River Lox

Message issued at 8:44am, Thursday 12th February

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Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

The River Lox is near normal, but rising a little in some locations following Wednesday's rain. Only isolated showers are forecast Thursday. River levels should not rise far. Friday's weather is uncertain. Rain is currently forecast from mid morning, but thought more likely to affect only the Sussex coastline, which should mean river levels will not rise on Friday. However, if more rain occurs further inland, from 14:00 13/02/2026 minor flood impacts could again affect fields, roads, and gardens of isolated riverside properties at Loxley Bridge on Wrotham Hill, Dunsfold and Petworth Road, Chiddingfold. Also gardens near Brewhurst Mill on Brewhurst Lane and the Onslow Arms, Loxwood. Less rain is predicted on Saturday, which will allow river levels to fall. However more widespread rain and flood risk is forecast on Sunday. Unsettled weather could continue throughout February. Consider activating any flood protection products you may have. Continue to operate private water control structures at Brewhurst. This message will be updated by 20:00 13/02/2026.

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This information last updated 8:44am, Thursday 12th February.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for River Lox

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Fri 20 Feb 2026, 1:20pm
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Thu 19 Feb 2026, 1:19pm
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Wed 18 Feb 2026, 2:39pm
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Tue 17 Feb 2026, 1:47pm
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Mon 16 Feb 2026, 1:43pm
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Sun 15 Feb 2026, 1:07pm
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Sun 15 Feb 2026, 9:56am
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Fri 13 Feb 2026, 10:51am
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Thu 12 Feb 2026, 8:44am

Flood Warning Area Details

River Lox in West Sussex from Chiddingfold to Drungewick, including the Loxwood Stream

Region: Solent and South Downs

Country: England

Counties covered: Surrey, West Sussex

Watercourses covered: Loxwood Stream

Area covered by this alert location

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

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).