Flood Alert Info - River Lox
Area Description
River Lox in West Sussex from Chiddingfold to Drungewick, including the Loxwood Stream.
This is a Flood Alert Area. For this area the highest level of flood notification that you will receive is a Flood Alert. No Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings are issued for this area.
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Historical Flood Alerts for this Area
Flood Alert issued on 27 Nov 2024 13:53
Loxwood Stream
The River Lox is high and rising following Wednesdays rain. Flooding will continue to affect fields, rural roads and gardens along the length of the river Lox, including isolated riverside properties at Loxley Bridge on Wrotham Hill, Dunsfold. Flood water may also continue to affect riverside properties on Petworth Road, Chiddingfold. From 20:00 27/11/2024 flood water might approach properties near Brewhurst Mill on Brewhurst Lane and the Onslow Arms, Loxwood. Minimal rainfall is predicted Wednesday afternoon, through to Saturday. The river should begin to fall by 23:00 27/11/2024, and should return to normal by Thursday evening. Please continue to operate private water control structures at Brewhurst, to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 14:00 28/11/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 26 Nov 2024 17:59
Loxwood Stream
Between 15 and 30mm of rain is forecast through the early hours of Wednesday 27/11/2024. There is uncertainty, but if as much rain falls as predicted, flooding could be possible. From 08:00 on 27/11/2024 flooding could affect fields, rural roads, and gardens along the length of the River Lox, approach properties near Brewhurst Mill on Brewhurst Lane and the Onslow Arms, Loxwood, and isolated riverside properties at Loxley Bridge on Wrotham Hill, Dunsfold. Flood water may also affect riverside properties on Petworth Road, Chiddingfold. Rain could be intense, minor surface water flooding could affect some riverside locations in Loxwood village. Almost no rainfall is predicted for Wednesday afternoon, through to the weekend. The river should begin to fall by 02:00 on 28/11/2024, and should return to normal by Friday. River levels could end up a little higher than following Storm Bert. Please continue to operate private water control structures at Brewhurst to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 16:00 on 27/11/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Mar 2024 11:38
Loxwood Stream
The River Lox has now returned nearer to a normal level. Throughout today occasionally heavy scattered showers will pass through which could result in 5-20mm of rain. Further showers are forecast for Wednesday. This could cause river levels to rise but no higher than in recent days and only minor flood impacts are expected. Minor flooding could affect fields, rural roads and gardens along the length of the River Lox. Including isolated riverside properties at Loxley Bridge on Wrotham Hill, in Dunsfold, on Petworth Road, Chiddingfold, and near Brewhurst Mill on Brewhurst Lane and the Onslow Arms, Loxwood. Please continue to operate private water control structures at Brewhurst, to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 12:00 06/03/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Mar 2024 08:13
Loxwood Stream
The River Lox has now returned nearer to a normal level. A weather front will bring a small amount of rain Monday afternoon 04/03/2024, which is expected to cause river levels to rise a small amount again, but no higher than in recent days and only minor flood impacts are expected. Minor flooding could affect fields, rural roads and gardens along the length of the River Lox. Including isolated riverside properties at Loxley Bridge on Wrotham Hill, in Dunsfold, on Petworth Road, Chiddingfold, and near Brewhurst Mill on Brewhurst Lane and the Onslow Arms, Loxwood. Please continue to operate private water control structures at Brewhurst, to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 12:00 05/03/2024
Flood Alert issued on 3 Mar 2024 09:01
Loxwood Stream
The River Lox remains high but has now started to fall. Minor flooding could continue to affect fields, rural roads and gardens along the length of the River Lox. Including isolated riverside properties at Loxley Bridge on Wrotham Hill, in Dunsfold, on Petworth Road, Chiddingfold and near Brewhurst Mill on Brewhurst Lane, and the Onslow Arms, Loxwood. No rain is forecast Sunday. River levels will continue to slowly fall through Sunday. A weather front will bring a small amount of rain Monday afternoon 04/03/2024, which is expected to cause river levels to rise a small amount again, but no higher than in recent days and only minor flood impacts are expected. Please continue to operate private water control structures at Brewhurst, to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 12:00 04/03/2024
Flood Alert issued on 2 Mar 2024 09:13
Loxwood Stream
The River Lox is high and rising. Nearly a month's rain (45mm) has been recorded at Chiddingfold on Friday and Saturday. Minor flooding could affect fields, rural roads and gardens along the length of the River Lox. Including isolated riverside properties at Loxley Bridge on Wrotham Hill, Dunsfold and on Petworth Road, Chiddingfold. From 17:00 02/03/2024 flooding could approach properties near Brewhurst Mill on Brewhurst Lane and the Onslow Arms, Loxwood. River levels could end up similar to 09/02/2024. Rain should ease Saturday afternoon, and only isolated showers are forecast Sunday. The river should begin to fall by 04:00 03/03/2024, but will remain higher than normal through to the start of next week. A further band of rain (another 10-20mm) is forecast for Monday 04/03/2024 and river levels could rise again Monday and Tuesday. Please continue to operate private water control structures at Brewhurst, to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 12:00 03/03/2024
Flood Alert issued on 26 Feb 2024 09:52
Loxwood Stream
The River Lox is high and rising, following Sunday's rain. Minor flood impacts will affect fields, roads, and gardens of isolated properties along the river, including at Loxley Bridge on Wrotham Hill, and Dunsfold and Petworth Roads, Chiddingfold. From 12:00 on Monday 26/02/2024, flooding could affect gardens near Brewhurst Mill on Brewhurst Lane, near Loxwood. Only scattered showers are forecast for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 29/02/2024. The River Lox should begin to fall by 17:00 on Monday 26/02/2024, but might not fall nearer to normal until Tuesday evening (27/02/2024). Please continue to operate private water control structures at Brewhurst, to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 16:00 on 27/02/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 25 Feb 2024 10:27
Loxwood Stream
Between 10 and 25mm of rain is forecast between 13:00 25/02/2024 and 13:00 26/02/2024. The River Lox will rise again. Flooding could affect fields, roads, and gardens of isolated properties along the river, including at Loxley Bridge on Wrotham Hill, and Dunsfold and Petworth Roads, Chiddingfold. From 04:00 26/02/2024, flooding could affect gardens near Brewhurst Mill on Brewhurst Lane, near Loxwood. Only scattered showers are forecast Monday afternoon, Tuesday and Wednesday. The River Lox should begin to fall by 17:00 26/02/2024, but might not fall nearer to normal until Tuesday afternoon 27/02/2024. Please continue to operate private water control structures at Brewhurst, to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 16:00 26/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 24 Feb 2024 07:24
Loxwood Stream
The River Lox has fallen significantly following Thursday's rain, and is now nearer to a normal level. The river should continue to fall Saturday. Although scattered showers are forecast Saturday, and a small river rise could be possible at times. No more than minor flood impacts are currently thought possible Saturday. Affecting fields, rural roads, and gardens along the length of the river Lox. Including for riverside properties at Loxley Bridge on Wrotham Hill, and Dunsfold and Petworth Roads, Chiddingfold, and near Brewhurst Mill on Brewhurst Lane, near Loxwood. Widespread rain is possible Sunday afternoon through to Monday afternoon. The river is expected to rise again and property flooding is possible in all communities Sunday or Monday 26/02/2024. Please continue to operate private water control structures at Brewhurst, to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 16:00 25/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 23 Feb 2024 08:00
Loxwood Stream
The River Lox is higher than normal, but now stable, following Thursday's rain. Scattered showers are forecast Friday and Saturday, but it is currently thought that river levels should fall over the next two days. Minor flood impacts affecting fields, rural roads, and gardens should slowly ease along the length of the river Lox. Including for riverside properties at Loxley Bridge on Wrotham Hill, and Dunsfold and Petworth Road, Chiddingfold. Minor flood impacts should also ease near Brewhurst Mill on Brewhurst Lane, near Loxwood. The river should return nearer to normal by Sunday afternoon 25/02/2024. However, widespread rain is possible Sunday afternoon through to Monday afternoon. The river is expected to rise again and property flooding is possible in all communities Sunday or Monday 26/02/2024. Please continue to operate private water control structures at Brewhurst, to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 14:00 24/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 22 Feb 2024 17:09
Loxwood Stream
The River Lox is higher than normal, and forecast to rise. 16mm of rain has been recorded at Chiddingfold on Thursday. Minor flooding could affect fields, rural roads, gardens along the length of the river Lox. From 19:00 22/02/2024 flooding could affect gardens of isolated riverside properties at Loxley Bridge on Wrotham Hill, Dunsfold and Petworth Road, Chiddingfold. From 03:00 23/02/2024 minor flood impacts could affect gardens near Brewhurst Mill on Brewhurst Lane, near Loxwood. Thursday's rain is now clearing Sussex. The river should begin to fall by 08:00 23/02/2024, but scattered showers Friday and Saturday could cause small rises in river level. The River Lox will likely be higher than normal until Saturday afternoon. River levels should not rise as high as 08/02/2024. However, persistent rain Sunday and Monday 26/02/2024, could make property flooding possible. Please continue to operate private water control structures at Brewhurst, to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 14:00 23/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 20:00
Loxwood Stream
The River Lox is high but slowly falling, after reaching its peak on Friday 09/02/2024. Flooding will continue to affect fields, rural roads and gardens along the length of the river Lox. Only isolated showers are forecast through the weekend. The river should return nearer to normal by Saturday afternoon. Please continue to operate private water control structures at Brewhurst, to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 11:00 10/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 9 Feb 2024 07:21
Loxwood Stream
The River Lox is high but stable, following Thursday's rain. Flooding will continue to affect fields, rural roads and gardens along the length of the river Lox, approaching properties near Brewhurst Mill on Brewhurst Lane and the Onslow Arms, Loxwood. Isolated riverside properties at Loxley Bridge on Wrotham Hill, Dunsfold and Petworth Road, Chiddingfold could also be affected. Only isolated showers are forecast Friday and through the weekend. The river should begin to fall by 12:00 09/02/2024, and should return nearer to normal by Saturday afternoon. Please continue to operate private water control structures at Brewhurst, to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 21:00 09/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 8 Feb 2024 22:50
Loxwood Stream
The River Lox is high and rising. Over half a month's rain (30mm) has been recorded at Chiddingfold on Thursday. From 04:00 09/02/2024, flooding could affect fields, rural roads and gardens along the length of the river Lox and approach properties near Brewhurst Mill on Brewhurst Lane and the Onslow Arms, Loxwood. Isolated riverside properties at Loxley Bridge on Wrotham Hill, Dunsfold and Petworth Road, Chiddingfold could also be affected. Only isolated showers are forecast Friday and through the weekend. The river should begin to fall by 15:00 09/02/2024, and should return to normal by Saturday afternoon. River levels could end up similar to heights of December 2023. Please continue to operate private water control structures at Brewhurst, to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 14:00 09/02/2024
Flood Alert issued on 5 Jan 2024 10:08
Loxwood Stream
The River Lox is high, but now slowly falling following Thursday's rain (04/01/2024). Minor flood impacts affecting fields, roads and gardens will continue along the length of the River Lox, including gardens of isolated riverside properties at Loxley Bridge on Wrotham Hill, Dunsfold and on Petworth Road, Chiddingfold. Flood water could be close to properties near Brewhurst Mill on Brewhurst Lane, and the garden of the Onslow Arms, Loxwood. Very little rain is forecast for the next five days. The river should continue to fall, and return to a more normal level by Saturday (06/01/2024). Please continue to operate private water control structures at Brewhurst, to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 15:00 on 06/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 4 Jan 2024 09:44
Loxwood Stream
The River Lox is expected to rise Thursday evening. There remains uncertainty in the forecast, but between 15 and 35mm of rain is possible Thursday. From 19:00 04/01/2024 minor flood impacts affecting fields, roads and gardens could be possible along the length of the river Lox. Including gardens of isolated riverside properties at Loxley Bridge on Wrotham Hill, Dunsfold and on Petworth Road, Chiddingfold. From 09:00 05/01/2024 flood water could approach properties near Brewhurst Mill on Brewhurst Lane and the garden of the Onslow Arms, Loxwood. Very little rain is forecast Friday and through to next week. The river should begin to fall by 18:00 05/01/2024 near Loxwood, but will not fall to a more normal level until Saturday afternoon. Please continue to operate private water control structures at Brewhurst, to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 14:00 05/01/2024
Flood Alert issued on 3 Jan 2024 09:45
Loxwood Stream
The River Lox is high, but now slowly falling, following 30mm of rain Monday and Tuesday. Flooding will ease through Wednesday, but continue to affect fields, rural roads and gardens along the length of the river Lox. Including gardens of isolated riverside properties at Loxley Bridge on Wrotham Hill, Dunsfold and on Petworth Road, Chiddingfold. Water will likely remain close to properties near Brewhurst Mill on Brewhurst Lane and the garden of the Onslow Arms, Loxwood. Only isolated showers are forecast Wednesday. River levels should continue to slowly fall. However, the forecast for Thursday is uncertain. Another 20-30mm of rain is possible Thursday afternoon 04/01/2024, which could see flood impacts return. Please continue to operate private water control structures at Brewhurst, to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 16:00 04/01/2024
Flood Alert issued on 2 Jan 2024 10:21
Loxwood Stream
The River Lox is high following 20mm of rain Monday. Another 10mm of rain is forecast Tuesday morning. Rivers will rise higher. Flooding will continue to affect fields, rural roads and gardens along the length of the river Lox, including isolated riverside properties at Loxley Bridge on Wrotham Hill, Dunsfold, and riverside properties on Petworth Road, Chiddingfold. From 18:00 on 02/01/2024, water could approach properties near Brewhurst Mill on Brewhurst Lane and the Onslow Arms, Loxwood. River levels could end up as high as November 2023. Tuesday's rain should ease by 13:00 on 02/01/2024. The river should begin to fall by 09:00 on 03/01/2024, but will be higher than normal all week. Another 20-30mm of rain is forecast Thursday afternoon 04/01/2024, which will increase flood risk again. Please continue to operate private water control structures at Brewhurst, to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 12:00 on 03/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 1 Jan 2024 14:39
Loxwood Stream
The River Lox is higher than normal and expected to rise again. 40 to 60mm of rain is forecast between 14:00 on 01/01/2024 and 18:00 on 02/01/2024. Flooding could affect fields, rural roads, and gardens along the length of the river Lox, including isolated riverside properties at Loxley Bridge on Wrotham Hill, Dunsfold, and riverside properties on Petworth Road, Chiddingfold. From 08:00 on 02/01/2024, water could approach properties near Brewhurst Mill on Brewhurst Lane and the Onslow Arms, Loxwood. Another 20-30mm of rain is forecast Thursday afternoon 04/01/2024. The river will not begin to fall until Wednesday 03/01/2024, and will be higher than normal all week. River levels could end up as high as November 2023. Please continue to operate private water control structures at Brewhurst, to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 12:00 on 02/01/2024.
Flood Alert issued on 12 Dec 2023 15:10
Loxwood Stream
The River Lox is high and rising. 20mm of rain has been recorded at Chiddingfold on Tuesday. From 17:00 flooding could affect fields, rural roads, gardens along the length of the river Lox, including isolated riverside properties at Loxley Bridge on Wrotham Hill, Dunsfold. From 22:00 12/12/2023 flood water could approach properties near Brewhurst Mill on Brewhurst Lane and the Onslow Arms, Loxwood. Flood water may also affect riverside properties on Petworth Road, Chiddingfold. A further 5mm of rain is possible Tuesday afternoon. Light drizzle is possible Wednesday and Thursday, with drier weather at the end of the week. The river should begin to fall by 08:00 13/12/2023, and should return nearer to normal by Wednesday evening. River levels could end up a little higher than they have been in the last fortnight. Please continue to operate private water control structures at Brewhurst, to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 12:00 13/12/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 2 Nov 2023 12:58
Loxwood Stream
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
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Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2023 20:33
Loxwood Stream
Flooding is possible in this area.
Monitor local water levels and weather conditions. Avoid using low lying footpaths or entering areas prone to flooding. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
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Flood Alert issued on 8 Jan 2023 18:17
Loxwood Stream
The River Lox is high and rising. In the last 36 hours, 28mm of rain has been recorded at Chiddingfold. A significant amount, especially following a period of prolonged and wet weather. From 22:00 08/01/2023 minor flooding could affect fields, rural roads and gardens along the length of the river Lox. Including isolated riverside properties at Loxley Bridge on Wrotham Hill, Dunsfold, the approach near Brewhurst Mill on Brewhurst Lane and the Onslow Arms, Loxwood. Only scattered showers are forecast for the rest of Sunday evening and Monday. The River Lox might not begin to fall near Drungewick until 08:00 Monday 09/01/2023. With a very wet day currently forecast for Tuesday, there could be further risk of property flooding along the whole River Lox, and the river could remain higher than normal for much of the week. Please continue to operate private water control structures at Brewhurst, to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 11:00 09/01/2023.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2022 16:29
Loxwood Stream
The River Lox is higher than normal and rising, following 25mm of rain Sunday. Minor flooding could affect fields, rural roads, and gardens along the length of the River Lox. Another 15mm of rain is possible Monday evening and Tuesday morning. If the River Lox receives all this rain, it could rise higher and flood water could approach properties near Brewhurst Mill on Brewhurst Lane and the Onslow Arms, Loxwood. Minor flooding could also affect isolated riverside properties at Loxley Bridge, Dunsfold and on Petworth Road, Chiddingfold. The river should begin to fall by Tuesday afternoon, but with unsettled weather forecast for the next five days, the river could remain higher than normal all week. Please continue to operate private water control structures at Brewhurst, to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. Between 17:00 19/12/2022 and 09:00 26/12/2022 the flood warning service is scheduled to be automated. We will be unable to update the text in this message during automation.
Flood Alert issued on 19 Dec 2022 08:56
Loxwood Stream
The River Lox is higher than normal and rising, following 25mm of rain on Sunday. Minor flooding could affect fields, rural roads, and gardens along the length of the River Lox. Another 5mm of rain is expected between 09:00 and 12:00 on Monday 19/12/2022, and a further 15mm of rain is possible on Monday evening too. If the River Lox receives all this rain, it could rise higher and flood water could approach properties near Brewhurst Mill on Brewhurst Lane and the Onslow Arms, Loxwood. Minor flooding could also affect isolated riverside properties at Loxley Bridge, Dunsfold and on Petworth Road, Chiddingfold. The river should begin to fall by Tuesday afternoon (20/12/2022), but with unsettled weather forecast for the next five days, the river could remain higher than normal all week. Please continue to operate private water control structures at Brewhurst to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. From 17:00 on 19/12/2022 the flood warning service is scheduled to be automated. We will be unable to update the text in this message during automation.
Flood Alert issued on 18 Dec 2022 16:36
Loxwood Stream
Persistent and at times heavy rain is forecast this Sunday and Monday. Potentially half a month's rain (30-60mm) could fall. There remains uncertainty about exactly where the heaviest rain will fall, but if as much rain falls as predicted, flooding could be possible. From 06:00 on 19/12/2022, minor flooding could affect fields, rural roads, gardens along the length of the River Lox and approach properties near Brewhurst Mill on Brewhurst Lane and the Onslow Arms, Loxwood. Minor flooding could also affect isolated riverside properties at Loxley Bridge, Dunsfold and on Petworth Road, Chiddingfold. River levels may temporarily peak around 15:00 on Monday 19/12/2022. However, further rain predicted during Monday into the evening could cause the River Lox to rise higher again. With unsettled weather forecast for the next five days, the river could remain higher than normal all week. Please continue to operate private water control structures at Brewhurst to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 13:00 on 19/12/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 17 Nov 2022 08:13
Loxwood Stream
The River Lox is high and rising. Over the last two days, more than half a month's rainfall (60mm) has been recorded at Chiddingfold. Flooding will continue to affect fields, rural roads, gardens along the length of the river Lox. From 10:00 17/11/2022 flood water could approach properties near Brewhurst Mill on Brewhurst Lane and the Onslow Arms, Loxwood and isolated riverside properties at Loxley Bridge on Wrotham Hill, Dunsfold. Flood water may also affect riverside properties on Petworth Road, Chiddingfold. Very little rainfall is forecast Thursday and Friday. The River Lox should begin to fall by midday Thursday morning, but will not return nearer to a normal level until Friday. However, another 10-30mm of rain Sunday and Monday could cause flood risk to return next week. Please continue to operate private water control structures to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 21:00 17/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Nov 2022 11:50
Loxwood Stream
The River Lox is high and rising. Over the last day 20mm of rain has been recorded at Chiddingfold. Flooding could affect fields, rural roads, gardens along the length of the river Lox and approach properties near Brewhurst Mill on Brewhurst Lane and the Onslow Arms, Loxwood and isolated riverside properties at Loxley Bridge on Wrotham Hill, Dunsfold. Flood water may also affect riverside properties on Petworth Road, Chiddingfold. A further 20-30mm of rain is expected from Wednesday afternoon into the early hours of Thursday morning. The river level should begin to fall by Thursday morning as no further significant rain is forecast. Please operate private water control structures to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 10:00 17/11/22.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2022 19:11
Loxwood Stream
The River Lox is high and rising, following 30mm of heavy rainfall recorded at Chiddingfold on Tuesday. Further heavy showers are expected Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning, which could cause the river to rise again. If as much rain falls as predicted, minor flooding could affect fields, rural roads and gardens along the length of the river Lox. From Wednesday afternoon flood water could potentially approach properties near Brewhurst Mill on Brewhurst Lane and the Onslow Arms, Loxwood. Another 20-30mm of rain is expected Wednesday evening, which could cause river levels to rise again, before finally beginning to fall by 17:00 Thursday 17/11/2022. Please continue to operate private water control structures at Brewhurst to reduce the risk of flooding there. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 12:00 on 16/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Nov 2022 17:42
Loxwood Stream
River levels are significantly lower than recent days, and generally falling. However the River Lox is currently rising again, following Tuesday's rain. We are not expecting property flooding. River levels should remain lower than recent days, but minor flood impacts affecting fields, gardens and rural roads could continue until Thursday, when the River Lox should be nearer to normal. Scattered heavy showers forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday, have the potential to cause another small rise in river levels and delay the return to normal. Please continue to operate private water control structures in Brewhurst, to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 11:00 09/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 8 Nov 2022 08:57
Loxwood Stream
The River Lox is still high, but is slowly falling. Minor flooding will continue to affect fields, rural roads and gardens along the length of the river Lox. Recent showers Monday night and Tuesday morning could delay the river's return to normal until Wednesday afternoon. We predict river levels will continue to fall, however there remains uncertainty in the weather forecast, particularly around rainfall amounts and locations. Scattered heavy showers forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday, have the potential to cause another small rise in river levels. Please continue to operate private water control structures in Brewhurst, to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 21:00 08/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Nov 2022 18:14
Loxwood Stream
The River Lox is still high, but is now slowly falling. Minor flooding will continue to affect fields, rural roads and gardens along the length of the river Lox. Flood water will be close to properties near Brewhurst Mill on Brewhurst Lane and the Onslow Arms, Loxwood. The river should return to nearer normal by Tuesday afternoon. However, scattered heavy showers are forecast Monday night, Tuesday and Wednesday, which have the potential to cause another small rise in river levels. Please continue to operate private water control structures in Brewhurst, to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 11:00 08/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 7 Nov 2022 09:26
Loxwood Stream
The River Lox is still high, but is now slowly falling. Minor flooding will continue to affect fields, rural roads and gardens along the length of the river Lox and be near properties near Brewhurst Mill on Brewhurst Lane and the Onslow Arms, Loxwood. The river should return to nearer normal by Tuesday afternoon. However, scattered heavy showers are forecast Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, which have the potential to cause another small rise in river levels. Please continue to operate private water control structures in Brewhurst, to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 21:00 07/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Nov 2022 21:35
Loxwood Stream
The River Lox is high and rising. In the last 24 hours, 25mm has been recorded at Chiddingfold. This is a large amount of rain in a short period of time. From 23:00 06/11/2022 flooding could affect fields, rural roads, gardens along the length of the river Lox and approach properties near Brewhurst Mill on Brewhurst Lane and the Onslow Arms, Loxwood. Most of the rain has now cleared to the east, but isolated showers are possible Sunday evening, with unsettled weather continuing on Monday and Tuesday. The river should begin to fall by 06:00 Monday 07/11/2022, but could remain high until midweek. River levels might not peak significantly higher than on Friday. Please operate private water control structures in Brewhurst to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 13:00 07/11/2022.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2021 18:58
Loxwood Stream
The River Lox is still high following Wednesday's rain, but river levels have now started to slowly fall. Minor flooding will continue to affect fields, rural roads and gardens along the length of the River Lox, with water relatively close to properties near Brewhurst Mill on Brewhurst Lane, and at the Onslow Arms, Loxwood. The weather forecast is for predominantly dry days until Sunday. River levels should now fall for the next few days, before returning to near normal flows Saturday. Please continue to operate private water control structures to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 12:00 Friday 22/10/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Oct 2021 09:26
Loxwood Stream
The River Lox is still high and slowly rising, following Wednesday's heavy rain. Minor flooding will continue to affect fields, rural roads and gardens along the length of the River Lox. Near Drungeick river levels will continue to rise until approximately 17:00 21/10/2021. By which time, flood water could be very close to properties near Brewhurst Mill on Brewhurst Lane and at the Onslow Arms, Loxwood. Very little rain is forecast until Sunday, which will allow the river a chance to stabilise by Friday, however a return to more normal flows is not expected until next week. Please continue to operate private water control structures to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 22:00 21/10/2021
Flood Alert issued on 20 Oct 2021 19:23
Loxwood Stream
The River Lox is still high, following Wednesday morning's rain. Storm Aurore is forecast to bring further heavy rain until 04:00 Thursday 21/10/2021, which will cause the river to rise again. If as much rain falls as predicted, flooding is possible from 04:00 21/10/2021. Flooding could affect fields, rural roads and gardens along the length of the River Lox and approach properties near Brewhurst Mill on Brewhurst Lane and the Onslow Arms, Loxwood. As well as isolated riverside properties at Loxley Bridge on Wrotham Hill, Dunsfold. The river should begin to fall by 23:00 21/10/2021, but will be higher than normal until Friday. Peak river levels will be higher than Wednesday, potentially the highest for a year. Please operate private water control structures to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 12:00 Thursday 21/10/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 6 Feb 2021 15:24
Loxwood Stream
The River Lox has returned to more normal levels. A small amount of rain (about 5mm) is forecast from 18:00 Saturday evening, to be followed by snow during the early hours of Sunday. River levels will rise again. How high depends of the proportion of rain and snow. More snow would mean less river rise. If we mostly receive rain, and less snow, then by Sunday afternoon river levels could possibly rise to the height they were on Friday. In the scenario with more rain, minor flood impacts could be possible. Small amounts of water could affect fields, rural roads and gardens, including near properties close to Brewhurst Mill on Brewhurst Lane, and the Onslow Arms, Loxwood. Only small amounts of rain are forecast Monday to Wednesday, which should help to reduce risk of flooding. Please continue to operate private water control structures to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 13:00 07/02/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Feb 2021 17:16
Loxwood Stream
The River Lox is still high following Thursday's rain. Minor flood impacts will continue until Saturday afternoon, with small amounts of water affecting fields, rural roads and gardens, including near properties close to Brewhurst Mill on Brewhurst Lane, and the Onslow Arms, Loxwood. River levels are now falling, and should continue to lower, as only small amounts of rain are forecast Friday evening. However, heavy showers are possible Saturday afternoon, which could cause river levels to rise again. Precipitation is predicted to turn to snow Saturday evening and Sunday. We will provide an updated weather forecast and assessment of the risk of flooding Saturday afternoon. If rain becomes more likely than snow on Sunday, then minor flood impacts could persist through to Monday. Please continue to operate private water control structures to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 16:00 06/02/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 5 Feb 2021 07:38
Loxwood Stream
The River Lox is high and rising, following 15mm of heavy rain Thursday afternoon and evening. From 09:00 Friday 05/02/2021, minor flooding could affect fields, rural roads, gardens along the length of the River Lox and approach properties near Brewhurst Mill on Brewhurst Lane, and the Onslow Arms, Loxwood. The river is predicted to rise only another 20 to 30 cm. Friday is forecast to be mostly dry, which should allow the river to begin to fall by 16:00 05/02/2021. However, more precipitation is forecast for Saturday, it is currently uncertain whether this will fall as snow. If conditions are warm enough for rain, then river levels will remain higher than normal through the weekend and could potentially rise higher Saturday evening into Sunday. Minor flood impacts could persist through to Monday. Please operate private water control structures to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 19:00 05/02/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 29 Jan 2021 17:35
Loxwood Stream
The River Lox is still high following rain from Wednesday and Thursday. Although Friday has been mostly dry, up to 15 mm of rain is forecast from 03:00 on Saturday (30/01/2021), which could cause the river levels to rise higher. From 12:00 on Saturday, minor flooding could affect fields, rural roads and gardens. Flooding may approach properties near Brewhurst Mill on Brewhurst Lane, the Onslow Arms, Loxwood, and isolated riverside properties at Loxley Bridge on Wrotham Hill, Dunsfold. Flood water may also affect riverside properties on Petworth Road, Chiddingfold. More rain is forecast for Sunday evening (31/01/2021). River levels may not return to normal until next week. Please operate private water control structures to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. This message will be updated by 15:00 on 30/01/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 28 Jan 2021 20:51
Loxwood Stream
The River Lox is still high following Thursday morning's rain. Another period of wet weather from 21:00 on Thursday evening could cause river levels to rise higher. If we get as much rain as predicted, from 07:00 on 29/01/2021, flooding could affect fields, rural roads and gardens. Flooding may approach properties near Brewhurst Mill on Brewhurst Lane, the Onslow Arms, Loxwood, and isolated riverside properties at Loxley Bridge on Wrotham Hill, Dunsfold. Flood water may also affect riverside properties on Petworth Road, Chiddingfold. The rain will clear by 01:00, leaving Friday mostly dry. River levels should begin to fall by 16:00 on 29/01/2021. However, further heavy rain is forecast Friday evening and flooding will again be possible on Saturday. River levels may not return to normal until next week. Please operate private water control structures to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 19:00 29/01/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Jan 2021 09:29
Loxwood Stream
The River Lox is high, but slowly falling. Minor flood impacts will remain for most of Thursday, with water affecting fields, rural roads and gardens, including those near Brewhurst Mill on Brewhurst Lane and the Onslow Arms, Loxwood. Thursday and Friday are forecast to stay mostly dry, which should allow river levels to return to nearer normal by Friday afternoon. The weather forecast is a little uncertain at present however, and further periods of rain are possible over the next five days. Please operate private water control structures to reduce the risk of flooding. We will continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 on 21/1/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Jan 2021 18:20
Loxwood Stream
The River Lox is high and rising steadily following 20mm of persistent rain over the last 24 hours. Another band of heavy rain associated with Storm Christoph is forecast to affect the area Wednesday evening, which will keep river levels rising. From 03:00 on 21/1/2021, minor flooding could affect fields, rural roads and gardens along the length of the River Lox, and approach properties near Brewhurst Mill on Brewhurst Lane and the Onslow Arms, Loxwood. Thursday and Friday are predicted to be dry, which should allow the river to begin to fall by 16:00 Thursday on 21/1/2021, and return near to normal Friday. Please operate private water control structures to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 12:00 on 21/1/2021.
Flood Alert issued on 23 Dec 2020 08:04
Loxwood Stream
River levels are near normal on the Lox, following a relatively dry night. A few rain showers are possible Wednesday, but not the large amounts of rain we have previously forecast. River levels will rise a small amount Wednesday, but we do not currently think river levels will rise significantly, or higher than they have been in recent days. From 19:00 23/12/2020, minimal flood impacts could be possible, affecting fields, gardens and rural roads. Thursday to Saturday should stay mostly dry, which will allow river levels to peak by Thursday and return to near normal by Friday. Please operate private water control structures to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 15:00 24/12/2020 or sooner if the risk of flooding increases significantly.
Flood Alert issued on 22 Dec 2020 13:21
Loxwood Stream
River levels on the Loxwood Stream are now falling. With Tuesday afternoon and overnight being predominantly dry, river levels should continue to slowly fall until Wednesday. Minor flood impacts will slowly ease, but water in fields and gardens and on rural roads might remain. The weather forecast for Wednesday is uncertain. It looks like it will rain, and river levels will rise. But we are not sure how high. It is possible a lot of rain could fall Wednesday, with the potential to cause significant flooding, all along the Lox, and possibly in Loxwood Village. Flood impacts could last until Friday. Please continue to operate private water control structures to help manage water levels and reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message with details about Wednesday, by 14:00 23/12/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 21 Dec 2020 13:32
Loxwood Stream
Less rain fell overnight than we predicted. But the Lox will still slowly rise through Monday afternoon and evening. Flooding could affect fields, rural roads and gardens along the length of the river Lox. River levels are unlikely to peak until 04:00 22/12/2020. Property flooding is not currently expected, but showers Monday evening could cause river levels to rise higher. A lot more rain is expected Wednesday, which has the potential to cause significant flooding. Flood impacts could last until Friday. Please operate private water control structures to help manage water levels and reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 15:00 22/12/2020, or sooner if river levels look like they could rise to affect properties.
Flood Alert issued on 20 Dec 2020 18:55
Loxwood Stream
The Lox is high but stable and slowly falling, following the intermittent rain of the past few days. Light rain from 00:00 Monday until Monday afternoon will cause the river to rise again. If as much rain falls as predicted, flooding could affect fields, rural roads, gardens along the length of the river Lox and from 15:00 21/12/2020 potentially approach properties near Brewhurst Mill on Brewhurst Lane and the Onslow Arms, Loxwood. The river is unlikely to peak until the early hours of Tuesday. But with heavy rain also possible Monday evening and Wednesday, flood risk could persist or even increase over the week ahead. Please operate private water control structures to help manage water levels and reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 15:00 21/12/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Nov 2020 15:31
Loxwood Stream
The Loxwood Stream is high and rising, following an intense band of rain Sunday morning. From 20:00 Sunday 15/11/2020, flooding could affect fields, rural roads, gardens along the length of the river Lox and approach properties near Brewhurst Mill on Brewhurst Lane and the Onslow Arms, Loxwood, as well as isolated riverside properties at Loxley Bridge on Wrotham Hill, Dunsfold. Small amounts of rain are possible this afternoon and this evening, but should not cause river levels to increase significantly, and Monday and Tuesday are forecast to be dry. River levels should begin to fall from 01:00 on Monday (16/11/2020), but are unlikely to return to normal until Tuesday 17/11/2020. Please operate private water control structures to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 10:00 on Monday (16/11/2020).
Flood Alert issued on 6 Mar 2020 09:57
Loxwood Stream
River levels on the Lox are still high, but have fallen slightly from yesterday's peak. Friday and Saturday 7/3/2020 are forecast to be dry. River levels will continue to fall very slowly. But minor flood impacts will likely continue to affect fields and some gardens and rural roads near to Brewhurst Mill until Saturday 7/3/2020. However, more rain is predicted Sunday morning and Monday afternoon 9/3/2020. The risk of flooding will increase again Sunday and Monday, dependant on the amount of rain we receive. Current predictions suggest river levels could return to heights seen today 6/3/2020. Please remain prepared for the risk of flooding to increase again from Sunday. Please continue to operate private water control structures to reduce the risk of flooding. We will continue to monitor river levels and forecasts. We will update this message by 12:00 7/3/2020
Flood Alert issued on 5 Mar 2020 16:11
Loxwood Stream
The Loxwood Stream is rising steadily in response to 20mm of rainfall this morning. A further 5mm of rainfall is forecast before the end of the day. River levels are predicted to continue to rise and flooding is possible from 22:00 05/03/2020. Isolated properties could be affected, as well as water affecting fields, gardens and rural roads. Locations affected could include the Onslow Arms and near Brewhurst Mill. Thursday evening and Friday will be relatively dry, so river levels should begin to fall from 06:00 on Friday 06/03/2020. However, river levels could stay high until Saturday and further rain is forecast into next week and so levels may rise again. Please operate private water control structures to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 12:00 06/03/2020
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 23:00
Loxwood Stream
River levels are still high on the Lox, but now beginning to fall, after widespread heavy rain from Storm Dennis. Flood impacts will continue to affect fields, gardens, roads and isolated properties, including Onslow Arms, Brewhurst Mill and Brewhurst Lane. Surface water flooding may still remain in Loxwood Village. Please continue to take care in and around flood affected areas, flood water can contain hidden dangers. Rain has now cleared, and only isolated showers are expected until Thursday 20/2/2020. These showers are unlikely to cause river levels to rise significantly, if at all. River levels may not return to normal until Monday evening 17/2/2020. Please operate private water control structures to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 10:00 on 17/2/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 16 Feb 2020 07:07
Loxwood Stream
River levels in the Loxwood Stream are rising quickly after 35mm of rainfall due to Storm Dennis. There is further persistent and heavy rainfall forecast for Sunday morning 16/2/2020. Flooding is possible from 08:30 Sunday 16/2/2020. Flood impacts will include fields, gardens, roads. Similar to the past week, but potentially higher. Property flooding is possible. Locations could include: Onslow Arms, Brewhurst Mill and Brewhurst Lane. Surface water flooding may affect Loxwood Village. Rain will ease Sunday afternoon. With only isolated showers through to midweek, river levels should begin to fall by Monday evening 17/2/2020. Please operate private water control structures to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We may issue a flood warning later this morning. We will update this message by 21:00 16/2/2020
Flood Alert issued on 16 Jan 2020 12:13
Loxwood Stream
The River Lox is still high, but currently slowly falling. Further rain is forecast Thursday afternoon, through to the early hours of Friday 17/1/2020. If the heaviest rain appears, flood impacts could be possible from 06:00 Friday 17/1/2020. Flooding could affect fields, rural roads, gardens and isolated buildings. Including areas near Brewhurst Mill and the Onslow Arms. With only isolated showers forecast for Friday, and a dry weekend, rivers should begin to fall by 16:00 Friday 17/1/2020. Please operate private water control structures to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. This message will be updated by 13:00 17/1/2020
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2020 20:24
Loxwood Stream
River levels are high but have now peaked on the River Lox, following 30mm of rain Tuesday 14/1/2020 and Wednesday 15/1/2020. River levels will slowly fall overnight into Wednesday, but minor flood impacts will remain during that time. Flooding will continue to affect fields, rural roads, gardens and isolated buildings, including areas near Brewhurst Mill and the Onslow Arms, and may not ease greatly by Thursday. Further rain is then possible Thursday afternoon 16/1/2020 and showers Friday. Flood risk will remain until the weekend. Our current predictions suggest impacts should not be significantly worse than experienced Wednesday 15/1/2020, but we'll reassess when we have greater confidence in the rainfall forecast. Please operate private water control structures to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. This message will be updated by 15:00 16/1/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 15 Jan 2020 11:00
Loxwood Stream
We've measured 35mm of rain over the past 24 hours. But the rain has now cleared eastwards. River levels are still high and slowly rising, and may continue to rise slowly for much of Wednesday. Flooding will continue to affect fields, rural roads, gardens and mill and isolated buildings. Including areas near Brewhurst Mill and the Onslow Arms. The river may not begin to fall until 01:00 16/1/2020. Further rain is then possible Thursday afternoon 16/1/2020 with showers Friday. River levels will stay higher than normal until the weekend and may rise a little further Thursday evening depending on where the rain falls. Please operate private water control structures to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. This message will be updated by 22:00 15/1/2020.
Flood Alert issued on 14 Jan 2020 19:29
Loxwood Stream
The River Lox has risen steadily after 10 mm of rain Monday and a further 10 mm of rain today 14/1/2020. An additional 25mm of rain is possible before mid morning Wednesday 15/1/2020. If all of this rain occurs, flooding could affect fields, rural roads, gardens and mill and isolated buildings from 07:00 Wednesday 15/1/2020. Possibly including areas near Brewhurst Mill and the Onslow Arms. The severity of the impacts, and whether properties are affected, is dependent on an uncertain heavier band of rain during the early hours of Wednesday morning. The river is unlikely to begin to fall until Thursday in many locations. Further rain is possible Thursday (16/1/2020) and Friday, which may keep water levels high until the weekend. Please operate private water control structures to reduce the risk of flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. This message will be updated by 13:00 15/1/2020.