Scrase Bridge and West Common Streams

Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

High river levels on Thursday may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible on 27 August 2026 from 03:00 as intense (but uncertain) rainfall is forecast.
Up to 45mm of rain could occur, but there is low confidence in location. If as much rain falls as predicted, then flooding could affect a small number of properties on Bridge Road and West Common Road. Flooding could affect properties near the Witch Inn, along Hickmans Lane and Blackthorns, and odd numbered properties from 29 to 47 on Meadow Drive. Only localised showers are forecast from Thursday afternoon. River levels and flood risk should begin to reduce by 08:30AM on 27/08/2026 in Lindfield.
We are clearing blockages from debris screens through Lindfield, including the Builders Centre and Witch Inn.
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . Report blockages at Bridge Road or Hickmans Lane to 0800 80 70 60.
This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 27 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 3:43pm, Wednesday 26th August.

Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Scrase Bridge and West Common Streams

Flood alert
Wed 26 Aug 2026, 3:43pm
Warning no longer in force
Wed 3 Sep 2025, 6:44pm
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Wed 3 Sep 2025, 1:50pm
Warning no longer in force
Fri 29 Aug 2025, 12:29pm
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Thu 28 Aug 2025, 6:52pm
Warning no longer in force
Sat 19 Jul 2025, 11:48am
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Fri 18 Jul 2025, 6:38pm
Warning no longer in force
Fri 6 Sep 2024, 2:58pm
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Fri 6 Sep 2024, 8:22am
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Thu 5 Sep 2024, 8:34pm

Flood Warning Area Details

Scrase Bridge Stream & West Common Stream at Haywards Heath and Lindfield

Region: Solent and South Downs

Country: England

Counties covered: West Sussex

Watercourses covered: Scrase Bridge Stream, West Common Stream

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Scrase Bridge and West Common Streams.

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).