Flood warnings in England

7 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.
  • 7Flood alertsFlooding is possible. Be prepared.

Checked against the Environment Agency at 09:09 UK time. We check every 15 minutes.

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: Humber estuary from Spurn Point to Winestead OutfallFlood alert: North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea
Where the 7 warnings are in force. Select a dot to read it.

Every flood warning since 2006

87,631 warnings raised across 4,554 areas: 499 severe flood warnings, 22,846 flood warnings and 64,286 flood alerts. The busiest year was 2024, with 9,288. January has seen the most.

Warnings raised each year

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Where they were raised

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

149 warnings: Lower Exe area and 3 nearby areas149 warnings: River Sence in Leicestershire and 3 nearby areas149 warnings: River Leadon catchment150 warnings: Groundwater flooding in Hambledon and 2 nearby areas151 warnings: Lower Stour and tributaries and 4 nearby areas152 warnings: River Ure at Boroughbridge Camping and Caravanning Site and 3 nearby areas152 warnings: Middle Avon Rugby to Bidford and 2 nearby areas153 warnings: River Severn at Severn Ham, Tewkesbury and 4 nearby areas153 warnings: River Trent Tributaries in Nottinghamshire153 warnings: River Thames from Shepperton to Molesey and 8 nearby areas155 warnings: Lyme Regis Harbour and 3 nearby areas156 warnings: The Essex coast at Coalhouse Fort and 3 nearby areas157 warnings: Mersey Estuary at Arpley Bridge, Warrington and 11 nearby areas157 warnings: Lower River Nidd catchment and 3 nearby areas157 warnings: Lower River Ure and 2 nearby areas158 warnings: The River Bure, Spixworth Beck and surrounding Becks and 1 nearby area158 warnings: West Cornwall Rivers160 warnings: Cuckmere River160 warnings: River Frome in Herefordshire161 warnings: South Devon coast from Start Point to Dawlish Warren and 1 nearby area164 warnings: Somerset coast at Minehead, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea and Uphill to Kingston Seymour and 1 nearby area167 warnings: The Rivers Wid and Can and 1 nearby area167 warnings: Lower Frome from East Stoke to Wareham and 3 nearby areas168 warnings: Lower River Loddon and 6 nearby areas169 warnings: River Wye in Herefordshire170 warnings: The Essex coast from St Peters Flat to and including Shoeburyness and the Crouch and Roach estuaries and 1 nearby area170 warnings: River Pinn and Woodridings Stream and 6 nearby areas170 warnings: River Ray and its tributaries from Shipton Lee to and including Islip and 3 nearby areas171 warnings: River Arrow and River Alne and 1 nearby area172 warnings: The Suffolk coast from Lowestoft to Bawdsey and 2 nearby areas172 warnings: Middle River Eden172 warnings: River Pang from East Ilsley to Pangbourne and Sulham Brook and 4 nearby areas174 warnings: River Mole and its tributaries from Kinnersley Manor to South Hersham and 2 nearby areas174 warnings: Rivers Cocker, Marron and Derwent174 warnings: Middle Tame and 4 nearby areas176 warnings: Lower River Calder catchment and 8 nearby areas176 warnings: Coast from Silloth to St Bees and 1 nearby area177 warnings: River Cole and 6 nearby areas178 warnings: Rivers Esk and Irthing184 warnings: Tern and Perry catchments185 warnings: Upper Ouse and 2 nearby areas185 warnings: Weymouth Harbour and 6 nearby areas185 warnings: Lower Frome and tributaries and 2 nearby areas188 warnings: Upper Soar catchment and 1 nearby area189 warnings: East Somerset Rivers191 warnings: Lower River Loddon at the River Thames confluence at Twyford and 5 nearby areas193 warnings: Upper River Ouse and 3 nearby areas193 warnings: Rivers Lowther and Eamont and 2 nearby areas194 warnings: River Severn in Shropshire and 1 nearby area195 warnings: River Cole, Dorcan Brook and South Marston Brook196 warnings: The north Norfolk coast from East Cley to Kelling Hard, including Salthouse and 6 nearby areas198 warnings: Rivers Wampool and Ellen and 3 nearby areas199 warnings: River Stour and Smestow Brook in the Black Country and South Staffordshire and 3 nearby areas201 warnings: Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby and 7 nearby areas201 warnings: Coast at Barrow in Furness and 2 nearby areas203 warnings: River Stour in Worcestershire and 8 nearby areas203 warnings: River Severn in Gloucestershire and 3 nearby areas206 warnings: West coast of Dorset and 4 nearby areas207 warnings: Severn Estuary at Severn Beach and 5 nearby areas208 warnings: Rivers Caldew and Petteril and 1 nearby area209 warnings: River Chew catchment and 2 nearby areas209 warnings: Wye Estuary in Gloucestershire and 2 nearby areas209 warnings: North Bank Road alongside the River Nene, east of Peterborough and west of Dog-in-a-Doublet Sluice and 2 nearby areas210 warnings: Exmoor Rivers and 1 nearby area211 warnings: River Seven catchment and 8 nearby areas212 warnings: Mid Bristol Avon area and 1 nearby area214 warnings: River Erewash in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire and 9 nearby areas215 warnings: Lune estuary south west of Lancaster and 5 nearby areas216 warnings: Middle River Mersey catchment including areas near Bramhall, Stockport, Sale, Altrincham and Urmston and 10 nearby areas216 warnings: River Leen, Day Brook and Tottle Brook in Nottinghamshire and 4 nearby areas216 warnings: The Suffolk coast at Southwold and 3 nearby areas217 warnings: Mansbridge and Riverside Park and 6 nearby areas218 warnings: Langstone to Emsworth Harbour and 8 nearby areas218 warnings: River Lugg south of Leominster and 7 nearby areas219 warnings: Upper River Calder catchment and 8 nearby areas219 warnings: South Devon Rivers and 2 nearby areas219 warnings: River Teign area and 1 nearby area220 warnings: Combe Haven and 7 nearby areas220 warnings: River Anker and River Sence and 2 nearby areas222 warnings: River Dene in South East Warwickshire and 1 nearby area222 warnings: River Trent from Cromwell Weir to Gainsborough and 3 nearby areas223 warnings: North Sea coast from Staithes to Whitby including tidal River Esk and 2 nearby areas223 warnings: River Dart area and 1 nearby area223 warnings: Upper River Eden225 warnings: River Maun in Nottinghamshire and 1 nearby area226 warnings: Rivers Ehen, Calder, Irt and Esk227 warnings: Upper Frome and tributaries and 2 nearby areas230 warnings: Rivers Brathay, Rothay and Winster and 1 nearby area233 warnings: River Leam and River Itchen and 1 nearby area237 warnings: Hayling Island and 7 nearby areas237 warnings: River Severn in Worcestershire and 5 nearby areas237 warnings: Upper River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck and Derwent Water242 warnings: River Blythe in Warwickshire and 3 nearby areas244 warnings: South Somerset Rivers, Upper Reaches and 2 nearby areas244 warnings: The Suffolk and Essex coast from Felixstowe to Clacton including Orwell and Stour estuaries and 1 nearby area244 warnings: Climping Seafront and 5 nearby areas244 warnings: Upper Bristol Avon area and 3 nearby areas245 warnings: West Somerset Streams and 4 nearby areas247 warnings: Eastern Yar248 warnings: Rivers Otter and Sid, and Exmouth area and 1 nearby area248 warnings: Somerset coast at Clevedon and 3 nearby areas253 warnings: Rivers Duddon, Crake and Mill Beck254 warnings: Severn estuary from Gloucester to Sharpness and 4 nearby areas257 warnings: River Blackwater and 5 nearby areas259 warnings: Rivers Kent and Bela and 4 nearby areas261 warnings: The tidal Rivers Bure, Ant and Thurne and 2 nearby areas261 warnings: River Sow and River Penk and 4 nearby areas263 warnings: River Trent in Derbyshire and 3 nearby areas265 warnings: Upper Teme and 1 nearby area268 warnings: Middle Exe area and 2 nearby areas274 warnings: South Cornwall coast from Lizard Point to Gribbin Head excluding the Tidal Fal Estuary and 5 nearby areas279 warnings: North Sea coast at Skipsea, Hornsea and Mappleton and 1 nearby area281 warnings: River Wye in Derbyshire and 9 nearby areas287 warnings: River Avon in Worcestershire and 9 nearby areas292 warnings: River Churnet and River Tean and 5 nearby areas297 warnings: Upper River Aire catchment and 15 nearby areas297 warnings: South East Somerset Rivers, Upper Reaches and 1 nearby area302 warnings: North Devon coast from Hartland Point to Lynmouth and 3 nearby areas304 warnings: Upper Avon River Swift and Clay Coton Brook and 2 nearby areas308 warnings: Tyne and Wear coast and 3 nearby areas308 warnings: The tidal Deben estuary308 warnings: River Thames at Trowlock Island and 8 nearby areas312 warnings: Mersey Estuary at Warrington and 7 nearby areas319 warnings: North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea327 warnings: Keswick Campsite and 11 nearby areas339 warnings: Upper River Tamar340 warnings: The north Norfolk coast from Old Hunstanton, to and including Cley and 5 nearby areas344 warnings: Tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and Shirehampton348 warnings: River Ouse at Naburn Lock and 11 nearby areas356 warnings: Wyre estuary from Fleetwood and Knott End to Little Eccleston and 5 nearby areas360 warnings: Severn Vyrnwy confluence and 2 nearby areas361 warnings: Lower Dove and 5 nearby areas364 warnings: River Axe area and 3 nearby areas366 warnings: Humber estuary from Spurn Point to Winestead Outfall366 warnings: Coast from Gretna to Silloth and 1 nearby area371 warnings: The tidal River Waveney from Ellingham to Breydon Water and 6 nearby areas372 warnings: North Sea coast from Whitby to Filey and 4 nearby areas376 warnings: Rivers Clyst and Culm and their tributaries and 2 nearby areas382 warnings: The tidal River Yare from Thorpe St Andrew to Breydon Water and 1 nearby area394 warnings: Lower River Eden and 17 nearby areas420 warnings: Christchurch Harbour and 6 nearby areas456 warnings: Dorset coast at Poole Harbour and 5 nearby areas459 warnings: North Cornwall coast from Lands End to Chapel Porth and 5 nearby areas507 warnings: Lower River Soar in Leicestershire and 6 nearby areas524 warnings: The Essex coast from Clacton to and including, St Peters Flat and the Colne and Blackwater estuaries and 1 nearby area540 warnings: West Dorset Rivers and Streams and 8 nearby areas631 warnings: Somerset coast at Porlock Weir and 3 nearby areas668 warnings: Coast at North Morecambe Bay and 1 nearby area906 warnings: North Sea coast at Bridlington and 2 nearby areas964 warnings: Tidal Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington Weir and 3 nearby areas

Newest first 521–560 of 87,631

  1. Flood warning River Wyre at Garstang South LancashireRiver Wyre
    Message

    Rain is continuing into the night, keeping river levels high. We will continue to monitor rainfall and river levels. This Warning will be updated by 0800 on Wednesday 25 March 2026

    All warnings here
  2. Flood alert Upper River Ribble, Hodder Lancashire, North YorkshireRiver Ribble
    Message

    Rain is continuing into the night, keeping river levels high. We will continue to monitor rainfall and river levels. This Alert will be updated by 0800 on Wednesday 25 March 2026

    All warnings here
  3. Flood alert Upper River Wyre, Brock LancashireRiver Wyre
    Message

    Rain is continuing into the night, keeping river levels high. We will continue to monitor rainfall and river levels. This Alert will be updated by 0800 on Wednesday 25 March 2026

    All warnings here
  4. Flood alert Lower River Wyre Blackpool, LancashireRiver Wyre, Main Dyke
    Message

    Rain is continuing into the night, keeping river levels high. We will continue to monitor rainfall and river levels. This Alert will be updated by 0800 on Wednesday 25 March 2026

    All warnings here
  5. Flood alert Lower River Ure North YorkshireRiver Ure, Swinney Beck, Bishop Monkton Beck, River Skell, River Laver, River Tutt, Stainley Beck
    Message

    Rising river levels this evening may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from overnight on 24 March 2026 . 
    Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers in the areas around Masham, Boroughbridge, Aldborough and Bishop Monkton. 
    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 25 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  6. Flood alert Lower River Eden Cumberland, Westmorland and FurnessRiver Eden
    Message

    Rising river levels this evening may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 24 March 2026 . 
    The rain will continue into this evening before it will clear Cumbria from midnight. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near the river Eden and its tributaries from its confluence with the River Irthing through Crosby-on-Eden and Carlisle to the Solway Firth at Rockcliffe. 
    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
  7. Flood warning Wiza Beck, Flosh Beck, Speet Gill and Black Beck at Wigton CumberlandSpeet Gill, Black Beck, Flosh Beck, Mains Sough, Wiza Beck
    Message

    Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this evening. 
    Flooding is expected on 24 March 2026 . 
    The rain will continue into this evening before it will clear Cumbria from midnight. Due to some uncertainty, the intensity of the rainfall, rising flood levels and being in contact with Wigtan Flood group we're issuing the Flood Warning as a precautionary measure. Locations most affected will be Western Bank, Cuddy Lonning, The Brook, Innovia Factory, Medical Centre, Beech Croft, Birdcage Walk, Tenters and The Stampery. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses .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
  8. Flood warning Speet Gill at Wigton, Burnfoot CumberlandSpeet Gill
    Message

    Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding this evening. 
    Flooding is expected on 24 March 2026 . 
    The rain will continue into this evening before it will clear Cumbria from midnight. Due to some uncertainty, the intensity of the rainfall, rising flood levels and being in contact with Wigtan Flood group we're issuing the Flood Warning as a precautionary measure. Locations most affected will be properties in Burnfoot including the School, Church, Convent, Strand Terrace, Accrington Terrace, Eastley Terrace and Printfield. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses . 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
  9. Flood warning Wiza Beck and Black Beck at Wigton, Station Rd CumberlandWiza Beck, Black Beck
    Message

    High river levels are expected to cause flooding this evening. 
    Flooding is expected on 24 March 2026 . 
    The rain will continue into this evening before it will clear Cumbria from midnight. Due to some uncertainty, the intensity of the rainfall, rising flood levels and being in contact with Wigtan Flood group we're issuing the Flood Warning and a precautionary measure. Locations most affected will be properties on and just off Station Rd including The Innovia Factory, Fire Station, Miller Park and Slaters Yard. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. 
    This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 25 March 2026 or as the situation changes. 

    All warnings here
  10. Flood alert Rivers Ehen, Calder, Irt and Esk CumberlandRiver Ehen, Rive Calder, River Irt, River Esk
    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 near rivers Ehen, Calder, Irt, Esk and other watercourses from Harrington to Annaside including low lying areas around Whitehaven, Cleator Moor, Egremont, Gosforth, Eskdale and Bootle. 
    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
  11. Flood alert Upper River Wharfe Bradford, Leeds, North YorkshireRiver Wharfe
    Message

    Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 24 March 2026 . 
    Locations most affected will low lying agricultural land and possibly minor roads in the valley floor, including Buckden, Bolton Abbey and Ilkley. Rising river levels are due to ongoing heavy rainfall which is expected to last until this evening. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 6:30AM on 25 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  12. 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
  13. Flood alert North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and KilnseaTidal East Riding of YorkshireNorth Sea
    Message

    High tides, strong winds and large waves today may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from 20:30 to 23:30 on 24 March 2026. 
    Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded . 
    This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 25 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  14. Flood alert Rivers Caldew and Petteril Cumberland, Westmorland and FurnessRiver Caldew, River Petteril
    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 near rivers Caldew and Petteril from the Lakeland Fells to Carlisle including Greystoke, Newton Reigny, Plumpton, Stockdalewath, Sebergham and Denton Holme in Carlisle. 
    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
  15. 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
  16. Flood alert Upper River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck and Derwent Water CumberlandDerwent, Stonethwaite Beck
    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 around the shores of Derwent Water Lake. 
    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
  17. Flood alert Upper River Eden North Yorkshire, Westmorland and FurnessRiver Eden
    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 near river Eden and other watercourses, from Kirkby Stephen to Temple Sowerby including low lying areas around Brough, Warcop, Great Ormside and Appleby. 
    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
  18. Flood alert Rivers Lowther and Eamont Westmorland and FurnessRiver Lowther, River Eamont
    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 near rivers Eamont and Lowther to their confluence with the River Eden at Langwathby. 
    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
  19. Flood alert Rivers Wampool and Ellen CumberlandRiver Wampool, River Ellen
    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 near rivers Wampool, Ellen and other watercourses from Dalston to Maryport including low lying areas around Wigton, Abbeytown, Silloth, Allonby, Aspatria and Dearham. 
    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
  20. Flood alert Somerset coast at Porlock WeirTidal SomersetBristol Channel
    Message

    High tides, strong winds and large waves over the next two days may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from 9:15 PM to 11:15 PM on Tuesday 24 March and from 9:45 AM to 11:45AM on Wednesday 25 March 2026. 
    Flooding is forecast to affect low lying land, roads and paths, particularly around the coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point including Porlock Weir. The first forecast high water is at 10:15 PM on Tuesday 24 March 2026. The forecast tide level is 5.06 mAOD with a Force 7 westerly wind. The second high water is at 10:45 AM on Wednesday 25 March 2026. The forecast tide level is 4.00 mAOD with a Force 7 north westerly wind. mAOD is height above average sea level in metres. Please note all tide times are in local time and refer to the high water time at Hinkley Point. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . We are checking flood defences. 
    Avoid coastal roads and low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded . Start acting on your flood plan if you have one. 
    This message will be updated by 1:00PM on 25 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  21. Flood alert Upper River Lune Lancashire, Westmorland and FurnessRiver Lune
    Message

    Rising river levels this afternoon may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 24 March 2026 . 
    Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near to the river Lune, Rawthey, Dee and other watercourses from Tebay to Kirkby Lonsdale including Sedbergh and Killington. 
    We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 8:30PM on 24 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  22. Flood alert Lower River Wear County Durham, SunderlandRiver Wear, Moors Burn, Smallhope Burn
    Message

    High river levels throughout the evening may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 25 March 2026 from 03:30AM. 
    Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers.

    River levels are expected to remain high throughout Wednesday (25th March) morning. 
    We are closely monitoring 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
  23. Flood alert Upper River Tees County Durham, Darlington, North Yorkshire, Westmorland and FurnessRiver Tees
    Message

    High river levels throughout the evening may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 24 March 2026 from 5:30PM. 
    Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers.

    River levels are expected to fall overnight.

    The flood gates at Croft-on-Tees are expected to remain open, unless the situation changes. 
    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
  24. 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, small amounts of water will flow down roads, groundwater will affect the ability of the sewage network to operate in East Dean, Charlton, Singleton and West Dean, and may appear in a small number of basements. Only isolated showers are forecast over the next 5 days to Saturday 28/03/2026. Groundwater at both Chilgrove and East Dean boreholes is expected to continue to fall. It is probable that groundwater will continue to fall throughout March, although groundwater flood impacts may not reduce until April. Take care on roads that flood (Chilgrove, West Dean, Singleton, East Dean). Ensure pumps work. We will update this message by 18:00 28/03/2026.

    All warnings here
  25. Flood warning River Wyre at Garstang South LancashireRiver Wyre
    Message

    High river levels are expected to cause flooding this afternoon. 
    Flooding is expected on 24 March 2026 . 
    Locations most affected will be properties near the River Wyre at Garstang. The basin is operating. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Start acting on your flood plan if you have one . 
    This message will be updated by 9:00PM on 24 March 2026 or as the situation changes. 

    All warnings here
  26. Flood warning Widdale Beck at Appersett North Yorkshire
    Message

    High river levels are expected to cause flooding today. 
    Flooding is expected on 24 March 2026 . 
    River levels are rising as a result of ongoing heavy rain which is forecast to continue today. Levels are expected to continue rising and peak this evening. Start acting on your flood plan if you have one and monitor water levels and weather conditions. 
    We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . 
    Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses , and do not attempt to walk or drive through flood water. 
    This message will be updated by 11:30PM on 24 March 2026 or as the situation changes. 

    All warnings here
  27. Flood warning Burrow Beck at Lancaster, between Newlands Ave, Lentworth Drive and Whinfell Drive LancashireBurrow Beck
    Message

    Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding today. 
    Flooding is expected on 24 March 2026 . 
    River levels on Burrow Beck are continuing to rise due to persistent rain. Locations most affected will be properties along Burrow Beck. 
    We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . 
    Please do not drive through floodwater as bow waves may affect adjacent properties . 
    This message will be updated by 9:00PM on 24 March 2026 or as the situation changes. 

    All warnings here
  28. Flood alert Rivers Kent and Bela Lancashire, Westmorland and FurnessRiver Kent, River Bela
    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 near rivers Kent, Bela and other watercourses, from Kentmere to Silverdale including low lying areas around Staveley, Burneside, Kendal, Milnthorpe and Beetham. 
    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
  29. Flood alert Lower River Lune and Conder Lancashire, North Yorkshire, Westmorland and FurnessRiver Lune
    Message

    High river levels this afternoon may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 24 March 2026 .. 
    Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near to the river Lune, Conder and Keer and other watercourses from Kirkby Lonsdale to Galgate including Gressingham, Carnforth, Hornby, Wray, Bentham and Lancaster. 
    We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 8:00PM on 24 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  30. Flood warning Burrow Beck at Lancaster, around Canterbury Ave, Cranwell Ave and Bowerham Road LancashireBurrow Beck
    Message

    Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding today. 
    Flooding is expected from the afternoon of 24 March 2026 . 
    Locations most affected will be low-lying land and properties along Burrow Beck. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 24 March 2026 or as the situation changes. 

    All warnings here
  31. Flood alert Rivers Brathay, Rothay and Winster Westmorland and FurnessRiver Brathay, River Rothay, River Winster
    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 affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers Brathay, Rothay, Winster and other watercourses from Grasmere to Grange-over-Sands including low lying areas around Ambleside, Skelwith Bridge, Windermere, Hawkshead, Newby Bridge, Backbarrow, Cark and Cartmel. 
    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
  32. Flood alert Rivers Duddon, Crake and Mill Beck Cumberland, Westmorland and FurnessRiver Duddon, River Crake, Mill Beck
    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 near rivers Duddon, Crake, Mill Beck and other watercourses from Coniston to Barrow-in-Furness including low lying areas around Ulpha, Duddon Bridge, Broughton in Furness, Kirkby-in-Furness, Dalton in Furness and Ulverston. 
    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
  33. Flood alert Upper River Ribble, Hodder Lancashire, North YorkshireRiver Ribble
    Message

    Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 24 March 2026 from 5pm. 
    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 25 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  34. Flood alert Upper River Wyre, Brock LancashireRiver Wyre
    Message

    Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 24 March 2026 from 2pm onwards. 
    Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation and operating flood defences. 
    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
  35. Flood alert Lower River Wyre Blackpool, LancashireRiver Wyre, Main Dyke
    Message

    Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 24 March 2026 from 2pm. 
    Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation and operating flood defences. 
    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
  36. Flood alert Upper River Ure North YorkshireRiver Ure
    Message

    Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 24 March 2026 . 
    Locations most affected will be low lying land around the River Ure and tributaries from its source downstream to Kilgram.Rising river levels are due to ongoing heavy rainfall which is expected to last all day. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 11:00PM on 24 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  37. 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
  38. 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, 24 March 2026, especially in the Shaw area. The forecast is for showers and then more prolonged rain in the evening. 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 09:00AM on 25 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  39. 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, 24 March 2026, in the Hungerford area. The forecast is for showers today and then more prolonged rain in the evening. 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 09:00AM on 25 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  40. 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 remains possible today, 24 March 2026, especially around Tidmarsh. The forecast is for showers today and then more prolonged rain in the evening. 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 09:00AM on 25 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. 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.

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