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River Lavant

Message issued at 3:00pm, Wednesday 18th February

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Flooding possible. Be prepared.

Flood alert

The River Lavant is high following weeks of rain. Minor flood impacts affecting fields, roads and gardens will continue. In East Lavant, water may affect Sheepwash Lane, Pook Lane, the Green, and bridges across the river. Rain is forecast from Wednesday afternoon to Thursday. River levels should rise less than 20mm. Only isolated showers are forecast Thursday afternoon, Friday, and over the weekend. River levels should begin to fall 06:00 on 19/02/2026, but levels will not fall far. River levels will remain higher than normal until March. Unsettled weather could continue throughout February, with further periods of flood risk possible. We are operating structures in Westhampnett for the Flood Alleviation Scheme. Don't put yourself or others at risk. Avoid roads that flood (Sheepwash Lane). Report blockages to 0800 80 70 60. This message will be updated by 20:00 on 19/02/2026.

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This information last updated 3:00pm, Wednesday 18th February.

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Most recent flood warnings and alerts for River Lavant

Flood Warning Area Details

The River Lavant from Mid Lavant to Shopwhyke including Chichester

Region: Solent and South Downs

Country: England

Counties covered: West Sussex

Watercourses covered: River Lavant

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 Lavant.

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).

Other Nearby Flood Warning Locations

Mid and East Lavant on the River Lavant
The River Lavant at Mid Lavant and East Lavant

No current or recent warnings.

Westhampnett on the River Lavant
The River Lavant at Westhampnett, including Church Farm pit, the A27, and the Supermarket retail park at Portfield Way

No current or recent warnings.

Chichester on the River Lavant
The River Lavant within Chichester City Centre, including Whyke, the A285, A286, and Chichester College

No current or recent warnings.

Pagham
Coastal areas of Pagham

No current or recent warnings.

Bersted on the Aldingbourne Rife
The Aldingbourne Rife at Bersted, including Addison Way, Riverside Caravan Park, and the South Bersted industrial estate

No current or recent warnings.

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