Flood warning for Lodsbridge to Shopham Bridge on the Western River Rother
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High river levels are expected to cause flooding on Friday.
Flooding is expected on 19 December 2025 , as a lot of rain (45mm) fell on Thursday.
Flooding is affecting fields, gardens, rural roads and properties at Lodsbridge, near Selham, and the A285 at Coultershaw Bridge, near Petworth. Only a small amount of rain is forecast over the next 5 days. River levels and flood risk are now slowly falling in Lodsbridge near Selham, and should return nearer to normal by 10:00 on 20/12/2025.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
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This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 20 December 2025 or as the situation changes.
Flood warning area: The West Sussex River Rother from Lodsbridge to Shopham Bridge, including Lodsbridge at Selham, Coultershaw Bridge, and Shopham Bridge.
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The River Rother level at Lodsbridge was 2.95 metres. Property flooding is possible when it goes above 3.85 metres.
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