No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.
Updated 2026-08-24 00:15:32 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide
Lodsworth is a small village, ecclesiastical parish and civil parish in the Chichester district of West Sussex, England. It is situated between Midhurst and Petworth, half a mile north of the A272 road. It lies within the South Downs National Park, just to the north of the valley of the River Rother; a tributary stream the River Lod runs close to the east end of the village.
Lodsworth is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the River Lod, in West Sussex. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes, providing real-time flood monitoring for the area.
The River Lod is monitored by 1 station (Halfway Bridge). Each station records water levels continuously, with data synced to FloodRadar every 5 minutes.
There are 5 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Lodsworth. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: The West Sussex River Rother from Lodsbridge to Shopham Bridge, including Lodsbridge at Selham, Coultershaw Bridge, and Shopham Bridge; The Western Rother from Liss to Hardham; South Pond, South Street and The Wharf, Midhurst; The West Sussex River Rother at Fittleworth.
There are 4 storm overflows within 5km of Lodsworth. None are currently discharging. Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.
If flooding is forecast in Lodsworth, call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 for the latest information. Move valuables upstairs, turn off gas and electricity if safe to do so, and avoid walking or driving through flood water. Sign up for flood warnings on any station page above to receive email alerts when water levels rise. For emergency numbers, a preparation checklist and insurance guidance, see our flood help & preparation guide.
Floods whose mapped extent (EA Recorded Flood Outlines) reached within ~5 km of the town centre — most recent first. See them on the map →
Current verdict: Normal. No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.
Lodsworth has river level monitoring on River Lod — 1 monitoring station in total.
Use the GOV.UK Check for Flooding service (check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk) or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 (24 hours). You can also set up free FloodRadar email or browser alerts from any station page above.
Follow official advice: move valuables and vehicles to safety, never walk or drive through flood water, turn off gas and electricity if safe, and check on vulnerable neighbours. See our flood preparation guide at floodradar.co.uk/flood-help.
Yes — at least 10 flood warnings and alerts have been recorded for the West Sussex area recently. See the flood history link below for the full archive.
