Flood warning – Climping
A flood warning has been issued by the Environment Agency, for Coastal areas of Climping, including Poole Place.
Flooding is expected for two hours either side of Friday's early morning tide at 03:00 on 9 January, 2026.
The Environment Agency are closely monitoring the situation and routinely check the condition of the beach at Climping.
If you are due to be affected, activate any flood protection products you may have. Access could be restricted. Take care if visiting Climping beach.
In addition to this warning, there is also a flood alert in place for: Rope Walk, Ferry and Bridge Road on the west banks of the lower tidal River Arun at Littlehampton as flooding is possible in those areas.
Act now
You should:
- go to Check for flooding to see a map of the area and monitor up-to-date local flood information
- act on your personal flood plan if you have one
- follow the guidance in what to do before or during a flood
You can also read more about what flood warnings are.
Stay up to date
To get the latest flood information, you can:
- go to Check for flooding
- monitor local weather, news and travel updates
- call Floodline on 0345 988 1188, using quick dial code 316033