Flood Alert Issued for River Lox Affecting Surrey and West Sussex
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Environment Agency issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A flood alert has been issued for the River Lox and Loxwood Stream, with minor flooding of roads and gardens expected through Thursday morning across parts of Surrey and West Sussex.
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- Record type
- Flood Alert
- Affected area
- Surrey and West Sussex
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- Environment Agency
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Surrey and West Sussex.
Alert Details
The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert (Severity Level 3) for the River Lox area within the Solent and South Downs region. This alert follows a forecast of rain moving through the area from Wednesday afternoon into Thursday.
Affected Areas
The alert covers geographic regions in both Surrey and West Sussex. Specific locations at risk include:
- Loxley Bridge on Wrotham Hill
- Dunsfold
- Petworth Road, Chiddingfold
- Brewhurst Mill on Brewhurst Lane
- The Onslow Arms, Loxwood
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to consider activating any available flood protection products. Those responsible for private water control structures at Brewhurst should continue to operate them as necessary. Monitor local conditions and prepare for potential travel disruptions due to flooded roads.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is expected to impact fields, roads, and gardens. While the primary threat is to outdoor areas, isolated property flooding remains a possibility if rainfall totals exceed current forecasts. Following the initial rain, only isolated showers are expected for the remainder of the week and through the weekend.
Timeline
The flood risk is expected to escalate in stages:
- Wednesday, Feb 18, 23:00: Minor flooding may begin affecting Loxley Bridge, Dunsfold, and Petworth Road.
- Thursday, Feb 19, 06:00: Flooding may reach gardens near Brewhurst Mill and the Onslow Arms.
- Thursday Evening: River levels are forecast to begin falling, with a continued slow decline through Friday and the weekend.
The Environment Agency will provide an update on this situation by 20:00 on February 19, 2026.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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