Flood warnings in England, Scotland and Wales

1 flood warning and 11 flood alerts in force

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

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  • 11Flood 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: Tyne estuaryFlood alert: Hunstanton coast in NorfolkFlood alert: Tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and ShirehamptonFlood alert: The north Norfolk coast from East Cley to Kelling Hard, including SalthouseFlood alert: The north Norfolk coast from Old Hunstanton, to and including CleyFlood alert: Wyre estuary from Fleetwood and Knott End to Little EcclestonFlood alert: Coast at North Morecambe BayFlood alert: North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and KilnseaFlood alert: North Sea coast at Skipsea, Hornsea and MappletonFlood alert: North Sea coast from Staithes to Whitby including tidal River EskFlood warning: North Sea coast at Hornsea
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Flood warnings and alerts in 2026

3,890 warnings raised across 941 areas: 3 severe flood warnings, 822 flood warnings and 3,065 flood alerts. February has seen the most.

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8 warnings: Wickham on the River Meon and 3 nearby areas8 warnings: The Suffolk and Essex coast from Felixstowe to Clacton including Orwell and Stour estuaries8 warnings: North Sea coast from Staithes to Whitby including tidal River Esk9 warnings: Groundwater flooding in the Allen Vale at Monkton Up Wimborne and Wimborne St Giles and 2 nearby areas9 warnings: Upper Tame at Sandwell Valley and 1 nearby area9 warnings: River Churnet and River Tean9 warnings: River Cober and 1 nearby area9 warnings: Lower River Ure9 warnings: Ings Beck and Oakenshaw Beck and 1 nearby area9 warnings: River Thames and tributaries in the Oxford area9 warnings: River Thames for the Abingdon area9 warnings: River Blackwater and 3 nearby areas9 warnings: River Rye catchment and 1 nearby area9 warnings: Lower Derwent in Derbyshire9 warnings: Lower River Witham and 2 nearby areas9 warnings: Lower Dove Brooks and Egginton Brook in Derbyshire9 warnings: Bow and Piddle Brook9 warnings: Upper Bristol Avon area and 1 nearby area9 warnings: River Leam and River Itchen9 warnings: Middle Nene and 1 nearby area9 warnings: Combe Haven and 2 nearby areas9 warnings: Rivers Clyst and Culm and their tributaries and 2 nearby areas9 warnings: The tidal River Yare from Thorpe St Andrew to Breydon Water9 warnings: The tidal Deben estuary10 warnings: Groundwater flooding in the Lambourn Valley catchment10 warnings: Groundwater flooding in East Kent and 1 nearby area10 warnings: Groundwater flooding in Twyford and Hensting and 1 nearby area10 warnings: River Trent in Nottinghamshire10 warnings: River Thames from Shepperton to Molesey and 1 nearby area10 warnings: Upper River Derwent10 warnings: Hundred Foot Washes in Cambridgeshire and Norfolk10 warnings: River Evenlode from Moreton in Marsh to Cassington and also the River Glyme at Wootton and Woodstock10 warnings: Witham in South Kesteven10 warnings: Upper Ouse and 1 nearby area10 warnings: Upper River Tamar10 warnings: Upper Soar catchment and 1 nearby area10 warnings: North Sea coast at Hornsea and 1 nearby area10 warnings: The tidal River Waveney from Ellingham to Breydon Water and 1 nearby area11 warnings: Groundwater flooding in West Ilsley, East Ilsley, Compton, Chilton and West Hagbourne11 warnings: River Coln from Fossebridge to Quennington11 warnings: Wyre estuary from Fleetwood and Knott End to Little Eccleston11 warnings: Groundwater flooding in the West of Dorset and 1 nearby area11 warnings: River Ouse at York - riverside properties and 2 nearby areas11 warnings: Middle Hampshire Avon and tributaries and 1 nearby area11 warnings: South Cornwall coast from Gribbin Head to Rame Head and 1 nearby area11 warnings: Groundwater flooding in the Cranborne Chase area and 2 nearby areas11 warnings: River Thames and tributaries from Buscot Wick down to Kings Lock and 1 nearby area11 warnings: Upper River Ouse11 warnings: Middle Tame and 2 nearby areas11 warnings: Bourne Brook (Tamworth)11 warnings: Middle Avon Rugby to Bidford and 1 nearby area11 warnings: West Cornwall Rivers11 warnings: Riseley Brook in Bedford Borough11 warnings: Upper River Colne and Radlett Brook11 warnings: River Wreake in Leicestershire11 warnings: Rothley Brook, Quorn Brook and Sileby Brook in Leicestershire11 warnings: The tidal Rivers Bure, Ant and Thurne12 warnings: Groundwater flooding in the Great Shefford area12 warnings: Groundwater flooding in the Alton area12 warnings: Groundwater flooding in Bishops Sutton and 1 nearby area12 warnings: North Sea coast from Whitby to Filey and 3 nearby areas12 warnings: Rivers in the Forest of Dean and 1 nearby area12 warnings: South Cornwall coast from Lizard Point to Gribbin Head excluding the Tidal Fal Estuary and 3 nearby areas12 warnings: River Cherwell from Lower Heyford down to and including Oxford and 1 nearby area12 warnings: River Wreake for mills at Hoby, Thrussington and Ratcliffe12 warnings: River Frome in Herefordshire12 warnings: River Tove in Northamptonshire12 warnings: River Axe area and 3 nearby areas12 warnings: Monks Brook and 4 nearby areas12 warnings: Tyne and Wear coast and 2 nearby areas12 warnings: The Essex coast from Clacton to and including, St Peters Flat and the Colne and Blackwater estuaries13 warnings: Lukely Brook and 4 nearby areas13 warnings: Lower River Loddon at the River Thames confluence at Twyford and 3 nearby areas13 warnings: River Ray and its tributaries from Shipton Lee to and including Islip and 2 nearby areas13 warnings: Severn Vyrnwy confluence13 warnings: River Severn in Worcestershire and 3 nearby areas13 warnings: River Cole13 warnings: River Anker and River Sence and 2 nearby areas13 warnings: River Severn in Gloucestershire and 1 nearby area13 warnings: River Arrow and River Alne and 1 nearby area13 warnings: Upper Avon River Swift and Clay Coton Brook13 warnings: River Sow and River Penk14 warnings: River Soar at caravan parks near Barrow upon Soar and 2 nearby areas14 warnings: River Wye in Derbyshire and 1 nearby area14 warnings: Groundwater flooding in Hambledon and 2 nearby areas14 warnings: Groundwater flooding for the North Winterborne, north of the A354 and 2 nearby areas14 warnings: Groundwater flooding for the Ebble Valley and 5 nearby areas14 warnings: West Dorset Rivers and Streams and 5 nearby areas14 warnings: River Avon in Worcestershire and 4 nearby areas14 warnings: River Salwarpe and 1 nearby area14 warnings: River Sence in Leicestershire and 2 nearby areas14 warnings: Hunstanton coast in Norfolk15 warnings: Groundwater flooding in West Dean, Singleton, Charlton, East Dean and Chilgrove and 1 nearby area15 warnings: Groundwater flooding for the Iwerne and 4 nearby areas15 warnings: Barlings Eau and Duckpool Catchwater and 8 nearby areas15 warnings: East coast of Dorset and 2 nearby areas15 warnings: Tern and Perry catchments15 warnings: Humber estuary from Spurn Point to Winestead Outfall16 warnings: Groundwater flooding in the Bourne Valley - The Winterbournes and 1 nearby area16 warnings: Lower Dove Brooks in Staffordshire and 4 nearby areas16 warnings: Groundwater flooding in the Salisbury Plain area and 1 nearby area16 warnings: River Yeo and Parrett, Yeovilton to Huish Episcopi and 2 nearby areas16 warnings: Groundwater flooding for the South Winterbourne Valley and 2 nearby areas16 warnings: River Dene in South East Warwickshire and 1 nearby area17 warnings: River Lugg south of Leominster17 warnings: Somerset coast at Porlock Weir17 warnings: Groundwater flooding in Finchdean, Dean Lane End and Rowlands Castle and 6 nearby areas18 warnings: Groundwater flooding in upper River Ems Valley and 4 nearby areas18 warnings: River Wylye and tributaries and 4 nearby areas18 warnings: River Blythe in Warwickshire and 1 nearby area18 warnings: River Stour and Smestow Brook in the Black Country and South Staffordshire and 1 nearby area19 warnings: Upper River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck and Derwent Water19 warnings: North Sea coast at Bridlington and 1 nearby area19 warnings: River Leen, Day Brook and Tottle Brook in Nottinghamshire and 2 nearby areas20 warnings: Lower Tone and Parrett Moors and 3 nearby areas20 warnings: River Yeo and Parrett, The Levels20 warnings: River Ock from Watchfield to Abingdon, and also the Letcombe Brook at Wantage, Grove and East Hanney20 warnings: River Dikler from Condicote to Little Rissington20 warnings: South Devon coast from Start Point to Dawlish Warren and 1 nearby area20 warnings: River Erewash in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire and 2 nearby areas20 warnings: Chertsey Bourne and 1 nearby area20 warnings: North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea21 warnings: Rothley Brook at Glenfield and Anstey and 6 nearby areas21 warnings: Coast at North Morecambe Bay21 warnings: Lower Avon and tributaries and 1 nearby area22 warnings: River Bourne and tributaries and 2 nearby areas22 warnings: Minor Watercourses from Heighington to Dunston and 5 nearby areas22 warnings: River Trent in Derbyshire and 2 nearby areas22 warnings: River Trent Tributaries in Nottinghamshire22 warnings: Weymouth Rivers and Streams22 warnings: Christchurch Harbour and 5 nearby areas23 warnings: B1040 Thorney to Whittlesey Road to the South of the River Nene and 2 nearby areas24 warnings: River Churn and its tributaries24 warnings: Ginge Brook24 warnings: River Piddle and tributaries and 3 nearby areas25 warnings: Middle Hampshire Avon from Salisbury to Ringwood and 7 nearby areas25 warnings: Tributaries in Leicester City and 6 nearby areas26 warnings: River Trent from Cromwell Weir to Gainsborough and 1 nearby area27 warnings: Lower Frome and tributaries and 2 nearby areas28 warnings: River Yeo and River Parrett Moors around Muchelney and Thorney and 1 nearby area28 warnings: River Thame, Horsenden Stream and Chalgrove Brook32 warnings: River Thames at Trowlock Island and 2 nearby areas33 warnings: River Windrush from Bourton to Newbridge34 warnings: River Maun in Nottinghamshire and 1 nearby area38 warnings: River Coln and its tributaries and 1 nearby area41 warnings: River Kennet and its tributaries from Berwick Bassett down to Newbury45 warnings: River Lambourn and its tributaries from Upper Lambourn down to Newbury45 warnings: Tidal Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington Weir63 warnings: Lower River Soar in Leicestershire and 4 nearby areas66 warnings: River Pang from East Ilsley to Pangbourne and Sulham Brook and 1 nearby area

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  1. Flood alert River Kennet and its tributaries from Berwick Bassett down to Newbury Swindon, West Berkshire, WiltshireRiver Kennet, River Og, River Aldbourne, Froxfield Stream, River Dun, River Shalbourne
    Message

    High river levels may lead to flooding in some places.

    River levels are high on the River Dun in Hungerford. Flooding of low lying land and roads remains possible today, 30 March 2026. The weather forecast today is dry. River levels are stable.

    We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid low lying footpaths and roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Go to River Levels Online for updates on current river levels.

    This message will be updated by 10:00 on 31 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  2. Flood alert Tidal Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington WeirTidal Greater London, Hammersmith and Fulham, Hounslow, Richmond upon Thames, WandsworthRiver Thames
    Message

    High tides today may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from 11:15 AM to 3:15 PM on 30/03/26. 
    The forecast high tide at Richmond is 4.60 mAOD at 1:15 PM on 30/03/2026.

    We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Putney Embankment (SW15), Chiswick Mall and Strand on the Green (W4), Thames Bank at Mortlake (SW14), Ranelagh Drive (TW1), Friars Lane and Water Lane (TW9), Riverside and The Embankment at Twickenham, and the Towpath below Teddington Lock. Flooding of properties is not expected.

    Astronomical tide levels are rising. The river flow at Teddington Weir is 68 cubic metres per second and is steady. We anticipate the flows to remain steady over the next few days. 
    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 30 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  3. Flood alert The Suffolk coast at SouthwoldTidal SuffolkNorth Sea
    Message

    Higher than normal tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from 07:30am to 09:30am on Monday 30th March. 
    We expect high tide levels at the harbourside in Southwold. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Lowestoft of 1.76mAODN at 08:30am tomorrow Monday 30 March which is 0.98m above tide tables, Wind Force 6, North westerly. The high tide tomorrow afternoon is not expected to require a flood alert to be issued. 
    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 30 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  4. Flood alert The Suffolk coast from Lowestoft to BawdseyTidal SuffolkNorth Sea
    Message

    Higher than normal tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from 07:30am to 09:30am tomorrow, Monday 30th March. 
    We expect to see high water levels in Lake Lothing in Lowestoft as well as high sea levels along the Suffolk Coast, impacting on beach access points. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Lowestoft of 1.76mAODN at 08:30am tomorrow Monday 30 March which is 0.98m above tide tables, Wind Force 6, North westerly. The high tide tomorrow afternoon is not expected to require a flood alert to be issued. 
    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 30 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  5. Flood alert The tidal River Waveney from Ellingham to Breydon WaterTidal Norfolk, SuffolkWaveney
    Message

    Tide locking, where high tides restrict normal drainage of the river out to sea, tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible tomorrow, 30.03.2026 
    We expect to see high water levels at Beccles Quay. River levels will remain high over the next couple of days due to tide locking, which is where tides restrict normal drainage of the river out to the sea. 
    We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . Avoid using low lying footpaths which may be flooded. 
    This message will be updated by 12:00PM on 30 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  6. Flood alert Hunstanton coast in NorfolkTidal NorfolkNorth Sea
    Message

    High tides, strong winds and large waves tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from 02:00am to 09:00am on 30.03.2026. 
    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 3.49mAODN at 05:00am on 30 March 2026, Wind Force 6, Westerly. We are not expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Avoid beaches and coastal promenades, which may be flooded . 
    This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 30 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  7. Flood alert River Lambourn and its tributaries from Upper Lambourn down to Newbury West BerkshireRiver Lambourn, Great Shefford Stream, Winterbourne Stream
    Message

    High river levels may lead to flooding in some places.

    River levels are high on the lower sections of the River Lambourn. Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible today, 29 March 2026. The weather forecast today is dry. River levels are stable.

    We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid low lying footpaths and roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Go to River Levels Online for updates on current river levels.

    This message will be updated by 10:00 on 30 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  8. Flood alert River Kennet and its tributaries from Berwick Bassett down to Newbury Swindon, West Berkshire, WiltshireRiver Kennet, River Og, River Aldbourne, Froxfield Stream, River Dun, River Shalbourne
    Message

    High river levels may lead to flooding in some places.

    River levels are high on the River Dun in Hungerford. Flooding of low lying land and roads remains possible today, 29 March 2026. The weather forecast today is dry. River levels are stable.

    We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid low lying footpaths and roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Go to River Levels Online for updates on current river levels.

    This message will be updated by 10:00 on 30 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  9. Flood alert River Lambourn and its tributaries from Upper Lambourn down to Newbury West BerkshireRiver Lambourn, Great Shefford Stream, Winterbourne Stream
    Message

    High river levels may lead to flooding in some places.

    River levels are high on the lower sections of the River Lambourn. Flooding of low lying land and roads is posssible today, 28 March 2026. The weather forecast today is dry. River levels are stable.

    We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid low lying footpaths and roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Go to River Levels Online for updates on current river levels.

    This message will be updated by 10:00 on 29 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  10. Flood alert River Kennet and its tributaries from Berwick Bassett down to Newbury Swindon, West Berkshire, WiltshireRiver Kennet, River Og, River Aldbourne, Froxfield Stream, River Dun, River Shalbourne
    Message

    High river levels may lead to flooding in some places.

    River levels are high on the River Dun in Hungerford. Flooding of low lying land and roads remains possible today, 28 March 2026. The weather forecast today is dry. River levels are stable.

    We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid low lying footpaths and roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Go to River Levels Online for updates on current river levels.

    This message will be updated by 10:00 on 29 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  11. Flood alert River Pang from East Ilsley to Pangbourne and Sulham Brook Oxfordshire, West BerkshireRiver Pang, Sulham Brook
    Message

    High levels may lead to flooding in some places.

    River levels are high along parts of the River Pang. Flooding of some low-lying land and roads remians possible today, 28 March 2026. The weather forecast today is dry. River levels are stable.

    We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid low lying footpaths and roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Go to River Levels Online for updates on current river levels.

    This message will be updated by 10:00 on 28 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  12. Flood alert Groundwater flooding in West Dean, Singleton, Charlton, East Dean and Chilgrove West SussexGroundwater
    Message

    Groundwater is high, very close to the surface, but now falling. Springs will continue to appear, water will be in fields, and groundwater will affect the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean. Small amounts of water may still flow down roads, and intermittently appear in a few basements. Only light rain is forecast on Friday afternoon 27/03/2026, with predominantly fine weather over the next 5 days to Tuesday 31/03/2026, although a brief and isolated shower could be possible at times. Groundwater at both Chilgrove and East Dean boreholes is expected to continue to fall. It is probable that groundwater will continue to fall throughout the remainder of spring and summer, although the sewage network may continue to be affected by groundwater until mid April. Take care on roads that flood (Chilgrove, West Dean, Singleton, East Dean). Ensure pumps work. We will update this message by 18:00 on 31/03/2026.

    All warnings here
  13. Flood warning Groundwater flooding for the South Winterbourne Valley Dorset CouncilGroundwater
    Message

    High groundwater levels are causing flooding. Groundwater levels in the West Dorset area remain high. Areas that could be affected include: Kingston Russell, Winterbourne Abbas, Winterbourne Steepleton, Martinstown, Winterbourne Monkton, Winterbourne Herringston and Winterbourne Came. The groundwater level at the Kingston Russell borehole has fallen to 116.03m. Levels are falling slowly but still remain high. Some rainfall is forecast over the next few days which may cause some response. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems. Properties may experience flooding in cellars in affected areas. Flooding of roads is expected. Roads may be damaged by floodwater. We are closely monitoring the situation. If you have a pump, make sure it is working and switched on. Think about alternative power sources in case of power cuts. This message will be updated by 4:00PM on 30th March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  14. Flood warning Groundwater flooding for the Till WiltshireGroundwater
    Message

    High groundwater levels are causing flooding. Groundwater levels in the Salisbury Plain area are beginning to fall but remain high. Areas that could be affected include: Tilshead, Orcheston, Shrewton, Berwick St James and Stapleford. The groundwater level at the Tilshead borehole is at 97.32m, and is expected to fall slowly. The forecast is for some rainfall in the next few days which may cause some response in groundwater fed rivers. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems. Properties may experience flooding in cellars in affected areas. We are closely monitoring the situation. If you have a pump, make sure it is working and switched on. Think about alternative power sources in case of power cuts. This message will be updated by 4:00PM on 30th March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  15. Flood warning Groundwater flooding in the Bourne Valley - The Winterbournes Hampshire, WiltshireGroundwater
    Message

    High groundwater levels are causing flooding. Groundwater levels in Salisbury Plain are high but falling slowly. Areas that could be affected include: Winterbourne Gunner, Winterbourne Dauntsey, Winterbourne Earls and Laverstock. The groundwater level at the Clarendon borehole is at 70.32m and remains reactive to further rainfall. High groundwater levels will influence the level of the River Bourne as well, increasing the risk of fluvial flooding. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems. Properties may experience flooding in cellars in affected areas. We are closely monitoring the situation. If you have a pump, make sure it is working and switched on. Think about alternative power sources in case of power cuts. This message will be updated by 4:00PM on 30 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  16. Flood alert Groundwater flooding in East Kent KentGroundwater
    Message

    High groundwater levels may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible to low lying land, roads and properties with basements around the following areas: Petham Bourne, Alkham bourne and Nailbourne including Alkham, Temple Ewell, Elham, Barham, Bishopsbourne, Bridge, Patrixbourne and Bekesbourne. Groundwater levels in East Kent rose significantly following significant rainfall during January and early February. The Nailbourne continues to flow along its full course. During March, weather conditions have become noticeably drier and groundwater levels are now generally falling.

    We are monitoring the situation and continue to liaise closely with our partners who have also been responding. Please avoid walking or driving through flood water and keep up to date with groundwater levels on the 'Check for Flooding' site on gov.uk. Riparian owners are reminded to check and clear any blockages and debris from the rivers. This message will be updated by 4:00PM on 2 April 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  17. Flood alert The tidal Rivers Bure, Ant and ThurneTidal NorfolkBure, Ant, Thurne
    Message

    Tide locking where high tides restrict normal drainage of the river out to sea this afternoon and overnight into tomorrow, may lead to flooding.
    Flooding is possible today, 27.03.26 and tomorrow, 28.03.26

    We expect to see high water levels around Potter Heigham, Wroxham boat yards and Ferry Road in Horning. River levels will remain high over the next couple of days due to tide locking, which is where tides restrict normal drainage of the river out to the sea.
    We are monitoring rainfall and river levels.
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths which may be flooded.

    This message will be updated by 10:00am on Saturday 28th March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  18. Flood alert River Lambourn and its tributaries from Upper Lambourn down to Newbury West BerkshireRiver Lambourn, Great Shefford Stream, Winterbourne Stream
    Message

    High river levels may lead to flooding in some places.

    River levels are high on the lower sections of the River Lambourn. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 27 March 2026, especially in the Shaw area. The weather forecast today is for light rain and drizzle, which we do not expect rivers to respond to. River levels are stable but they could respond to rainfall.

    We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid low lying footpaths and roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Go to River Levels Online for updates on current river levels.

    This message will be updated by 10:00 on 28 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  19. Flood alert River Kennet and its tributaries from Berwick Bassett down to Newbury Swindon, West Berkshire, WiltshireRiver Kennet, River Og, River Aldbourne, Froxfield Stream, River Dun, River Shalbourne
    Message

    High river levels may lead to flooding in some places.

    River levels are high on the River Dun in Hungerford. Flooding of low lying land and roads remains possible today, 27 March 2026. The weather forecast today is for light rain and drizzle, which we do not expect rivers to respond to. River levels are stable but they could respond to rainfall.

    We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid low lying footpaths and roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Go to River Levels Online for updates on current river levels.

    This message will be updated by 10:00 on 28 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  20. Flood alert River Pang from East Ilsley to Pangbourne and Sulham Brook Oxfordshire, West BerkshireRiver Pang, Sulham Brook
    Message

    High levels may lead to flooding in some places.

    River levels are high along parts of the River Pang. Flooding of some low-lying land and roads remians possible today, 27 March 2026. The weather forecast today is for light rain and drizzle, which we do not expect rivers to respond to. River levels are stable but they could respond to rainfall.

    We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid low lying footpaths and roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Go to River Levels Online for updates on current river levels.

    This message will be updated by 10:00 on 28 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  21. Flood alert River Lambourn and its tributaries from Upper Lambourn down to Newbury West BerkshireRiver Lambourn, Great Shefford Stream, Winterbourne Stream
    Message

    High river levels may lead to flooding in some places.

    River levels are high on the lower sections of the River Lambourn. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 26 March 2026, especially in the Shaw area. The weather forecast today is dry. River levels are stable but they could respond to rainfall.

    We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid low lying footpaths and roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Go to River Levels Online for updates on current river levels.

    This message will be updated by 10:00 on 27 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  22. Flood alert River Kennet and its tributaries from Berwick Bassett down to Newbury Swindon, West Berkshire, WiltshireRiver Kennet, River Og, River Aldbourne, Froxfield Stream, River Dun, River Shalbourne
    Message

    High river levels may lead to flooding in some places.

    River levels are high on the River Dun in Hungerford. Flooding of low lying land and roads remains possible today, 26 March 2026. The weather forecast today is dry. River levels are stable but they could respond to rainfall.

    We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid low lying footpaths and roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Go to River Levels Online for updates on current river levels.

    This message will be updated by 10:00 on 27 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  23. Flood alert River Pang from East Ilsley to Pangbourne and Sulham Brook Oxfordshire, West BerkshireRiver Pang, Sulham Brook
    Message

    High levels may lead to flooding in some places.

    River levels are high along parts of the River Pang. Flooding of some low-lying land and roads remians possible today, 26 March 2026. The weather forecast today is dry. River levels are stable but they could respond to rainfall.

    We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid low lying footpaths and roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Go to River Levels Online for updates on current river levels.

    This message will be updated by 10:00 on 27 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  24. Flood alert The tidal Rivers Bure, Ant and ThurneTidal NorfolkBure, Ant, Thurne
    Message

    Tide locking where high tides restrict normal drainage of the river out to sea this afternoon and overnight into tomorrow, may lead to flooding.
    Flooding is possible today 26.03.26 and tomorrow 27.03.26.

    We expect to see high water levels around Potter Heigham, Wroxham boat yards and Ferry Road in Horning. River levels will remain high over the next couple of days due to tide locking, which is where tides restrict normal drainage of the river out to the sea.
    We are monitoring rainfall and river levels.
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths which may be flooded.
    This message will be updated by 10:00am on Friday 27th March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  25. Flood alert Upper River Ouse North Yorkshire, YorkRiver Ouse, Burdyke, Holgate Beck, Blue Beck, River Foss, The Fleet
    Message

    High river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 26 March 2026. Locations most affected will be riverside footpaths, roads near rivers and low-lying land in York and to the south as far as Naburn Lock, including Kings Staith, Queens Staith, and South Esplanade in York city centre. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 9:PM on 26 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  26. Flood alert Upper River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck and Derwent Water CumberlandDerwent, Stonethwaite Beck
    Message

    Derwent Water levels remain high following recent heavy rainfall. Locations most affected will be around the shores of Derwent Water Lake. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . We are closely monitoring the situation . This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 27 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  27. Flood alert Upper River Ouse North Yorkshire, YorkRiver Ouse, Burdyke, Holgate Beck, Blue Beck, River Foss, The Fleet
    Message

    High river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 25 March 2026 through to 26 March 2026. Locations most affected will be riverside footpaths, roads near rivers and low-lying land in York and to the south as far as Naburn Lock, including Kings Staith, Queens Staith, and South Esplanade in York city centre. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 26 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  28. Flood alert Groundwater flooding in Bishops Sutton HampshireGroundwater
    Message

    Groundwater levels in Bishops Sutton are high but relatively stable. Currently, groundwater is close to the level we expect, potentially affecting a small number of cellars in the community. Only a small amount of rain is forecast from Wednesday 25/03/2026 to Sunday 29/03/2026. Groundwater levels are expected to fall very slowly during this week. We are closely monitoring the situation. Residents are advised to ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. This message will be updated by 18:00 on 01/04/2026.

    All warnings here
  29. Flood alert Groundwater flooding in Deane and Ashe in North Hampshire HampshireGroundwater
    Message

    Groundwater levels in Deane and Ashe are high but slowly falling. At the borehole in Oakley, the level has fallen by 9cm in the last week. Flooding could affect the ability of septic tanks to operate effectively. From Wednesday 25/03/2026 to Sunday 29/03/2026, only very small amounts of rain are forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation. Residents are advised to ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. This message will be updated by 18:00 on 01/04/2026.

    All warnings here
  30. Flood alert Groundwater flooding in villages surrounding Andover Hampshire, WiltshireGroundwater
    Message

    Groundwater levels in the villages surrounding Andover are high but falling very slowly. Cellar flooding is expected to be ongoing in Appleshaw, Hatherden and possibly Penton Grafton. Sewerage system impacts are expected be occurring in Appleshaw and Penton Mewsey. In Penton Grafton, the main road is flooded. Only very small amounts of rain are forecast from Wednesday 25/03/2026 to Sunday 29/03/2026. Groundwater levels are expected to continue slowly falling this week. Flooding impacts will continue into April. We are closely monitoring the situation. Residents are advised to ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. This message will be updated by 18:00 on 01/04/2026.

    All warnings here
  31. Flood alert Upper River Ouse North Yorkshire, YorkRiver Ouse, Burdyke, Holgate Beck, Blue Beck, River Foss, The Fleet
    Message

    Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 25 March 2026  
    Locations most affected will be Riverside footpaths, roads near rivers and low-lying land in York and to the south as far as Naburn Lock, including Kings Staith, Queens Staith, and South Esplanade in York city centre.We are closely monitoring the situation. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 9:00PM on 25 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  32. Flood alert Groundwater flooding in the Alton area HampshireGroundwater
    Message

    Groundwater levels are high but stable at our Farringdon borehole near Alton and flooding of low-lying areas and roads is possible. We expect levels to remain high over the coming days and levels will remain sensitive to further rainfall. Due to the nature of groundwater flooding, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are closely monitoring rainfall and groundwater levels. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Take particular care when driving through flood water both for your own safety and to prevent flooding to others. This message will be updated by 12:00PM, on the 31 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  33. Flood warning River Ure at Boroughbridge Camping and Caravanning Site North YorkshireRiver Ure
    Message

    High river levels are expected to cause flooding today. Flooding is expected on 25 March 2026. Locations most affected will be Boroughbridge Camping and Caravanning Site. We are closely monitoring the situation . Start acting on your flood plan. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses . This message will be updated by 8:00PM on 25 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  34. Flood alert River Lambourn and its tributaries from Upper Lambourn down to Newbury West BerkshireRiver Lambourn, Great Shefford Stream, Winterbourne Stream
    Message

    High river levels may lead to flooding in some places.

    River levels are high on the lower sections of the River Lambourn and on the Winterbourne stream. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 25 March 2026, especially in the Shaw area. The forecast is for light rain showers today. River levels are stable but they could respond to rainfall.

    We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid low lying footpaths and roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Go to River Levels Online for updates on current river levels.

    This message will be updated by 10:00 on 26 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  35. Flood alert River Kennet and its tributaries from Berwick Bassett down to Newbury Swindon, West Berkshire, WiltshireRiver Kennet, River Og, River Aldbourne, Froxfield Stream, River Dun, River Shalbourne
    Message

    High river levels may lead to flooding in some places.

    River levels are high on the River Dun in Hungerford. Flooding of low lying land and roads remains possible today, 25 March 2026, the Hungerford area. The forecast is for light rain showers today. River levels are stable but they could respond to rainfall.

    We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid low lying footpaths and roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Go to River Levels Online for updates on current river levels.

    This message will be updated by 10:00 on 26 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  36. Flood alert River Pang from East Ilsley to Pangbourne and Sulham Brook Oxfordshire, West BerkshireRiver Pang, Sulham Brook
    Message

    High levels may lead to flooding in some places.

    River levels are high along parts of the River Pang. Flooding of some low-lying land and roads remians possible today, 25 March 2026. The forecast is for light rain showers today. River levels are stable but they could respond to rainfall.

    We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid low lying footpaths and roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Go to River Levels Online for updates on current river levels.

    This message will be updated by 10:00 on 26 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  37. Flood alert River Windrush from Bourton to Newbridge Gloucestershire, OxfordshireRiver Windrush
    Message

    High river levels may lead to flooding in some places.

    River levels are high on sections of the River Windrush. Flooding of some low-lying land and roads remains possible today, 25 March 2026, including the areas around Bourton on the Water. The forecast is for light rain showers today. River levels are stable but they could respond to rainfall.

    We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid low lying footpaths and roads near rivers, which may be flooded. Go to River Levels Online for updates on current river levels.

    This message will be updated by 10:00 on 26 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  38. Flood alert The tidal River Waveney from Ellingham to Breydon WaterTidal Norfolk, SuffolkWaveney
    Message

    Tide locking, where high tides restrict normal drainage of the river out to sea, this afternoon may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from 3pm to 6pm on Wednesday 25th March, and from 4am to 7am on Thursday 26th March. 
    We expect to see high water levels at Beccles Quay. River levels will remain high over the next couple of days due to tide locking, which is where tides restrict normal drainage of the river out to the sea. 
    We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water Avoid using low lying footpaths which may be flooded . 
    This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 26 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  39. Flood alert The tidal River Yare from Thorpe St Andrew to Breydon WaterTidal NorfolkRiver Yare
    Message

    Tide locking, where high tides restrict normal drainage of the river out to sea, this afternoon may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from 3pm to 6pm on Wednesday 25th March, and from 3am to 7am on Thursday 26th March. 
    We expect to see high water levels in Brundall and Reedham riverside areas. River levels will remain high over the next couple of days due to tide locking, which is where tides restrict normal drainage of the river out to the sea. 
    We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . Avoid using low lying footpaths which may be flooded. 
    This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 26 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  40. Flood alert Upper River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck and Derwent Water CumberlandDerwent, Stonethwaite Beck
    Message

    Derwent Water levels remain high and will continue to remain high for some time. Flooding is possible on 25 March 2026 . Locations most affected will be around the shores of Derwent Water Lake. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . We are closely monitoring the situation . This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 26 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    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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