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Tanbridge Flooding

West Sussex • Live river level monitoring on River Arun
1 monitoring station
1 river
6 warning areas
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Flood risk in Tanbridge today: Normal

No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Updated 2026-10-09 13:00:30 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Tanbridge

Tanbridge is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the River Arun, in West Sussex. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes.

Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Tanbridge’s gauges and flood maps loads as you reach it.
Recent Flood Events
29 Sep 2026 14:14 Flood Alert
Tidal areas of Shoreham Harbour
28 Sep 2026 16:48 Flood Alert
Tidal areas of Shoreham Harbour
27 Sep 2026 18:22 Flood Alert
Tidal areas of Shoreham Harbour
27 Aug 2026 08:44 Flood Alert
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes
27 Aug 2026 08:37 Flood Alert
Scrase Bridge and West Common Streams
26 Aug 2026 15:43 Flood Alert
Aldingbourne and Barnham Rifes

The watercourse nearest Tanbridge

The nearest watercourse on the river map is the River Arun, about 10 m from the middle of Tanbridge's gauges. It flows on to the sea.

A gauge downstream shows water that has already passed this point; one upstream sees it first. Distances along the river are from the point on the River Arun nearest the middle of Tanbridge's gauges. From Ordnance Survey’s river map (OS Open Rivers), which leaves out small streams, ditches and culverts, so a nearer one may exist. This describes where water goes on the map; it says nothing about flooding at any address. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2026.

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Flood Monitoring in Tanbridge

Tanbridge is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the River Arun, in West Sussex. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes, providing real-time flood monitoring for the area.

Monitoring Stations

The River Arun is monitored by 1 station (Tanbridge). Each station records water levels continuously, with data synced to FloodRadar every 5 minutes.

Flood Warning Areas

There are 6 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Tanbridge. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: The River Arun at Horsham, from Amiesmill Bridge to Hills Farm Lane, including Millbay Lane, Tanbridge Park, Arunside, and Ridgehurst Drive; Boldings Brook in Horsham including Warnham Mill, Redford Avenue, Merryfield Drive, Irwin Drive, Hills Farm Lane, River Walk.; Boldings Brook and Chennells Brook through Horsham; The River Adur West Branch, at Coolham and Shipley.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 6 storm overflows within 5km of Tanbridge. None of the 6 with a reporting monitor are currently discharging. Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

Each has its own page of live status and past discharges:

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Tanbridge, call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 for the latest information. Move valuables upstairs, turn off gas and electricity if safe to do so, and avoid walking or driving through flood water. Sign up for flood warnings on any station page above to receive email alerts when water levels rise. For emergency numbers, a preparation checklist and insurance guidance, see our flood help & preparation guide.

How much rain falls on Tanbridge

Tanbridge gets about 834 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month November, 100 mm; driest March, 53 mm). That is 28% drier than the UK as a whole, which averages 1,163 mm a year. See the rain gauges →

A thirty-year average for the area, not a forecast and not a flood risk on its own. Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991–2020 (5 km grid), 2.2 km away. Average rainfall: HadUK-Grid v1.3.2, Met Office. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Recorded floods near Tanbridge

Floods whose mapped extent (EA Recorded Flood Outlines) reached within ~5 km of the town centre — most recent first. These are records of mapped extents, not a full list of floods. See them on the map →

  • 1981-06-02 — WARNHAM 1981 (Drainage)
  • 1981-06-01 — HORSHAM 1981 (Drainage)
  • 1968-09-15 — HORSHAM 1968 (Main river)
  • 1960-11-01 — HORSHAM RURAL 1960

Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded.

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Tanbridge today?

Current verdict: Normal. No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Which rivers affect Tanbridge?

Tanbridge has river level monitoring on River Arun — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Tanbridge?

Use the GOV.UK Check for Flooding service (check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk) or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 (24 hours). You can also set up free FloodRadar email or browser alerts from any station page above.

What should I do during a flood warning?

Follow official advice: move valuables and vehicles to safety, never walk or drive through flood water, turn off gas and electricity if safe, and check on vulnerable neighbours. See our flood preparation guide at floodradar.co.uk/flood-help.

Has Tanbridge flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 1 recorded flood extent around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 1968. That is a count of mapped extents, not of separate floods. Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded. See the flood history link below.

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