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Flooding possible. Be prepared.
High groundwater levels may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible from Monday 09/02/2026 after above average rainfall the past month.
A small amount of water could appear in a few basements. Previous events suggest impacts may initially affect Old London Road, Patcham and Peacock Lane, Withdean. A small amount of water may appear on roads. Ladies Mile borehole is expected to pause in its rise around 10/02/2026. However, isolated showers are forecast this weekend, with further bands of rain predicted Tuesday and Wednesday. Unsettled weather could continue throughout February. Groundwater at Ladies Mile could rise through next week, and groundwater in Patcham Village could rise a week more. Perhaps longer if rain continues.
We are closely monitoring the situation the groundwater forecasts & will liaise with Brighton and Hove City Council
Don't put yourself or others at risk Avoid roads that flood (Old London Road). Ensure pumps work.
This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 11 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
Information supplied by the Environment Agency
This information last updated 9:11am, Saturday 7th February.
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Warning no longer in force
Mon 9 Mar 2026, 11:22am
Flood alert
Fri 6 Mar 2026, 7:16pm
Flood alert
Mon 2 Mar 2026, 5:06pm
Flood alert
Fri 27 Feb 2026, 12:22pm
Flood alert
Mon 23 Feb 2026, 4:18pm
Flood alert
Fri 20 Feb 2026, 10:54am
Flood alert
Mon 16 Feb 2026, 3:11pm
Flood alert
Sat 14 Feb 2026, 11:08am
Flood alert
Tue 10 Feb 2026, 10:11am
Flood alert
Sat 7 Feb 2026, 9:11am
Areas at risk of groundwater flooding in Patcham including Old London Road, parts of Church Hill and Mill Road where they meet the A23 and the Recreation Ground
Region: Solent and South Downs
Country: England
Counties covered: Brighton and Hove
Watercourses covered: Groundwater
The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Groundwater flooding in Patcham.
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).
No current or recent warnings.
No current or recent warnings.
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