Flood alert for Western Rother
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Following Storm Bert, the Western Rother is high and rising between Lodsbridge near Selham, and Fittleworth. Only minor flood impacts are currently expected, with water affecting fields, rural roads, and gardens of mill properties at Lodsbridge near Selham, and Fittleworth through Monday. River levels in Midhurst, Stedham, and Iping, have peaked and will now slowly fall. In Liss and Sheet, the Western Rother has already fallen nearer to normal. Only isolated showers are forecast for the rest of Monday and Tuesday. At both Lodsbridge and Fittleworth, river levels should only rise a small amount (20cm). Internal property flooding is not currently expected. The Western Rother should begin to fall at Lodsbridge by 18:00 on Monday 25/11/2024, but continue slowly rising until 06:00 on Tuesday 26/11/2024 in Fittleworth. Rainfall forecast early on Wednesday 27/11/2024 could see flood impacts return or increase. Early actions to reduce potential impacts at Lodsbridge and Fittleworth are encouraged. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 26/11/2024
Flood alert area: The Western Rother from Liss to Hardham.
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