Flood Warning: Fittleworth on the Western River Rother

Message Last Updated:
2025-01-29 15:31:00

Severity Last Changed:
2025-01-27 21:59:00

The Western Rother is high, but falling in Fittleworth, following Sunday and Monday's rain. Flooding will continue to be extensive in fields, and be close to Fittleworth Mill, and nearby properties in Fittleworth. The B2138 Lower Street road over the river at Fittleworth could be affected by flood water. Another period of rain is forecast Wednesday afternoon and evening (29/01/2025). There remains uncertainty in the rainfall amounts and locations, ranging from 5-20mm. The most likely scenario is for a small river rise. Minor flood impacts will continue, and could again approach properties at Fittleworth from 05:00 30/01/2025. From Thursday afternoon only isolated showers are forecast and flood risk should slowly reduce. However, river levels will not return nearer to normal until next week. 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 14:00 30/01/2025.