The latest England flood warnings in force for the
Solent and South Downs region. Data supplied direct from the Environment Agency. Please refresh this page for flood risk updates. Avoid damage to property and travel disruption. Click here for
Flood Warnings and Weather Forecasts.
Flood Warning Area: Solent and South Downs
Counties at risk of flooding:
East Sussex, West Sussex Areas at risk of flooding: Upper Ouse.
Rivers At Flood Risk
River Ouse
Current Flood Alert: Flood alert 3
Latest flood alert advice from the Environment Agency: The River Ouse is high near Barcombe, but falling following heavy rain on Sunday (15/02/2026). Only isolated showers are forecast on Monday and Tuesday. River levels should continue to fall. Levels should return near to normal by Tuesday (17/02/2026). However, widespread rain is forecast on Wednesday morning (18/02/2026). This could potentially be more rain than recorded on Sunday. If as much rain falls as is currently predicted, from Wednesday evening (18/02/2026), flood impacts could again affect fields, rural roads, and possibly isolated properties near Bridge Cottage on the B2028, and on Sloop Lane. From Thursday morning (19/02/2026), flooding could affect Fletching Mill Bridge, Sharpsbridge, Barcombe Mills Road, the Anchor Inn and possibly isolated properties in Barcombe Mills. We are operating structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to reduce flood risk. Avoid roads that flood, including Barcombe Mills Road. This message will be updated by 8:00PM on 17/02/2026.
Flood Level Number / Meaning
1: Severe Flood Warning Severe Flooding, Danger to Life. 2: Flood Warning Flooding is Expected, Immediate Action Required. 3: Flood Alert Flooding is Possible, Be Prepared. 4: Warning no Longer in Force The warning is no longer in force. East Sussex, West Sussex flood warning updated at: 2026-02-16T16:22:26 For more information on flood risks and action to take for the Solent and South Downs region of England:
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East Sussex, West Sussex Flood Warnings
