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Freshfield Bridge to Sharpsbridge on the River Ouse

Message issued at 10:28pm, Thursday 15th January

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

High river levels are expected to cause flooding on Friday. 
Flooding is expected on 16 January 2026 from 04:00, as a lot of rain (25mm) fell on Thursday. 
Flooding will affect properties and roads at Fletching Mill Bridge and Sharpsbridge. Gardens and fields will flood near Freshfield Mill Farm, Freshmill and Millers Cottages on Sloop Lane and Bridge Cottage, Sheffield Park. Only isolated showers are forecast until Monday. River levels and flood risk should begin to reduce near Sloop Lane by 04:00 16/01/2026, and 08:00 16/01/2026 at Sharpsbridge, returning nearer to normal by Saturday evening. 
We are closely monitoring the situation . 
Don't put yourself or others at risk Avoid roads that flood (Fletching Mill Bridge, Sharpsbridge). 
This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 16 January 2026 or as the situation changes. 

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This information last updated 10:28pm, Thursday 15th January.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Freshfield Bridge to Sharpsbridge on the River Ouse

Flood Warning Area Details

Sussex River Ouse from Freshfield Bridge to Sharpsbridge including Sheffield Park Station and Fletching Mill

Region: Solent and South Downs

Country: England

Counties covered: East Sussex, West 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 Freshfield Bridge to Sharpsbridge 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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