River Lox

Message issued at 2:39pm, Wednesday 18th February

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Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

Rain is forecast from Wednesday afternoon to Thursday. From 23:00 on 18/02/2026, minor flooding could affect fields, roads and gardens at Loxley Bridge on Wrotham Hill, Dunsfold and Petworth Road, Chiddingfold. From 06:00 on 19/02/2026, minor flooding could affect gardens near Brewhurst Mill on Brewhurst Lane and the Onslow Arms, Loxwood. If more rain occurs than expected, isolated property flooding is possible. Only isolated showers are forecast Thursday afternoon, Friday, and over the weekend. River levels should begin to fall by Thursday evening, and continue to slowly fall on Friday and through the weekend. Unsettled weather could continue throughout February, with further periods of flood risk possible. 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 on 19/02/2026.

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This information last updated 2:39pm, Wednesday 18th 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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Sat 14 Feb 2026, 12:38pm
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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).