Flood warnings in England

Name: Flood warnings raised in England since 2006
Creator: Environment Agency
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6 flood alerts in force

Flooding is possible where a flood alert is in force. Be prepared, and keep an eye on river levels nearby.

0Severe flood warningsSevere flooding. Danger to life.
0Flood warningsFlooding is expected. Immediate action required.
6Flood alertsFlooding is possible. Be prepared.

Checked against the Environment Agency at 11:39 UK time. We check every 15 minutes.

Where the 6 warnings are in force. Select a dot to read it.

Flood alerts 6Flooding is possible. Be prepared.

Flood alertTidal

Hunstanton coast in Norfolk

NorfolkNorth Sea

Raised 11:17 today

High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding.

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Flooding is possible from 06:00am to 10:00am on Sunday 13 September 2026.

Areas most at risk are around Hunstanton seafront. Flood gates in the area will be closed by the Local Authority which will make access difficult. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at King's Lynn of 4.67mAODN at 08:15am on 13 September, Wind Force 3, Westerly. The current series of high spring tides has now reached its peak and will fall away over the next few days.

We are closely monitoring the situation .

Avoid beaches and coastal promenades, which may be flooded .

This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 13 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Gauges nearby

Heacham 0.07mASD, normal 2.7 km away Castle Rising 0.12m, below normal 14.5 km away Kilham's Bridge -3.39mAOD, below normal, 17 days old 15.5 km away

Warned 119 times here since 2019 Area map and gauges

Flood alertTidal

Tyne estuary

Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, South TynesideRiver Tyne

Raised 09:47 today

High tides on Sunday may lead to flooding.

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Flooding is possible between 4.30am - 5.45am on Sunday 13 September

The location most likely to be affected is Newcastle Quayside, particularly the area around the Swing Bridge.

We are closely monitoring the situation .

Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded . Stay out of any flood water.

This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 13 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Gauges nearby

Crag Hall 0.06m, normal 4.1 km away Gosforth 0.27m, normal 5.8 km away Team Valley 0.22m, normal rising gently 7.2 km away

Warned 71 times here since 2011 Area map and gauges

Flood alertTidal

Coast at North Morecambe Bay

Lancashire, Westmorland and FurnessIrish Sea

Raised 09:20 today

High tides today may lead to flooding.

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Flooding is possible from 10:45 to 14:45, today Saturday 12 September 2026, peaking at 12:45.

Areas most at risk lie within the Sandside area of North Morecambe Bay. Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths.

We are closely monitoring the situation.

Avoid beaches and coastal promenades, which may be flooded. Do not drive through flood water or put yourself or others at risk.

The following tide, Saturday night, is also forecast to exceed the Flood Alert threshold.

This message will be updated by 17:00 today, Saturday 12 September 2026, or as the situation changes.

Gauges nearby

Cartmel Wheelhouse Bridge 0.43m, normal rising gently 2.6 km away Newby Bridge 0.87m, normal rising gently 8.3 km away Fitz Bridge 0.26m, normal, just past peak 11.1 km away

Warned 666 times here since 2006 Area map and gauges

Flood alertTidal

Wyre estuary from Fleetwood and Knott End to Little Eccleston

LancashireWyre Estuary

Raised 08:34 today

Flooding is possible from 12:30pm on 12/09/2026.

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The flood alert threshold for Hambleton is forecast to be reached for today's midday and midnight tides.

We are closely monitoring the situation.

Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded.

This message will be updated by 6:00pm on 12 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Gauges nearby

Poulton Cottam Hall Field Grid 0.18m, normal 3.9 km away St Michaels 0.4m, normal rising gently 10.7 km away Catterall 7.01m, normal, 6 h old 11.1 km away

Warned 305 times here since 2006 Area map and gauges

Flood alertTidal

Tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and Shirehampton

City of Bristol, North Somerset, South GloucestershireRiver Avon

Raised 14:41 yesterday

High tides over the next two days may lead to flooding.

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Flooding is possible from 7:30PM to 9:30PM on 11/09, from 08:00am to 10:00am and from 08:00PM to 10:00PM on 12/09.

Areas most at risk include the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. The detailed tidal forecast for those who use it is for a peak level at Avonmouth Portbury. The first forecast high water of 7.42 mAODN is at 8:30PM 11/09, which is 0.14 m above tide tables, with Westerly force 4 winds. The second forecast high water is at 09:00AM 12/09 with a level of 7.4 mAODN with South-Westerly force 5 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level.)

We are closely monitoring the situation .

Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .

This message will be updated by 1:35PM on 12 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Gauges nearby

Ashton Vale 0.99mASD, normal rising gently 3.3 km away Bristol Bedminster St Johns Lane Upstream 0.32mASD, normal 4.3 km away Keynsham, Rivermead 4.71mASD, below normal 11.7 km away

Warned 344 times here since 2012 Area map and gauges

Flood alertTidal

Somerset coast at Porlock Weir

SomersetBristol Channel

Raised Thu 10 Sep, 13:29

High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding.

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Flooding is possible Around high tide

We are entering a sequence of Spring tides that may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible around 06:45 on Friday 11th September. Flooding is forecast to affect locations at Porlock Bay, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around the coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point including Porlock Weir. The first high tide is at 06:45 on Friday with a peak height of 6.12m and a F4 north westerly wind. The second high tide is at 19:00 on Friday with a peak height of 6.37m and a F4 westerly wind

We are closely monitoring the situation .

Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded .

This message will be updated by 12:19PM on 10 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Gauges nearby

Parsons Street 0.03mASD, normal 1.4 km away Allerford -0.09m, below normal 2.5 km away West Luccombe 0.04mASD, normal 2.7 km away

Warned 506 times here since 2012 Area map and gauges

Recently removed 8The Environment Agency has taken these down. Standing water and debris can remain.

Humber estuary from Spurn Point to Winestead OutfallTidal11:51 today
North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and KilnseaTidal11:47 today
The Essex coast from Clacton to and including, St Peters Flat and the Colne and Blackwater estuariesTidal09:57 today
The Essex coast at Coalhouse FortTidal09:55 today
The Suffolk and Essex coast from Felixstowe to Clacton including Orwell and Stour estuariesTidal09:52 today
The tidal Deben estuaryTidal09:49 today
Tidal Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington WeirTidal09:29 today
Christchurch HarbourTidal08:26 today

Flood warnings and alerts for Groundwater flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford since 2006

60 warnings raised: 0 severe flood warnings, 0 flood warnings and 60 flood alerts. The busiest year was 2024, with 18. February has seen the most.

Groundwater flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford Clear all

Warnings raised each year

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Severe Flood warning Flood alert

0 2006’06 0 2007’07 0 2008’08 0 2009’09 0 2010’10 0 2011’11 2 2012’12 0 2013’13 10 2014’14 0 2015’15 0 2016’16 0 2017’17 0 2018’18 0 2019’19 9 2020’20 9 2021’21 0 2022’22 1 2023’23 18most on record 2024’24 6 2025’25 5so far 2026’26

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Map, gauges and current status for Groundwater flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford

Newest first 1–40 of 60

Tue 17 Mar 2026 Flood alert Groundwater flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford HampshireGroundwater
Message
Groundwater levels in the Candovers and Old Alresford remain high. At Preston Candover, the level remains relatively stable. At Old Alresford, the level has fallen by 6cm in the last week. Flooding will be affecting the ability of septic tanks to operate effectively. In Preston Candover and Old Alresford, a small number of properties are expected to be experiencing cellar flooding. Dry weather is forecast from Tuesday 17/03/2026 to Saturday 21/03/2026. Groundwater levels in all villages are expected to slowly fall this week. We are closely monitoring the situation. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. This message will be updated by 18:00 24/03/2026.
Tue 10 Mar 2026 Flood alert Groundwater flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford HampshireGroundwater
Message
Groundwater levels in the Candovers and Old Alresford are high but relatively stable. Flooding is expected to be affecting the ability of septic tanks to operate effectively. In Preston Candover and Old Alresford, a small number of properties will be experiencing cellar flooding. Mostly dry weather is forecast on Tuesday 10/03/2026, Wednesday 11/03/2026 and Saturday 14/03/2026. On Thursday 12/03/2026 and Friday 13/03/2026, further rain (between 20 and 25mm) is expected. Groundwater levels will remain high and may increase slightly over the next week. We are closely monitoring the situation. Residents in Preston Candover and Old Alresford are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed, in case groundwater levels begin to rise once more. This message will be updated by 18:00 17/03/2026.
Tue 3 Mar 2026 Flood alert Groundwater flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford HampshireGroundwater
Message
Groundwater levels in the Candovers and Old Alresford are high but relatively stable.

Flooding is expected to be affecting the ability of septic tanks to operate effectively. In Preston Candover and Old Alresford, a small number of properties will be experiencing cellar flooding. Mostly dry weather is forecast from Tuesday 03/03/2026 to Saturday 07/03/2026. Groundwater levels will begin to slowly fall over this week.

We are closely monitoring the situation.

Residents in Preston Candover and Old Alresford are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed, in case groundwater levels begin to rise once more.

This message will be updated by 18:00 10/03/2026.
Tue 24 Feb 2026 Flood alert Groundwater flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford HampshireGroundwater
Message
High groundwater levels may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible . Mostly light rain (22mm) has fallen in the last week.
Groundwater levels in Preston Candover and Old Alresford have started to stabilise. Flooding is affecting the ability of septic tanks to operate effectively. In Preston Candover and Old Alresford, a small number of properties will experience cellar flooding. On Tuesday 24/02/2026, Wednesday 25/02/2026 and Saturday 28/02/2026, dry weather is expected. From Thursday 26/02/2026 into Friday 27/02/2026, further rain (between 15 and 25mm) is forecast. If heavy rain occurs over the next week, isolated properties in Old Alresford could experience ground floor flooding in March 2026.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed .
This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 03 March 2026 or as the situation changes.
Thu 5 Feb 2026 Flood alert Groundwater flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford HampshireGroundwater
Mon 3 Mar 2025 Flood alert flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford HampshireGroundwater
Mon 24 Feb 2025 Flood alert flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford HampshireGroundwater
Mon 3 Feb 2025 Flood alert flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford HampshireGroundwater
Mon 27 Jan 2025 Flood alert flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford HampshireGroundwater
Tue 14 Jan 2025 Flood alert flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford HampshireGroundwater
Tue 7 Jan 2025 Flood alert flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford HampshireGroundwater
Tue 31 Dec 2024 Flood alert flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford HampshireGroundwater
Tue 24 Dec 2024 Flood alert flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford HampshireGroundwater
Tue 17 Dec 2024 Flood alert flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford HampshireGroundwater
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Thu 28 Mar 2024 Flood alert flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford HampshireGroundwater
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Thu 14 Mar 2024 Flood alert flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford HampshireGroundwater
Thu 7 Mar 2024 Flood alert flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford HampshireGroundwater
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Tue 27 Feb 2024 Flood alert flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford HampshireGroundwater
Wed 21 Feb 2024 Flood alert flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford HampshireGroundwater
Wed 14 Feb 2024 Flood alert flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford HampshireGroundwater
Wed 7 Feb 2024 Flood alert flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford HampshireGroundwater
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Thu 18 Jan 2024 Flood alert flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford HampshireGroundwater
Thu 11 Jan 2024 Flood alert flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford HampshireGroundwater
Sun 7 Jan 2024 Flood alert flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford HampshireGroundwater
Fri 5 Jan 2024 Flood alert flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford HampshireGroundwater
Sun 31 Dec 2023 Flood alert flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford HampshireGroundwater
Mon 15 Mar 2021 Flood alert flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford HampshireGroundwater
Mon 8 Mar 2021 Flood alert flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford HampshireGroundwater
Wed 24 Feb 2021 Flood alert flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford HampshireGroundwater
Wed 17 Feb 2021 Flood alert flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford HampshireGroundwater
Wed 10 Feb 2021 Flood alert flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford HampshireGroundwater
Wed 3 Feb 2021 Flood alert flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford HampshireGroundwater
Wed 27 Jan 2021 Flood alert flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford HampshireGroundwater
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Mon 11 Jan 2021 Flood alert flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford HampshireGroundwater
Wed 15 Apr 2020 Flood alert flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford HampshireGroundwater

What the three levels mean

Flood alert

Flooding is possible. Be prepared. Keep an eye on local river levels and forecasts, and get ready to move valuables and put flood protection in place.

Flood warning

Flooding is expected. Immediate action required. Move family, pets and valuables to safety, turn off gas, electricity and water if it is safe to, and put flood protection in place.

Severe flood warning

Severe flooding. Danger to life. Stay in a safe place with a means of escape, and follow the advice of the emergency services. Call 999 if you are in immediate danger.

Where this comes from. Warnings in force are the Environment Agency’s own, which we check every 15 minutes. They cover England only: for Wales see Natural Resources Wales, for Scotland SEPA Floodline, and for Northern Ireland nidirect.

The history is the Environment Agency’s record of every warning raised since 2006, which it publishes each quarter, joined to the warnings we have recorded live since. Each count is one warning or alert raised for one area; a warning that was later updated counts once. When a warning is removed that is not counted as a new warning. An area with no warnings on record can still flood.