal until April. The Barnham Rife will also rise a small amount, but only minimal flood impacts are currently expected in Barnham, possibly affecting Barnham Road, Lake Lane and possibly gardens of riverside properties in Marshall Close. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 01/03/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Feb 2024 07:46
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high but now slowly falling, following 25mm of rain Sunday. Flooding will continue to be near to properties on Durban Road, Bersted, affect fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the Tesco car park and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. The Barnham Rife has already fallen significantly. No more than minimal flood impacts are expected in Barnham. Drizzle is expected Wednesday afternoon and evening. The Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes will continue to fall. However, river levels will not fall far. Bands of rain Thursday and Friday, and showers Saturday, will make river levels rise a small amount again. Flood impacts could remain in Bersted until next week, but river levels should remain lower than they were in January 2024. The Aldingbourne Rife might not return nearer to normal until April. Minimal flood impacts could be possible in Barnham from Thursday afternoon 29/02/2024. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 29/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 27 Feb 2024 11:02
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high, but very slowly falling, following 25mm of rain Sunday. Flooding will continue to affect properties on Durban Road, Bersted, fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the Tesco car park and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. The Barnham Rife is higher than normal, but has fallen significantly from its peak on Sunday night. Only scattered showers are forecast Tuesday and Wednesday. The Aldingbourne Rife will continue falling, but not far. There is a possibility of more intense rainfall (up to 15mm) on Thursday 29/02/2024, and again Friday, with showers Saturday. River levels rise again Thursday. Flood impacts could remain in Bersted until next week, but river levels should remain lower than they were in January 2024. The Aldingbourne Rife might not return nearer to normal until April. Minimal flood impacts could be possible in Barnham from Thursday afternoon 29/02/2024. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 28/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2024 06:51
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high and slowly rising, following 25mm of rain Sunday. Flooding will continue to affect properties on Durban Road, Bersted, fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the Tesco car park and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. The Barnham Rife is higher than normal, but already falling. Only minimal flood impacts are expected in Barnham, affecting Barnham Road, Lake Lane and possibly gardens of riverside properties in Marshall Close, Barnham. Only scattered showers and weakening weather fronts are forecast Monday afternoon, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 29/02/2024. The Aldingbourne Rife should begin to fall by 20:00 26/02/2024 in Bersted. Flood impacts could remain in Bersted for at least a week. The Barnham Rife should return nearer to normal by Tuesday afternoon. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 27/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2024 11:39
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife remains high. Between 10 and 20mm of rain is forecast between 13:00 25/02/2024 and 13:00 26/02/2024. Rivers will rise higher. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the Tesco car park and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. From 02:00 26/02/2024, flood water could affect properties on Durban Road, Bersted. The Barnham Rife will also rise. From 20:00 25/02/2024, minor flood impacts could affect Barnham Road, Lake Lane and possibly gardens of riverside properties in Marshall Close, Barnham. Only scattered showers are forecast Monday afternoon, Tuesday and Wednesday. The Aldingbourne Rife should begin to fall by 17:00 26/02/2024 in Bersted. The Barnham Rife should begin to fall by 11:00 26/02/2024. Flood impacts could remain in Bersted for at least a week. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 26/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2024 10:16
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife remains high. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the Tesco car park, and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. Flood water will be close to properties on Durban Road, Bersted. Scattered showers are forecast Saturday. It is possible that river levels could rise a small amount Saturday. However, widespread rain is possible Sunday afternoon through to Monday afternoon. The river is expected to rise again and property flooding is possible in all communities Sunday or Monday (26/02/2024). Minor flood impacts could remain in Bersted for another week. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 16:00 on 25/02/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2024 07:33
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife remains high. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the Tesco car park and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. Flood water will be close to properties on Durban Road, Bersted. Scattered showers are forecast Friday and Saturday. Only 1 or 2mm of rain is expected. The Aldingbourne Rife should be able to very slowly fall, however is unlikely to fall any more than 10cm. The Barnham Rife is also higher than normal, but has fallen significantly already. Only minimal flood impacts are expected currently in Barnham. Widespread rain is possible Sunday afternoon through to Monday afternoon. Rivers are expected to rise again and property flooding is possible Sunday or Monday 26/02/2024. Minor flood impacts could remain in Bersted for another week. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 24/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 15:41
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
15mm of rain has fallen Thursday. More than we forecast. The Aldingbourne Rife remains high and is rising again. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the Tesco car park and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. Another 4mm of rain could be measured, before the rain eases by 17:00 22/02/2024. The Aldingbourne Rife could rise another 10cm, approaching isolated properties on Durban Road, Bersted Thursday evening. Before beginning to initially fall from 06:00 23/02/2024. Scattered showers are forecast Friday and Saturday, with widespread rain possible Sunday. Further small rises in river level could be possible, with property flooding possible Monday 26/02/2024. Minor flood impacts could remain in Bersted for another week. The Barnham Rife is also higher than normal, but should begin to fall by 19:00 22/02/2024, with only minimal flood impacts in Barnham. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 23/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 10:42
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife remains high, but is currently slowly falling following Wednesday’s rain. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the Tesco car park and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. Scattered showers are forecast Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The Aldingbourne Rife will probably continue to fall through to Sunday 25/02/2024. However, the showers may slow the fall, or potentially cause a small rise at times. Minor flood impacts could remain in Bersted for another week. The Barnham Rife has already fallen near to a normal level. The forecast showers could also cause a small rise on the Barnham Rife, but only minimal flood impacts are expected in Barnham, potentially affecting roads including Barnham Road and Lake Lane. Widespread and persistent rain could occur on Sunday, which could make property flooding possible. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 23/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 21 Feb 2024 09:44
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife remains high. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the Tesco car park and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. Between 15-25mm of rain could fall on Wednesday. The Aldingbourne Rife is expected to rise higher. Possibly by 15cm. From 22:00 21/02/2024, water could be close to properties on Durban Road, Bersted. The Barnham Rife is near a normal level, but is expected to rise Wednesday. Only minor flood impacts are expected in Barnham, affecting roads including Barnham Road and Lake Lane. Another 10-15mm of rain is forecast on Thursday, with showers Friday and through the weekend. River levels will likely rise higher and flood risk will increase. The Barnham Rife should initially begin to fall from 19:00 21/02/2024. The Aldingbourne Rife might not fall until Friday 22/02/2024. Minor flood impacts could remain in Bersted for another week. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 22/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 20 Feb 2024 09:10
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife remains high, but is slowly falling. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the Tesco car park and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. Water will be close to properties on Durban Road, Bersted. The Barnham Rife has already fallen nearer to normal. Only minimal flood impacts are expected in Barnham. 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. A small number of properties could flood on Durban Road, Bersted from Thursday afternoon 22/02/2024. Minor flood impacts could remain in Bersted for another week. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 21/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2024 10:54
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high but slowly falling, following Sunday's rain. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the Tesco car park and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. Water will be close to properties on Durban Road, Bersted. The Barnham Rife has already fallen nearer to normal. Only minimal flood impacts are expected in Barnham. Very little rain is forecast Monday and Tuesday (20/02/2024). However, a lot of rain could be possible Wednesday, potentially more than was recorded on Sunday. With periods of rain on Thursday and Friday too, flood risk could increase on Wednesday (21/02/2024). Flood impacts could remain in Bersted for another week. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 on 20/02/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2024 11:24
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high and rising. In the last 24 hours, 28mm of rain has been recorded at Westergate. Minor flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the Tesco car park and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. By Sunday afternoon, flood water could be close to properties on Durban Road, Bersted. The Barnham Rife is also higher than normal, but is forecast to soon stabilise and fall. Only minor flood impacts are expected to affect Barnham Road, Lake Lane and Marshall Close, in Barnham. The rest of Sunday and Monday are forecast to be dry. The Barnham Rife should return near to normal Sunday afternoon, but flood impacts could remain in Bersted for another week. Another band of rain could increase flood risk Wednesday (21/02/2024). Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 on 19/02/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2024 17:32
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife remains high. A weather front is expected to bring 10-20mm of rain Saturday evening into Sunday morning. If we receive the rain that is forecast, river levels could rise 20cm on the Aldingbourne Rife, Sunday 18/02/2024. Minor flooding will affect fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the Tesco car park and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. By Sunday afternoon, flood water could be close to properties on Durban Road, Bersted. The Barnham Rife is a little higher than normal and will rise further following the forecasted rain. From 23:00 on 17/02/2024, minor flood impacts could affect Barnham Road, Lake Lane and Marshall Close, Barnham. The rain should clear by 10:00 on 18/02/2024. The Barnham Rife should return near to normal Sunday afternoon, but flood impacts could remain in Bersted for another week. Another band of rain could increase flood risk on Wednesday 21/02/2024. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 15:00 on 18/02/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2024 09:47
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife remains high. Minor flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the Tesco car park, and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. The Barnham Rife is a little higher than normal, but is falling, with only minimal flood impacts expected in Barnham. Only isolated showers are forecast on Friday 16/02/2024. The Aldingbourne Rife is beginning to fall. However, a weather front is expected to bring another 10-20mm of rain on Saturday evening into Sunday morning. River levels could rise by 20cm on the Aldingbourne Rife on Sunday 18/02/2024. Minor flood impacts could remain in Bersted for another week. Flood impacts should remain minimal in Barnham, only affecting a small number of roads. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 19:00 on 17/02/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2024 09:39
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high, and slowly rising. Minor flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the Tesco car park and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. The Barnham Rife is a little higher than normal, but is falling, with only minimal flood impacts expected in Barnham. Isolated showers are forecast today (15/02/2024) and Friday (16/02/2024). The Aldingbourne Rife should begin to fall by 18:00 on 15/02/2024, however, a weather front is expected to bring another 10-20mm of rain Saturday evening into Sunday morning. River levels could rise 20cm on the Aldingbourne Rife Sunday 18/02/2024. Minor flood impacts could remain in Bersted for another week. Flood impacts should remain minimal in Barnham, only affecting a small number of roads. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 on 16/02/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2024 08:30
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high, but stable. Minor flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the Tesco car park and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. The Barnham Rife has returned nearer to normal. Only minimal flood impacts are expected in Barnham. Periods of light rain are predicted Wednesday, with the possibility of some heavier rain Wednesday evening. 5-10mm of rain in total. A weather front is expected to bring another 5-15mm of rain Saturday evening into Sunday morning. River levels could rise a few centimetres on the Aldingbourne Rife during Wednesday, and 20cm Sunday 18/02/2024. Minor flood impacts could remain in Bersted for another week. Flood impacts are to remain minimal in Barnham, affecting a small number of roads. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 15/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2024 10:57
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high, but slowly falling. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the Tesco car park and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. The Barnham Rife has returned nearer to normal. Only minimal flood impacts are expected in Barnham. Periods of rain are predicted on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. From Tuesday evening 13/02/2024 river levels could rise again on both the Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes. In Bersted flood impacts could remain all week. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 14/02/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2024 09:22
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high, but slowly falling. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the Tesco car park and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. The Barnham Rife has returned nearer to normal. Only minimal flood impacts are expected in Barnham. No rain is forecast on Monday, the rivers should continue to fall. However, periods of rain are predicted on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. From Tuesday evening 13/02/2024 river levels could rise again on both the Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes. In Bersted flood impacts could remain all week. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 13/02/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2024 10:07
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high, but now slowly falling, following Thursday's rain. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the Tesco car park and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. The Barnham Rife has returned nearer to normal. Only minimal flood impacts are expected in Barnham. Scattered showers are forecast on Sunday, but the rivers should continue to fall. No rain is forecast on Monday. However, periods of rain are predicted on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. In Bersted flood impacts could remain all week. From Tuesday evening 13/02/2024 river levels could rise again on both the Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 12/02/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2024 10:15
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high, but stable and about to fall, following Thursday's rain. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the Tesco car park and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. The Barnham Rife is higher than normal, but has fallen from its peak. Only minimal flood impacts are expected in Barnham. Scattered showers are forecast through the weekend. The Barnham Rife should continue to slowly fall, returning nearer to normal by Saturday afternoon. In Bersted flood impacts could remain until Tuesday afternoon and river levels will not return nearer to normal until the end of the month. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 11/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 19:34
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high and rising, following Thursday's rain. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the Tesco car park and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. The Barnham Rife is higher than normal, but has fallen from its peak, some water could continue to affect parts of Barnham Road and Lake Lane, Barnham. Scattered showers are forecast through the weekend. The Barnham Rife should continue to slowly fall, returning nearer to normal by Saturday afternoon. The Aldingbourne Rife should begin to fall by 22:00 09/02/2024. In Bersted flood impacts could remain until Sunday afternoon, and river levels will not return nearer to normal until the end of the month. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barnham, if you have them. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 10/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 07:10
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high and rising, following Thursday's rain. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney lane, parts of the Tesco car park and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. The Barnham Rife is higher than normal, but has fallen from its peak. Some water could continue to affect parts of Barnham Road and Lake Lane, Barnham. Scattered showers are forecast Friday and through the weekend. The Barnham Rife should continue to slowly fall, returning nearer to normal by Saturday afternoon. The Aldingbourne Rife should begin to fall by 16:00 09/02/2024. However any showers that occur could cause rivers to rise a little longer and delay lowering of water level. In Bersted river levels will not return nearer to normal until the end of the month. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barnham, if you have them. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 20:00 09/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2024 16:34
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes are high. 15mm of rain was recorded at Westergate on 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 and higher from Thursday afternoon. From 19:00 08/02/2024 flooding could affect a small number of riverside properties in Marshall Close, Barnham Road, and along Lake Lane, Barnham. From 21:00 08/02/2024 flood water will also affect fields near Shripney lane, parts of the Tesco car park and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre on Shripney Road. The Barnham Rife should begin to fall by 04:00 09/02/2024. The Aldingbourne Rife should begin to fall by 17:00 09/02/2024, but showers forecast Friday could keep rivers high. River levels should return nearer to normal Saturday in Barnham, but not until March in Bersted. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barnham, if you have them. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 09/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 13 Jan 2024 09:43
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high, but slowly falling. Minor flood impacts will continue in fields, on roads, and affecting the Tesco car park on Shripney Road and around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, Bersted. No flood impacts are expected in Barnham, as the Barnham Rife has already returned to a normal level. Very little rain is forecast until Tuesday 16/01/2024. The rivers will continue to slowly fall. Flooding affecting caravans and the Tesco car park should ease by Monday 15/01/2024. There is uncertainty in the forecast for Wednesday 17/01/2024. Low pressure could bring some rain or snow, which could increase flood risk. The Aldingbourne Rife will be higher than normal until the end of January 2024, and sensitive to additional rainfall over the next few weeks. Some roads may be affected by flood water. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to regularly clear grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post, and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 on 15/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Jan 2024 09:01
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high, but slowly falling. Flood impacts will continue to affect the Tesco car park on Shripney Road, and around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, Bersted. Flood impacts should continue to ease on Durban Road in Bersted. Flood water will continue to be extensive through fields and on roads, including near Shripney Lane. In Barnham, the Barnham Rife has already returned to normal, and no flood impacts are expected in Barnham. No rain is forecast over the next 5 days. The rivers should continue to slowly fall, but flood water could affect Riverside Caravan Park and the car park at Tesco until the weekend. The Aldingbourne Rife could remain higher than normal until the end of January, and will be sensitive to additional rainfall over the next few weeks. Some roads may be affected by flood water. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to regularly clear grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post, and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 on 13/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Jan 2024 08:55
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high, but slowly falling. Flood impacts will continue to affect the Tesco car park on Shripney Road and around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, Bersted. Flood impacts should continue to ease on Durban Road Bersted. Flood water will continue to be extensive through fields and affect roads, including near Shripney Lane. In Barnham, the Barnham Rife has already returned to normal, and no flood impacts are expected in Barnham. No rain is forecast over the next 5 days. The rivers should continue to slowly fall, but flood water could affect Riverside Caravan Park and the car park at Tesco until the weekend. The Aldingbourne Rife could remain until will be higher than normal until the end of January and sensitive to additional rainfall over the next few weeks. Some roads may be affected by flood water, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to regularly clear grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 11/01/2024
Flood Alert issued on 9 Jan 2024 10:35
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is slowly falling but remains high at Shripney. Flood impacts should begin to ease at the Tesco car park on Shripney Road and around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, Bersted. Flood impacts should continue to ease on Durban Road Bersted. Flood water will continue to affect fields and roads, including near Shripney Lane. In Barnham, the Barnham Rife has fallen significantly and slowly returning to normal levels. No more flood impacts are expected in Barnham. No further rain is forecast over the next 5 days. The rivers should continue to slowly fall, but flood water could affect Riverside Caravan Park and the car park at Tesco for a week. The Aldingbourne Rife will be higher than normal until the middle of January and sensitive to additional rainfall over the next few weeks. Some roads may be affected by flood water, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 10/01/2024
Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2024 10:28
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high, but slowly falling. Minor flood impacts will continue to affect the Tesco car park on Shripney Road and around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, Bersted. Flood impacts should begin to ease on Durban Road Bersted. Flood water will continue to be extensive through fields and on roads, including near Shripney Lane. In Barnham, the Barnham Rife has fallen significantly and slowly returning to normal levels. No more flood impacts are expected in Barnham. No further rain is forecast over the next 5 days. The rivers should continue to slowly fall, but flood water could affect Riverside Caravan Park and the car park at Tesco for a week. The Aldingbourne Rife will be higher than normal until the middle of January and sensitive to additional rainfall over the next few weeks. Some roads may be affected by flood water, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 09/01/2024
Flood Alert issued on 7 Jan 2024 11:20
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high, but now slowly falling. Flood impacts will continue to affect the Tesco car park on Shripney Road and around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, Bersted. Flood impacts should begin to ease on Durban Road Bersted. Flood water will continue to be extensive through fields and on roads, including near Shripney Lane. In Barnham, the Barnham Rife has fallen significantly already, any flood impacts in Barnham should now be minimal. Very little rain (0-5mm) is forecast for the next five days. The rivers should continue to slowly fall, but flood water could affect Riverside Caravan Park and the car park at Tesco for a week. The Aldingbourne Rife could remain higher than normal until the middle of January and sensitive to additional rainfall over the next few weeks. Some roads may be affected by flood water, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 08/01/2024
Flood Alert issued on 6 Jan 2024 10:35
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high but now slowly falling. Flood impacts will continue to affect the Tesco car park on Shripney Road, and around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, Bersted. Flood water will also affect businesses on Durban Road, Bersted. Flood water will be extensive through fields and on roads, including near Shripney Lane. In Barnham, the Barnham Rife has fallen significantly already, any flood impacts in Barnham should now be minimal. No further rain is forecast over the next 5 days. The rivers should continue to fall but property flooding in Bersted could remain until next week. The Aldingbourne Rife could remain higher than normal until the middle of January and be sensitive to additional rainfall over the next few weeks. Some roads may be affected by flood water, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post, and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 07/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 09:52
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high, and expected to rise a small amount Friday, following Thursday's rain. Flood impacts will continue to affect the Tesco car park on Shripney Road and around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, Bersted. Flood water will also affect businesses on Durban Road, Bersted. Flood water will be extensive through fields and on roads, including near Shripney Lane. In Barnham river levels are slowly falling and any flood impacts affecting Lake Lane, Barnham Road and gardens of Marshall Close, Barnham, should slowly reduce. Very little rain is forecast for the next five days. The Barnham Rife should return nearer to normal by Saturday. The Aldingbourne Rife should begin to fall by 18:00 05/01/2024 but river levels will be higher than normal until the middle of January. As a precaution, flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barnham, if you have them. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 14:00 06/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 09:12
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high, and expected to rise Thursday afternoon. There remains uncertainty in the forecast, but between 15 and 35mm of rain is possible Thursday. From 15:00 04/01/2024 minor flood impacts could affect Lake Lane, Barnham Road and gardens of Marshall Close, Barnham. From 21:00 04/01/2024 more flood water will affect fields and roads. Including fields near Shripney Lane, the car park at Tesco on Shripney Road and around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, Bersted. If the maximum rain occurs, from 10:00 05/01/2024, flood water could approach businesses on Durban Road Bersted. Very little rain is forecast Friday and through to next week. The Barnham Rife should fall by 05:00 05/01/2024. The Aldingbourne Rife should begin to fall by 15:00 05/01/2024 but river levels will be higher than normal all week. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barnham, if you have them. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 13:00 05/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 09:17
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high and slowly rising following 25mm of rain Monday and Tuesday. Minor flood impacts will continue to affect fields and roads, including fields near Shripney Lane, the Tesco car park on Shripney Road, and around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, Bersted. The Barnham Rife is slowly falling. Minimal flood impacts should reduce at Lake Lane and Barnham Road, Barnham. Isolated showers are forecast Wednesday. The Aldingbourne Rife should begin to fall by 15:00 on 03/01/2024, but river levels will be higher than normal all week. The forecast for Thursday is uncertain. Another 20-30mm of rain is possible Thursday afternoon 04/01/2024, which could increase flood risk again. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barnham, if you have them. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post, and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 16:00 on 04/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 10:25
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes are high and rising, following 15mm of rain Monday and scattered showers the previous week. Another 10mm of rain is forecast Tuesday morning. Rivers will rise higher. Minor flood impacts will continue to affect fields and roads. Including Lake Lane and Barnham Road, Barnham. As well as near Shripney Lane, the car park at Tescos on Shripney Road and around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, Bersted. Tuesday's rain should ease by 13:00 02/01/2024. The river should begin to fall by 15:00 02/01/2024 in Barnham, but not until Wednesday in Bersted. River levels will be higher than normal all week. Another 20-30mm of rain is forecast Thursday afternoon 04/01/2024, which will increase flood risk again. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barnham, if you have them. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 03/01/2024
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2024 14:39
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes are forecast to rise Monday evening. 40 to 60mm of rain is forecast between 14:00 on 01/01/2024 and 18:00 on 02/01/2024. From 22:00 on 01/01/2024, flooding could affect fields, roads and approach a small number of riverside properties in Marshall Close, Barnham. From 13:00 on 02/01/2024, flood water will affect the Tesco car park on Shripney Road and around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, as well as fields near Shripney Lane. Following a second period of rain Tuesday, water could approach businesses on Durban Road, Bersted. Another 20-30mm of rain is forecast Thursday afternoon 04/01/2024. The river will not begin to fall until Tuesday evening in Barnham and Wednesday evening in Bersted. River levels will be higher than normal all week. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barnham, if you have them. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post, and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 14:00 on 02/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2023 12:28
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife remains high, but currently stable. Flooding is still thought to be affecting land and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, parts of the Tesco car park on Shripney Road, fields near Shripney Lane, and some areas of Durban Road, Bersted. The Aldingbourne Rife will start to slowly rise again following Tuesdays rain. The Barnham Rife is already starting to rise, but flood impacts should be minimal. Todays rainfall should clear by 14:00 on 19/12/2023, followed by dry days Wednesday and Thursday allowing river levels to fall a small amount. Light showers are expected Friday 22/12/2023, but any impacts should be minimal. The Aldingbourne Rife might not return nearer to normal until the new year. Water levels will remain sensitive to any additional rainfall over the rest of winter. Some roads could be affected by flood water. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Shripney Lane. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 on 20/12/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2023 10:54
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high, but slowly falling. Flooding is still thought to be affecting land and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, parts of the car park at Tescos on Shripney Road, fields near Shripney Lane, and be close to properties on Durban Road, Bersted. In Barnham, river levels have now fallen nearer to normal and no flood impacts are presently expected. Monday (18/12/2023) will remain dry. The Aldingbourne Rife should continue to slowly fall today (Monday 18/12/2023). 10-20mm of rain is possible on Tuesday (19/12/2023), which could cause river levels to rise again. Minor flood impacts could be possible in Barnham. Water levels will remain sensitive to any additional rainfall over the rest of winter. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barnham, if you have them. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 on 19/12/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Dec 2023 10:55
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high, but now slowly falling. Flooding is still thought to be affecting land and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, parts of the Tesco car park on Shripney Road, fields near Shripney Lane, and be close to properties on Durban Road, Bersted. In Barnham, river levels have now fallen nearer to normal and any flood impacts should be minimal. Sunday and Monday will remain dry. The Aldingbourne Rife should continue to slowly fall. 15-20mm of rain is possible on Tuesday 19/12/2023 which could cause river levels to rise again. Minor flood impacts could be possible in Barnham. The Aldingbourne Rife will remain sensitive to any additional rainfall over the rest of winter. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barnham, if you have them. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 on 18/12/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Dec 2023 11:38
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high, but now slowly falling. Flooding is still thought to be affecting land and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, parts of the car park at Tesco on Shripney Road, fields near Shripney Lane, and be close to properties on Durban Road, Bersted. In Barnham, river levels have now fallen nearer to normal and any flood impacts should be minimal. The Aldingbourne Rife should continue to slowly fall however, flood impacts could remain until the middle of next week (20/12/2023). The weekend will remain dry, however 15-20mm of rain is possible on Tuesday 19/12/2023 which could cause river levels to rise again. Minor flood impacts could be possible in Barnham. The Aldingbourne Rife might not return nearer to normal until the new year. Water levels will remain sensitive to any additional rain in December. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barnham, if you have them. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 17/12/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Dec 2023 10:37
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high, but now slowly falling. Flooding is still thought to be affecting land and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, parts of the Tesco car park on Shripney Road, fields near Shripney Lane, and to be close to properties on Durban Road Bersted. In Barnham, river levels have now fallen nearer to normal and any flood impacts should be minimal. No rain is forecast in the next five days. The Aldingbourne Rife should continue to slowly fall, however, flood impacts could remain until the middle of next week (20/12/2023). The Aldingbourne Rife might not return nearer to normal until the new year. Water levels will remain sensitive to any additional rain in December. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barnham, if you have them. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 on 16/12/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Dec 2023 11:02
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high, but now slowly falling. Flooding is still thought to be affecting land and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, parts of the car park at Tescos on Shripney Road, fields near Shripney Lane, and be close to properties on Durban Road Bersted. In Barnham, river levels have now fallen nearer to normal and any flood impacts should be minimal. Very little rain is forecast in the next five days. The Aldingbourne Rife should continue to slowly fall, however flood impacts could remain until the middle of next week (20/12/2023). The Aldingbourne Rife might not return nearer to normal until the new year. Water levels will remain sensitive to any additional rain in December. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barnham, if you have them. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 15/12/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Dec 2023 09:13
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high and slowly rising through Bersted. Flood water will continue to affect land and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, parts of the car park at Tescos on Shripney Road, fields near Shripney Lane, and be close to properties on Durban Road, Bersted. In Barnham, river levels are falling nearer to normal and any flood impacts should be minimal. Very little rain is forecast in the next five days. The Aldingbourne Rife should begin to slowly fall from 10:00 13/12/2023. Flood impacts could remain until the middle of next week (20/12/2023). The Aldingbourne Rife might not return nearer to normal until the new year. Water levels will remain sensitive to any additional rain in December. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barnham, if you have them. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 14/12/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2023 08:52
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high and slowly rising through Bersted. With showers forecast Tuesday, the Aldingbourne Rife is expected to keep rising. A maximum of 15cm river rise by Wednesday. Flood water will continue to affect land and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, parts of the car park at Tescos on Shripney Road, as well as fields near Shripney Lane. In Barnham, river levels will rise a small amount on Tuesday too, but any flood impacts should be minimal. 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, but river levels will not fall far. Minor flood impacts will continue most of this week in Bersted. Water levels will remain sensitive to any additional rain in December. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barnham, if you have them. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 13/12/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Dec 2023 10:55
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high but now stable and very slowly falling, following Saturday's rain. Flood water will continue to affect land and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, parts of the car park at Tescos on Shripney Road, as well as fields near Shripney Lane. In Barnham, river levels are slowly falling and any minor flood impacts will reduce. Monday will stay dry. River levels will fall a small amount. A band of rain at 04:00 12/12/2023 followed by scattered showers Tuesday morning and afternoon could bring up to 20mm of rain. From 05:00 12/12/2023 the Aldingbourne Rife could rise another 10cm Tuesday. Minor flood impacts could be possible in Barnham too. Minor flood impacts will continue most of this week. Water levels will remain sensitive to any additional rain in December. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barnham, if you have them. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 12/12/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Dec 2023 09:26
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high but now stable, following Saturday's rain. Flood water will continue to affect land and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, parts of the car park at Tesco on Shripney Road, as well as fields near Shripney Lane. In Barnham, river levels are slowly falling and any minor flood impacts will reduce. Showers midday Sunday 10/12/2023 will cause river levels to rise a couple of centimetres again, through Sunday afternoon. Rain on Tuesday 12/12/2023 might cause river levels in Bersted to rise by a further 10cm. Flood water will continue to affect caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, and from Tuesday 12/12/2023 might approach properties on Durban Road, Bersted. Water levels will remain sensitive to any additional rain in December. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barnham, if you have them. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 11/12/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 19:36
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high and slowly rising, following Saturday's rain. Flood water will continue to affect land and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, parts of the car park at Tescos on Shripney Road, as well as fields near Shripney Lane. In Barnham, river levels are falling and any minor flood impacts will reduce. Showers midday Sunday 10/12/2023 will cause river levels to rise a couple of centimetres again. The Aldingbourne Rife through Bersted could continue to rise until 12:00 11/12/2023, but only by a few centimetres and with a pause Sunday morning. Rain Tuesday 12/12/2023 might cause river levels to rise by a further 10cm. Flood water will continue to affect caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, and might approach properties on Durban Road from Tuesday 12/12/2023. Water levels will remain sensitive to any additional rain in December. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barnham, if you have them. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 10/12/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Dec 2023 08:34
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes are high and rising, following 10mm of rain Saturday. Flood water will continue to affect land and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, parts of the car park at Tescos on Shripney Road, as well as fields near Shripney Lane. In Barnham, only small amounts of water are expected to affect fields and roads. Rain should clear by 11:00 Saturday 09/12/2023, and only isolated showers are forecast Sunday and Monday. The Aldingbourne Rife through Bersted could continue to rise until 07:00 10/12/2023, but only rise by 15cm. Flood water will continue to affect caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, and might approach properties on Durban Road. Water levels will remain sensitive to any additional rainfall next week. Currently rain is predicted on Tuesday 12/12/2023. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barnham, if you have them. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 22:00 09/12/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Dec 2023 09:12
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high and rising, following 20mm of rain Thursday. Flood water will continue to affect land and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, parts of the car park at Tescos on Shripney Road, as well as fields near Shripney Lane. River levels in Barnham are already near normal again. Friday should remain mostly dry, but another 10-20mm of rain is forecast Saturday. The Aldingbourne Rife through Bersted will continue to rise until 17:00 08/12/2023. River levels and flood risk will increase again on both the Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes Saturday morning 09/12/2023. Minor flooding could be possible in Barnham from 07:30 09/12/2023. From 17:00 09/12/2023 flood water could affect more caravans at Riverside Caravan Park, and might approach properties on Durban Road. Water levels will remain sensitive to any additional rainfall next week. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barnham, if you have them. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 09/12/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 20:16
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes are high following 20mm of rain Thursday. From 22:00 07/12/2023 flood water could affect parts of the car park at Tescos on Shripney Road and land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, as well as fields near Shripney Lane. River levels will begin to fall in Barnham by 21:00 07/12/2023, with only minimal flood impacts affecting fields and roads. Thursday evening and Friday should remain mostly dry, but another 10-20mm of rain is forecast Saturday. The Barnham Rife should fall nearer to normal by Friday afternoon. The Aldingbourne Rife through Bersted will continue to rise until 14:00 08/12/2023. River levels and flood risk on both the Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes will increase again Saturday morning 09/12/2023. Water levels will remain sensitive to additional rainfall over the next few weeks. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barnham, if you have them. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 10:00 08/12/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2023 10:50
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
Between 15 and 30mm of rain is forecast from 13:00 and until 20:00 Thursday 07/12/2023. The Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes are expected to rise. From 15:00 07/12/2023 flooding could affect a small number of riverside properties in Marshall Close, with Lake Lane and Barnham Road also affected by flood water. From 22:00 07/12/2023 flood water could affect parts of the car park at Tescos on Shripney Road and land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre, as well as fields near Shripney Lane. Friday should remain mostly dry, but another 10-20mm of rain is forecast Saturday morning. The river should begin to fall in Barnham by 23:00 07/12/2023, but not until Friday afternoon in Bersted. River levels will rise again Saturday 09/12/2023. Water levels will remain sensitive to additional rainfall over the next few weeks. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barnham, if you have them. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 21:00 07/12/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2023 09:26
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high, but stable following Monday’s rain. Minor flood impacts could continue to affect small parts of the car park at Tescos on Shripney Road and land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre. The Barnham Rife through Barnham has already fallen nearer to normal. Wednesday 06/12/2023 is forecast to be largely dry, which will allow river levels to fall by a very small amount. A lot of rain is forecast Thursday afternoon 07/12/2023. Another 20-40mm of rain. Both the Barnham and Aldingbourne Rifes will rise again. If the highest of predicted rainfall amounts occur in the Bognor area, then flood water could approach properties in Barnham and Bersted. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barnham, if you have them. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post, and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 07/12/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 19:22
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high and continues to slowly rise following Monday’s rain. Minor flood impacts could affect small parts of the car park at Tescos on Shripney Road and land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. The Barnham Rife through Barnham is higher than normal, but is now slowly falling. The rest of Tuesday and Wednesday 06/12/2023 are forecast to be largely dry. The Aldingbourne Rife in Bersted should begin to slowly fall by 15:00 05/12/2023 Tuesday afternoon, and through 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 flood water could possibly approach properties. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barnham, if you have them. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 10:00 06/12/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Dec 2023 09:14
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high and slowly rising following Monday’s rain. Minor flood impacts could affect small parts of the car park at Tescos on Shripney Road and land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. The Barnham Rife through Barnham is higher than normal, but is now slowly falling. Tuesday and Wednesday 06/12/2023 are forecast to be largely dry. The Aldingbourne Rife in Bersted should begin to slowly fall by 15:00 05/12/2023 Tuesday afternoon, and through 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 flood water could possibly approach properties. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barnham, if you have them. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 20:00 05/12/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2023 17:15
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high and slowly rising. Over Sunday and Monday 30mm of rain has been recorded. From 10:00 05/12/2023 flood water will affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, as well as possibly parts of the car park at Tescos on Shripney Road and land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. The Barnham Rife through Barnham is higher than normal, but we think will only rise by a small amount Monday night and Tuesday morning. A further 10 mm of rain is expected Monday night and Tuesday morning. The Aldingbourne Rife is not expected to fall until Wednesday 06/12/2023. Another 20-40mm of rain is currently forecast on Thursday, which will increase flood risk again. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barnham, if you have them. Some roads may become impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 05/12/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Nov 2023 19:04
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife remains high, and is expected to rise following today’s rain. Flooding is thought to still be affecting caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. If as much rain falls as is predicted this evening and into tomorrow, flooding might impact the Tesco car park on Shripney Road, some areas of Durban Road, fields near Shripney Lane and the A259. The Barnham Rife is also rising. Flood impacts will continue in Bersted. From tomorrow (Monday 27/11/2023) until Wednesday (29/11/2023), only small amounts of rain are forecast. Water levels are expected to remain higher than normal until at least Tuesday. The Aldingbourne Rife might not return to normal until December. Some roads will be affected by flood water, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Shripney Lane. We are running our pumps at Felpham and keeping grilles clear to help reduce the risk of flooding. We will update this message by 17:00 27/11/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Nov 2023 11:24
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife remains high, but is slowly falling. Minor flooding is still affecting caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. The Barnham Rife is also slowly falling. Minor flood impacts will continue in Bersted. Frontal rain is expected tomorrow (Sunday 26/11/2023) and on Monday (27/11/2023) but only minor flooding is expected. Water levels remain higher than normal and will rise again on Sunday. The Aldingbourne Rife might not return to normal until December. Some roads will be affected by flood water, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Shripney Lane. We are running our pumps at Felpham and keeping grilles clear to help reduce the risk of flooding. We will update this message by 19:00 26/11/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2023 10:19
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife remains high, but is slowly falling. Minor flooding is still affecting caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park and could be affecting small parts of the Tesco car park on Shripney Road. The Barnham Rife is also slowly falling. Minor flood impacts will continue in Bersted. The next few days are expected to remain dry. Rain is expected on Monday 27/11/2023 but there is currently low confidence on rainfall totals. Water levels will remain higher than normal and might rise again on Monday. The Aldingbourne Rife might not return to normal until December. Some roads will be affected by flood water, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Shripney Lane. We are running our pumps at Felpham and keeping grilles clear to help reduce the risk of flooding. We will update this message by 12:00 25/11/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2023 11:20
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife remains high, but is slowly falling. Minor flooding is still affecting caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park and could be affecting small parts of the Tesco car park on Shripney Road. The Barnham Rife is also slowly falling. Minor flood impacts will continue in Bersted. The next few days are expected to remain dry. Rain is expected on Monday 27/11/2023 but there is currently low confidence on rainfall totals. Water levels will remain higher than normal until at least the weekend and might rise again on Monday. The Aldingbourne Rife might not return to normal until December. Some roads will be affected by flood water, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Shripney Lane. We are running our pumps at Felpham and keeping grilles clear to help reduce the risk of flooding. We will update this message by 11:00 24/11/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Nov 2023 09:34
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife remains high, but is slowly falling. Flooding is thought to still be affecting the Tesco car park on Shripney Road, some areas of Durban Road, fields near Shripney Lane and the A259. As well as caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. The Barnham Rife is also slowly falling. Flood impacts will continue in Bersted. Wednesday 22/11/2023 and Thursday are expected to remain dry. There could be showers on Friday 24/11/2023 but rainfall totals will be low. Water levels should start to reduce, but will remain higher than normal until at least the weekend. The Aldingbourne Rife might not return to normal until December. Some roads will be affected by flood water, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Shripney Lane. We are running our pumps at Felpham and keeping grilles clear to help reduce the risk of flooding. We will update this message by 11:00 23/11/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Nov 2023 09:10
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife remains high but is slowly falling. Flooding is thought to still be affecting the Tesco car park on Shripney Road, some areas of Durban Road, fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, as well as caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. The Barnham Rife is also slowly falling. Flood impacts could continue in Bersted. Some light showers are forecast for Tuesday (21/11/2023). Wednesday (22/11/2023) and Thursday (23/11/2023) are expected to remain dry. Water levels should start to reduce but will remain higher than normal until at least the weekend. The Aldingbourne Rife might not return to normal until December. Some roads will be affected by flood water. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Shripney Lane. We are running our pumps at Felpham and keeping grilles clear to help reduce the risk of flooding. We will update this message by 11:00 on 22/11/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Nov 2023 09:34
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife remains high. Flooding is thought to still be affecting the Tesco car park on Shripney Road, some areas of Durban Road, fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, as well as caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. The Barnham Rife is slowly rising following showers on Monday morning (20/11/2023), but it is not expected to reach the levels seen on Saturday (19/11/2023). Flood impacts continue in Bersted. Settled weather with occasional light showers are forecast from Tuesday (21/11/2023) to Thursday (23/11/2023). Water levels should start to reduce, but will remain higher than normal for the rest of the week. The Aldingbourne Rife might not return to normal until December. Some roads will be affected by flood water. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Shripney Lane. We are running our pumps at Felpham and keeping grilles clear to help reduce the risk of flooding. We will update this message by 11:00 on 21/11/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Nov 2023 10:49
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high, but slowly falling. Flooding is thought to still be affecting the Tesco car park on Shripney Road, some areas of Durban Road, fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, as well as caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. The Barnham Rife is higher than normal, but has already fallen from its peak. Flood impacts continue in Bersted. Showers are forecast for Sunday (19/11/2023), with more rain (5-10mm) forecast for Monday (20/11/2023). River levels are expected to fall, but could rise again on Monday. However, levels are not expected to reach those seen on Saturday (18/11/2023). The Aldingbourne Rife might not return to normal until December. Some roads will be affected by flood water. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Shripney Lane. We are running our pumps at Felpham and keeping grilles clear to help reduce the risk of flooding. We will update this message by 11:00 on 20/11/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2023 09:46
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife remains high. Flooding is thought to still be affecting the Tesco car park on Shripney Road, some areas of Durban Road, fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, as well as caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. The Aldingbourne Rife will start to slowly rise following Saturday's rain (18/11/2023). The Barnham Rife is already starting to rise. Flood impacts will continue in Bersted. Isolated property flooding could also be possible in Barnham on Saturday afternoon (18/11/2023). Showers are forecast for Sunday (19/11/2023), with more rain (5-10mm) forecast for Monday (20/11/2023). The Aldingbourne Rife might not return to normal until December. Some roads will be affected by flood water. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Shripney Lane. We are running our pumps at Felpham and keeping grilles clear to help reduce the risk of flooding. We will update this message by 11:00 on 19/11/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2023 09:58
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife remains high. Flooding is thought to still be affecting the Tesco car park on Shripney Road, some areas of Durban Road, fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, as well as caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. The Aldingbourne Rife is slowly starting to fall and will continue to fall throughout Friday (17/11/2023), which is forecast to remain dry. The Barnham Rife is slowly falling following Thursday's rain (16/11/2023). However, more rain (10-15mm) is forecast for Saturday (18/11/2023). The Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes will start to rise again on Saturday morning. Flood impacts will continue in Bersted. Isolated property flooding could also be possible in Barnham on Saturday afternoon. The Aldingbourne Rife might not return to normal until December. Some roads will be affected by flood water. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Shripney Lane. We are running our pumps at Felpham and keeping grilles clear to help reduce the risk of flooding. We will update this message by 11:00 on 18/11/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2023 13:46
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high and slowly rising. Flooding is still affecting the Tesco car park on Shripney Road, some areas of Durban Road, fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, and land and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. The Aldingbourne Rife will continue rising today, before starting to slowly fall on Friday (17/11/2023). The Barnham Rife should slowly fall from 15:00 today. Rain should clear by late afternoon. Friday (17/11/2023) will be dry. However, more rain (20-25mm) is forecast for Saturday (18/11/2023). The Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes will rise again on Saturday morning. Flooding will continue in Bersted. Isolated property flooding could be possible in Barnham on Saturday morning. The Aldingbourne Rife might not return to normal until December. Some roads will be affected by flood water. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Shripney Lane. We are running our pumps at Felpham and keeping grilles clear to help reduce the risk of flooding. We will update this message by 11:00 on 17/11/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2023 17:52
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high and very slowly falling. Flooding is thought to still be affecting the car park at Tesco on Shripney Road and land and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. Water will still affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, and some areas of Durban Road. The Barnham Rife is higher than normal, but has already fallen from its peak. Wednesday 15/11/2023 has been dry, which has allowed river levels to fall by a few centimetres. However, a lot of rain is forecast for Thursday (25-30mm, nearly a third of a month's rain) with more rain Saturday (10-20mm). The Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes will rise again, property flooding is possible from 07:30 16/11/2023 on both rivers. The Aldingbourne Rife might not return to normal until December. Some roads will be affected by flood water, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Shripney Lane. We are running our pumps at Felpham and keeping grilles clear to help reduce the risk of flooding. We will update this message by 18:00 16/11/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2023 08:51
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high and very slowly falling. Flooding is thought to still be affecting the Tesco car park on Shripney Road, and land and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. Water will still affect fields near Shripney Lane, the A259, and also some areas of Durban Road. The Barnham Rife is higher than normal, but has already fallen from its peak. Wednesday 15/11/2023 should be mostly dry, which will allow all river levels to fall by a few centimetres. However, a lot of rain is forecast for Thursday (25-30mm, nearly a third of a month's rain) with more rain Saturday (10-20mm). The Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes will rise again, property flooding is possible on both rivers. The Aldingbourne Rife might not return to normal until December. Some roads will be affected by flood water, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Shripney Lane. We are running our pumps at Felpham and keeping grilles clear to help reduce the risk of flooding. We will update this message by 11:00 16/11/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2023 18:30
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high and very slowly rising in response to today's rainfall. Flooding is thought to still be affecting the Tesco car park on Shripney Road, and land and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. Water will still affect fields near Shripney Lane, the A259, and also some areas of Durban Road. Following today's showers the Barnham Rife rose, reaching its peak at 16:00. The Barnham Rife is now falling and will continue to fall tonight and on Wednesday. Wednesday is expected to remain dry. However, rain forecast on Thursday (9-16mm) and Saturday (6-11mm) could cause both rivers to rise again. The Aldingbourne Rife might not return to normal until December. Some roads will be affected by flood water, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Shripney Lane. We are running our pumps at Felpham and keeping grilles clear to help reduce the risk of flooding. We will update this message by 11:00 15/11/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2023 10:28
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high and slowly falling. Flooding is thought to still be affecting the Tesco car park on Shripney Road, and land and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. Water will still affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, and also some areas of Durban Road. Currently blustery showers could affect the Barnham area on Tuesday, which may cause the Barnham Rife to rise a small amount. Wednesday is expected to stay dry. It is probable that the Aldingbourne Rife will continue falling through to Wednesday. Bands of rain on Thursday (10-15mm) and Saturday (5-10mm) could cause both rivers to rise by a small amount again. The Aldingbourne Rife might not return to normal until December. Some roads will be affected by flood water, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Shripney Lane. We are running our pumps at Felpham and keeping grilles clear to help reduce the risk of flooding. We will update this message by 11:00 15/11/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Nov 2023 10:16
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high and slowly rising again. Flooding is thought to still be affecting the Tesco car park on Shripney Road, and land and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. Water will still affect fields near Shripney Lane, the A259, and also some areas of Durban Road. The rest of Monday should be mostly dry. The Aldingbourne Rife should rise by less than 10cm in Bersted. In Barnham the river is now falling. Another band of rain Tuesday (10-20mm) could cause the rivers to rise by a small amount again. Thursday looks very wet (20-40mm of rain). If the maximum rainfall occurs, property flooding in Barnham and Bersted could be possible. The Aldingbourne Rife might not return to normal until the end of November. Some roads will be affected by flood water, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Shripney Lane. We are running our pumps at Felpham and keeping grilles clear to help reduce the risk of flooding. We will update this message by 11:00 14/11/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Nov 2023 15:26
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high but slowly falling. Flooding is thought to still be affecting the Tesco car park on Shripney Road, land and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park, and areas of Durban Road. Water will still affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259. Only a small amount of rain (5-10mm) is forecast Sunday, which should only cause river levels to rise by a few centimetres, if at all. However, a further 10-15mm of rain is forecast for Monday, which could cause river levels to rise again, possibly by 10cm in Bersted. River levels in Barnham could also rise on both Sunday and Monday, but not currently thought high enough to affect property flooding in Barnham. The Aldingbourne Rife might not return to normal until the end of November. Some roads will be affected by flood water, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Shripney Lane. We are running our pumps at Felpham and keeping grilles clear to help reduce the risk of flooding. We will update this message by 11:00 13/11/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Nov 2023 11:01
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high but slowly falling. Flooding is thought to still be affecting the car park at Tescos on Shripney Road and land and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park, and areas of Durban Road. Water will still affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259. Only a small amount of rain (5-10mm) is forecast Sunday, which should only cause river levels to rise by a few centimetres, if at all. However a further 10-15mm of rain is forecast for Monday, which could cause river levels to rise again. Possibly by 10cm in Bersted. River levels in Barnham could also rise on both Sunday and Monday, but not currently thought high enough to affect property flooding in Barnham. The Aldingbourne Rife might not return to normal until the end of November. Some roads will be affected by flood water, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Shripney Lane. We are running our pumps at Felpham and keeping grilles clear to help reduce the risk of flooding. We will update this message by 11:00 13/11/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Nov 2023 11:20
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high but slowly falling. Flooding is thought to still be affecting the Tesco car park on Shripney Road, land and caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park, and areas of Durban Road. Water will still affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259. Saturday is forecast to remain dry. A small amount of rain (5-20mm) is possible Sunday. However a further 20-30mm of rain is forecast for Monday. River levels in Bersted are expected to rise again on Monday 13/11/2023, possibly by 20cm. River levels in Barnham could rise on both Sunday and Monday, with Sunday's rain potentially enough to cause isolated property flooding in Barnham. The Aldingbourne Rife might not return to normal until the end of November. Some roads will be affected by flood water, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Shripney Lane. We are running our pumps at Felpham and keeping grilles clear to help reduce the risk of flooding. We will update this message by 11:00 12/11/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Nov 2023 11:44
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
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 25 Oct 2023 06:43
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
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 17 Jan 2023 09:14
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
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 Jan 2023 07:57
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
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 Dec 2022 14:32
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
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 23 Dec 2022 17:52
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
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 14:49
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes are higher than normal, following 35mm of rain Sunday and Monday. Another 15mm of rain is possible Monday evening and through the early hours of Tuesday. If as much rain falls as predicted, from 21:00 19/12/2022, minor flooding could affect Marshall Close, Lake Lane and Barnham Road, Barnham and fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the car park at Tescos on Shripney Road and Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. The Aldingbourne Rife will peak lower than it was in November. The Aldingbourne Rife should begin to fall by 15:00 Tuesday 20/12/2022. However, river levels could remain higher than normal into January. As a precaution, we recommend keeping flood protection products installed in Barnham, if you have them. We routinely clear grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to 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 08:58
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes are higher than normal, following 35mm of rain Sunday. Only minor flood impacts are currently expected. A further 20mm of rain is possible Monday and through the early hours of Tuesday. If as much rain falls as predicted, from 21:00 19/12/2022 minor flooding could affect Marshall Close, Lake Lane and Barnham Road, Barnham, fields near Shripney Lane, parts of the car park at Tescos on Shripney Road, Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. The Aldingbourne Rife will probably not peak as high as it did in November. The river should begin to fall by 15:00 Tuesday 20/12/2022. However, river levels could remain higher than normal into January. As a precaution, we recommend keeping flood protection products installed in Barnham, if you have them. We routinely clear grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. From 17:00 19/12/2022 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 18 Dec 2022 16:40
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
Persistent and at times heavy rain is forecast Sunday and Monday. Potentially half a month's rain (30-60mm). If as much rain falls as predicted, flooding could be possible. From 21:00 18/12/2022 minor flooding could affect Marshall Close, Lake Lane and Barnham Road, Barnham. From 14:00 19/12/2022 flood water could affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259. If 60mm of rain falls, flood water could affect parts of the car park at Tesco’s on Shripney Road and Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. The river should initially begin to fall by 04:00 Monday 19/12/2022 in Barnham and 20:00 19/12/2022 in Bersted. However, river levels could rise again Monday evening. The Aldingbourne Rife will probably not peak as high as November, initially. But will remain higher than normal into January. As a precaution, we recommend flood protection products are to be installed in Barnham, if you have them. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 19/12/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Dec 2022 10:00
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes are currently falling, following an extremely wet November. Flooding may continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, the car park at Tesco and Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. Only minor flood impacts are expected in Barnham. The Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes should continue to fall slowly into next week. However, through Shripney and Bersted minor flood impacts may still continue. It will likely take a fortnight of dry weather for river levels to return nearer to normal. River levels will remain sensitive to future rainfall. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Shripney Lane. We continue to routinely clear grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 05/12/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 3 Dec 2022 10:00
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes are currently falling, following an extremely wet November. Flooding may continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, the car park at Tesco and Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. Only minor flood impacts are expected in Barnham. The Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes should slowly fall all week. However, through Shripney and Bersted minor flood impacts may still continue through this weekend. It will likely take a fortnight of dry weather for river levels to return nearer to normal. River levels will remain sensitive to future rainfall. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Shripney Lane. We continue to routinely clear grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 04/12/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Dec 2022 11:58
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes are currently falling, following an extremely wet November. Flooding may continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, the car park at Tesco and Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. Only minor flood impacts are expected in Barnham. The Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes should slowly fall all week. However, through Shripney and Bersted minor flood impacts may still continue until the weekend. It will likely take a fortnight of dry weather for river levels to return nearer to normal. River levels will remain sensitive to future rainfall. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Shripney Lane. We continue to routinely clear grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 03/12/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Dec 2022 13:52
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes are high, but currently falling, following an extremely wet November. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, the car park at Tesco and Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. Only minor flood impacts are expected in Barnham. Only isolated showers are forecast over the next five days. The Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes should slowly fall all week. However, through Shripney and Bersted minor flood impacts will still continue until the weekend. It will likely take a fortnight of dry weather for river levels to return nearer to normal. River levels will remain sensitive to future rainfall. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Shripney Lane. We continue to routinely clear grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 02/12/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 30 Nov 2022 09:24
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes are high, but currently falling, following an extremely wet November. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, the car park at Tesco and Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. Only minor flood impacts are expected in Barnham. Only isolated showers are forecast over the next five days. The Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes should slowly fall all week. However, through Shripney and Bersted minor flood impacts will still continue until the weekend. It will likely take a fortnight of dry weather for river levels to return nearer to normal. River levels will remain sensitive to future rainfall. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Shripney Lane. We continue to routinely clear grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 01/12/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Nov 2022 07:24
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes are high, but currently falling, following an extremely wet November. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, the car park at Tesco and Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. Only minor flood impacts are expected in Barnham. Only isolated showers are forecast over the next five days. The Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes should slowly fall all week. However, through Shripney and Bersted minor flood impacts will still continue all week. It will likely take a fortnight of dry weather for river levels to return nearer to normal. River levels will remain sensitive to future rainfall. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Shripney Lane. We continue to routinely clear grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 30/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Nov 2022 08:06
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes are high, but currently falling, following an extremely wet November. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, parts of the car park at Tesco and Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. Only minor flood impacts are expected in Barnham. Showers Monday morning might cause a brief and small river rise in Barnham, but from Monday afternoon high pressure is forecast to bring predominantly dry days until at least the weekend. The Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes should slowly fall during the week, however, through Shripney and Bersted minor flood impacts will continue. It will likely take a fortnight of dry weather for river levels to return nearer to normal. River levels will remain sensitive to future rainfall. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Shripney Lane. We continue to routinely clear grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 on 29/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Nov 2022 18:15
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes are high and rising. 30mm of rain was recorded at Westergate Sunday morning. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, parts of the car park at Tesco, Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. Only minor flood impacts are expected in Barnham, where river levels are currently slowly falling. Another 5-10mm of rain could fall Sunday evening, with showers on Monday too. The Aldingbourne Rife might not begin to fall until midday Monday and will be higher than normal all week. River levels will remain sensitive to future rainfall. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to routinely clear grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 28/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 27 Nov 2022 09:41
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes are high and rising. 30mm of rain has been recorded at Westergate Sunday morning. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, parts of the car park at Tesco, Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. From 12:00 27/11/2022 minor flood impacts could affect riverside properties in Marshall Close and Lake Lane, Barnham. From 16:00 27/11/2022 minor flood impacts could affect Arun Business Park, Shripney Trade Park, Whitfield Close, Maryland Crescent, Rife Way, Links Avenue, Kingsmead and Upper Bognor Road. Another 10-20mm of rain could fall Sunday afternoon, with showers on Monday too. The Aldingbourne Rife might not begin to fall until midday Monday and will be higher than normal all week. River levels could end up higher than recent peaks. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to routinely clear grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 21:00 27/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Nov 2022 15:35
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high following twice the monthly average rainfall in November. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, parts of the car park at Tesco and land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. Rain is expected between 19:00 on 26/11/2022 and 21:00 on Sunday 27/11/2022. Up to 50mm, or nearly half a month's rain, could be possible. River levels will rise through the early hours of Sunday. By Sunday evening, the Aldingbourne Rife could be higher than its peak of last week. River levels will not begin to fall until Monday afternoon. A small number of riverside properties in Marshall Close and Lake Lane, Barnham could also be affected. Next week should be drier. Please install flood protection products in Barnham, if you have them. Plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to monitor the situation and are routinely clearing grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce risk. We will update this message by 11:00 on 27/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Nov 2022 10:00
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife remains high, following twice the monthly average rainfall in November, but is now slowly falling. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, parts of the car park at Tesco and land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. Some roads, including Shripney Lane may be impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. In Barnham, only minimal impacts are currently expected, with river levels comparatively lower. Friday should stay mostly dry. River levels will continue to fall through Saturday. However a lot of rain (50mm) is forecast from 20:00 Saturday evening 26/11/2022. River levels will rise on both the Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes. Possibly even higher than the peak of last week. Please take proactive action to help reduce the impacts of flooding. We continue to monitor the situation and routinely clear grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 20:00 26/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2022 19:20
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife remains high, following twice the monthly average rainfall in November. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, parts of the car park at Tesco and land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. Some roads, including Shripney Lane may be impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. 5mm of rain was measured Thursday afternoon. Only brief showers are predicted Thursday night. River levels will not rise by much (a few centimetres) Thursday evening and are expected to fall through Friday. In Barnham, only minimal impacts are currently expected, with river levels comparatively lower. Minimal rain is due on Friday. However a lot of rain is forecast Saturday evening (up to 50mm), which could cause river levels to rise even higher than their recent peak. We continue to monitor the situation and routinely clear grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 on 25/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 24 Nov 2022 11:19
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife remains high, following twice the monthly average rainfall in November. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, parts of the car park at Tesco and land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. Some roads, including Shripney Lane may be impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. 5-10mm of rain could fall from 15:00 Thursday 24/11/2022. River levels will not rise by much (a few centimetres) and are expected to fall through Friday. In Barnham, only minimal impacts are currently expected, with river levels comparatively lower. Minimal rain is due on Friday. However, a lot of rain is forecast Saturday evening (up to 50mm), which could cause river levels to rise even higher than their recent peak. We continue to monitor the situation and routinely clear grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 21:00 24/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2022 18:06
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife remains high, following twice the monthly average rainfall in November. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, parts of the car park at Tesco and land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. Some roads, including Shripney Lane may be impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Showers could pass over the Sussex coast Wednesday evening, but river levels should not rise much and might fall by a centimetre or two by Thursday morning. In Barnham, only minimal impacts are currently expected, with river levels comparatively lower. More rain Thursday afternoon, will cause river levels to rise again. Rain Saturday evening could cause river levels to rise even higher than their recent peak. We continue to monitor the situation and routinely clear grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 on the 24/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Nov 2022 08:18
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife remains high, following twice the monthly average rainfall in November. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, parts of the car park at Tesco and land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. Some roads, including Shripney Lane may be impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Rain should clear by 09:00 Wednesday morning, leaving a mostly dry day. The Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes will rise a small amount Wednesday, before beginning to fall by 03:00 Thursday 24/11/2022. In Barnham, only minor impacts are currently expected, with river levels comparatively lower. More rain Thursday afternoon could take the Aldingbourne Rife higher than observed last Thursday. More rain Saturday evening might cause all river levels to rise even higher on Sunday. We continue to monitor the situation and routinely clear grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 21:00 23/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Nov 2022 10:04
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife remains high, but has fallen following Monday's rain (18mm at Westergate). Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, parts of the car park at Tesco, and land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. Some roads, including Shripney Lane may be impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Tuesday is forecast to remain dry. However, more rain is predicted for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, which could cause river levels to rise. By the middle to end of the week, river levels could be higher than last week. In Barnham, only minimal impacts are currently expected, with river levels comparatively lower. We continue to monitor the situation and routinely clear grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 23/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Nov 2022 11:01
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife remains high, but has fallen from its peak of last Thursday. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, parts of the car park at Tesco and land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. Some roads, including Shripney Lane may be impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. 5mm of rain has already fallen Monday morning, with another 10mm of rain predicted Monday afternoon. More rain is forecast most days this week. River levels will rise again Monday afternoon and evening, before beginning to fall by 04:00 Tuesday 22/11/2022. By the end of the week, river levels could be higher than last week. In Barnham, only minimal impacts are currently expected, with river levels comparatively lower. We continue to monitor the situation and routinely clear grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 22/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Nov 2022 09:45
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife remains high but has now peaked and will slowly fall through Sunday (20/11/2022). Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, parts of the car park at Tesco and land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. In Barnham, river levels are already significantly lower than their peak and falling. Any minor flood impacts in Barnham should reduce. Further rain is forecast in the area on Sunday (5-10mm), Monday (15-30mm) and Tuesday (5-20mm) which could cause more flood risk next week. Some roads, including Shripney Lane may be impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We routinely clear grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 21/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Nov 2022 09:56
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high but has now peaked and will slowly fall through Saturday. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, parts of the car park at Tesco and land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. Very little rainfall is forecast Saturday. The river should continue to fall through Saturday but will remain higher than normal until next week. In Barnham, river levels are already significantly lower than their peak and falling. Any minor flood impacts in Barnham should reduce. Another 10-40mm of rain Sunday and Monday could cause more flood risk next week. Some roads, including Shripney Lane may be impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We routinely clear grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 20/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2022 09:26
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high, but has now peaked and will slowly fall through Friday. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, parts of the car park at Tesco and land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. Very little rainfall is forecast Friday and Saturday. The river should continue to fall Friday and Saturday, but will remain higher than normal until next week. In Barnham, river levels are already significantly lower than their peak and falling. Any minor flood impacts in Barnham should reduce. Another 10-30mm of rain Sunday and Monday could cause more flood risk next week. Some roads, including Shripney Lane may be impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We routinely clear grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 19/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 17:15
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high, but has now peaked and will slowly fall Thursday evening. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, parts of the car park at Tesco and land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. Very little rainfall is forecast Friday and Saturday. The river should continue to fall Friday and Saturday, but will remain higher than normal until next week. In Barnham, river levels are already falling and minor flood impacts there should reduce. Another 10-30mm of rain Sunday and Monday could cause more flood risk next week. Some roads, including Shripney Lane may be impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We routinely clear grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 18/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 08:21
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high and slowly rising. Flooding will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, parts of the car park at Tesco and land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. Very little rainfall is forecast for Thursday and Friday. The river should begin to fall by 16:00 on 17/11/2022 but will remain higher than normal until next week. In Barnham, river levels are already falling and minor flood impacts there should reduce. Another 10-30mm of rain Sunday and Monday could cause more flood risk next week. Some roads, including Shripney Lane may be impassable. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We routinely clear grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 21:00 on 17/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2022 11:47
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes are high and rising. Over the last day, 30mm of rain has been recorded at Westergate. Flooding could affect a small number of riverside properties in Marshall Close, and along Lake Lane. Barnham Road near the Trading Post and the road junction of Barnham Lane and Lake Lane could be affected by flood water. Flooding will affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, as well as possibly parts of the car park at Tesco and land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. A further 20-30mm of rain is expected from Wednesday afternoon into the early hours of Thursday morning. The river levels should begin to fall by Thursday morning as no further significant rain is forecast. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed if you have them. Some roads may become impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 10:00 17/11/22.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2022 17:32
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes are high and rising. Nearly double the monthly average rainfall (150mm) has already been recorded in November. From 20:00 on 15/11/2022, small amounts of flood water will affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259. The river should initially begin to fall by 03:00 on 16/11/2022. However, further heavy showers are expected Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning. Another 20-30mm of rain is also expected Wednesday evening. If we receive the maximum amounts of rain predicted, river levels could peak higher than last week. From Wednesday afternoon, flood impacts could affect parts of the Tesco car park on Shripney Road and land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. Only minimal or minor flood impacts are currently expected in Barnham. Some roads may become impassable. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 on 16/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Nov 2022 08:37
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high, but very slowly falling near Shripney, Bersted and Felpham. Flood water will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259. It is likely flood water will also affect parts of the Tesco car park on Shripney Road, as well as land at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. The next four days are currently predicted to remain dry. This will allow the river level to fall further through Bersted. However, river levels will fall extremely slowly and are expected to remain higher than normal through to next week. No flood impacts are currently expected in Barnham, where river levels have already fallen significantly from their peak. The longer term weather forecast is uncertain, but there is a possibility that rain Tuesday will increase flood risk. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 10:00 12/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Nov 2022 09:26
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high, but very slowly falling near Shripney, Bersted and Felpham. Flood water will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259. It is likely flood water will also affect parts of the Tesco car park on Shripney Road, as well as land at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. The next five days are currently predicted to remain dry. This will allow the river level to fall further through Bersted. However, river levels will fall extremely slowly and are expected to remain higher than normal through to next week. No flood impacts are currently expected in Barnham, where river levels have already fallen significantly from their peak. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 on 11/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Nov 2022 17:59
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high and very slowly rising near Shripney, Bersted and Felpham. Flood water will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259. It is likely flood water will also affect parts of the Tesco car park on Shripney Road, as well as land at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. We believe the Aldingbourne Rife in Bersted could stop rising around 22:00 Wednesday evening. The next five days are currently predicted to remain dry. This will allow the river level to fall through Bersted. However, river levels will fall extremely slowly and are expected to remain higher than normal through to next week. Only minimal or minor flood impacts are currently expected in Barnham, where river levels are already falling. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 on 10/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Nov 2022 09:00
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high and very slowly rising near Shripney, Bersted and Felpham. Flood water will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, possibly parts of the car park at Tescos on Shripney Road, as well as land at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. The Aldingbourne Rife in Bersted could keep slowly rising until Wednesday evening (approximately 22:00 09/11/2022). Only minimal or minor flood impacts are currently expected in Barnham, where river levels are already falling. The rain has now cleared east, beyond Sussex. The next five days are currently predicted to remain dry. This will allow the river level to very slowly fall through Bersted. However, river levels are expected to remain higher than normal until next week. Please keep flood protection products in place in Barnham as a precaution, if you have them. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 21:00 09/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Nov 2022 18:26
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high and very slowly rising near Shripney, Bersted and Felpham. Flood water will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, possibly parts of the car park at Tescos on Shripney Road, and land at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. The Aldingbourne Rife in Bersted could keep slowly rising until Wednesday afternoon (09/11/2022) and river levels will be higher than normal all week. Scattered heavy showers are forecast Tuesday evening and Wednesday, which have the potential to cause another small rise in river levels. Only minimal or minor flood impacts are currently expected in Barnham, where river levels are already falling. Please keep flood protection products in place in Barnham as a precaution, if you have them. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 09/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Nov 2022 08:52
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high and very slowly rising near Shripney, Bersted and Felpham. Flood water will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, and possibly parts of the car park at Tescos on Shripney Road and land at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. Scattered heavy showers are forecast Tuesday and Wednesday, which have the potential to cause another small rise in river levels. If the showers miss West Sussex, the Aldingbourne Rife could begin to slowly fall in Bersted from Tuesday afternoon. However, river levels will be higher than normal all week. Only minimal or minor flood impacts are currently expected in Barnham, where river levels are already falling. Please keep flood protection products in place in Barnham as a precaution, if you have them. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 21:00 08/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Nov 2022 18:14
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is high and rising near Shripney, Bersted and Felpham. Flood water will continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, and possibly parts of the car park at Tescos on Shripney Road and land at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. Scattered heavy showers are forecast Monday night, Tuesday and Wednesday, which have the potential to cause another small rise in river levels. If the showers miss West Sussex, the Aldingbourne Rife should begin to slowly fall in Bersted from 05:00 08/11/2022, but will be higher than normal all week. Only minimal or minor flood impacts are currently expected in Barnham, where river levels are already falling. Please keep flood protection products in place in Barnham as a precaution, if you have them. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 08/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Nov 2022 10:56
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes are high and rising. In the last week, more than a month's rain (100mm) has been recorded at Westergate. Heavy showers Monday morning, mean from 13:00 07/11/2022 flood water could affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, and possibly parts of the car park at Tescos on Shripney Road. Minor flood impacts could affect land at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. Only minimal or minor flood impacts are currently expected in Barnham. Potentially affecting riverside properties in Marshall Close, and along Lake Lane and Barnham Road, Barnham. Scattered heavy showers are forecast Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, which have the potential to cause another small rise in river levels. In Bersted the river should begin to fall by 20:00 07/11/2022, but will be higher than normal all week. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barnham, if you have them, as a precaution. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 22:00 07/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2021 19:06
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is still high, following Wednesday's rain. It looks like the river is now about to peak, but minor flood impacts will likely continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, and possibly land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. Very little rain is forecast until Sunday, which will give the river a chance to fall through Shripney, Bersted and Aldingbourne. The lowering of water levels will be slow and the Aldingbourne Rife will be higher than normal until next week. No flood impacts are expected in Barnham, where river levels have fallen a lot quicker, and are already close to normal flow. Please keep flood protection products in place while residual flood impacts remain. Our pumps at Felpham are running, and we will keep grilles clear through Barnham, including at the Trading Post, to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 Friday 22/10/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2021 09:27
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is still high, following Wednesday's rain. Minor flood impacts will likely continue to affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, and possibly land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. Very little rain is forecast until Sunday, which will give the river a chance to stabilise. From 20:00 21/10/2021 the river should begin to fall through Shripney, Bersted and Aldingbourne. The lowering of water levels will be slow and the Aldingbourne Rife will be higher than normal until next week. River levels through Barnham are falling a lot quicker, and are expected to be near normal by Thursday evening. Please keep flood protection products in place while residual flood impacts remain. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk, and we will keep grilles clear through Barnham, including at the Trading Post. We will update this message by 22:00 21/10/2021
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2021 19:14
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne Rife is still high, following Wednesday morning's rain. Storm Aurore is forecast to bring further heavy rain until 04:00 Thursday 21/10/21, which will cause the river to rise again. If as much rain falls as predicted, flooding is possible from 23:00 Wednesday 20/10/21. Flood water could affect fields near Shripney Lane and the A259, and possibly land around caravans at Riverside Caravan Centre and Rowan Park Caravan Park. If the rain is particularly intense flooding could affect Lake Lane and Barnham Road, Barnham and a small number of riverside properties in Marshall Close. The river should begin to fall by 20:00 21/10/21 and earlier in Barnham. The Aldingbourne Rife will be higher than normal until next week. Peak river levels will be higher than Wednesday, potentially the highest for a year. Flood protection products are recommended to be installed in Barnham, if you have them. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 Thursday 21/10/21.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 08:39
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
River levels through Bersted are still higher than normal, because of the heavy rain in past weeks. Less than 10mm of rain was measured last night. River levels only rose by 5cm. Fine drizzle Tuesday evening 10/3/2020 could accumulate to another 5mm by Wednesday morning. River levels will likely rise once more, but again only by a small amount. Minor flooding affecting fields, some gardens and rural roads in Bersted is expected to continue. River levels in Barnham are near normal and will not rise by much. There are currently no large amounts of rain forecast for the rest of the working week. The Aldingbourne Rife should remain relatively stable, high, but slowly falling, until the weekend. Please plan to avoid driving on roads prone to flooding. We will continue to monitor river levels and forecasts. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 11/3/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Mar 2020 17:43
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
River levels through Bersted are still higher than normal, because of the recent heavy rain of the past few weeks. Rainfall totals for this afternoon, overnight and into Tuesday morning 10/3/2020 are predicted to be 10-20mm. Minor flooding affecting fields, some gardens and rural roads in Bersted is expected to continue and river levels will rise by about 15cm by 12:00 10/3/2020. River levels will rise in Barnham too, but should peak lower than experienced on Thursday 5/3/2020, with only minimal impacts. The weather will remain unsettled for the rest of the week, but in general there should be less rain. However, the Aldingbourne Rife will stay higher than normal until the weekend. Please plan to avoid driving on roads prone to flooding. We will continue to monitor river levels and forecasts. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 10/3/2020
Flood Alert issued on 8 Mar 2020 08:59
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
River levels through Bersted are still higher than normal. Flood impacts will continue to affect fields, gardens and roads in the Bersted area, until potentially midweek. Rain Sunday morning was less than predicted. A few showers Sunday 8/3/2020 should not cause river levels to rise, but equally river levels will only fall by a minimal amount. Further widespread rain Monday evening (9/3/2020) is expected to cause river levels to rise by a small amount (10-15cm), from 22:00 Monday 9/3/2020, before beginning to fall by 12:00 10/3/2020. Smaller amounts of rain are expected Tuesday to Thursday 12/3/2020. As an overall trend, river levels should end the week lower than they start the week. But still higher than normal. Please remain prepared for flood risk to continue. Please plan to avoid driving on roads prone to flooding. We will continue to monitor river levels and forecasts. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 21:00 9/3/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Mar 2020 09:55
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
River levels through Bersted have fallen from Friday's peak, but are still high. Saturday 7/3/2020 is forecast to be dry, but river levels will not fall very far. Flood impacts will continue to affect fields, gardens, roads and caravan parks in the Bersted area, until potentially midweek. The amount of rain forecast early Sunday morning has decreased. However, river levels are still predicted to rise by a small amount (5cm), from 07:00 Sunday 8/3/2020. Before beginning to fall by 15:00 8/3/2020, although high tide at 21:00 8/3/2020 may slow the fall again. More rain is forecast for Monday. River levels are expected to rise higher again, following Monday's rain, but not by much (10cm). Please remain prepared for flood risk to continue. Please plan to avoid driving on roads prone to flooding. We will continue to monitor river levels and forecasts. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 8/3/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Mar 2020 09:47
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
River levels through Barnham have fallen from yesterday's peak, and should return to near normal by Friday afternoon 6/3/2020. River levels through Shripney, Bersted and Felpham are still higher than normal, but are now falling. Friday and Saturday 7/3/2020 are forecast to be dry, river levels will continue to slowly fall. Although it will take days for minor flood impacts affecting fields, gardens, roads and caravan parks to reduce. 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. It is possible river levels could rise slightly higher than heights seen today 6/3/2020. Please remain prepared for the risk of flooding to increase again from Sunday. Please plan to avoid driving on roads prone to flooding. We will continue to monitor river levels and forecasts. Our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 7/3/2020
Flood Alert issued on 5 Mar 2020 16:16
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Aldingbourne and Barnham rifes are rising steadily in response to 15mm of rainfall this morning. A further 5mm of rain is forecast before the end of the day. River levels are predicted to continue to rise. Flooding is possible from 19:30 on 5/3/2020. Flood water will affect fields, gardens and rural roads. And may approach isolated properties in Marshall Close and Lake Lane Barnham. From Friday 6/3/2020, minor flood impacts may affect roads, Caravan Parks and the Tesco Car Park, in Bersted. Thursday evening and Friday will be mostly dry. River levels in Barnham should begin to fall from 23:00 5/3/2020. However, the Aldingbourne Rife through Bersted will stay high until at least Saturday. Further rain next week may cause rivers to rise again. Please plan to avoid driving on roads prone to flooding. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post, and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 06/3/2020
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2020 08:35
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
River levels are already near normal through Barnham, following widespread heavy rain at the weekend, associated with Storm Dennis. River levels through Shripney and Bersted have fallen from their peak and continue to slowly lower, but remain higher than normal. Minor flood impacts will continue, with water affecting fields, gardens and rural roads. Periods of rainfall are expected Wednesday and Thursday 20/2/2020. Relatively small amounts in comparison to Storm Dennis (10mm compared to 50mm), but may still be enough to cause river levels to rise, slightly, and extend the duration of minor flood impacts until the weekend. Please continue to keep flood protection products installed, if you have them. We will continue to monitor river levels and forecasts. We will update this message by 11:00 20/02/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2020 10:31
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
River levels are higher than normal on the Aldingbourne Rife, but are now falling slowly after Storm Dennis's widespread heavy rain. Between Shripney and Felpham flood water will continue to affect fields, gardens and roads. River levels at Bersted may not return to normal until Friday 21/2/2020. In Barnham, river levels are already near normal and should not be causing disruption. Please continue to take care in, and around flood affected areas, flood water can contain hidden dangers. A small amount of rain is predicted Tuesday and Wednesday, which shouldn’t affect river levels significantly. But rain on Thursday 20/2/2020, may cause river levels to rise again, by a small amount and extend the duration of minor flood impacts, potentially until the weekend. Please keep flood protection products installed, if you have them. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 11:00 19/2/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 08:55
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
River levels are still high on the Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes, but now beginning to fall, after Storm Dennis's widespread heavy rain. Minor flood impacts will continue to affect fields, gardens, roads and isolated properties. Including: Shripney, Riverside Caravan Park, Rowan Park Caravan Site, Tesco Car Park, Bersted. In Barnham, river levels are already near normal. 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 at Bersted may not return to normal until Friday 21/2/2020. Please install flood protection products now, in Barnham, if you have them. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post, and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 11:00 18/2/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 19:35
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
Storm Dennis has brought 13mm of rain so far, with a further 1 to 2 mm possible by 06:00 17/02/2020. The catchment has been responsive to this rain following a very wet winter. River levels are rising but property flooding is not expected. Water may affect fields, gardens and roads, impacts could be similar to Christmas 2019. Locations could include: Marshall Close, Lake Lane, Barnham Trading Post Barnham. Shripney. Riverside Caravan Park, Rowan Park Caravan Site, Tesco Car Park, Bersted. Isolated showers are possible through to midweek but river levels should begin to fall by Monday morning 17/2/2020. Please take care around flood water and avoid driving through it.. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 12:00 17/2/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 14:05
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
Storm Dennis is forecast to bring widespread, persistent and heavy rainfall Saturday and Sunday 16/2/2020. Accurate predictions so far ahead are hard but if the heaviest rain occurs, flooding is possible from 07:00 16/2/2020 in Barnham and 11:00 in Bersted. Flood impacts will include fields, gardens and roads. Potentially similar to Christmas 2019. Property flooding is possible. Locations could include: Marshall Close, Lake Lane, Barnham Trading Post, Barnham, Shripney, Riverside Caravan Park, Rowan Park Caravan Site and Tesco Car Park, Bersted. Rain will ease Sunday afternoon. With only isolated showers through to midweek, river levels should begin to fall by Sunday evening 16/2/2020 in Barnham but Tuesday 18/2/2020 in Bersted. Please install flood protection products now in Barnham, if you have them. We are clearing grilles through Barnham, including at the Trading Post and our pumps at Felpham are running to reduce flood risk. We will update this message by 21:00 16/2/2020