Storm Christoph: Flood alert in Chichester district

Western Rother river levels could continue to rise until this evening (Thursday, January 21), residents have been warned.
By Sam Morton
Published 21st Jan 2021, 11:43 BST
Updated 21st Jan 2021, 12:17 BST
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According to the government's flood information service, the Western Rother is high and still rising in Fittleworth.

"River levels could continue rising here until 6pm Thursday evening, and will be very close to Fittleworth Mill and nearby properties," the warning read.

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"At Lodsbridge near Selham, river levels are high, but are not expected to rise significantly further, before beginning to fall by midday Thursday.

"At Liss, Sheet, Iping, Stedham and Midhurst river levels are already falling and with Thursday and Friday forecast to stay mostly dry, should return nearer to normal by Thursday evening."

At Fittleworth and Lodsbridge, river levels 'could remain high until the weekend'.

A spokesperson added: "Please plan to avoid driving through roads prone to flooding, including those through Iping, Stedham, Lodsbridge and Fittleworth.

"Please take action to reduce the impact of flood water affecting property in Fittleworth. We will continue to monitor the levels and forecast."

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