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  • 11Flood alertsFlooding is possible. Be prepared.

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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 warning Burrow Beck at Lancaster, between Newlands Ave, Lentworth Drive and Whinfell Drive LancashireBurrow Beck
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    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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Flood alert Upper River Wyre, Brock LancashireRiver Wyre
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    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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. Flood alert Groundwater flooding in the Alton area HampshireGroundwater
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    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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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, 24 March 2026, including the areas around Bourton on the Water. The forecast is for showers today 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
  16. Flood alert Groundwater flooding in West Ilsley, East Ilsley, Compton, Chilton and West Hagbourne West BerkshireGroundwater
    Message

    High groundwater levels may lead to flooding. Flooding of low-lying areas and roads is possible. Groundwater levels are now at the point that properties may be impacted.

    Groundwater levels have stabilised at our Hodcot borehole affecting West Ilsley, East Ilsley, Compton, Chilton and West Hagbourne. The groundwater level is higher than normal for this time of year. We expect levels to stay high for some time before a slow decline. Due to the nature of groundwater flooding, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer.

    Residents are advised to consider 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 12:00 PM, on the 31 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  17. Flood alert Groundwater flooding in the Great Shefford area West BerkshireGroundwater
    Message

    High groundwater levels may lead to flooding. Flooding of low-lying areas and roads is possible.

    Groundwater levels are now falling very gradually at our Northfield Farm borehole in the Great Shefford area. We expect levels to remain high over the next few weeks and levels will remain sensitive to further sustained 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 consider 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 12:00 PM, on the 31 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  18. Flood alert Groundwater flooding in the Lambourn Valley catchment Oxfordshire, West BerkshireGroundwater
    Message

    High groundwater levels may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible.

    Groundwater levels are falling very slowly at our Longacre borehole in the Lambourne Valley. We expect levels to remain high over the next few weeks and levels will remain sensitive to further sustained 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 consider 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 12:00 PM, on the 31 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  19. Flood alert Groundwater flooding in Pitton, West Tytherley, Nether Wallop and Broughton Hampshire, WiltshireGroundwater
    Message

    Groundwater levels are high but slowly falling. In the last week, the level at the borehole in Pitton has fallen by 40cm. At West Tytherley, the level has fallen by 22cm. Flooding may still be affecting cellars of properties in Nether Wallop and Pitton. Sewerage systems and road flooding impacts may still be occurring in Pitton. From Monday 23/03/2026 to Friday 27/03/2026, only very small amounts of rain are forecast. Groundwater levels will continue to slowly fall. If favourable weather is forecast next week, this Flood Alert will be removed. 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 30/03/2026.

    All warnings here
  20. Flood alert Groundwater flooding in Pitton, West Tytherley, Nether Wallop and Broughton Hampshire, WiltshireGroundwater
    Message

    Groundwater levels are high but slowly falling. In the last week, the level at the borehole in Pitton has fallen by 40cm. At West Tytherley, the level has fallen by 22cm. Flooding may still be affecting cellars of properties in Nether Wallop and Pitton. Sewerage systems and road flooding impacts may still be occurring in Pitton. From Monday 23/03/2026 to Friday 27/03/2026, only very small amounts of rain are forecast. Groundwater levels will continue to slowly fall. If favourable weather is forecast next week, this Flood Alert will be removed. 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 30/03/2026.

    All warnings here
  21. Flood alert Groundwater flooding in Hursley HampshireGroundwater
    Message

    Groundwater levels in Hursley are high but slowly falling. The level at the borehole in Hursley has fallen by 30cm in the last week. Widespread cellar flooding and sewerage system issues are expected to be ongoing in the village. Only very small amounts of rain are forecast from Monday 23/03/2026 to Friday 27/03/2026. Groundwater levels will continue to slowly fall but flooding impacts will affect Hursley into mid-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 30/03/2026.

    All warnings here
  22. Flood alert Groundwater flooding in Twyford and Hensting HampshireGroundwater
    Message

    Groundwater levels in Twyford and Hensting are high but slowly falling. Flooding is expected to be affecting cellars of a small number of properties in Twyford and Hensting. From Monday 23/03/2026 to Friday 27/03/2026, only very small amounts of rain are forecast. Groundwater levels will continue to fall but flooding impacts will continue into early 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 30/03/2026.

    All warnings here
  23. Flood alert Groundwater flooding in Bramdean and Cheriton HampshireGroundwater
    Message

    Groundwater levels in Bramdean and Cheriton are high but slowly falling. The level at the borehole in Cheriton has fallen by 24cm in the last week. Flooding is expected to be affecting cellars of a small number of properties in Cheriton. From Monday 23/03/2026 to Friday 27/03/2026, only very small amounts of rain are forecast. Groundwater levels will continue to fall but flooding impacts in Cheriton will continue into early 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 30/03/2026.

    All warnings here
  24. Flood warning Groundwater flooding in the Bourne Valley - The Winterbournes Hampshire, WiltshireGroundwater
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    High groundwater levels are causing flooding. Groundwater levels in Salisbury Plain are high but slowly falling. Areas that could be affected include: Winterbourne Gunner, Winterbourne Dauntsey, Winterbourne Earls and Laverstock . The groundwater level at the Clarendon borehole is at 70.69m, 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 2:00PM on 27 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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

    High groundwater levels are cause flooding. Groundwater levels in Salisbury Plain are beginning to fall but remain high. Areas that could be affected include: Tilshead, Orcheston, Shrewton and Berwick St James. The groundwater level at the Tilshead borehole is at 97.83m, and is expected to slowly fall. 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 2:00PM on 27th March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  26. Flood warning Groundwater flooding for the South Winterbourne Valley Dorset CouncilGroundwater
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    High groundwater levels are causing flooding. Groundwater levels in West Dorset remain high. Areas that could be affected include: Winterbourne Abbas, Winterbourne Steepleton, Martinstown, Winterbourne Monkton, Winterbourne Herringston and Winterbourne Came. The groundwater level at the Kingston Russell borehole has fallen to 116.79m. Levels are falling slowly but still remain high. There is some rainfall forecast in 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 2:00PM on 27th March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  27. Flood alert Groundwater flooding in the West of Dorset Dorset CouncilGroundwater
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    Groundwater levels in the West Dorset area have begun to slowly recede, but remain over the flood alert thresholds. Flooding of fields and roads is still possible. Groundwater levels remain responsive to further rainfall. Where groundwater is near the surface, intense rainfall will lead to surface water flooding. We are closely monitoring the situation. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed . This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 30th March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  28. Flood alert Groundwater flooding in the Salisbury Plain area Hampshire, WiltshireGroundwater
    Message

    Groundwater levels in the Salisbury Plain are continuing to recede. Levels are still high, flooding of fields and roads is still possible. Levels remain reactive to further rainfall. Where groundwater is near the surface, intense rainfall will lead to surface water flooding. We are closely monitoring the situation. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed . This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 30th 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  29. 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, 23 March 2026, especially in the Shaw area. The forecast is for a dry day today. We expect river levels to fall gradually over the coming days.

    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 24 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  30. 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, 23 March 2026, the Hungerford area. The forecast is for a dry day today. River levels are falling and we expect them to continue to fall gradually over the coming days.

    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 24 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  31. 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 is expected to continue today, 23 March 2026, especially around Tidmarsh. The forecast is for a dry day today. We expect river levels to fall gradually over the coming days.

    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 24 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  32. 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 is expected to continue today, 23 March 2026, including the areas around Bourton on the Water. The forecast is for a dry day today. We expect river levels to fall gradually over the coming days.

    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 24 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  33. 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 03:45AM to 05:45AM on 23/03/2026. 
    The forecast high tide at Richmond is 4.80 mAOD at 04:45 AM on 23/03/2026.

    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 falling. The river flow at Teddington Weir is 83 cubic metres per second and is steady. We anticipate the flows to remain steady for 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 9:00AM on 23 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  34. Flood alert The Essex coast from Clacton to and including, St Peters Flat and the Colne and Blackwater estuariesTidal EssexNorth Sea
    Message

    High tides overnight may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible between 1:15am and 3:15am tomorrow, Monday 23 March. 
    Clacton Promenade, Lee-over-Sands and Brightlingsea sea front may see some wave overtopping and spray. The Strood at Mersea Island, Coast Road and car parks on the front at West Mersea, and the Hythe and Promenade at Maldon may be flooded. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Clacton of 2.74mAODN at 2:15am tomorrow Monday 23 March which is 0.25m above tide tables, Wind Force 2, Northerly. No further high tides are expected over the coming days. 
    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 23 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  35. 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, 22 March 2026, especially in the Shaw area. The forecast is for a mostly dry day today but with the chance of some light rain this evening. We expect river levels to fall gradually over the coming days.

    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 23 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  36. 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, 22 March 2026, in the Hungerford area. The forecast is for a mostly dry day today but with the chance of some light rain this evening. River levels are falling and we expect them to continue to fall gradually over the coming days.

    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 23 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  37. 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 is expected to continue today, 22 March 2026, especially around Tidmarsh. The forecast is for a mostly dry day today but with the chance of some light rain this evening We expect river levels to fall gradually over the coming days.

    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 23 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  38. 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 is expected to continue today, 22 March 2026, including the areas around Bourton on the Water. The forecast is for a mostly dry day today but with the chance of some light rain this evening. We expect river levels to fall gradually over the coming days.

    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 23 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  39. Flood alert Tyne estuaryTidal Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, South TynesideRiver Tyne
    Message

    High tides this afternoon may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from 5:00PM to 6:00PM on Sunday 22nd March 2026. 
    Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near the River Tyne, particularly in the Newcastle Quayside area. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 7:00PM on 22 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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

    River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides.

    The next high tide at Richmond at 05:00 PM on 22/03/2026, may result in brief low-level flooding of riverside roads and open spaces.

    Astronomical tide levels are falling. The river flow at Teddington Weir is 83 cubic metres per second and is steady. We anticipate the flows to remain normal for the next few days.

    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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