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Lodsbridge to Shopham Bridge on the Western River Rother

Message issued at 8:43am, Wednesday 28th January

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Flooding expected. Take action now.

Flood warning

The Western Rother is high, but now falling, following Tuesday's rain. Flood impacts will continue to affect fields, gardens, rural roads and properties at Lodsbridge, near Selham. Minor flood impacts could affect the A285 at Coultershaw Bridge, near Petworth. Only isolated showers are forecast until Friday. River levels will continue to fall. River levels should return nearer to normal by Thursday evening. A small amount of rain is forecast Friday and Saturday. More minor flooding could be possible. Install flood protection products at Lodsbridge, if you have them. This message will be updated by 14:00 29/01/2026.

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This information last updated 8:43am, Wednesday 28th January.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for Lodsbridge to Shopham Bridge on the Western River Rother

Flood Warning Area Details

The West Sussex River Rother from Lodsbridge to Shopham Bridge, including Lodsbridge at Selham, Coultershaw Bridge, and Shopham Bridge

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 Lodsbridge to Shopham Bridge 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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