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Fittleworth on the Western River Rother

Message issued at 9:38am, Friday 6th February

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Flood warning

The Western Rother is high and rising in Fittleworth, following Thursday and Friday morning's rain. Minor flooding will continue to affect gardens, roads, and fields, and be close to Fittleworth Mill. From 14:00 06/02/2026 flooding could be very close to Fittleworth Mill and nearby properties, in Fittleworth. Isolated showers are forecast Friday afternoon. River levels are unlikely to fall at Lodsbridge until Sunday morning, as another 10mm of rain is forecast Saturday morning. Flood impacts could increase Saturday in Fittleworth. Further significant rainfall could be possible Monday and Tuesday. River levels will remain high next week, with more periods of flooding. Consider activating any flood protection products you may have in Fittleworth. This message will be updated by 20:00 07/02/2026.

Information supplied by the Environment Agency

This information last updated 9:38am, Friday 6th February.

Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Fittleworth on the Western River Rother

Flood Warning Area Details

The West Sussex River Rother at Fittleworth

Region: Solent and South Downs

Country: England

Counties covered: West Sussex

Watercourses covered: West Sussex River Rother

Area covered by this alert location

The area bounded in blue on the map shows the area covered by flood alerts and warnings for Fittleworth on the Western River Rother.

Note: the area shown on the map is the area covered by flood alerts and warnings. It is not a live map of current flooding. The area covered broadly equates to the area where the risk of flooding in any year is greater than 1% (the "hundred year" flood risk).

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