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Lower River Wear

Lower River Wear from Escomb to Sunderland including the Rivers Browney, Cong Burn and Lumley Park Burn

Flood alert area River Wear, Moors Burn, Smallhope Burn County Durham, Sunderland North East

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Flood Event History (49)

20 Aug 2026 at 9:33am Flood Alert
The flood forecast has changed significantly. As a result, there is no longer a risk of flooding in the area.  Weather conditions are expected to improve and no further flooding is expected. Rainfall overnight was less than expected.  We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further ...
19 Aug 2026 at 5:08pm Flood Alert
Forecast rising river levels today may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from the early hours of 20 August 2026 from 05:00AM onwards.  Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected overnight.  We are monitoring rainfall and rive...
25 Mar 2026 at 8:05am Flood Alert
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Weather conditions are expected to improve and no further flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   Continue to take care o...
24 Mar 2026 at 3:56pm Flood Alert
High river levels throughout the evening may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible on 25 March 2026 from 03:30AM.  Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. River levels are expected to remain high throughout Wednesday (25th March) morning.  We are closely monitoring t...
13 Mar 2026 at 5:40pm Flood Alert
There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain.  Weather conditions are expected to improve and no further flooding is expected.   We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.   If you have been evacua...
13 Mar 2026 at 9:40am Flood Alert
High river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 13 March 2026 . Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be update...
12 Mar 2026 at 6:44pm Flood Alert
Rising river levels overnight may lead to flooding.  Flooding is possible from the evening of 12 March 2026 and levels will remain high overnight.  Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers.  We are closely monitoring the situation .  Take care and avoid walking, cycling o...
11 Feb 2026 at 10:29am Flood Alert
27 Jan 2026 at 2:15pm Flood Alert
22 Jan 2026 at 1:15pm Flood Alert
12 Jan 2026 at 8:58am Flood Alert
13 Nov 2025 at 10:39am Flood Alert
20 Sep 2025 at 8:48pm Flood Alert
5 Jan 2025 at 6:53pm Flood Alert
26 Sep 2024 at 1:55pm Flood Alert
25 Sep 2024 at 6:18pm Flood Alert
9 Apr 2024 at 1:56pm Flood Alert
27 Dec 2023 at 6:00pm Flood Alert
7 Dec 2023 at 7:34pm Flood Alert
4 Dec 2023 at 6:40pm Flood Alert
2 Nov 2023 at 9:15am Flood Alert
29 Oct 2023 at 6:13am Flood Alert
20 Oct 2023 at 6:14pm Flood Alert
8 Jul 2023 at 11:27am Flood Alert
16 Mar 2023 at 12:45am Flood Alert
17 Nov 2022 at 5:05pm Flood Alert
20 Feb 2022 at 3:30pm Flood Alert
3 Feb 2021 at 8:25am Flood Alert
19 Jan 2021 at 7:24pm Flood Alert
15 Feb 2020 at 8:06pm Flood Alert
8 Feb 2020 at 9:01pm Flood Alert
12 Jun 2019 at 8:10pm Flood Alert
21 Nov 2016 at 7:53pm Flood Alert
9 Jan 2016 at 8:41pm Flood Alert
3 Jan 2016 at 8:14pm Flood Alert
24 Dec 2015 at 11:03am Flood Alert
9 Dec 2015 at 8:32pm Flood Alert
4 Dec 2015 at 4:30pm Flood Alert
3 Dec 2015 at 4:35pm Flood Alert
14 Nov 2015 at 4:09pm Flood Alert
6 Sep 2013 at 8:10pm Flood Alert
28 Jul 2013 at 6:35am Flood Alert
18 May 2013 at 10:29am Flood Alert
26 Jan 2013 at 7:47pm Flood Alert
25 Nov 2012 at 9:06am Flood Alert
24 Sep 2012 at 4:30pm Flood Alert
6 Jul 2012 at 9:27pm Flood Alert
28 Jun 2012 at 4:31pm Flood Alert
26 Apr 2012 at 3:47pm Flood Alert

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This area on the Environment Agency’s flood service →
Floodline quick dial: 201000 — call 0345 988 1188 and give that code for a recorded update on this area.
Area code: 121WAF915

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