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River Adur West Branch

Message issued at 12:51pm, Saturday 14th February

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Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

High river levels on Sunday may lead to flooding. 
Flooding is possible on 15 February 2026 from 12:00PM as a lot of rain is forecast (20mm). 
From the early hours of Sunday (15/02/2026), widespread rain is forecast. If as much rain falls as predicted, flooding could affect property at Slaughter Bridge on the Coolham Road, as well as isolated farm buildings, fields and rural roads between Coolham and Henfield. It is possible water may approach gardens of Church Close, Shipley. River levels and flood risk should begin to reduce by 08:00PM on 15/02/2026. An additional 20mm is possible on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, which could cause flood risk to return. 
We are closely monitoring the situation . 
Don't put yourself or others at risk . Avoid roads that flood, including Slaughter Bridge and Coolham Road. 
This message will be updated by 8:00PM on 15 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

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This information last updated 12:51pm, Saturday 14th February.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for River Adur West Branch

Flood Warning Area Details

The River Adur West Branch and tributaries from Coolham to Bines Green

Region: Solent and South Downs

Country: England

Counties covered: West Sussex

Watercourses covered: Adur

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for River Adur West Branch.

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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The River Adur West Branch, at Coolham and Shipley

No current or recent warnings.

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No current or recent warnings.

Broadbridge Heath to Pallingham Quay on the River Arun
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No current or recent warnings.

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