Flood Alert Issued for River Lox in 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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The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for the River Lox and Loxwood Stream, warning of minor impacts to rural roads and fields through Monday morning.
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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. The alert was officially raised at 1:07 PM on February 15, 2026, following a period of persistent rainfall.
Affected Areas
The alert specifically covers the River Lox and Loxwood Stream. The geographic scope includes portions of Surrey and West Sussex. Specific locations mentioned include the area near Brewhurst Mill.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Consider activating any flood protection products you may have on your property.
- Continue to operate private water control structures, specifically at Brewhurst.
- Monitor local weather reports as unsettled weather is forecast to continue throughout February.
Expected Conditions
Persistent rain is forecast to continue until 5:00 PM on February 15, 2026. While only a small river rise is currently expected, flood impacts are anticipated to remain minor, primarily affecting fields and rural roads. Although isolated showers are forecast for Monday and Tuesday, a more significant period of widespread rain is expected on Wednesday, which may cause flood risks to return.
Timeline
- Rainfall Duration: Persistent rain expected until 17:00 on February 15.
- Peak Levels: River levels are expected to peak and begin falling by 08:00 on February 16 near Brewhurst Mill.
- Future Outlook: Widespread rain is forecast for Wednesday, February 18.
- Next Update: The Environment Agency expects to provide an updated message by 20:00 on February 16, 2026.
Original source: Environment Agency Official Notice ↗
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