Flood alert for Upper Ouse
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The River Ouse is higher than normal near Barcombe, but falling in all communities following Friday's rain. Minor flood impacts will continue to affect fields and roads including at Fletching Mill Bridge, Sharpsbridge, and Barcombe Mills Road. Only isolated showers are forecast Sunday. River levels should continue to fall. Unsettled weather could continue throughout February. On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday bands of rain are forecast. If as much rain falls as predicted, from Tuesday morning, flooding could again affect isolated properties along the River Ouse. We are operating structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to reduce flood risk. Avoid roads that flood, including Barcombe Mills Road. This message will be updated by 20:00 09/02/2026.
Flood alert area: Upper Ouse and tributaries from Slaugham to Barcombe Mills.
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