A Flood Alert was issued for Groundwater flooding in Patcham in Brighton and Hove on 23rd February 2026. Affected watercourses included the Groundwater.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The River Adur at Beeding Bridge rose 1.73m, peaking at 2.49m, while the River Ouse at Barcombe climbed 0.78m.
Environment Agency advice issued
Groundwater is high, close to the surface, but slowly falling again at Ladies Mile borehole. A small amount of water could appear in a few basements. Previous events suggest impacts may initially affect Old London Road, Patcham and Peacock Lane, Withdean. Only isolated showers are forecast Monday to Wednesday 25/02/2026. Groundwater should continue to fall over the next few days. On Thursday 26/02/2026 a weather front is forecast to bring widespread rainfall. There is uncertainty in rainfall amounts, and predictions may change, but it is probable that groundwater at Ladies Mile borehole will r
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beeding Bridge | River Adur | +1.73m | 2.49m |
| Barcombe | River Ouse | +0.78m | 3.72m |
| Sakeham Weir | River Adur | +0.18m | 0.85m |