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River Adur West Branch

Message issued at 3:24pm, Wednesday 18th February

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Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

Rain is forecast from Wednesday afternoon to Thursday. From 02:00 on 19/02/2026, minor flooding could affect fields and rural roads between Coolham and Henfield. If more rain occurs than is forecast, isolated property flooding could be possible at Slaughter Bridge, and minor flood impacts may affect gardens in Shipley. Only isolated showers are forecast Thursday afternoon, Friday, and over the weekend. River levels should begin to fall by 12:00 on 19/02/2026, and return near to normal by Friday. Unsettled weather could continue throughout February, with further periods of flood risk possible. Avoid roads that flood, including Slaughter Bridge, Coolham Road. This message will be updated by 20:00 on 19/02/2026.

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This information last updated 3:24pm, Wednesday 18th 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).

Other Nearby Flood Warning Locations

Coolham and Shipley on the River Adur
The River Adur West Branch, at Coolham and Shipley

No current or recent warnings.

Mock Bridge, near Shermanbury on the River Adur
Mock Bridge to Betley Bridge, near Shermanbury on the River Adur

No current or recent warnings.

Broadbridge Heath to Pallingham Quay on the River Arun
The River Arun from Broadbridge Heath to Pallingham Quay, including Broadbridge Heath, Slinfold, Wanford Mill, Gibbons Mill, Newbridge, and Pallingham Lock

No current or recent warnings.

Upper Arun
The Rivers Arun, North River, Kird and Par Brook

No current or recent warnings.

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