Flood Alert for Scrase Bridge and West Common Streams in West Sussex
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Environment Agency issued it on August 26, 2026, 2 days ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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Flood alert issued for Scrase Bridge and West Common Streams due to possible flooding from intense rainfall on 27 August 2026.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- West Sussex
- Issued
- August 26, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 2 days ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in West Sussex.
Alert Details
Flood alert issued by the Environment Agency for Scrase Bridge and West Common Streams in the Solent and South Downs area. Severity level 3. Alert raised at 2026-08-26T15:43:26.
Affected Areas
West Sussex county, specifically Scrase Bridge Stream and West Common Stream. Flooding could affect properties on Bridge Road and West Common Road, near the Witch Inn, along Hickmans Lane and Blackthorns, and odd-numbered properties from 29 to 47 on Meadow Drive in Lindfield.
What You Should Do
Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Report blockages at Bridge Road or Hickmans Lane to 0800 80 70 60. The Environment Agency is clearing blockages from debris screens through Lindfield, including the Builders Centre and Witch Inn.
Expected Conditions
High river levels on Thursday may lead to flooding from up to 45mm of intense rainfall forecast, though with low confidence in location. Only localised showers are forecast from Thursday afternoon.
Timeline
Flooding is possible on 27 August 2026 from 03:00. River levels and flood risk should begin to reduce by 08:30AM on 27/08/2026 in Lindfield. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 27 August 2026 or as the situation changes.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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