Flood warnings in West Sussex right now

From the Environment Agency · checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October

Where flood warnings are issued in West Sussex

The Environment Agency issues warnings for 94 places in West Sussex: 59 flood warning areas — the specific communities a Flood Warning is issued for — and 35 wider flood alert areas. They follow English Channel, River Arun, Groundwater, Adur, River Lavant and Littlehampton Harbour, among others.

Amberley on the River Arun · Angmering on the Black Ditch · Arundel on the River Arun · Arundel, River Road · Barnham on the Barnham Rife · Bersted on the Aldingbourne Rife · Bognor · Bosham and West Itchenor · Bosham on the Bosham Stream · Bracklesham coast · Broadbridge Heath to Pallingham Quay on the River Arun · Burstow Stream at East and North Horley · Chichester on the River Lavant · Climping · Coolham and Shipley on the River Adur · Durford Mill to Midhurst, including Iping on the Western River Rother · Elmer · Felpham on the Aldingbourne Rife · Ferring on the Ferring Rife · Fittleworth on the Western River Rother · Ford and Climping on the River Arun · Freshfield Bridge to Sharpsbridge on the River Ouse · Gatwick Stream at Maidenbower and Crawley · Gatwick Stream at South West Horley · Groundwater flooding in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton, West Dean and Chilgrove · Groundwater flooding in Stoughton and Walderton · Horsham on the Boldings Brook · Horsham on the River Arun · Ifield Brook and the River Mole at Ifield and the River Mole at Lowfield Heath · Langstone and Emsworth · Lindfield Bridge on the River Ouse · Lindfield on the Scrase Bridge and West Common Streams · Littlehampton East Bank · Littlehampton Rope Walk · Lodsbridge to Shopham Bridge on the Western River Rother · Loxwood, Brewhurst and Drungewick on the River Lox · Lyminster and Wick on the Black Ditch · Medmerry · Mid and East Lavant on the River Lavant · Midhurst at South Pond and The Wharf · and 19 more

What the three levels mean

• Severe Flood Warning — Severe flooding. Danger to life.
• Flood Warning — Flooding is expected. Immediate action required.
• Flood Alert — Flooding is possible. Be prepared.

Questions

Are there any flood warnings in West Sussex right now?

No. The Environment Agency has no flood warnings or flood alerts in force for West Sussex right now (checked 7:56 pm UK time, 19 October).

What is the difference between a flood alert and a flood warning?

A Flood Alert means flooding is possible — be prepared. A Flood Warning means flooding is expected and immediate action is required. A Severe Flood Warning means severe flooding and danger to life. These are the Environment Agency's three levels.

How many places in West Sussex can get a flood warning?

The Environment Agency has 59 flood warning areas and 35 flood alert areas in West Sussex, on rivers and coasts including the English Channel, River Arun, Groundwater and Adur.

How do I get flood warnings for West Sussex on my phone?

Sign up to the Environment Agency's free flood warning service on GOV.UK, which sends warnings by phone call, text or email for the areas you choose. Floodline is 0345 988 1188, 24 hours a day.

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This uses Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland issue their own flood warnings.