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Barcombe Mills on the River Ouse

Message issued at 3:47pm, Friday 6th February

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

High river levels are expected to cause flooding today. 
Flooding is expected on 06 February 2026 from 16:00 as lots of rain (23mm) has fallen since Thursday. 
The Anchor Inn, fields and gardens are expected to flood. Barcombe Mills road and Anchor Lane are likely to be impassable. Minor flooding impacts could affect properties at Barcombe Mills. River levels and flood risk should initially begin to fall Friday night, but more rain is forecast Saturday evening. More flood impacts could be possible this weekend. 
We are closely monitoring the situation and operating our structures at Anchor Gates and Barcombe Mills. 
Activate any flood protection products you may have , including at Barcombe Mills. Avoid Barcombe Mills Road and Anchor Lane. 
This message will be updated by 12:00PM on 07 February 2026 or as the situation changes. 

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This information last updated 3:47pm, Friday 6th February.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Barcombe Mills on the River Ouse

Flood Warning Area Details

Sussex River Ouse at Barcombe Mills, including the Anchor Gates

Region: Solent and South Downs

Country: England

Counties covered: East Sussex

Watercourses covered: Sussex River Ouse

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Barcombe Mills on the River Ouse.

Note: the area shown on the map is the area covered by flood alerts and warnings. It is not a live map of current flooding. The area covered broadly equates to the area where the risk of flooding in any year is greater than 1% (the "hundred year" flood risk).

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