Flood alert for Upper Arun
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High river levels on Tuesday may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible on 27 January 2026 from 10:00, as a lot of rain is forecast (35mm).
If as much rain falls as predicted, flooding could affect gardens of Tanbridge Park, Blackbridge Court, and Arunside School fields. From 14:00 on 27/01/2026 flooding could approach mill properties between Broadbridge Heath and Billingshurst. From 18:00 27/01/2026 properties at Pallingham Lock, and the A272 Newbridge road could be affected. Rain should ease by 13:00 27/01/2026. River levels could peak higher than 16/01/2026. River levels and flood risk should begin to reduce by 01:00 28/01/2026 in Horsham, and 17:00 28/01/2026 near Pallingham Lock, staying higher than normal until the weekend.
We are closely monitoring the situation . Our automatic sluice at Provender Mill is operating to reduce flood risk.
Consider activating any flood protection products you may have . Install flood protection products in Wanford, if you have them.
This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 27 January 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood alert area: The Rivers Arun, North River, Kird and Par Brook.
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