Western Rother

The Western Rother is high and rising between Midhurst and Fittleworth. Nearly half a month's (33mm) of rain has been recorded at Liss since Thursday. From 16:00 on Saturday 22/02/2025, flood water will affect fields, rural roads, and gardens at Lodsbridge, near Selham, and at Fittleworth Mill, and nearby properties in Fittleworth. The river has already peaked in Liss and Iping, where only minimal flood impacts are expected on Saturday. Only isolated showers are forecast on Saturday. The river should initially begin to fall by 22:00 on Saturday 22/02/2025, near Selham, and by 12:00 on Sunday 23/02/2025 in Fittleworth. A further 10mm forecast on both Sunday afternoon and Monday. The Western Rother is expected to rise again, and isolated property flooding could be possible Sunday evening or Monday. Near Fittleworth, the river will be higher than normal, until Tuesday 25/02/2025. 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 11:00 on 23/02/2025.