Flood Risk in West Sussex

South East

70

Flood Areas

0

Stations

27

Rivers

Risk Level

High

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Flood Areas in West Sussex

70 designated flood warning and alert areas

NameRiver / SeaType
The River Lavant within Chichester City Centre, including Whyke, the A285, A286, and Chichester CollegeRiver LavantWarning
The River Lavant from Mid Lavant to Shopwhyke including ChichesterRiver LavantAlert
Areas of Shoreham at risk from a high tide including Eastern parts of North and South Lancing, Broadway and Willowbrook caravan parks, Adur recreation ground, Old Shoreham Road, Beach Green and Aldrington BasinEnglish ChannelAlert
Coastal areas of Selsey Bill, including West Street, Clayton Road, Warner Road, Marine Gardens, Kingsway, East Beach Road, East Beach and Church NortonEnglish ChannelWarning
Coastal areas between Selsey Bill and Elmer, including Pagham, Sidlesham and BognorEnglish ChannelAlert
Coastal areas of ClimpingEnglish ChannelAlert
The River Arun at Amberley, including Bury, Houghton Bridge, and South StokeRiver ArunWarning
The Rivers Arun, Chilt, Stor and Tortington StreamArunAlert
Scrase Bridge Stream & West Common Stream at Haywards Heath and LindfieldScrase Bridge Stream, West Common StreamAlert
Ferring Rife from the A259 at Northbrook College to Ferring BeachFerring RifeAlert
Bosham Stream from West Ashling to Bosham including Churchfield StreamBosham StreamAlert
Communities at risk of groundwater flooding to the north of Chichester, including West Dean, Singleton, Charlton, East Dean and ChilgroveGroundwaterAlert
Elbridge, Lidsey, Aldingbourne, Barnham, Yapton and Ryebank RifesAldingbourne and Barnham RifesAlert
Tidal areas of Littlehampton RopewalkLittlehampton HarbourWarning
Rope Walk, Ferry and Bridge Road on the west banks of the lower tidal River Arun at LittlehamptonLittlehampton HarbourAlert
The River Lavant at Mid Lavant and East LavantRiver LavantWarning
Coastal areas of Rustington to Shoreham fort including Ferring, Worthing, Lancing and Shoreham BeachEnglish ChannelAlert
Coastal areas between West Wittering and Medmerry, including Bracklesham Drive, caravan parks, West Sands, Selsey Country Club and Ferry FarmThe Solent, English ChannelAlert
Beach front areas of Shoreham BeachEnglish ChannelWarning
The Black Ditch along River Road in AngmeringBlack DitchWarning
The Black Ditch through Angmering, Lyminster and WickBlack DitchAlert
The River Arun from Broadbridge Heath to Pallingham Quay, including Broadbridge Heath, Slinfold, Wanford Mill, Gibbons Mill, Newbridge, and Pallingham LockRiver ArunWarning
Coastal areas of Bosham and West Itchenor, including Chidham, Broadbridge, and Bosham HoeChichester HarbourWarning
Coastal areas between Thorney Island and West Itchenor, including Prinsted, Nutbourne, Chidham, Bosham, Bosham Hoe, Dell Quay, Salterns and Ellanore LaneChichester HarbourAlert
Coastal areas of PaghamEnglish ChannelWarning
The West Sussex River Rother at FittleworthWest Sussex River RotherWarning
Scrase Bridge Stream at Lindfield including the West Common StreamScrase Bridge Stream, West Common StreamWarning
The Lower Adur and tributaries from Henfield to Shoreham-by-SeaAdurAlert
Ifield Brook and the River Mole at Ifield and the River Mole at Lowfield Heath including Gatwick Airport, West SussexIfield Brook, River MoleWarning
The River Adur at Upper Beeding and Bramber, including Newbrook Farm, and Beeding ManorAdurWarning
Tidal areas of Shoreham Harbour including Brighton Road, houseboats, Shoreham Harbour and areas north of the A27English ChannelWarning
Tidal areas of Shoreham Harbour including Brighton Road, houseboats, Shoreham Harbour and areas north of the A27English ChannelAlert
Tidal areas of Littlehampton East Bank from the East pier to the A259Littlehampton HarbourAlert
The River Arun at Arundel, including Warningcamp, and BurphamRiver ArunWarning
The Aldingbourne Rife at Bersted, including Addison Way, Riverside Caravan Park, and the South Bersted industrial estateAldingbourne RifeWarning
Coastal areas of West Wittering and East Wittering, between Cakeham Road, Stocks Road and the sea. Including West Strand, East Strand, Marine Drive, Marine Close, Tamarisk Walk, and West Bracklesham DriveChichester Harbour, The Solent, English ChannelWarning
The Bosham Stream at Bosham, including the Old Bosham Ditch, Shore Road, and Churchfield StreamBosham StreamWarning
Tidal areas of Littlehampton East Bank including Caffyn's Field, and Riverside Industrial EstateLittlehampton HarbourWarning
The River Adur West Branch and tributaries from Coolham to Bines GreenAdurAlert
Coastal areas of Bognor, including Felpham, South Bersted, North Bersted and ShripneyEnglish ChannelWarning
The River Lavant at Westhampnett, including Church Farm pit, the A27, and the Supermarket retail park at Portfield WayRiver LavantWarning
The Black Ditch and Eels Springs Ditch at Lyminster and Wick, including Thornlea park and Falcon GardensBlack DitchWarning
The River Arun at Pulborough, including Greatham BridgeRiver ArunWarning
The Barnham Rife at Barnham, including the B2233, Lake Lane, Orchard Way, and Downview RoadBarnham RifeWarning
The Ferring Rife at Ferring, including Goring, the A259 at Northbrook College, Ferring Lane, Highdown Way, Langbury Lane, Downview Avenue, Onslow and Brook Lane Caravan ParksFerring RifeWarning
Coastal areas of SidleshamEnglish ChannelWarning
Coastal areas of Rustington, Ferring, Worthing and LancingEnglish ChannelWarning
Sussex River Ouse at Lindfield Bridge including Pims LockSussex River OuseWarning
Gatwick Stream at Maidenbower and Crawley including Tinsley Green, West SussexGatwick StreamWarning
Coastal areas of Medmerry beach, including the West Sands caravan parkThe Solent, English ChannelWarning
Areas of Shoreham at risk including the High Street, Old Shoreham Road, Shoreham Airport, Riverside Road, Beach Green, Eastern parts of North and South Lancing, Broadway and Willowbrook caravan parks, Adur recreation ground and Aldrington BasinEnglish ChannelWarning
The River Arun at Ford and ClimpingRiver ArunWarning
The Aldingbourne and Lidsey Rifes at Felpham, including the Whitfield Close, the A259, Links Avenue, and Butlins Holiday CentreAldingbourne and Lidsey RifesWarning
The River Arun at Horsham, from Amiesmill Bridge to Hills Farm Lane, including Millbay Lane, Tanbridge Park, Arunside, and Ridgehurst DriveRiver ArunWarning
Coast at Bracklesham, including East Bracklesham Drive, Tideway, Bracklesham Caravan and Boat Park, and Medmerry Park.The Solent, English ChannelWarning
Coastal areas of Climping, including Poole PlaceEnglish ChannelWarning
The West Sussex River Rother from Lodsbridge to Shopham Bridge, including Lodsbridge at Selham, Coultershaw Bridge, and Shopham BridgeWest Sussex River RotherWarning
Sussex River Ouse and tributaries from Slaugham to Ardingly including the Shell BrookSussex River OuseWarning
The River Adur West Branch, at Coolham and ShipleyAdurWarning
Coastal areas of ElmerEnglish ChannelWarning
Coastal areas of Thorney Island, Southbourne and NutbourneChichester HarbourWarning
River Road, Arundel, near Tarrant Wharf and Arun StreetRiver ArunWarning
River Road, Arundel, near Tarrant Wharf and Arun StreetRiver ArunAlert
Mock Bridge to Betley Bridge, near Shermanbury on the River AdurRiver AdurWarning
Tilgate Brook at Tilgate and Furnace GreenTilgate BrookWarning
South Pond, South Street and The Wharf, MidhurstWestern RotherWarning
Areas at risk of groundwater flooding in in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton, West Dean and ChilgroveGroundwaterWarning
Boldings Brook in Horsham including Warnham Mill, Redford Avenue, Merryfield Drive, Irwin Drive, Hills Farm Lane, River Walk.Boldings BrookWarning
Areas at risk of groundwater flooding on the upper River Ems, including Stoughton, Walderton and Walderton BridgeGroundwaterWarning
Areas at risk of groundwater flooding on the upper River Ems at Compton, West Marden, Stoughton, Walderton and RactonGroundwaterAlert

Monitoring Stations

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Rivers in West Sussex

Flood Insurance Warning for West Sussex

West Sussex has 70 designated flood areas and a high flood risk rating. If you live in this area, check your buildings and contents insurance covers flood damage. Homes in high-risk areas may face higher premiums or require specialist cover.

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