Flood Warning Info - Bosham and West Itchenor
Area Description
Coastal areas of Bosham and West Itchenor, including Chidham, Broadbridge, and Bosham Hoe.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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There are no Flood Warnings currently in force for this area. See below for historical flood warnings.
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 8 Apr 2024 13:57
Chichester Harbour
Tuesday's early morning tide at 00:30 on 09/04/2024 is higher than normal, due to unsettled weather with Gale Force 8 South Westerly winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.74 m. The total forecast tide is 5.91 metres Chart Datum (3.17 mAOD) at Chichester Harbour. For 2 hours either side of high water, deep flooding will occur at Shore Road, Bosham High Street and Gloucester Terrace. Water will seep over the tidal embankments into fields at West Itchenor where isolated properties near to and including the sailing club are likely to be flooded. The southern part of Shore Road, near and including Stumps Lane could also see impacts. Tuesday's tide at 12:30 on 09/04/2024 is forecast to be 50cm lower (2.57 mAOD). Minor flood impacts will still be possible, affecting Bosham Shore Road and Bosham High Street Tuesday afternoon. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you have it, please install flood protection 2 hours before high tide. We will update this message by 18:00 on 09/04/2024.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Oct 2023 23:58
Chichester Harbour
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Warning issued on 22 Mar 2023 11:59
Chichester Harbour
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2022 17:11
Chichester Harbour
Saturday afternoon's tide at 13:15 on 19/02/2022 is forecast to be higher than normal and similar to Friday afternoon 18/02/2022. Gale Force 8 South Westerly winds and large waves increase tide table values by 0.56 m. The total forecast tide is 5.28 metres Chart Datum (2.54 mAOD) at Chichester Harbour. For 1 hour either side of high water, flooding will affect Shore Road and a small number of properties in Bosham High Street and Gloucester Terrace. Water will reach the top of slipways in West Itchenor. Friday evening’s tide will be 50 cm lower than the Friday and Saturday afternoon tides. Strong winds and large waves will continue over the weekend, albeit not as extreme. After Saturday, the next highest tide is forecast to be 20 cm lower, on Monday afternoon. However, spray and minor flood impacts will continue this weekend. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you have it, please install flood protection 1 hour before high tide. We will update this message by 20:00 on 19/02/2022.
Flood Warning issued on 18 Feb 2022 08:02
Chichester Harbour
Friday afternoon's tide at 12:00 on 18/02/2022 is higher than normal due to Storm Eunice, which brings Severe Gale Force 9 Westerly winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.71 m. The total forecast tide is 5.39 metres Chart Datum (2.65 mAOD) at Chichester Harbour. For 1 hour either side of high water, flooding will affect Shore Road and a small number of properties in Bosham High Street and Gloucester Terrace. Water will reach the top of slipways in West Itchenor. Friday evening’s tide will be 50cm lower. However, strong winds and large waves will continue over the weekend, albeit not as extreme. Saturday’s midday tide could see a return of minor flood impacts, when tide levels could be similar to midday Friday. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you have it, please install flood protection in Bosham, at least 1 hour before high tide. We will update this message by 20:00 on 18/02/2022
Flood Warning issued on 14 Nov 2020 14:07
Chichester Harbour
Unsettled weather with large waves and Southerly Force 7 winds continue to affect the area. Sunday morning's tide at 10:45 on 15/11/2020 will be higher than normal. The weather increases tide table values by 0.17 m and the total forecast tide will be 5.40 metres Chart Datum (2.66 mAOD) at Chichester Harbour. For 1 hour either side of high water, flooding will affect Shore Road and a small number of properties in Bosham High Street and Gloucester Terrace. Water will reach the top of slipways in West Itchenor. Sunday morning's tide (10:45 on 15/11/2020) will be similar to that seen Saturday morning, with Saturday evening's tide (22:30 on 14/11/2020) about 20cm lower. Larger waves are forecast for Sunday evening with minor impacts until Monday. We'll monitor the forecast. If you have it, please install flood protection 1 hour before high tide. We will update this message by 13:00 on 15/11/2020.
Flood Warning issued on 13 Nov 2020 17:59
Chichester Harbour
Saturday morning's tide at 10:15 on 14/11/2020 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with Southerly Force 6 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.24 m. The total forecast tide is 5.40 metres Chart Datum (2.66 mAOD) at Chichester Harbour. For 1 hour either side of high water, flooding will affect Shore Road and a small number of properties in Bosham High Street and Gloucester Terrace. Water will reach the top of slipways in West Itchenor. High tide at 22:30 on 14/11/2020 will cause no impact. At 10:45 on Sunday 15/11/2020, the tide could be similar to Saturday morning. We’ll issue further advice. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you have it, please install flood protection 1 hour before high tide. We will update this message by 15:00 on 14/11/2020.
Flood Warning issued on 10 Feb 2020 15:22
Chichester Harbour
Tuesday's early morning tide at 00:45 on 11/02/2020 is expected to be very similar to that of Monday lunchtime. The tide will be higher than normal due to unsettled weather, with Gale Force 8 Westerly winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.33 m. The total forecast tide is 5.34 metres Chart Datum (2.60 mAOD) at Chichester Harbour. For 1 hour either side of high water, flooding will affect Shore Road and a small number of properties in Bosham High Street and Gloucester Terrace. Water will reach the top of slipways in West Itchenor. There are high tides and large waves forecast until Thursday 13/02/2020. Thursday's early morning tide could be similar to recent days. Tuesday's tide at 12:45 11/2/2020 will be lower, but could still cause minor impacts. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you have them, please install flood boards 1 hour before high tide in Bosham. We will update this message by 12:00 on 11/02/2020
Flood Warning issued on 8 Feb 2020 17:06
Chichester Harbour
Monday afternoon's tide at 12:00 on 10/02/2020 is higher than normal due to Storm Ciara which brings strong Force 7 westerly winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.54 m. The total forecast tide is 5.50 metres Chart Datum (2.76 mAOD) at Chichester Harbour. For 1 hour either side of high water, flooding will affect Shore Road and a small number of properties in Bosham High Street and Gloucester Terrace. Water will reach the top of slipways in West Itchenor. Strong winds and large waves are expected from 08:00 on Sunday 09/02/2020 as Storm Ciara passes across the South East. There is a risk of flooding from spray. High tides, large waves and the risk of flooding will remain similar until Thursday 13/2/2020. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you have it, please install flood protection 1 hour before high tide. We will update this message by 19:00 on 10/02/2020 in advance of the next high tide at 00:45 on 11/02/2020.