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Flood warnings in England, Scotland and Wales

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.

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

Flood alert: Somerset coast at Porlock WeirFlood alert: Tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and ShirehamptonFlood alert: Wyre estuary from Fleetwood and Knott End to Little EcclestonFlood alert: Coast at North Morecambe BayFlood alert: Tyne estuaryFlood alert: Hunstanton coast in Norfolk
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.

Flood warnings and alerts in Northumberland since 2006

1,035 warnings raised across 57 areas: 2 severe flood warnings, 148 flood warnings and 885 flood alerts. The busiest year was 2023, with 108. December has seen the most.

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Warnings raised each year

Select a year to list its warnings.

Severe Flood warning Flood alert
23 2006’06 24 2007’07 15 2008’08 13 2009’09 10 2010’10 24 2011’11 85 2012’12 89 2013’13 38 2014’14 99 2015’15 57 2016’16 43 2017’17 37 2018’18 62 2019’19 62 2020’20 45 2021’21 34 2022’22 108most on record 2023’23 92 2024’24 44 2025’25 31so far 2026’26

Where they were raised

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

2 warnings: River North Tyne at Kielder Butteryhaugh2 warnings: River Pont at Kirkley Mill, Fox Covert Lane, Darras Hall and Prestwick Carr2 warnings: River South Tyne at Haltwhistle2 warnings: River North Tyne at Falstone3 warnings: River Tweed at Boat House, Norham3 warnings: North Sea at Blyth Quayside, North Blyth and Cambois and 1 nearby area3 warnings: River Derwent at Blaydon-on-Tyne, Rowlands Gill, Lintzford, and Shotley Bridge3 warnings: Cockshaw Burn at Upper Hexham and 2 nearby areas4 warnings: River Rede at West Woodburn and Redesmouth5 warnings: Tyne and Wear coastal rivers5 warnings: River South Tyne at Slaggyford and Lambley6 warnings: River North Tyne at Barrasford, Haughton and Chollerford7 warnings: River Tyne at Bywell and Low Prudhoe and 1 nearby area7 warnings: River Rede at Otterburn Mill and Brownchesters Farm and 1 nearby area8 warnings: River Coquet at Brinkburn and Weldon8 warnings: Waren Burn at Waren Mill and 1 nearby area10 warnings: River South Tyne at The Riverside Workshop at Haydon Bridge and 2 nearby areas11 warnings: North Sea at Seahouses and 1 nearby area12 warnings: River Till and tributaries13 warnings: River Coquet at Lower Stanners at Warkworth and 3 nearby areas15 warnings: North Sea at Alnmouth15 warnings: Coastal rivers in South Northumberland and 4 nearby areas27 warnings: River Tweed South Bank29 warnings: Rivers Derwent, Team, Don and estuarine tributaries35 warnings: River North Tyne and 1 nearby area38 warnings: River Wansbeck and 1 nearby area40 warnings: Rivers Pont and Blyth44 warnings: Lower River Coquet47 warnings: River Tyne and 2 nearby areas52 warnings: Coastal rivers in North Northumberland55 warnings: River South Tyne61 warnings: Upper River Coquet72 warnings: River Rede74 warnings: Tweed estuary and 1 nearby area137 warnings: Northumberland coast178 warnings: Rivers Esk and Irthing

By month

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Most-warned areas

  1. Rivers Esk and Irthing178
  2. Northumberland coast137
  3. River Rede72
  4. Tweed estuary62
  5. Upper River Coquet61
  6. River South Tyne55
  7. Coastal rivers in North Northumberland52
  8. Lower River Coquet44
  9. Rivers Pont and Blyth40
  10. River Tyne39

Newest first 1–40 of 1,035

  1. Flood alert Rivers Derwent, Team, Don and estuarine tributaries County Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland, South Tyneside, SunderlandRiver Derwent, River Team, River Don
    Message

    Forecast rising river levels overnight may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from the early hours of 20 August 2026 from 03:00AM 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 river levels . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 20 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

     All warnings here
  2. Flood alert Northumberland coastTidal NorthumberlandNorth Sea
    Message

    High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from 05:15AM to 06:45AM on Saturday 18th July. 
    Strong onshore winds combined with a spring tide may cause some wave overtopping in the Beadnell Road Harbour North area. Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths. Similar conditions are currently expected on Sunday morning. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded . 
    This message will be updated by 12:00PM on 18 July 2026 or as the situation changes.

     All warnings here
  3. Flood alert River South Tyne Cumberland, Northumberland, Westmorland and FurnessRiver Tyne, River Allen
    Message

    High river levels throughout the evening may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 24 March 2026 from 06:30PM 
    Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers.

    River levels are expected to fall overnight. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 25 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

     All warnings here
  4. Flood alert Rivers Esk and Irthing Cumberland, Northumberland, Westmorland and FurnessRiver Esk, River Irthing
    Message

    Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 24 March 2026 . 
    The rain will continue today and into this evening when it will clear Cumbria from midnight. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads on the rivers Esk and Irthing and other watercourses, including low lying areas around Longtown and Brampton. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 25 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

     All warnings here
  5. Flood alert River North Tyne NorthumberlandRiver North Tyne
    Message

    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 or driving through flood water .
    This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

     All warnings here
  6. Flood alert River Rede NorthumberlandRiver Rede
    Message

    Rising river levels today 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 or driving through flood water .
    This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

     All warnings here
  7. Flood warning River Rede at Otterburn Mill and Brownchesters Farm NorthumberlandRiver Rede
    Message

    High river levels are expected to cause flooding this evening. 
    Flooding is expected on 12 March 2026 . 
    Locations most affected will be Properties at Otterburn Mill and Brownchesters Farm. 
    We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . 
    Start acting on your flood plan if you have one . Activate any flood protection products you may have. 
    This message will be updated by 10:00PM on 12 March 2026 or as the situation changes. 

     All warnings here
  8. Flood alert Rivers Esk and Irthing Cumberland, Northumberland, Westmorland and FurnessRiver Esk, River Irthing
    Message

    Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 12 March 2026 . 
    The current band of rain will clear to the south by this evening. Tonight will then have variable cloud with patchy rain in the early hours, which will fall wintry on higher ground. Staying windy.

    Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads on the rivers Esk and Irthing and other watercourses, including low lying areas around Longtown and Brampton. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 8:00AM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

     All warnings here
  9. Flood alert River Rede NorthumberlandRiver Rede
    Message

    Rising river levels throughout the afternoon may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from the afternoon of 12 March 2026 into the evening. 
    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 updated by 8:00PM on 12 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

     All warnings here
  10. Flood alert River North Tyne NorthumberlandRiver North Tyne
    Message

    Rising river levels throughout the afternoon may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 12 March 2026 into the evening. 
    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 updated by 8:00PM on 12 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

     All warnings here
  11. Flood alert Northumberland coast NorthumberlandNorth Sea All warnings here
  12. Flood alert Rivers Pont and Blyth Newcastle upon Tyne, NorthumberlandRiver Pont, River Blyth All warnings here
  13. Flood alert Lower River Coquet NorthumberlandRiver Coquet All warnings here
  14. Flood alert Coastal rivers in North Northumberland NorthumberlandRiver Aln, Warren Burn All warnings here
  15. Flood alert Tweed estuary NorthumberlandRiver Tweed All warnings here
  16. Flood alert Northumberland coast NorthumberlandNorth Sea All warnings here
  17. Flood alert Northumberland coast NorthumberlandNorth Sea All warnings here
  18. Flood alert River Rede NorthumberlandRiver Rede All warnings here
  19. Flood warning Belford Burn at Belford NorthumberlandBelford Burn All warnings here
  20. Flood warning Waren Burn at Waren Mill NorthumberlandWaren Burn All warnings here
  21. Flood alert Upper River Coquet NorthumberlandRiver Coquet, River Alwin All warnings here
  22. Flood alert River Wansbeck NorthumberlandRiver Wansbeck, River Font, Hart Burn All warnings here
  23. Flood alert Coastal rivers in North Northumberland NorthumberlandRiver Aln, Warren Burn All warnings here
  24. Flood alert Coastal rivers in North Northumberland NorthumberlandRiver Aln, Warren Burn All warnings here
  25. Flood alert Lower River Coquet NorthumberlandRiver Coquet All warnings here
  26. Flood alert Upper River Coquet NorthumberlandRiver Coquet, River Alwin All warnings here
  27. Flood alert River Wansbeck NorthumberlandRiver Wansbeck, River Font, Hart Burn All warnings here
  28. Flood alert River Rede NorthumberlandRiver Rede All warnings here
  29. Flood alert Coastal rivers in North Northumberland NorthumberlandRiver Aln, Warren Burn All warnings here
  30. Flood alert Rivers Esk and Irthing Cumberland, Northumberland, Westmorland and FurnessRiver Esk, River Irthing All warnings here
  31. Flood alert Northumberland coast NorthumberlandNorth Sea All warnings here
  32. Flood alert Rivers Esk and Irthing Cumberland, Northumberland, Westmorland and FurnessRiver Esk, River Irthing All warnings here
  33. Flood alert River North Tyne NorthumberlandRiver North Tyne All warnings here
  34. Flood alert River Rede NorthumberlandRiver Rede All warnings here
  35. Flood alert River Wansbeck NorthumberlandRiver Wansbeck, River Font, Hart Burn All warnings here
  36. Flood alert River Rede NorthumberlandRiver Rede All warnings here
  37. Flood alert Coastal rivers in North Northumberland NorthumberlandRiver Aln, Warren Burn All warnings here
  38. Flood alert Rivers Esk and Irthing Cumberland, Northumberland, Westmorland and FurnessRiver Esk, River Irthing All warnings here
  39. Flood alert Upper River Coquet NorthumberlandRiver Coquet, River Alwin All warnings here
  40. Flood alert River Rede NorthumberlandRiver Rede All warnings here

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.

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