Flooding is possible - be prepared

Flood alert for Thorney Island to Bracklesham

Friday afternoon's tide at 13:30 on 29/03/2024 is higher than normal due to unsettled weather with strong South Westerly Force 5 winds. The weather increases tide table values by 0.39 m. However, the total tide is still forecast to be 40cm lower than the maximum of recent days. The total forecast tide is 4.85 metres Chart Datum (2.11 mAOD) at Chichester Harbour. For 1 hour either side of high water, the tide will flood Shore Road, and could be near to Bosham High Street, and gardens or land around the Harbour. Saturday's early morning tide at 01:45 on 30/03/2024 is forecast to be 10cm lower (2.01 mAOD), and accompanied by lighter winds. Despite strong winds returning next week, flood risk will be low for the next seven days. We continue to monitor the forecast. If you have them, please install flood boards 1 hour before high tide. Avoid walking through flood water as it may contain hidden hazards and be deep in places. We will update this message by 19:00 on 29/03/2024.

Flood alert area: Coastal areas between Thorney Island and Bracklesham, including Bosham, West Itchenor and West Wittering.

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