A Flood Alert was issued for River Lavant in West Sussex between 25th and 26th February 2026. Affected watercourses included the River Lavant.
During this event, FloodRadar monitoring gauges recorded notable rises. The Tide at Medmerry rose 0.84m, peaking at 2.04m, while the Aldingbourne Rife at Bognor climbed 0.50m.
Environment Agency advice issued
The River Lavant remains high at Graylingwell following weeks of rain. Minor flood impacts will continue affecting fields, roads and gardens. Very little rain is forecast on Thursday but river levels will not fall far. More rain is forecast on Friday from 00:00 to 06:00 (5-10mm). River levels could rise a small amount, but only minimal flood impacts are expected. However, a less likely scenario suggests 20mm of rain could be possible, which may cause minor flooding at Sheepwash Lane, Pook Lane, the Green, and bridges across the river in East Lavant. We are operating structures in Westhampnett
Monitoring gauges during this event
| Station | River | Rise | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medmerry | Tide | +0.84m | 2.04m |
| Bognor | Aldingbourne Rife | +0.50m | 0.88m |
| West Street | River Lavant | +0.29m | 7.43m |
| Crosslands Drive | River Lavant | +0.14m | 0.65m |
| Chichester Tozer Way | River Lavant | +0.08m | 13.54m |