Flood Warning Info - Mock Bridge, near Shermanbury on the River Adur
Area Description
Mock Bridge to Betley Bridge, near Shermanbury on the River Adur.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2025 13:54
River Adur
The River Adur is high and rising. 35mm of rain has been recorded at Cowfold on Sunday 05/01/2025. From 15:30 on 05/01/2025, flooding will affect the A281 at Mock Bridge, near Shermanbury. As well as extensive water in fields, flooding will also affect properties near Mock Bridge and their gardens. Only a small amount of rain is forecast during Sunday afternoon and into Monday. The river should begin to fall by 23:00 on 05/01/2025, and should return to normal from Tuesday 07/01/2025. River levels could end up higher than November 2024. Some roads may become impassable. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including the A281 at Mock Bridge. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 12:00 on 06/01/2025.
Flood Warning issued on 27 Nov 2024 11:57
River Adur
The River Adur is high and rising. 30mm of rain has been recorded at Haywards Heath on Wednesday morning. . From 14:00 27/11/2024 flooding will affect the A281 at Mock Bridge, near Shermanbury. As well as extensive water in fields, flooding will also affect properties near Mock Bridge and their gardens. Only isolated showers are forecast over the next 4 days. The river should begin to fall by 20:00 27/11/2024, and should return to normal from 10:00 28/11/2024. Flood impacts should begin to slowly ease when river levels start to fall. Some roads may become impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including the A281 at Mock Bridge. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 12:00 28/11/2024.
Flood Warning issued on 7 May 2024 09:57
River Adur
The River Adur is very high following Monday's rain, but is now slowly falling. Flooding will continue to affect properties at Mock Bridge, near Shermanbury as well as the A281 at Mock Bridge. There will be extensive water in fields. No rain is forecast for the next five days, with high pressure predicted to bring dry and settled weather. The river will continue to fall. Flood impacts will begin to ease from 17:00 (07/05/2024), however, it might be Wednesday (08/05/2024) before river levels and flood risk have fallen significantly. Some roads, including the A281 at Mock Bridge, may remain impassable. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 11:00 on 08/05/2024.
Flood Warning issued on 6 May 2024 20:38
River Adur
The River Adur is high and rising. Almost a month's rain (53mm) has been recorded at Haywards Heath on Monday. From 22:30 (06/05/2024) flooding will affect properties and their gardens at Mock Bridge, near Shermanbury. Extensive water will be in fields, and will affect the A281 at Mock Bridge. Rain has now cleared the area, and high pressure, bringing settled and dry weather, is forecast for the next five days. The river should begin to fall by 07:00 (07/05/2024), and should return to normal by 18:00 Wednesday (08/05/2024). River levels could end up similar to the peaks seen in February 2024. Some roads may become impassable. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including the A281 at Mock Bridge. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 12:00 on 07/05/2024.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2024 07:29
River Adur
The River Adur is high, but now stable, following Thursday's rain. Throughout Friday, flooding will continue to affect the A281 at Mock Bridge, near Shermanbury, as well as there being extensive water in fields. Flooding will also continue to affect gardens of properties near Mock Bridge and be close to buildings too. Scattered showers are forecast Friday and through the weekend. The river should begin to fall by 12:00 09/02/2024, and should return nearer to a normal level by Saturday afternoon. Some roads, including the A281 at Mock Bridge, may become impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 22:00 09/02/2024
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2024 04:19
River Adur
The River Adur is high and rising. More than half a month's rain (30mm) has been recorded at Cowfold on Thursday. From 06:00 09/02/2024, flooding will affect properties and their gardens, near Mock Bridge close to Shermanbury. The A281 at Mock Bridge will be impassable and water will be extensive through fields. Only isolated showers are forecast Friday and through the weekend. The river should begin to fall by 12:00 09/02/2024, and should return nearer to normal by Saturday afternoon. River levels could end up similar to 5 January 2024. Some roads may become impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including the A281 at Mock Bridge. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 16:00 09/02/2024
Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2024 09:38
River Adur
The River Adur is high, but now slowly falling, following Thursday's rain. Flooding will continue to be very close to properties at Mock Bridge, near Shermanbury and affect the A281 in the same location. Flood water will be extensive in fields. Very little rain is forecast for the next five days. The river should continue to slowly fall through Friday. Flood impacts could remain until the river falls nearer to normal Saturday. Some roads, including the A281 at Mock Bridge, may be impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 15:00 06/01/2024
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 22:06
River Adur
The River Adur is rising following 20mm of rainfall this afternoon. Another 5-10mm of rain is possible later this evening and into early hours of Friday. From 03:00 05/01/2024 flooding could affect the A281 at Mock Bridge, near Shermanbury. As well as extensive water in fields, flooding could also affect gardens of properties near Mock Bridge and may begin to approach buildings too. Very little rain is forecast Friday and through to next week. The river should begin to fall by 14:00 05/01/2024, but flood impacts could remain until the river falls nearer to normal on Saturday. Some roads, including the A281 at Mock Bridge, may become impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 15:00 05/01/2024
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 08:39
River Adur
The River Adur is expected to rise Thursday afternoon. There remains uncertainty in the forecast, but between 15 and 35mm of rain is possible Thursday. From 03:00 05/01/2024 flooding could affect the A281 at Mock Bridge, near Shermanbury. As well as extensive water in fields, flooding could also affect gardens of properties near Mock Bridge and may begin to approach buildings too. Very little rain is forecast Friday and through to next week. The river should begin to fall by 14:00 05/01/2024, but flood impacts could remain until the river falls nearer to normal Saturday. Some roads, including the A281 at Mock Bridge, may become impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 15:00 05/01/2024
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 09:08
River Adur
The River Adur is high, but slowly falling, following 30mm of rain Monday and Tuesday. Flooding will continue to be extensive through fields, and affect the A281 at Mock Bridge, near Shermanbury. Flood water should slowly reduce from gardens of properties at Mock Bridge near Shermanbury. Only isolated showers are forecast Wednesday. River levels should continue to fall Wednesday, but could remain 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 cause flood impacts to return. Some roads, including the A281 at Mock Bridge, may become impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 14:00 04/01/2024
Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2024 19:34
River Adur
The River Adur is high following 30mm of rain on Monday and Tuesday, but is currently slowly falling. It is possible river levels could rise again on Tuesday evening (02/01/2024), as water works its way along the river. Flooding will continue to be extensive through fields, in gardens and affect the A281 at Mock Bridge, near Shermanbury. It is possible that from 23:00 on 02/01/2024, water could approach properties near Mock Bridge. Only isolated showers are forecast on Tuesday evening and Wednesday. The river should begin to fall by 05:00 on 03/01/2024. However, with another 20-30mm of rain possible on Thursday (04/01/2024), flood risk could return later this week. Land will remain flooded over the next few days. Generally, water levels will remain higher than normal and the river will be sensitive to any additional rainfall over the next few weeks. Some roads may become impassable. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including the A281 at Mock Bridge. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 14:00 on 03/01/2024.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2024 11:24
River Adur
The River Adur is high and rising. In the last 24 hours, 20mm of rain has been recorded at Cowfold. From 14:00 on 02/01/2024, flooding will affect the A281 at Mock Bridge, near Shermanbury. As well as extensive water in fields, flooding will also affect properties near Mock Bridge and their gardens. Tuesday's rain should ease by 13:00 on 02/01/2024, with a mostly dry day Wednesday. The river should begin to fall by 23:00 (02/01/2024), but with another 15-30mm of rain possible Thursday, flood risk could return. Land will remain flooded over the next few days. Generally, water levels will remain higher than normal and the river will be sensitive to any additional rainfall over the next few weeks. Some roads may become impassable. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including the A281 at Mock Bridge. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 22:00 on 02/01/2024.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Nov 2023 09:43
River Adur
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 28 Oct 2023 19:43
River Adur
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Jan 2023 12:00
River Adur
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Warning issued on 14 Jan 2023 17:00
River Adur
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Warning issued on 30 Dec 2022 21:34
River Adur
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Warning issued on 19 Dec 2022 16:20
River Adur
The River Adur is high but now slowly falling, following 25mm of rain in the last 24 hours. Flooding will continue to affect properties near Mock Bridge and their gardens. Flooding will also affect the A281 at Mock Bridge, near Shermanbury and there will be extensive water in fields. Another 15mm of rain is possible Monday evening and through the early hours of Tuesday. The River Adur could rise again Tuesday morning, but not significantly higher than recent days. By late Tuesday afternoon, the River Adur should begin to fall, but could remain higher than normal for much of the week. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including the A281 at Mock Bridge. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. 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 Warning issued on 19 Dec 2022 07:14
River Adur
The River Adur is high and rising. In the last 24 hours, 25mm of rain has been recorded at Cowfold, which is a lot in a short period. From 10:00 on 19/12/2022, flooding will affect properties near Mock Bridge and their gardens. Flooding will also affect the A281 at Mock Bridge, near Shermanbury and there will be extensive water in fields. A further 10mm of rain is expected between 09:00 and 12:00 on Monday 19/12/2022, and another 15mm of rain is possible on Monday evening too. The river might not finally begin to fall until Tuesday afternoon (20/12/2022) and could remain higher than normal for much of the week. If the River Adur receives the maximum rainfall amounts, river levels could rise as high as the peak during November 2022. Some roads may become impassable. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including the A281 at Mock Bridge. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 16:30 on 19/12/2022.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Nov 2022 19:30
River Adur
The River Adur is very high but is now slowly falling. Flooding will continue to affect properties close to Mock Bridge, near Shermanbury. The A281 at Mock Bridge is likely to remain impassable until Friday afternoon. There will also be extensive water in fields and flooding of gardens. Very little rainfall is forecast Friday and Saturday. The river level should continue to slowly fall but will not return nearer to normal until Friday afternoon. However, another 10-30mm of rain Sunday and Monday could cause flood risk to return next week. Some roads may be impassable, so please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including the A281 at Mock Bridge. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 11:00 on 18/11/2022.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Nov 2022 08:36
River Adur
The River Adur is very high but is now slowly falling. Flooding will continue to affect properties close to Mock Bridge, near Shermanbury. The A281 at Mock Bridge is likely to remain impassable today (Thursday 17/11/2022). There will also be extensive water in fields and flooding of gardens. Very little rainfall is forecast Thursday and Friday. The river level should continue to slowly fall but will not return nearer to normal until Friday afternoon. However, another 10-30mm of rain Sunday and Monday could cause flood risk to return next week. Some roads may be impassable, so please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including the A281 at Mock Bridge. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 21:00 on 17/11/2022.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Nov 2022 13:37
River Adur
The River Adur is high and rising. Over the last day and a half, 30mm of rain has been recorded at Cowfold. From 16:00 Wednesday (16/11/2022) flooding will affect the A281 at Mock Bridge, near Shermanbury. As well as extensive water in fields, flooding will also affect properties near Mock Bridge and their gardens. A further 20-30mm of rain is expected from Wednesday afternoon into the early hours of Thursday morning. The river should begin to fall by late Thursday (17/11/2022), and should return to normal from Friday (18/11/2022). Flood impacts should begin to slowly ease when river levels start to fall. Some roads may become impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 12:00 17/11/2022.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Nov 2022 17:27
River Adur
The River Adur is high and currently rising. Minor flood impacts will continue to affect fields, rural roads and gardens. Flood water will again be close to riverside properties at Mock Bridge near Shermanbury, and the A281 at Mock Bridge may become impassable. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. The next five days are currently predicted to remain dry. River levels should begin to fall from 22:00 on 09/11/2022 and return nearer to normal levels by Thursday afternoon (10/11/2022). We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 11:00 on 10/11/2022.
Flood Warning issued on 9 Nov 2022 08:50
River Adur
Another 20mm of rain fell Tuesday night. This is causing the River Adur to rise again. Flooding will continue to affect fields, rural roads and gardens throughout Wednesday. From 16:00 Wednesday 09/11/2022, flood water could again approach riverside properties at Mock Bridge near Shermanbury. Some roads, including the A281 at Mock Bridge may become impassable. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. The next five days are currently predicted to remain dry. River levels should begin to fall from 22:00 on 09/11/2022 and return nearer to normal by Thursday afternoon. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 21:00 on 09/11/2022.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Nov 2022 17:46
River Adur
The River Adur is still high but is slowly falling. Flooding will continue to affect fields, rural roads, gardens and riverside properties at Mock Bridge near Shermanbury, but will reduce Tuesday evening. However, there remains uncertainty in the weather forecast, particularly around rainfall amounts and locations. Scattered heavy showers forecast for Tuesday evening and Wednesday, have the potential to cause another small rise in river levels. The River Adur is unlikely to return to nearer normal until Wednesday (09/11/2022). Some roads, including the A281 at Mock Bridge, may be impassable. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 11:00 09/11/2022.
Flood Warning issued on 8 Nov 2022 08:31
River Adur
The River Adur is still high but is slowly falling. Flooding will continue to affect fields, rural roads, gardens and riverside properties at Mock Bridge near Shermanbury, but will reduce Tuesday. However, there remains uncertainty in the weather forecast, particularly around rainfall amounts and locations. Scattered heavy showers forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday, have the potential to cause another small rise in river levels. The River Adur is unlikely to return to nearer normal until Wednesday (09/11/2022). Some roads, including the A281 at Mock Bridge, may be impassable. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 21:00 08/11/2022.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Nov 2022 18:36
River Adur
The River Adur is still very high but is now slowly falling. Flooding will continue to affect fields, rural roads, gardens and riverside properties at Mock Bridge near Shermanbury, but will reduce as the river falls. Scattered heavy showers are forecast Monday night, Tuesday and Wednesday, which have the potential to cause another small rise in river levels. On the River Adur, levels are unlikely to return to nearer normal until Tuesday afternoon (08/11/2022). Some roads, including the A281 at Mock Bridge, may be impassable. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 11:00 08/11/2022.
Flood Warning issued on 7 Nov 2022 09:57
River Adur
The River Adur is still very high but is now slowly falling. Flooding will continue to affect fields, rural roads, gardens and riverside properties at Mock Bridge near Shermanbury. Scattered heavy showers are forecast Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, which have the potential to cause another small rise in river levels. On the River Adur, levels are unlikely to return to nearer normal until Tuesday afternoon (08/11/2022). Some roads, including the A281 at Mock Bridge, may become impassable. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 21:00 on Monday 07/11/2022.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Nov 2022 18:08
River Adur
The River Adur is high and rising. In the last 36 hours, nearly half a month's rain (33mm) has been recorded at Cowfold. From 20:00 Sunday 06/11/2022 flooding will affect the A281 at Mock Bridge, near Shermanbury. As well as extensive water in fields, flooding will also affect properties near Mock Bridge and their gardens. Most of the rain has now cleared to the east, but isolated showers are possible Sunday evening, continuing Monday and Tuesday. The river should begin to fall at Mock Bridge by 05:00 Monday 07/11/2022. but is unlikely to return nearer to normal until Tuesday. River levels will likely peak at a similar height to Thursday. Some roads, including the A281 at Mock Bridge, may become impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 12:00 07/11/2022.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Nov 2022 20:04
River Adur
The River Adur is high, but now slowly falling, following Thursday's heavy rain. Flooding will continue to affect the A281 at Mock Bridge, near Shermanbury, until Saturday 05/11/22. As well as there being extensive water in fields, flooding will also affect properties near Mock Bridge and their gardens. Friday evening and early Saturday morning should remain dry, which should allow river levels to fall significantly. However, a small amount of rain is predicted for Saturday, and further heavy rain (25mm) is currently forecast for Sunday (06/11/2022), which could cause further flooding. Please remain prepared for the possibility of flooding on Sunday. Some roads, including the A281 at Mock Bridge, may become impassable. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 12:00 05/11/2022.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Nov 2022 11:22
River Adur
The River Adur is high and currently slowly rising, following 20mm of rain Thursday night, in addition to the 45mm of rain on Thursday morning. Flooding will continue to affect the A281 at Mock Bridge, near Shermanbury until Saturday 05/11/22. As well as there being extensive water in fields, flooding will also affect properties near Mock Bridge and their gardens. A dry day is forecast for Friday 04/11/22. River levels should begin to fall around midday Friday, and are unlikely to return to a more normal level until Saturday afternoon. Some rain is forecast for both Saturday and Sunday. At the moment less than 10mm is expected Saturday. On Sunday, 25mm of rain is forecast, which could cause some further flooding. Please remain prepared for the possibility of flooding on Sunday 06/11/2022. Some roads, including the A281 at Mock Bridge, may become impassable. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 22:00 on 04/11/2022.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Nov 2022 19:39
River Adur
The River Adur is high following 46mm of rainfall Thursday. Flooding will continue to affect the A281 at Mock Bridge, near Shermanbury. As well as there being extensive water in fields, flooding will also affect properties near Mock Bridge and their gardens. River levels have now started to slowly fall. Flood impacts should slowly begin to ease. However, showers Thursday evening could cause river levels to rise again Friday morning. We do not think river levels will rise to significantly higher than they have been on Thursday. Some roads, including the A281 at Mock Bridge, may become impassable. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 12:00 on 04/11/2022.
Flood Warning issued on 3 Nov 2022 13:47
River Adur
The River Adur is high and rising. In the last 12 hours, more than half a month's rain (46mm) has been recorded at Cowfold, which is a lot in a short period of time. From 15:30 on Thursday (03/11/2022), flooding will affect the A281 at Mock Bridge, near Shermanbury. As well as extensive water in fields, flooding will also affect properties near Mock Bridge and their gardens. Rain is now clearing to the east, leaving a largely dry afternoon. The river should begin to fall by 21:00 on 03/11/2022 but will be higher than normal until Friday (04/11/2022). Flood impacts should begin to slowly ease when river levels start to fall. There is a chance further rain on Thursday evening could cause river levels to rise again. Some roads, including the A281 at Mock Bridge, may become impassable. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 21:00 on 03/11/2022.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2021 17:49
River Adur
The River Adur is still high, following rain on Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. Flooding may continue to affect properties near Mock Bridge and their gardens. Water may continue to affect the A281 at Mock Bridge, near Shermanbury, as well as there being extensive water in fields. Thursday, Friday and Saturday are forecast to remain dry. The river levels are continuing to fall, but are unlikely to return to normal until Saturday. Some roads included in this message may still be impassable. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 11:00 22/10/2021.
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2021 10:26
River Adur
The River Adur is still high, following rain on Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. Flooding will continue to affect properties near Mock Bridge and their gardens. Water will continue to affect the A281 at Mock Bridge, near Shermanbury, as well as there being extensive water in fields. Thursday, Friday and Saturday are forecast to remain dry. The river levels have started to fall, but are unlikely to return to normal until Saturday. Some roads included in this message may be impassable. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 22:00 21/10/2021
Flood Warning issued on 21 Oct 2021 02:23
River Adur
The River Adur is high and rising. Over half a month's rain (45mm) has been measured at Haywards Heath in the past 24 hours, nearly half of that from Storm Aurore. From 05:00 21/10/2021 flooding will affect properties near Mock Bridge and their gardens. Water will also affect the A281 at Mock Bridge, near Shermanbury, as well as there being extensive water in fields. Only a further 5mm of rain is expected before the rain clears eastwards at 03:00 21/10/2021. Thursday, Friday and Saturday are then forecast to remain dry. The river should begin to fall by 20:00 21/10/2021, but is unlikely to return to normal until Saturday. River levels will end up higher than they were at the start of October 2021, and could peak higher than during the whole of 2021 so far. Some roads included in this message may become impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 15:00 Thursday 21/10/2021.