The River Ouse is high. Near Barcombe river levels are still rising. Nearer Ardingly river levels are already falling. Minor flooding will continue to affect fields and roads near Bridge Cottage on the B2028, Sloop Lane, Fletching Mill Bridge, Sharpsbridge, Anchor Lane, and Barcombe Mills Road. Flood water will be very close to the Anchor Inn from 12:00 19/02/2026, and potentially affect gardens in Barcombe Mills. Only isolated showers are forecast Thursday, Friday, and over the weekend. River levels should begin to fall by 15:00 19/02/2026 in Barcombe, and will continue to fall near Ardingly. River levels should return near to normal by Friday evening. However, unsettled weather could continue throughout February, so further periods of flood risk possible. 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 20/02/2026.

Rain is forecast from Wednesday afternoon to Thursday. From 22:00 on 18/02/2026, minor flooding could affect gardens of isolated properties near Bridge Cottage on the B2028, and on Sloop Lane. From 04:00 on 19/02/2026, minor flooding could affect Fletching Mill Bridge, Sharpsbridge, Barcombe Mills Road, the Anchor Inn, and gardens in Barcombe Mills. If more rain falls than forecast, isolated property flooding could be possible. Only isolated showers are forecast Thursday afternoon, Friday, and over the weekend. River levels should begin to fall by 10:00 on 19/02/2026 in Ardingly, and 18:00 on 19/02/2026 in Barcombe. River levels should return near to normal by Friday evening. Unsettled weather could continue throughout February, with further periods of flood risk possible. 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 on 19/02/2026.

High river levels on Wednesday may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 18 February 2026 as 15 to 20mm of rain is forecast on Wednesday to Thursday. There is uncertainty in the forecast. The most likely scenario is for 20mm of rain. From 10:00PM on 18/02/2026, minor flooding could affect gardens of isolated properties near Bridge Cottage on the B2028, and on Sloop Lane. From 4:00AM on 19/02/2026, minor flooding could affect Fletching Mill Bridge, Sharpsbridge, Barcombe Mills Road, the Anchor Inn and gardens in Barcombe Mills. If more rain falls than forecast, isolated property flooding could be possible. River levels should peak by Thursday morning (Ardingly) or Thursday evening (Barcombe), then fall on Friday (20/02/2026). We are closely monitoring the situation and operating structures at Pimms Lock and Barcombe to reduce flood risk. Don't put yourself or others at risk . Avoid roads that flood, including Barcombe Mills Road. This message will be updated by 8:00PM on 18 February 2026 or as the situation changes.

Persistent rain will continue until 17:00 15/02/2026. Only a small river rise is currently expected. Flood impacts should remain minor, affecting only fields and rural roads. From 18:00 15/2/2026 minor flood impacts could possibly approach gardens of isolated riverside properties near Bridge Cottage on the B2028, and on Sloop Lane. From 22:00 15/2/2026 minor flood impacts could affect Fletching Mill Bridge, Sharpsbridge, the Anchor Inn, and Barcombe Mills road. River levels should peak, and begin to fall by 02:00 16/02/2026 near Ardingly, but not until 14:00 16/02/2026 near Barcombe. Only isolated showers are forecast Monday and Tuesday, which should allow river levels to fall nearer to a normal level in all communities. However widespread rain is forecast for Wednesday. Flood risk could return Wednesday. Unsettled weather could continue throughout February. 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 16/02/2026.