Flood Alert Info - Tidal areas of Littlehampton Rope Walk
Area Description
Rope Walk, Ferry and Bridge Road on the west banks of the lower tidal River Arun at Littlehampton.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2024 15:20
Littlehampton Harbour
Thursday's early morning tide at 02:00 on 19/12/2024 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong Westerly Force 5 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.67 m. The total forecast tide is 6.21 metres Chart Datum (3.16 mAOD) at Littlehampton. For 2 hour either side of high water, the tide could cause flooding to boatyards and the industrial areas along Littlehampton Rope Walk. Water will be high up slipways and could be forced up through drains causing flooding to roads. Water should not exceed the tops of the walls, but we are issuing this message as a precaution and to raise awareness of the higher than normal tide. If the tide is higher than we are predicting, small amounts, and shallow depths of water could affect ship yards of Littlehampton Rope Walk. Thursday afternoon's tide at 14:15 19/12/2024 is forecast to be 41 cm lower (2.8 mAOD), with no further flood impacts are expected. 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 19/12/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Nov 2024 16:05
Littlehampton Harbour
Tuesday's early morning tide at 01:00 on 19/11/2024 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather, with Gale Force 8 South Westerly winds and large waves. The weather increases tide table values by 0.37 m. The total forecast tide is 6.19 metres Chart Datum (3.14 mAOD) at Littlehampton. For 2 hours either side of high water, the tide could cause flooding to boatyards and the industrial areas along Littlehampton Rope Walk. Water will be high up slipways and could be forced up through drains causing minor flooding to roads. If the tide is slightly higher than forecast, following flood damage in April 2024, it could be possible for a small amount of water to flow through The Shipyard, and onto Rope Walk. Tuesday afternoon's tide at 13:15 (19/11/2024) is forecast to be 5 cm lower (3.09 mAOD), with minimal flood impacts expected. 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 19/11/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2024 14:41
Littlehampton Harbour
Monday afternoon's tide at 12:30 on 18/11/2024 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather, with light Easterly Force 3 winds and large waves. The weather increases tide table values by 0.31 m. The total forecast tide is 6.28 metres Chart Datum (3.23 mAOD) at Littlehampton. For 2 hours either side of high water, the tide could cause flooding to boatyards and the industrial areas along Littlehampton Rope Walk. Water will be high up slipways and could be forced up through drains causing minor flooding to roads. If the tide is slightly higher than forecast, following flood damage in April 2024, it could be possible for a small amount of water to flow through The Shipyard, and onto Rope Walk. Tuesday's early morning tide at 00:45 (19/11/2024) is forecast to be 17 cm lower (3.06 mAOD). Similar flood impacts are expected each high water until Tuesday 19/11/2024. 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 18/11/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2024 15:35
Littlehampton Harbour
Sunday afternoon's tide at 12:00 on 17/11/2024 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather, with light North Westerly Force 4 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.18 m. The total forecast tide is 6.28 metres Chart Datum (3.23 mAOD) at Littlehampton. For 2 hours either side of high water, the tide could cause flooding to boatyards and the industrial areas along Littlehampton Rope Walk. Water will be high up slipways and could be forced up through drains causing minor flooding to roads. If the tide is slightly higher than forecast, following flood damage in April 2024, it could be possible for a small amount of water to flow through The Shipyard, and onto Rope Walk. Monday morning's early tide at 00:30 (18/11/2024) is forecast to be 17 cm lower (3.06 mAOD). Similar flood impacts are expected each high water until Tuesday 19/11/2024. 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 17/11/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2024 16:11
Littlehampton Harbour
Saturday morning's tide at 11:15 on 16/11/2024 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather, with light Westerly Force 3 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.1 m. The total forecast tide is 6.23 metres Chart Datum (3.18 mAOD) at Littlehampton. For 2 hours either side of high water, the tide could cause flooding to boatyards and the industrial areas along Littlehampton Rope Walk. Water will be high up slipways and could be forced up through drains, causing minor flooding to roads. If the tide is slightly higher than forecast, following flood damage in April 2024, it could be possible for a small amount of water to flow through The Shipyard, and onto Rope Walk. Saturday evening's tide at 23:30 (16/11/2024) is forecast to be 6 cm lower (3.12 mAOD). Similar flood impacts are expected each high water until Monday 18/11/2024. The highest tide ahead is forecast on Sunday 17/11/2024 (3.24 mAOD). 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 16/11/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Oct 2024 16:21
Littlehampton Harbour
Sunday afternoon's tide at 14:00 on 20/10/2024 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong South Westerly Force 6 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.25 m. The total forecast tide is 6.38 metres Chart Datum (3.33 mAOD) at Littlehampton. For 2 hours either side of high water, the tide could cause flooding to boatyards and the industrial areas along Littlehampton Rope Walk. Water will be high up slipways and could be forced up through drains causing minor flooding to roads. If the tide is slightly higher than forecast, following flood damage in April 2024, it could be possible for a small amount of water to flow through The Shipyard, and onto Rope Walk. Monday's early morning tide at 02:15 21/10/2024 is forecast to be 58 cm lower (2.75 mAOD). With tides next week forecast to be lower, no further flood impacts are expected from Monday onwards. 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 19:00 on 20/10/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Oct 2024 16:35
Littlehampton Harbour
Saturday afternoon's tide at 13:15 on 19/10/2024 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with light Southerly Force 2 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.07 m. The total forecast tide is 6.31 metres Chart Datum (3.26 mAOD) at Littlehampton. For 2 hours either side of high water, the tide could cause flooding to boatyards and the industrial areas along Littlehampton Rope Walk. Water will be high up slipways and could be forced up through drains causing minor flooding to roads. If the tide is slightly higher than forecast, following flood damage in April 2024, it could be possible for a small amount of water to flow through The Shipyard, and onto Rope Walk. Sunday's early morning tide at 01:45 20/10/2024 is forecast to be 4 cm lower (3.22 mAOD). Similar flood impacts are expected to continue until Monday 21/10/2024. The highest tide ahead is forecast on Sunday 20/10/2024 (3.34 mAOD). 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 19/10/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Oct 2024 14:01
Littlehampton Harbour
Friday afternoon's tide at 12:30 on 18/10/2024 will be higher than normal due to unsettled weather with light Southerly Force 2 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.07 m. The total forecast tide is 6.32 metres Chart Datum (3.27 mAOD) at Littlehampton. For 2 hours either side of high water, the tide could cause flooding to boatyards and the industrial areas along Littlehampton Rope Walk. Water will be high up slipways and could be forced up through drains causing minor flooding to roads. If the tide is slightly higher than forecast, following flood damage in April 2024, it could be possible for a small amount of water to flow through The Shipyard, and onto Rope Walk. Saturday's early morning tide at 00:45 on 19/10/2024 is forecast to be 5 cm lower (3.22 mAOD). Similar flood impacts are expected to continue until Monday 21/10/2024. The highest tide ahead is forecast on Sunday 20/10/2024 (3.3 mAOD). 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 18/10/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Oct 2024 12:51
Littlehampton Harbour
Thursday morning's tide at 11:45 on 17/10/2024 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with light Westerly Force 4 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.13 m. The total forecast tide is 6.30 metres Chart Datum (3.25 mAOD) at Littlehampton. For 2 hours either side of high water, the tide could cause flooding to boatyards and the industrial areas along Littlehampton Rope Walk. Water will be high up slipways and could be forced up through drains causing minor flooding to roads. If the tide is slightly higher than forecast, following flood damage in April 2024, it could be possible for a small amount of water to flow through The Shipyard, and onto Rope Walk. Thursday night's tide at 23:45 17/10/2024 is forecast to be 7 cm lower (3.18 mAOD). Similar flood impacts are expected to continue until Monday 21/10/2024. The highest tide ahead is forecast on Sunday 20/10/2024 (3.44 mAOD). 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 17/10/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Apr 2024 16:29
Littlehampton Harbour
Saturday's early morning tide at 03:00 on 13/04/2024 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong South Westerly Force 2 winds. The total forecast tide is 5.67 metres Chart Datum (2.62 mAOD) at Littlehampton. Approximately 1m lower than Monday evening. For 2 hours either side of high water, water will be high up slipways and could be forced up through drains causing flooding to roads, including Rope Walk. If the tide is higher than predicted, the tide could cause flooding to boatyards, the industrial areas, and residential properties in Littlehampton Rope Walk. It is also possible that water could flow over the fields and through ditches from Climping, and affect Ferry Road. Minor flood impacts could continue until Saturday 13/04/2024. 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 12:00 on 13/04/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Apr 2024 16:37
Littlehampton Harbour
Friday's early morning tide at 02:30 on 12/04/2024 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong South Westerly Force 5 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.22 m. The total forecast tide is 6.19 metres Chart Datum (3.14 mAOD) at Littlehampton. For 2 hours either side of high water, water will be high up slipways and could be forced up through drains causing flooding to roads, including Rope Walk. If the tide is higher than predicted, the tide could cause flooding to boatyards, the industrial areas, and residential properties in Littlehampton Rope Walk. It is also possible that water could flow over the fields and through ditches from Climping, and affect Ferry Road. Friday's afternoon tide at 15:00 on 12/04/2024 is forecast to be 20cm lower (2.97 mAOD). Similar minor flood impacts are expected again Friday afternoon. Minor flood impacts could continue until Saturday 13/04/2024. 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 12/04/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Apr 2024 17:47
Littlehampton Harbour
Thursday's early morning tide at 01:45 on 11/04/2024 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong South Westerly Force 5 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.07 m. The total forecast tide is 6.17 metres Chart Datum (3.12 mAOD) at Littlehampton. For 2 hours either side of high water, water will be high up slipways and could be forced up through drains causing flooding to roads, including Rope Walk. If the tide is higher than predicted, the tide could cause flooding to boatyards, the industrial areas, and residential properties in Littlehampton Rope Walk. It is also possible that water could flow over the fields and through ditches from Climping, and affect Ferry Road. Thursday's afternoon tide at 14:00 on 11/04/2024 is forecast to be 20cm lower (2.97 mAOD). Similar minor flood impacts are expected again Thursday afternoon. Minor flood impacts could continue until Saturday 13/04/2024. 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 11/04/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 9 Apr 2024 14:52
Littlehampton Harbour
Wednesday's early morning tide at 01:00 on 10/04/2024 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong Westerly Force 5 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.19 m. The total forecast tide is 6.30 metres Chart Datum (3.25 mAOD) at Littlehampton. Approximately 40cm lower than Monday evening. For 2 hours either side of high water, the tide could cause flooding to boatyards, the industrial areas, and residential properties in Littlehampton Rope Walk. Water will be high up slipways and could be forced up through drains causing flooding to roads, including Ferry Road and Rope Walk. Water could also flow over the fields and through ditches from Climping. Wednesday's afternoon tide at 13:30 on 10/04/2024 is forecast to be very similar (3.31 mAOD). Flood impacts are expected again. Flood impacts could continue until Friday 12/04/2024. 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 10/04/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Apr 2024 13:43
Littlehampton 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 0.7 m. The total forecast tide is 6.75 metres Chart Datum (3.70 mAOD) at Littlehampton. For 2 hours either side of high water, the tide will cause flooding to boatyards and the industrial areas along Littlehampton Rope Walk. Water will be high up slipways and could be forced up through drains causing flooding to roads. Minor flood impacts will still be possible Tuesday afternoon. However, Tuesday's tide at 12:30 on 09/04/2024 is forecast to be 50cm lower (3.17 mAOD). 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 Alert issued on 27 Oct 2023 23:42
Littlehampton Harbour
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.
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 Alert issued on 18 Feb 2022 16:48
Littlehampton 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 increase tide table values by 0.55 m. The total forecast tide is 6.28 metres Chart Datum (3.23 mAOD) at Littlehampton. For 2 hours either side of high water, the tide will cause minor flooding to boatyards and the industrial areas along Littlehampton Rope Walk. Water will be high up slipways and could be forced up through drains causing flooding to roads. Strong winds and large waves will continue over the weekend, albeit not as extreme. After Saturday, the next highest tide is forecast to be 20cm 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 2 hours before high tide. We will update this message by 20:00 on 19/02/2022
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2022 16:55
Littlehampton Harbour
Friday afternoon's tide at 12:15 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 0.64 m. The total forecast tide is 6.31 metres Chart Datum (3.26 mAOD) at Littlehampton. For 2 hours either side of high water, the tide will cause a small amount of flooding to boatyards and the industrial areas along Littlehampton Rope Walk. Water will be high up slipways and could be forced up through drains causing flooding to roads. 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 2 hours before high tide. We will update this message by 18:00 on 18/02/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Dec 2021 14:45
Littlehampton Harbour
Wednesday's early morning tide at 01:45 on 08/12/2021 is forecast to be 30cm lower than Tuesday, but with much bigger waves and strong South Westerly Force 6 winds due to Storm Barra. The weather increases tide table values by 0.16 m. The total forecast tide is 6.09 metres Chart Datum (3.04 mAOD) at Littlehampton. For 2 hours either side of high water, the tide could cause minor flooding to boatyards and the industrial areas along Littlehampton Rope Walk and could be high up slipways. Strong winds will continue until Thursday. However, wave heights, tide levels, flood impacts and risk should reduce from Wednesday 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 11:00 on 08/12/2021
Flood Alert issued on 6 Dec 2021 16:36
Littlehampton Harbour
Tuesday afternoon's tide at 13:15 on 07/12/2021 is higher than normal due to Storm Barra, which brings Gale Force 8 Southerly winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.4 m. The total forecast tide is 6.40 metres Chart Datum (3.35 mAOD) at Littlehampton. For 2 hours either side of high water, the tide will cause flooding to boatyards and the industrial areas along Littlehampton Rope Walk. Water will be high up slipways and could be forced up through drains, causing flooding to roads. The early Wednesday morning tide, at 01:45 08/12/2021 is predicted to be 10 cm lower, but will be accompanied by very large waves. We expect flood impacts could be similar. Strong winds and large waves will continue until Thursday. 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 16:00 on 07/12/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Nov 2021 16:20
Littlehampton Harbour
Sunday afternoon's tide at 12:45 on 07/11/2021 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong North Westerly Force 5 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.27 m. The total forecast tide is 6.41 metres Chart Datum (3.36 mAOD) at Littlehampton. For 2 hours either side of high water, the tide will cause flooding to boatyards and the industrial areas along Littlehampton Rope Walk. Water will be high up slipways and could be forced up through drains causing minor flooding to roads. After this tide‚ no further impacts are expected. Monday's tides are forecast to be at least 30cm lower and accompanied with lighter winds and smaller waves. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you have it, please install flood protection 2 hours before high tide, in Littlehampton Rope Walk. We will update this message by 15:00 on 07/11/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2020 13:17
Littlehampton Harbour
Tuesday's early morning tide at 00:00 on 17/11/2020 is higher than normal, due to unsettled weather with strong South Westerly Force 6 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.2 m. The total forecast tide is 6.44 metres Chart Datum (3.39 mAOD) at Littlehampton. The forecast is very similar to Sunday's tides. For 2 hours either side of high water, the tide will cause flooding to boatyards and the industrial areas along Littlehampton Rope Walk. Water will be high up slipways and could be forced up through drains causing flooding to roads. Winds will remain strong for the rest of the week, but tide levels fall for 7 days from midday Tuesday, and the risk of flooding will reduce as we move to neaps. 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 14:00 on 17/11/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2020 12:33
Littlehampton Harbour
Unsettled weather with large waves and westerly force 6 winds continue. The tides on Sunday evening (23:00 on 15/11/2020) and Monday morning (11:30 on 16/11/2020) will be very similar, and about 5 cm lower than previous highest tide this weekend. On Sunday evening the weather increases tide table values by 0.16 m and the total forecast tide will be 5.99 metres Chart Datum (3.25 mAOD) at Littlehampton. For 2 hours either side of high water, the tide will cause minor flooding to boatyards and the industrial areas along Littlehampton Rope Walk. Water will be high up slipways and could be forced up through drains causing flooding to roads. From Monday afternoon (16/11/2020), the tide levels and wave heights will begin to fall. We will continue to monitor the forecast. If you have it, please install flood protection 2 hours before high tide. We will remove this message by 14:00 on 16/11/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Nov 2020 14:06
Littlehampton Harbour
Unsettled weather with large waves and Southerly Force 7 winds continue to affect the area. Sunday morning's tide at 11:00 on 15/11/2020 will be higher than normal. The weather increases tide table values by 0.13 m and the total forecast tide will be 6.05 metres Chart Datum (3.31 mAOD) at Littlehampton. For 2 hours either side of high water, the tide will cause flooding to boatyards and the industrial areas along Littlehampton Rope Walk. Water will be high up slipways and could be forced up through drains causing flooding to roads. Sunday morning's tide (11:00 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 2 hours before high tide. We will update this message by 13:00 on 15/11/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 13 Nov 2020 17:59
Littlehampton 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 0.22 m. The total forecast tide is 6.34 metres Chart Datum (3.29 mAOD) at Littlehampton. For 2 hours either side of high water, the tide will cause flooding to boatyards and the industrial areas along Littlehampton Rope Walk. Water will be high up slipways and could be forced up through drains causing flooding to roads. 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 2 hours before high tide. We will update this message by 15:00 on 14/11/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2020 17:08
Littlehampton Harbour
Friday’s tides at 01:45 and 14:00 13/3/2020 will be at least 10cm lower than those experienced on Wednesday and Thursday this week. With wave heights increasing from Thursday night however, minor flood impacts may remain similar to recent days. The strong Force 7 Westerly winds will increase tide table values by 0.2m. The total forecast tide is 5.97 metres Chart Datum (3.23 mAOD) at Littlehampton. For 2 hours either side of high water, the tide will be high and close to boatyards and the industrial areas along Littlehampton Rope Walk. From Saturday 14/3/2020, we should see smaller wave heights, lower tides and only minimal risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you have it, please install flood protection 2 hours before high tide. We will remove this message by 19:00 on 13/03/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Mar 2020 07:51
Littlehampton Harbour
Thursday afternoon's tide at 13:15 on 12/03/2020 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong Westerly Force 6 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.47 m. The total forecast tide is 6.52 metres Chart Datum (3.47 mAOD) at Littlehampton, which is very similar to that seen Wednesday lunchtime 11/3/2020. For 2 hours either side of high water, the tide will cause flooding to boatyards and the industrial areas along Littlehampton Rope Walk. Water will be high up slipways and could be forced up through drains causing flooding to roads. Tides Friday should be 20cm lower (but with large offshore waves Thursday night), with flood risk becoming very low from Saturday. 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 12/03/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2020 13:51
Littlehampton Harbour
Thursday's early morning tide at 01:00 on 12/03/2020 is forecast to be 15cm lower than Wednesday lunchtime 11/3/2020, but will still cause minor flood impacts. The tide is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong Westerly Force 7 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.22 m. The total forecast tide is 6.36 metres Chart Datum (3.31 mAOD) at Littlehampton. For 2 hours either side of high water, the tide will cause flooding to boatyards and the industrial areas along Littlehampton Rope Walk. Water will be high up slipways and could be forced up through drains causing flooding to roads. The tide 13:00 Thursday 12/3/2020 will be higher, with similar impacts to 12:15 11/3/2020. Flood impacts should reduce from the 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 09:30 on 12/03/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 11 Mar 2020 08:18
Littlehampton Harbour
Wednesday afternoon's tide at 12:30 on 11/03/2020 could be 5cm higher than Tuesday night. The tide is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong South Westerly Force 5 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.45 m. The total forecast tide is 6.51 metres Chart Datum (3.46 mAOD) at Littlehampton. For 2 hour either side of high water, the tide will cause flooding to boatyards and the industrial areas along Littlehampton Rope Walk. Water will be high up slipways and could be forced up through drains causing flooding to roads. The tide at 13:00 Thursday 12/3/2020 is forecast to be of similar height. Tonight's tide should be marginally lower. Flood risk will reduce from Friday. 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 14:30 on 11/03/2020
Flood Alert issued on 10 Mar 2020 12:29
Littlehampton Harbour
Wednesday's early morning tide at 00:15 on 11/03/2020 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong South Westerly Force 6 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.25 m. The total forecast tide is 6.35 metres Chart Datum (3.30 mAOD) at Littlehampton. For 2 hours either side of high water, the tide will be high and close to boatyards and the industrial areas along Littlehampton Rope Walk. Wednesday's tide at 12:30 11/3/2020 is predicted to be 5cm higher, but with similar impacts which are expected to continue each tide until Friday 13/3/2020. 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 09:30 on 11/03/2020
Flood Alert issued on 19 Feb 2020 08:55
Littlehampton Harbour
The next two tides, Wednesday evening 19/2/2020 at 20:45 and Thursday morning 20/2/2020 at 09:00, have the potential to cause flood impacts. At 20:45 19/2/2020 unsettled weather with South Westerly Force 6 winds will increase tide table values by 0.2m. The total forecast tide is 4.83 metres Chart Datum (2.09 mAOD) at Littlehampton. Tides will be 6cm lower at the tide of 09:00. For 2 hours either side of high water, the tide will be high and close to boatyards and the industrial areas along Littlehampton Rope Walk. Ferry Road may be impassable because of flooding from the Ryebank Rife. Tide heights will be increasing from Thursday 20/02/2020 and minor flood impacts may continue on each tide. 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 11:00 on 20/02/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Feb 2020 18:16
Littlehampton Harbour
Wednesday's morning and evening tides at 08:00 and 20:45 on 19/02/2020 have the potential to cause flood impacts. At 20:45 unsettled weather with South Westerly Force 6 winds will increase tide table values by 0.2m. The total forecast tide is 4.72 metres Chart Datum (1.92 mAOD) at Littlehampton. Tides will be 6cm lower at 08:00. For 2 hours either side of high water, the tide will be high and close to boatyards and the industrial areas along Littlehampton Rope Walk. Ferry Road may be impassable because of flooding from the Ryebank Rife. Tide heights will be increasing from Thursday 20/02/2020 and minor flood impacts may continue on each tide. 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 11:00 on 19/02/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Feb 2020 18:51
Littlehampton Harbour
Tuesday's early morning and afternoon tides at 06:45 and 19:30 on 18/02/2020 have the potential to cause flood impacts. At 06:45 unsettled weather with Westerly Force 6 winds will increase tide table values by 0.3 m. The total forecast tide is 4.64 metres Chart Datum (1.90 mAOD) at Littlehampton. Tides will be 27 cm lower at 19:30. For 2 hours either side of high water, the tide will be high and close to boatyards and the industrial areas along Littlehampton Rope Walk. Ferry Road may be impassable because of flooding from the Ryebank Rife. Tide heights will fall until Wednesday 19/02/2020 but minor flood impacts may continue on each tide. 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 18/02/2020
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 17:31
Littlehampton Harbour
Monday's early morning and afternoon tides at 05:30 and 18:00 on 17/02/2020 have the potential to cause flood impacts. At 05:30 unsettled weather with South Westerly Force 6 winds will increase tide table values by 0.2 m. The total forecast tide is 4.97 metres Chart Datum (2.23 mAOD) at Littlehampton. Tides will be 5 cm lower at 18:00. For 2 hours either side of high water, the tide will be high and close to boatyards and the industrial areas along Littlehampton Rope Walk. Ferry Road may be impassable because of flooding from the Ryebank Rife. Tide heights will fall until Wednesday 19/02/2020 but minor flood impacts may continue on each tide. 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 17/02/2020
Flood Alert issued on 15 Feb 2020 16:34
Littlehampton Harbour
Sunday's early morning and afternoon tides at 04:30 and 17:00 on 16/02/2020 have the potential to cause flood impacts. At 04:30 unsettled weather will bring strong South-Westerly Force 9 winds. The total forecast tide is 4.74 metres Chart Datum (2.00 mAOD) at Littlehampton. The 17:00 tide will be 34cm higher, but impacts are expected to be similar. For 2 hours either side of high water, the tide will be high and close to boatyards and the industrial areas along Littlehampton Rope Walk. Ferry Road may be impassable because of flooding from the Ryebank Rife. Tide heights will fall until Wednesday 19/02/2020 but minor flood impacts may continue on each tide. 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 16/02/2020
Flood Alert issued on 14 Feb 2020 16:04
Littlehampton Harbour
Saturday's early morning and afternoon tides at 03:30 and 16:00 on 15/02/2020 have the potential to cause flood impacts. At 16:00 unsettled weather with strong Southerly Force 7 winds will increase tide table values by 0.45 m. The total forecast tide is 5.51 metres Chart Datum (2.77 mAOD) at Littlehampton, and will be 40cm lower for the 03:30 tide. For 2 hours either side of high water, the tide will be high and close to boatyards and the industrial areas along Littlehampton Rope Walk. Ferry Road may be impassable because of flooding from the Ryebank Rife. Tide heights will fall until Wednesday 19/02/2020, with the exception of Saturday afternoon as Storm Dennis approaches. Minor flood impacts will likely continue on each tide. 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 18:00 on 15/02/2020
Flood Alert issued on 13 Feb 2020 15:04
Littlehampton Harbour
Friday's early morning and afternoon tides at 03:00 and 15:00 on 14/02/2020 have the potential to cause minor flood impacts. At 03:00 unsettled weather with light Westerly Force 4 winds will increase tide table values by 0.02 m. The total forecast tide is 5.91 metres Chart Datum (2.86 mAOD) at Littlehampton. 20cm lower at 15:00. For 2 hours either side of high water, the tide will be high and close to boatyards and the industrial areas along Littlehampton Rope Walk. Ferry Road may be impassable because of flooding from the Ryebank Rife. Tide heights will fall until Wednesday 19/02/2020, with the exception of Saturday afternoon as Storm Dennis approaches. Minor flood impacts will likely continue on each tide. 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 18:00 on 14/02/2020
Flood Alert issued on 12 Feb 2020 15:31
Littlehampton Harbour
Thursday afternoon's tide at 14:15 on 13/02/2020 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong Westerly Force 7 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.3 m. The total forecast tide is 6.15 metres Chart Datum (3.10 mAOD) at Littlehampton. For 2 hours either side of high water, the tide will be high and close to boatyards and the industrial areas along Littlehampton Rope Walk. Ferry Road may be impassable because of flooding from the Ryebank Rife. Flood impacts are probable over high tide 02:15 13/02/2020 as well. Tide heights will fall from Thursday evening 13/02/2020, but minor flood impacts may return with Storm Dennis at the 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 18:00 on 13/02/2020
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2020 18:01
Littlehampton Harbour
Wednesday afternoon's tide at 13:30 on 12/02/2020 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong South Westerly Force 5 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.15 m. The total forecast tide is 6.10 metres Chart Datum (3.05 mAOD) at Littlehampton. For 2 hours either side of high water, the tide will be high and close to boatyards and the industrial areas along Littlehampton Rope Walk. Ferry Road may be impassable because of flooding from the Ryebank Rife. Waves will be large Thursday afternoon. Further stormy conditions are possible at the weekend. Flood impacts could continue until Friday at least. 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 18:00 on 12/02/2020
Flood Alert issued on 11 Feb 2020 15:22
Littlehampton Harbour
Wednesday's early morning tide at 01:30 on 12/02/2020 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong Westerly Force 7 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.14 m. The total forecast tide is 6.19 metres Chart Datum (3.14 mAOD) at Littlehampton. For 1 hour either side of high water, the tide will cause flooding to boatyards and the industrial areas along Littlehampton Rope Walk. Water will be high up slipways and could be forced up through drains causing flooding to roads. Ferry Road may be impassable because of flooding from the Ryebank Rife. The tide, wave conditions and flood impacts are similar until Thursday. We'll issue further advice. We continue to monitor the forecast. In order to help protect property, we have deployed sand bags at the boat yards in Rope Walk. If you have it, please install flood protection 1 hour before high tide. We will update this message by 18:00 on 11/02/2020 with information about the tide at 13:30 12/02/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 17:36
Littlehampton Harbour
Tuesday afternoon's tide at 12:45 on 11/02/2020 is forecast to be 20cm lower than recent days. However the tide will still be higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong Westerly Force 7 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.26 m. The total forecast tide is 6.23 metres Chart Datum (3.18 mAOD) at Littlehampton. For 1 hour either side of high water, the tide will cause flooding to boatyards and the industrial areas along Littlehampton Rope Walk. Water will be high up slipways and could be forced up through drains. Ferry Road may be impassable because of flooding from the Ryebank Rife. Tuesday and Wednesday evening's tides will be a little higher again and further minor flooding is expected. We continue to monitor the forecast. In order to help protect property, we have deployed sand bags at the boat yards in Rope Walk. If you have it, please install flood protection 1 hour before high tide. We will update this message by 17:00 on 11/02/2020
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 16:50
Littlehampton Harbour
Tuesday afternoon's tide at 12:45 on 11/02/2020 is forecast to be 20cm lower than recent days. However the tide will still be higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong Westerly Force 7 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.26 m. The total forecast tide is 6.23 metres Chart Datum (3.18 mAOD) at Littlehampton. For 1 hour either side of high water, the tide will cause flooding to boatyards and the industrial areas along Littlehampton Rope Walk. Water will be high up slipways and could be forced up through drains. Ferry Road may be affected from the Ryebank Rife. Tuesday and Wednesday evening's tides will be a little higher again and further minor flooding is expected over those high waters. We continue to monitor the forecast. In order to help protect property, we have deployed sand bags at the boat yards in Rope Walk. If you have it, please install flood protection 1 hour before high tide. We will update this message by 17:00 on 11/02/2020
Flood Alert issued on 10 Feb 2020 15:08
Littlehampton Harbour
Tuesday's early morning tide at 00:45 on 11/02/2020 is higher than normal due to high tides and Force 8 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.38 m. The total forecast tide is 6.38 metres Chart Datum (3.33 mAOD) at Littlehampton. For 1 hour either side of high water, the tide will cause flooding to boatyards and the industrial areas along Littlehampton Rope Walk. Water will be high up slipways and could be forced up through drains flooding roads. Ferry Road may become impassable from the Ryebank Rife. There are high tides forecast until Thursday 13/02/2020. Thursday's early morning tide could be similar to recent days. Tuesday's tide at 12:45 will be lower, but could still cause minor impacts. In order to help protect property, we have deployed sand bags at the boat yards in Rope Walk. If you have it, please install flood protection 1 hour before high tide. We will update this message by 17:00 on 10/02/2020 with information of the high tide at 12:45 on 11/02/2020
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2020 16:45
Littlehampton 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 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.5 m. The total forecast tide is 6.42 metres Chart Datum (3.37 mAOD) at Littlehampton. For 1 hour either side of high water, the tide will cause flooding to boatyards and the industrial areas along Littlehampton Rope Walk. Water will be high up slipways and could be forced up through drains causing flooding to roads. 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 minor flooding from spray. High tides, large waves and the risk of flooding will remain similar until Thursday 13/02/2020. 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.