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This is an archived message. The status has changed more recently.
Flooding possible. Be prepared.
High tides on Wednesday may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible for 2 hours either side of Wednesday's early morning tide at 00:00 on 28/10/2026.
The weather increases tide table values by 0.1 m. Total forecast tide is 6.05 metres Chart Datum (3.00 mAOD) at Littlehampton. Strong Westerly Force 5 wind. Waves could cause overtopping of the beach, affecting Climping Street Car Park. A small amount of water may then flow or be directed westwards along Mill Lane towards residential property in Climping Street. Wednesday's afternoon tide at 12:15 on 28/10/2026 is forecast to be 23 cm higher (3.23 mAOD). Flood impacts should reduce on Thursday.
We are closely monitoring the situation We routinely check the condition of the beach at Climping.
Consider activating any flood protection products you may have. Access could be restricted. Take care if visiting Climping beach.
This message will be updated by 6:00PM on Wednesday 28 October or as the situation changes.
Information supplied by the Environment Agency
Message issued at 3:25pm, Tuesday 27th October 2026.
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Warning no longer in force
Wed 28 Oct 2026, 3:53pm
Flood alert
Tue 27 Oct 2026, 3:25pm
Flood alert
Mon 26 Oct 2026, 12:58pm
Flood alert
Sun 25 Oct 2026, 11:39am
Flood alert
Sat 24 Oct 2026, 12:05pm
Warning no longer in force
Thu 19 Feb 2026, 2:17pm
Flood alert
Wed 18 Feb 2026, 1:07pm
Warning no longer in force
Sat 7 Feb 2026, 4:47pm
Flood alert
Fri 6 Feb 2026, 5:50pm
Flood alert
Fri 6 Feb 2026, 5:29pm
Coastal areas of Climping
Region: Solent and South Downs
Country: England
Counties covered: West Sussex
Watercourses covered: English Channel
The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Climping Seafront.
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).
Recent warnings no longer in force.
No current or recent warnings.
No current or recent warnings.