Flood warnings in England, Scotland and Wales

Name: Flood warnings raised in England since 2006
Creator: Environment Agency
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1 flood warning and 9 flood alerts in force

Flooding is expected where a flood warning is in force. Act now to protect yourself and your property.

0Severe flood warningsSevere flooding. Danger to life.
1Flood warningFlooding is expected. Immediate action required.
9Flood alertsFlooding is possible. Be prepared.

We check the Environment Agency and SEPA every 15 minutes. Each source’s status and check time are shown below.

England’s EA warning areas and Welsh NRW warning points. Select a dot to read it. Welsh points do not show the full affected area. Scottish warnings are listed below; SEPA RSS supplies no coordinates.

England — Environment Agency. 1 flood warning and 9 flood alerts in force. Last successful check: 15:24 today. Official England warnings.

Scotland — SEPA. SEPA has no flood warnings or alerts in force in Scotland. Last successful check: 15:32 today. Official Scotland warnings.

Scottish warnings are listed with SEPA’s wording below. Their locations are not supplied by RSS, so they are not yet mapped or matched to individual gauges or area notifications.

Wales — Natural Resources Wales. NRW has no flood warnings or alerts in force in Wales. Last successful check: 15:33 today. Official Wales warnings.

Welsh warning points show a reference location, not the whole affected area. Check NRW for the boundary. The historical archive below covers England only.

Flood warnings 1Flooding is expected. Immediate action required.

Flood warningTidal

North Sea coast at Hornsea

East Riding of YorkshireNorth Sea, Stream Dike, Foss Beck

Raised 14:58 today

High tides are expected to cause flooding today.

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Flooding is expected from 5:00am to 7:30am on 13/09/2026

Locations most affected will be Properties from Marine Drive, along South Promenade, Hornsea Burton Road and along Stream Dike and Foss Beck

We are closely monitoring the situation .

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

This message will be updated by 10:00PM on 12 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Gauges nearby

Hempholme PS -0.49mAOD, normal 11.4 km away Lissett New Bridge 1.86mAOD, normal 12.3 km away Scurf Dyke 3.16mAOD, normal rising gently 13.2 km away

Warned 112 times here since 2017 Area map and gauges

Flood alerts 9Flooding is possible. Be prepared.

Flood alertTidal

Tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and Shirehampton

City of Bristol, North Somerset, South GloucestershireRiver Avon

Raised 15:16 today

High tides this evening may lead to flooding.

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Flooding is possible 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 7.46 mAODN is at 9:00PM 12/09, which is 0.12 m above tide tables, with 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 2:00PM on 13/09 or as the situation changes.

Gauges nearby

Ashton Vale 1.01mASD, normal rising gently 3.3 km away Bristol Bedminster St Johns Lane Upstream 0.32mASD, normal 4.3 km away Keynsham, Rivermead 4.72mASD, below normal 11.7 km away

Warned 345 times here since 2012 Area map and gauges

Flood alertTidal

North Sea coast from Staithes to Whitby including tidal River Esk

North Yorkshire, Redcar and ClevelandNorth Sea

Raised 14:52 today

High tides today may lead to flooding.

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Flooding is possible from 4:00:am to 5:30am on 13/09/2026

Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths.

We are closely monitoring the situation .

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

This message will be updated by 1:00AM on 13 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Gauges nearby

Lealholm 0.06m, normal 10.0 km away Castleton 0.08m, normal 16.4 km away Loftus East Crescent 0.34m, normal 12.0 km away

Warned 208 times here since 2011 Area map and gauges

Flood alertTidal

North Sea coast at Skipsea, Hornsea and Mappleton

East Riding of YorkshireNorth Sea

Raised 14:52 today

High tides today may lead to flooding.

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Flooding is possible from 5:00am to 7:30am on 13/09/2026

Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths.

We are closely monitoring the situation .

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

This message will be updated by 1:00AM on 13 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Gauges nearby

Hempholme PS -0.49mAOD, normal 12.0 km away Lissett New Bridge 1.86mAOD, normal 12.8 km away Scurf Dyke 3.16mAOD, normal rising gently 13.8 km away

Warned 169 times here since 2011 Area map and gauges

Flood alertTidal

North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea

East Riding of YorkshireNorth Sea

Raised 14:52 today

High tides today may lead to flooding.

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Flooding is possible from 5:30am to 7:00am on 13/09/2026

Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths.

We are closely monitoring the situation .

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

This message will be updated by 1:00AM on 13 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Gauges nearby

Patrington Haven Outstrays 0.76mAOD, normal 5.3 km away Burstwick Hall Road Bridge 0.15mAOD, normal 16.5 km away River Freshney Grimsby 0.2mASD, normal rising gently 16.7 km away

Warned 321 times here since 2011 Area map and gauges

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 0.28m, normal rising gently 5.8 km away Team Valley 0.22m, normal 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 0.53m, normal rising gently 2.6 km away Newby Bridge 0.9m, normal, just past peak 8.3 km away Fitz Bridge 0.17m, normal 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 rising gently 3.9 km away St Michaels 0.85m, normal, just past peak 10.7 km away Catterall 7.01m, normal, 10 h old 11.1 km away

Warned 305 times here since 2006 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 0.05mASD, normal 2.7 km away

Warned 506 times here since 2012 Area map and gauges

Recently removed 7Removal notices from the Environment Agency, SEPA and NRW. Standing water and debris can remain; check each source’s freshness above.

Humber estuary from Spurn Point to Winestead OutfallTidal11:51 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 Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch since 2006

38 warnings raised: 0 severe flood warnings, 38 flood warnings and 0 flood alerts. The busiest year was 2024, with 7. January has seen the most.

Dorset Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch 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 6 2012’12 1 2013’13 3 2014’14 0 2015’15 4 2016’16 0 2017’17 0 2018’18 2 2019’19 2 2020’20 2 2021’21 1 2022’22 4 2023’23 7most on record 2024’24 4 2025’25 2so far 2026’26

Where they were raised

Each dot is a group of warning areas; the bigger the dot, the more warnings.

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Map, gauges and current status for Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch

Newest first 1–38 of 38

Sat 7 Feb 2026 Flood warning Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset CouncilRiver Stour
Thu 22 Jan 2026 Flood warning Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset CouncilRiver Stour
Fri 19 Dec 2025 Flood warning Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset CouncilRiver Stour
Mon 24 Feb 2025 Flood warning Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset CouncilRiver Stour
Mon 27 Jan 2025 Flood warning Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset CouncilRiver Stour
Mon 6 Jan 2025 Flood warning Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset CouncilRiver Stour
Sun 24 Nov 2024 Flood warning Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset CouncilRiver Stour
Fri 11 Oct 2024 Flood warning Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset CouncilRiver Stour
Wed 2 Oct 2024 Flood warning Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset CouncilRiver Stour
Fri 29 Mar 2024 Flood warning Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset CouncilRiver Stour
Mon 4 Mar 2024 Flood warning Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset CouncilRiver Stour
Mon 19 Feb 2024 Flood warning Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset CouncilRiver Stour
Mon 1 Jan 2024 Flood warning Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset CouncilRiver Stour
Tue 5 Dec 2023 Flood warning Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset CouncilRiver Stour
Fri 3 Nov 2023 Flood warning Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset CouncilRiver Stour
Mon 16 Jan 2023 Flood warning Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset CouncilRiver Stour
Sat 14 Jan 2023 Flood warning Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset CouncilRiver Stour
Tue 20 Dec 2022 Flood warning Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset CouncilRiver Stour
Mon 1 Nov 2021 Flood warning Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset CouncilRiver Stour
Fri 22 Oct 2021 Flood warning Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset CouncilRiver Stour
Sun 16 Feb 2020 Flood warning Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset CouncilRiver Stour
Fri 17 Jan 2020 Flood warning Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset CouncilRiver Stour
Sat 28 Dec 2019 Flood warning Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset CouncilRiver Stour
Fri 20 Dec 2019 Flood warning Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset CouncilRiver Stour
Tue 22 Nov 2016 Flood warning Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset CouncilRiver Stour
Tue 29 Mar 2016 Flood warning Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset CouncilRiver Stour
Mon 8 Feb 2016 Flood warning Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset CouncilRiver Stour
Tue 5 Jan 2016 Flood warning Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset CouncilRiver Stour
Fri 14 Feb 2014 Flood warning Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset CouncilRiver Stour
Thu 6 Feb 2014 Flood warning Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset CouncilRiver Stour
Thu 2 Jan 2014 Flood warning Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset CouncilRiver Stour
Tue 24 Dec 2013 Flood warning Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset CouncilRiver Stour
Sat 22 Dec 2012 Flood warning Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset CouncilRiver Stour
Fri 21 Dec 2012 Flood warning Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset CouncilRiver Stour
Wed 21 Nov 2012 Flood warning Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset CouncilRiver Stour
Sun 8 Jul 2012 Flood warning Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset CouncilRiver Stour
Mon 30 Apr 2012 Flood warning Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset CouncilRiver Stour
Thu 26 Apr 2012 Flood warning Lower Stour from Sturminster Marshall to Christchurch Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset CouncilRiver Stour

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. England’s current warnings come from the Environment Agency; Scotland’s come from SEPA Floodline. We check each every 15 minutes. Contains SEPA data © Scottish Environment Protection Agency and database right 2026. Used with permission. The history since 2006 covers Environment Agency warnings in England only. Welsh warnings come from Natural Resources Wales, checked every 15 minutes. Contains Natural Resources Wales information © Natural Resources Wales and Database Right. All rights Reserved. Reused under the Open Government Licence. 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.