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Lindfield Bridge on the River Ouse

Message issued at 8:30pm, Thursday 15th January

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

High river levels are expected to cause flooding today. 
Flooding is expected on 15 January 2026 from 22:00, as a lot of rain (27mm) fell on Thursday. 
Flooding will affect fields, rural roads, gardens and affect properties at Bridge Cottage and Dean's Water Mill at Lindfield Bridge on the B2028 near Lindfield. River levels could peak higher than 19/12/2025. Rain is forecast to ease from 20:30. Only isolated showers are forecast Friday to Monday. River levels and flood risk should begin to reduce at Lindfield Bridge by 04:00 16/01/2026. River levels should return nearer to normal by Friday afternoon 16/01/2026. 
We are closely monitoring the situation operating our structure at Pimms Lock. 
Activate any flood protection products you may have . Including at Lindfield Bridge and Dean's Water Mill, if you have them. 
This message will be updated by 12:00PM on 16 January 2026 or as the situation changes. 

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This information last updated 8:30pm, Thursday 15th January.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Lindfield Bridge on the River Ouse

Flood Warning Area Details

Sussex River Ouse at Lindfield Bridge including Pims Lock

Region: Solent and South Downs

Country: England

Counties covered: 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 Lindfield Bridge 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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