Flood Warning Info - Fittleworth on the Western Rother
Area Description
The River Rother at Fittleworth.
This is a Flood Warning Area. For this area, you may receive Flood Warnings or Severe Flood Warnings.
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Flood Warning History
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Historical Flood Warnings for this Area
Flood Warning issued on 7 Jan 2025 13:15
West Sussex River Rother
The Western Rother is still very high at Fittleworth following Sunday's rain, but is now falling in all locations. Flooding will continue to affect isolated mill properties at Fittleworth. Minor flooding will continue to affect fields, rural roads, and gardens. Very little rain is forecast for Tuesday (07/01/2025), with more rain forecast on Wednesday (08/01/2025) and possibly wintery showers. The river should continue to fall, but minor flood impacts could remain near Fittleworth until Wednesday (08/01/2025). Another 10-20mm of rain is forecast on Friday (10/01/2025). River levels could rise again on Wednesday evening and Friday. Early actions to reduce potential impacts at Fittleworth are encouraged. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 16:00 on 08/01/2025.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Jan 2025 17:21
West Sussex River Rother
The Western Rother is high, but now slowly falling following Sunday's rain. Flooding will continue to affect Fittleworth Mill, and nearby properties in Fittleworth. Flood water will be extensive in fields, and could affect the B2138 Lower Street road over the river at Fittleworth. Only isolated showers are forecast Monday and Tuesday. The river should continue to fall, but will not fall nearer to a normal level until midweek at the earliest. Another 10-20mm of rain is forecast on Wednesday and also on Friday, which could cause levels to rise. Flood impacts might again affect property on Wednesday. Some roads, including the B2138 through Fittleworth, may be affected by flooding, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 15:00 07/01/2025.
Flood Warning issued on 6 Jan 2025 05:12
West Sussex River Rother
The Western Rother is high and rising. 45mm of rain was recorded at Liss on Sunday 05/01/2025, nearly half a month's worth in one day. Flooding will be extensive in fields. Flood water will affect Fittleworth Mill, and nearby properties in Fittleworth. The B2138 Lower Street Road, over the river at Fittleworth, could be affected by flood water. Only isolated showers are forecast on Monday. The river should begin to fall by 15:00 06/01/2025, but will not fall nearer to a normal level until midweek at the earliest. River levels could peak a little higher than in November 2024. Some roads, including the B2138 through Fittleworth, may be affected by flooding, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 on Monday 06/01/2025.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Nov 2024 08:19
West Sussex River Rother
The Western Rother is still high at Fittleworth, but now falling, following Wednesday morning's rain. Only isolated showers are predicted Thursday through to Saturday. The river is expected to continue falling. Flooding will remain close to properties at Fittleworth, through Friday and continue to affect fields, rural roads and gardens in the area. At Fittleworth, the Western Rother will remain higher than normal through to next week. On Sunday 01/12/2024, another 10-20mm of rain is forecast. The Western Rother is expected to rise again, although currently not thought to rise as high. However, minor flood impacts could still be possible. Early actions to reduce potential impacts at Lodsbridge and Fittleworth are encouraged. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will re-issue this Flood Warning if property flooding becomes expected.
Flood Warning issued on 28 Nov 2024 08:42
West Sussex River Rother
The Western Rother is still very high at Fittleworth, but is now slowly falling following Wednesday's rain. Flooding will continue to be extensive in fields. Small amounts of flood water will affect Fittleworth Mill, and nearby properties in Fittleworth. The B2138 Lower Street road over the river at Fittleworth could also be affected by flood water. Only isolated showers are predicted Thursday through to Saturday. The river should continue to fall, however it will not return nearer to a normal level until next week. On Sunday 01/12/2024, another 10-20mm of rain is forecast. The Western Rother is expected to rise again, although currently thought to peak lower. However, minor flood impacts are still expected. Some roads, including the B2138 through Fittleworth, may be affected by flood water, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 12:00 29/11/2024
Flood Warning issued on 27 Nov 2024 17:34
West Sussex River Rother
The Western Rother is high and rising. Nearly a month's rain (80mm) has been recorded over the past week. 30mm of which fell in only a few hours Wednesday morning, which is a lot in a short period. From 22:00 27/11/2024 flooding will be extensive in fields. Flood water will affect Fittleworth Mill, and nearby properties in Fittleworth. The B2138 Lower Street road over the river at Fittleworth could be affected by flood water. Only isolated showers are forecast Wednesday evening through to Saturday. The river should begin to fall by 14:00 28/11/2024, but will not return nearer to a normal level until next week. River levels could end up similar to heights seen in January 2024. Some roads, including the B2138 through Fittleworth, may be affected by flood water, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 16:00 28/11/2024
Flood Warning issued on 27 Feb 2024 08:13
Western Rother
The Western Rother is high and slowly rising at Fittleworth, following Sunday's rain. Flooding will continue to affect fields, roads, gardens and will be close to Fittleworth Mill and nearby properties. No more than drizzle is expected Tuesday and Wednesday. The Western Rother will begin to fall by 12:00 27/02/2024 at Fittleworth. However, river levels will not fall far. Bands of rain Thursday and Friday, and showers Saturday, could raise river levels, and isolated property flooding could be possible again from Thursday evening 29/02/2024, through to next week. Flood impacts will either be occurring, or not far away, in Fittleworth, until next week. Early actions to reduce potential impacts at Fittleworth are encouraged. Some roads, including the B2138 through Fittleworth, may be affected by flooding, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 14:00 28/02/2024
Flood Warning issued on 26 Feb 2024 07:15
Western Rother
The Western Rother is high and rising between Lodsbridge, near Selham and Fittleworth, following Sunday's rain. Flooding will continue to affect fields, roads, gardens and could again approach isolated properties including and near Fittleworth Mill from 16:00 26/02/2024. Only scattered showers and weakening weather fronts are forecast Monday afternoon, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 29/02/2024. The Western Rother should begin to fall by 12:00 Tuesday 26/02/2024 near Fittleworth. Flood impacts could remain in Fittleworth until the weekend. Early actions to reduce potential impacts at Fittleworth are encouraged. Some roads, including the B2138 through Fittleworth, may be affected by flooding, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 16:00 27/02/2024
Flood Warning issued on 25 Feb 2024 08:31
Western Rother
The Western Rother remains higher than normal. Between 10 and 25mm of rain is forecast between 13:00 25/02/2024 and 13:00 26/02/2024. The Western Rother will rise again. Flooding will affect fields, roads, gardens and could again approach isolated properties including and near Fittleworth Mill from 12:00 26/02/2024. Only scattered showers are forecast Monday afternoon, Tuesday and Wednesday. The Western Rother should begin to fall by 10:00 Tuesday 26/02/2024 near Fittleworth. Flood impacts could remain in Fittleworth for the week ahead. Early actions to reduce potential impacts at Fittleworth are encouraged. Some roads, including the B2138 through Fittleworth, may become impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 16:00 26/02/2024
Flood Warning issued on 24 Feb 2024 10:16
Western Rother
The Western Rother remains high, but is now slowly falling, following the rain of the past week. Flood water will continue to affect Fittleworth Mill, and nearby properties in Fittleworth. Flooding will be extensive in fields. The B2138 Lower Street road over the river at Fittleworth could be affected by flood water. Scattered showers are forecast Saturday, with up to 10mm of rain possible (24/02/2024). This should not increase river levels significantly, but flooding could continue to next week. Persistent rain is possible Sunday and Monday (26/02/2024), which will cause the river to rise again. River levels could peak on Monday, higher than the levels recorded on Friday. The Western Rother will be higher than normal until at least the middle of next week. Some roads, including the B2138 through Fittleworth, may become impassable. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 16:00 on 25/02/2024.
Flood Warning issued on 23 Feb 2024 13:28
Western Rother
The Western Rother is high and rising. Over a month's rain (70mm) has fallen in the past week, with 15mm of rain recorded at Iping, on Thursday. Flood water will affect Fittleworth Mill, and nearby properties in Fittleworth. Flooding will be extensive in fields. The B2138 Lower Street road over the river at Fittleworth could be affected by flood water. Scattered showers are forecast Friday and Saturday (24/02/2024), which should not increase river levels significantly. The river should begin to fall by 22:00 23/02/2024, but flooding could continue to next week. Persistent rain is possible Sunday and Monday (26/02/2024), which will cause the river to rise again. Possibly higher. The Western Rother will be higher than normal until at least the middle of next week. We now think river levels should initially peak on Friday, similar to 09/02/2024. Some roads, including the B2138 through Fittleworth, may become impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 12:00 24/02/2024
Flood Warning issued on 22 Feb 2024 22:54
Western Rother
The Western Rother is high and rising. Over a month's rain (70mm) has fallen in the past week. 15mm of rain was recorded at Iping, on Thursday. From 07:00 23/02/2024 flood water will affect Fittleworth Mill, and nearby properties in Fittleworth. Flooding will be extensive in fields. The B2138 Lower Street road over the river at Fittleworth could be affected by flood water. Scattered showers are forecast Friday and Saturday, which should not increase river levels significantly. The river should begin to fall by 22:00 23/02/2024, but flooding could continue to next week. Persistent rain is possible Sunday and Monday, which will cause the river to rise again. Possibly higher. The Western Rother will be higher than normal until at least the middle of next week. River levels could initially peak similar to 09/02/2024. Some roads, including the B2138 through Fittleworth, may become impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 15:00 23/02/2024
Flood Warning issued on 9 Feb 2024 11:19
Western Rother
The Western Rother is high and rising. Over half a month's rain (50mm) has been recorded at Iping, since Wednesday. From 13:00 09/02/2024 flood water will affect Fittleworth Mill, and nearby properties in Fittleworth. The B2138 Lower Street road over the river at Fittleworth could be affected by flooding, and water will be extensive through fields. Scattered showers are forecast on Friday and through the weekend. The river should begin to fall by 19:00 09/02/2024, but minor flood impacts could remain until Sunday 11/02/2024. River levels might not return to a more normal level until midweek. River levels could end up similar to heights seen in January 2024. Some roads, including the B2138 through Fittleworth, may become impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 12:00 10/02/2024.
Flood Warning issued on 5 Jan 2024 10:04
Western Rother
The Western Rother is high and rising following 30mm of rainfall on Thursday (04/01/2024). Flooding will affect Fittleworth Mill and nearby properties from 12:00 on 05/01/2024. Flood water will continue to be extensive in fields, gardens and affect roads, potentially including the B2138 Lower Street Road over the river at Fittleworth. Very little rain is forecast for the next five days. In Fittleworth, the river will not begin to fall until Saturday (06/01/2024), and flood impacts could remain until midweek near Fittleworth. Some roads, including the B2138 through Fittleworth, may become impassable. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 15:00 on 06/01/2024.
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 20:17
Western Rother
The Western Rother is rising following 26mm of rainfall this afternoon. Another 5-10mm of rain is possible later this evening and into early hours of Friday. Flooding will continue to be extensive in fields, gardens and affect roads, potentially including the B2138 Lower Street road over the river at Fittleworth. From 09:00 05/01/2024 flooding could again be close to Fittleworth Mill, and nearby properties in Fittleworth. Very little rain is forecast Friday and through to next week. The river might not begin to fall until Saturday 06/01/2024 and flood impacts could continue through the weekend, until the river returns nearer to normal by next week. Some roads, including the B2138 through Fittleworth, may become impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 13:00 05/01/2024
Flood Warning issued on 4 Jan 2024 09:43
Western Rother
The Western Rother is high, and slowly falling, but expected to rise Thursday evening. There remains uncertainty in the forecast, but between 15 and 35mm of rain is possible Thursday. Flooding will continue to be extensive in fields, gardens and affect roads, potentially including the B2138 Lower Street road over the river at Fittleworth. From 09:00 05/01/2024 flooding could again be close to Fittleworth Mill, and nearby properties in Fittleworth. Very little rain is forecast Friday and through to next week. The river might not begin to fall until Saturday 06/01/2024 and flood impacts could continue through the weekend, until the river returns nearer to normal by next week. Some roads, including the B2138 through Fittleworth, may become impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 13:00 05/01/2024
Flood Warning issued on 3 Jan 2024 09:16
Western Rother
The Western Rother is high but slowly falling, following 40mm of rain Monday and Tuesday. Flooding will continue to be close to Fittleworth Mill, and nearby properties in Fittleworth. Flood water will continue to be extensive in fields and will potentially affect the B2138 Lower Street road over the river at Fittleworth. Only isolated showers are forecast Wednesday. The Western Rother should continue to slowly fall Wednesday, but will remain higher than normal all week. The forecast for Thursday is uncertain. Another 20-30mm of rain is possible Thursday, which could cause river levels to again come close to properties and prolong flood impacts. Some roads, including the B2138 through Fittleworth, may become impassable. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 16:00 on 04/01/2024.
Flood Warning issued on 2 Jan 2024 18:33
Western Rother
Nearly half a month's rain (40mm) has been recorded on Monday and Tuesday at Iping. The Western Rother is high and rising. From 20:00 on Tuesday (02/01/2024), flooding will affect Fittleworth Mill, and nearby properties in Fittleworth. Flood water will be extensive in fields and the B2138 Lower Street Road over the river at Fittleworth could be impassable. Almost no rainfall is forecast on Tuesday evening (02/01/2024) and Wednesday (03/01/2024), but the river is not expected to fall until Thursday. On Thursday (04/01/2024) another 20-30mm of rain is possible, which could keep the river high until the weekend, or potentially it could rise higher. River levels might rise as high as they were at the start of November 2023. Some roads, including the B2138 through Fittleworth, may become impassable. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 14:00 on 03/01/2024.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Oct 2023 19:43
Western Rother
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Warning issued on 1 Apr 2023 14:35
Western Rother
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
Environment Agency Flood Warning Officers set the river or tidal levels that have triggered this message. During industrial action this message has been automatically issued based on rising river or tidal levels.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Jan 2023 01:19
Western Rother
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
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Flood Warning issued on 14 Jan 2023 12:07
Western Rother
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Warning issued on 31 Dec 2022 16:17
Western Rother
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Warning issued on 29 Dec 2022 09:58
Western Rother
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Warning issued on 20 Dec 2022 01:58
Western Rother
Flooding is expected in this area. This means properties are at risk of flooding.
Please take action to protect yourself and your property and monitor local weather and river conditions. Avoid contact with, walking or driving through flood water. Consider activating any property flood protection products you may have.
The Environment Agency Flood Warning System has issued this message based on rising river or tidal levels.
We are temporarily automating our messages due to industrial action.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Nov 2022 19:09
Western Rother
The Western Rother is high and rising. Flooding will continue to affect Fittleworth Mill, and nearby properties in Fittleworth. The B2138 Lower Street road over the river at Fittleworth could be impassable and there will be extensive water in fields. Very little rainfall is forecast Thursday and Friday. In Fittleworth, the Western Rother should begin to fall by 04:00 Friday (18/11/2022). However, river levels will be higher than normal until next week. Another 10-30mm of rain Sunday and Monday could cause more flood risk next week. Some roads, including the B2138 through Fittleworth, may become impassable. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 11:00 18/11/2022.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Nov 2022 10:14
Western Rother
The Western Rother is high and rising. Flooding will continue to affect Fittleworth Mill, and nearby properties in Fittleworth. The B2138 Lower Street road over the river at Fittleworth could be impassable and there will be extensive water in fields. Very little rainfall is forecast Thursday and Friday. The Western Rother should begin to fall by 02:00 Friday (18/11/2022), in Fittleworth. However, river levels will be higher than normal until next week. Another 10-30mm of rain Sunday and Monday could cause more flood risk next week. Some roads, including the B2138 through Fittleworth, may become impassable. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 22:00 17/11/2022.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Nov 2022 14:39
Western Rother
The Western Rother is high and rising. In the last 36 hours, nearly half a month's rain (47mm) has been recorded at Iping. From 18:00 Wednesday (16/11/2022) flooding will be extensive in fields. Flood water will affect Fittleworth Mill, and nearby properties in Fittleworth. The B2138 Lower Street road over the river at Fittleworth could be impassable. The river rise should slow down this evening, however a further 20-30mm of rain is expected between 15:00 Wednesday and 04:00 Thursday (17/11/2022). The Western Rother will rise again Thursday morning. Thursday and Friday are forecast to be dry. The river might not begin to fall until the early hours of Friday, and will be higher than normal until next week. River levels could end up higher than the peaks of last week. Some roads, including the B2138 through Fittleworth, may become impassable, please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 12:00 17/11/2022.
Flood Warning issued on 17 Feb 2020 08:53
Western Rother
River levels are still high on the Western Rother, but are now beginning to fall, after Storm Dennis's widespread heavy rain. Flood impacts will continue to affect fields, gardens, roads near Lower Street, Fittleworth. Large amounts of water will be in the fields. Properties that may still be affected include Mill Properties and cottages close to Fittleworth Bridge. 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 Wednesday morning 19/2/2020. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 11:00 18/2/2020.
Flood Warning issued on 16 Feb 2020 15:25
Western Rother
River levels are rising in Fittleworth and property flooding is expected from 17:00 16/02/2020. Storm Dennis has brought 50 mm of rain to the Western Rother. This is a significant amount. In addition extensive water affecting fields, gardens, roads is expected. Impacts could be similar to Christmas 2013. Locations could include: Mill properties and cottages close to Fittleworth Bridge. Large amounts of water will be in the fields. Lower Street will be affected by flood water. With rain easing and only isolated showers through to midweek, river levels should begin to fall by Tuesday 18/02/2020. Please plan to avoid driving through routes vulnerable to flooding, including Lower Street, Fittleworth. We continue to monitor the levels and forecast. We will update this message by 18:00 17/02/2020.