Environment Agency26 Aug 2026
Flood alert: Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
The Environment Agency raised a flood alert for Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes (West Sussex). The Environment Agency has issued 29 flood alerts, 0 flood warnings and 0 severe flood warnings for this area since 11 Jun 2012 (the area's history).
Flood alert
The notice
- Issued by
- Environment Agency
- Area
- Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
- Level
- Flood alert
- Issued
- 15:43, 26 Aug 2026
- County
- West Sussex
- River or sea
- Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
- Flood area code
- 065WAF415
- Official source
- Environment Agency: the notice at its source
Source: Environment Agency: the notice at its source. AreaZine rebuilds this page from the agency's record; the agency's page is the one to act on. This uses Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The notice as issued
High river levels on Thursday may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 27 August 2026 from 03:00 as intense (but uncertain) rainfall is forecast. Up to 40mm of rain could occur, but there is low confidence in location. If as much rain falls as predicted, then flooding could affect Barnham Road, Lake Lane, and a small number of riverside properties in Marshall Close, Barnham. We are not currently expecting the Aldingbourne Rife to flood, but there may be some surface water flooding in the area. Only localised showers are forecast from Thursday afternoon. River levels and flood risk should begin to reduce by 08:30AM on 27/08/2026 in Barnham. River levels in Bersted should fall from Friday (28/08/2026). We are closely monitoring the situation and clearing debris screens through Barnham. Pumps at Felpham are running. Consider activating any flood protection products you may have including in Barnham. Avoid roads that flood (Barnham Road and Lake Lane). This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 27 August 2026 or as the situation changes.
Source: Environment Agency: the notice at its source. The text is the agency's, unedited. This uses Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.