Flood warnings in England

6 flood alerts in force

Flooding is possible where a flood alert is in force. Be prepared, and keep an eye on river levels nearby.

  • 0Severe flood warningsSevere flooding. Danger to life.
  • 0Flood warningsFlooding is expected. Immediate action required.
  • 6Flood alertsFlooding is possible. Be prepared.

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Flood alert: Somerset coast at Porlock WeirFlood alert: Tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and ShirehamptonFlood alert: Wyre estuary from Fleetwood and Knott End to Little EcclestonFlood alert: Coast at North Morecambe BayFlood alert: Tyne estuaryFlood alert: Hunstanton coast in Norfolk
Where the 6 warnings are in force. Select a dot to read it.

Every flood warning since 2006

87,634 warnings raised across 4,554 areas: 499 severe flood warnings, 22,846 flood warnings and 64,289 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 areas320 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: Coast from Gretna to Silloth and 1 nearby area367 warnings: Humber estuary from Spurn Point to Winestead Outfall371 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

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  1. 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 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 24 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  2. 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 Lambourn 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 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 24 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  3. 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 24 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  4. 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.

    River levels are high on the River Lambourn from Upper Lambourn down to Newbury. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 17 March 2026, especially in the Shaw area. The forecast is for a dry day today and tomorrow. River levels are high but falling very slowly. We expect river levels to continue to fall gradually over the coming days. River levels are sensitive to further 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 6:00PM on 17 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  5. Flood alert River Kennet from Thatcham down to Reading Reading, West Berkshire, WokinghamRiver Kennet
    Message

    High river levels may lead to flooding.

    River levels are high on parts of the River Kennet from Newbury down to Reading. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 17 March 2026, especially in the Calcot area. The forecast is for a dry day today and tomorrow. River levels are high but falling slowly. We expect river levels to continue to fall gradually over the coming days. River levels are sensitive to further 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 6:00PM on 17 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  6. 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.

    River levels are high on parts of the River Kennet and its tributaries from Berwick Bassett down to Newbury. Flooding of low lying land and roads remains possible today, 17 March 2026, including the Hungerford area. The forecast is for a dry day today and tomorrow. River levels are high but falling very slowly. We expect river levels to continue to fall gradually over the coming days. River levels are sensitive to further 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 6:00PM on 17 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  7. 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 showers, or small amounts of rain are forecast over the next 5 days to Saturday 21/03/2026. Groundwater at 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 groundwater flood impacts may not reduce until April. If there is persistent, or exceptional rainfall in late March, groundwater flood impacts may remain for longer. Take care on roads that flood (Chilgrove, West Dean, Singleton, East Dean). Ensure pumps work. We will update this message by 18:00 21/03/2026.

    All warnings here
  8. 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.

    River levels are high along parts of the River Pang. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 17 March 2026, especially around Tidmarsh. The forecast is for a dry day today and tomorrow. River levels are high but falling very slowly. We expect river levels to continue to fall gradually over the coming days. River levels are sensitive to further 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 6:00PM on 17 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  9. Flood alert Groundwater flooding in upper River Ems Valley West SussexGroundwater
    Message

    Groundwater is high, very close to the surface, but slowly falling at the Compton borehole. Springs will continue to appear, water will be in fields, and water will flow down roads, including Stoughton main road, the road from East Marden, between Cooks Lane and Barley Mow in Walderton, and the B2146 near Woodlands Lane. Groundwater will also affect a small number of cellars in Stoughton and Walderton. Only showers, or small amounts of rain are forecast over the next 5 days to Saturday 21/03/2026. Groundwater at Compton borehole is expected to continue to fall. It is probable that groundwater will continue to fall throughout March, although groundwater groundwater flood impacts may not reduce until April. If there is persistent, or exceptional rainfall in late March, groundwater flood impacts may remain for longer. Take care on roads that flood (Stoughton, Walderton). Ensure pumps work. We will update this message by 18:00 21/03/2026.

    All warnings here
  10. Flood alert River Thame, Horsenden Stream and Chalgrove Brook Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, OxfordshireRiver Thame, Horsenden Stream, Chalgrove Brook
    Message

    High river levels may lead to flooding.

    River levels are high on the Chalgrove Brook through Chalgrove. River levels along the River Thame are below the flood risk threshold. Flooding of low lying land and roads in the Chalgrove area remains possible today, 17 March 2026. The forecast is for a dry day today and tomorrow. We expect levels to remain high over the coming days. River levels are sensitive to further 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 6:00PM on 17 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

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

    High river levels may lead to flooding.

    River levels are high on the River Windrush. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 17 March 2026, including the areas around Bourton on the Water and Newbridge. The forecast is for a dry day today and tomorrow. River levels are high but falling very slowly. We expect river levels to continue to fall gradually over the coming days. River levels are sensitive to further 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 6:00PM on 17 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  12. Flood alert River Coln and its tributaries GloucestershireRiver Coln, Dudgrove Brook
    Message

    High river levels may lead to flooding.

    River levels are high on the River Coln. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 17 March 2026, especially in the area around Fossebridge. The forecast is for a dry day today and tomorrow. River levels are high but falling very slowly. We expect river levels to continue to fall gradually over the coming days. River levels are sensitive to further 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 6:00PM on 17 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

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

    Groundwater levels are high but slowly falling. At Pitton, the level has fallen by 13cm in the last week. At West Tytherley, the level peaked on Friday 13/03/2026 and has since fallen by 9cm. Flooding is expected to be affecting cellars in Nether Wallop, Pitton and West Tytherley. Road flooding and sewerage system impacts are expected in Pitton and West Tytherley. Dry weather is expected from Monday 16/03/2026 to Friday 20/03/2026. Groundwater levels are expected to continue slowly falling over the next week. Flooding impacts are expected to continue for much of March. 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 18:00 23/03/2026.

    All warnings here
  14. Flood alert Groundwater flooding in Finchdean, Dean Lane End and Rowlands Castle Hampshire, West SussexGroundwater
    Message

    Groundwater levels in Finchdean, Dean Lane End and Rowlands Castle are high but slowly falling. In the last week, the level at the borehole in Finchdean has fallen by 14cm. Flooding is expected to be affecting a small number of cellars. Residual flooding may continue to affect roads during this week. Dry weather is forecast from Monday 16/03/2026 to Friday 20/03/2026. Groundwater levels are expected to continue slowly falling throughout this week. If the weather forecast is favourable next week, then this Flood Alert could be removed. 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 18:00 23/03/2026.

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

    Groundwater levels in Hursley are high but very slowly falling. In the last week, the level at the borehole in Hursley has fallen by 9cm. Widespread cellar flooding and sewerage system impacts are expected to be ongoing. Dry weather is forecast from Monday 16/03/2026 to Friday 20/03/2026. Groundwater levels will continue slowly falling over the next week. Flooding impacts will continue to affect Hursley throughout March and into April. 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 18:00 23/03/2026.

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

    Groundwater levels in Twyford and Hensting are high but slowly falling. Flooding is affecting cellars of a small number of properties in Twyford and Hensting. Water is flowing on Hensting Lane. Dry weather is forecast from Monday 16/03/2026 to Friday 20/03/2026. Groundwater levels will continue to slowly fall. Flooding impacts will continue to affect the villages throughout March. 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 18:00 23/03/2026.

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

    Groundwater levels in Bramdean and Cheriton remain high but slowly falling. At the borehole at Cheriton Wood, the level has fallen by 19cm in the last week. Flooding could affect cellars of a small number of properties in Cheriton. Septic tanks will struggle to operate effectively. Dry weather is forecast from Monday 16/03/2026 to Friday 20/03/2026. Groundwater levels will continue slowly falling over the next week. Flooding impacts will continue to affect Cheriton throughout March. 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 18:00 23/03/2026.

    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.

    River levels are high on the River Lambourn from Upper Lambourn down to Newbury. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 16 March 2026, especially in the Shaw area. The forecast is for this evening and overnight to be mostly dry. Tuesday is forecast to be dry. River levels are high but falling very slowly. We expect river levels to continue to fall gradually over the coming days. River levels are sensitive to further 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 17 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  19. Flood alert River Kennet from Thatcham down to Reading Reading, West Berkshire, WokinghamRiver Kennet
    Message

    High river levels may lead to flooding.

    River levels are high on parts of the River Kennet from Newbury down to Reading. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 16 March 2026, including the Calcot area. The forecast is for this evening and overnight to be mostly dry. Tuesday is forecast to be dry. River levels are high but falling slowly. We expect river levels to continue to fall gradually over the coming days. River levels are sensitive to further 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 17 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  20. 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.

    River levels are high on parts of the River Kennet and its tributaries from Berwick Bassett down to Newbury. Flooding of low lying land and roads remains possible today, 16 March 2026, including the Hungerford area. The forecast is for this evening and overnight to be mostly dry. Tuesday is forecast to be dry. River levels are high but falling very slowly. We expect river levels to continue to fall gradually over the coming days. River levels are sensitive to further 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 17 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  21. 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.

    River levels are high along parts of the River Pang. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 16 March 2026, especially around Tidmarsh. The forecast is for this evening and overnight to be mostly dry. Tuesday is forecast to be dry. We expect river levels to remain high over the coming days. River levels are sensitive to further 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 17 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  22. Flood alert River Thame, Horsenden Stream and Chalgrove Brook Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, OxfordshireRiver Thame, Horsenden Stream, Chalgrove Brook
    Message

    High river levels may lead to flooding.

    River levels are high on the Chalgrove Brook through Chalgrove. River levels along the River Thame are below the flood risk threshold. Flooding of low lying land and roads in the Chalgrove area remains possible today, 16 March 2026. The forecast is for this evening and overnight to be mostly dry. Tuesday is forecast to be dry. We expect levels to remain high over the coming days. River levels are sensitive to further 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 17 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

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

    High river levels may lead to flooding.

    River levels are high on the River Windrush. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 16 March 2026, including the areas around Bourton on the Water and Newbridge. The forecast is for this evening and overnight to be mostly dry. Tuesday is forecast to be dry. River levels are high but falling very slowly. We expect river levels to continue to fall gradually over the coming days. River levels are sensitive to further 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 17 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  24. Flood alert River Coln and its tributaries GloucestershireRiver Coln, Dudgrove Brook
    Message

    High river levels may lead to flooding.

    River levels are high on the River Coln. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 16 March 2026, especially in the area around Fossebridge. The forecast is for this evening and overnight to be mostly dry. Tuesday is forecast to be dry. River levels are high but falling very slowly. We expect river levels to continue to fall gradually over the coming days. River levels are sensitive to further 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 17 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  25. Flood alert River Churn and its tributaries Gloucestershire, WiltshireRiver Churn, Hilcot Brook, Daglingworth Stream, Gumstool Brook
    Message

    High river levels may lead to flooding.

    River levels are high on the River Churn. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 16 March 2026, especially near Cerney Wick. The forecast is for this evening and overnight to be mostly dry. Tuesday is forecast to be dry. River levels are falling slowly. We expect river levels to continue to fall gradually over the coming days. River levels are sensitive to further 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 17 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  26. 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 23rd 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  27. Flood alert Groundwater flooding in the West of Dorset Dorset CouncilGroundwater
    Message

    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 23rd March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  28. Flood alert Groundwater flooding in the Cranborne Chase area Dorset Council, Hampshire, WiltshireGroundwater
    Message

    Groundwater levels in the Cranborne Chase area are slowly receding, but remain over the flood alert thresholds. Flooding of fields and roads is still possible. Groundwater levels remain responsive to 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 23rd March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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  29. Flood warning Groundwater flooding in the Bourne Valley - The Winterbournes Hampshire, WiltshireGroundwater
    Message

    High groundwater levels are expected to cause flooding. Groundwater levels in Salisbury Plain are high. Areas that could be affected include: Winterbourne Gunner, Winterbourne Dauntsey, Winterbourne Earls and Laverstock . The groundwater level at the Clarendon borehole is at 71.47m, 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 20 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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  30. Flood warning Groundwater flooding for the South Winterbourne Valley Dorset CouncilGroundwater
    Message

    High groundwater levels are expected to cause 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 remains at 118.18m. Levels are falling slowly but still remain high. There is no rainfall forecast in the next few days. 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 20th March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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  31. Flood warning Groundwater flooding for the Iwerne Dorset CouncilGroundwater
    Message

    High groundwater levels are expected to cause flooding. Flooding is expected from 14:00 on 16/03/2026. Areas that could be affected include: Iwerne Minster. The groundwater level at the Iwerne Hill Farm borehole is 108.14m, and is slowly falling. There is no rainfall forecast in the next few days. 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 11:00AM on 20 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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  32. Flood warning Groundwater flooding for the North Winterborne, north of the A354 Dorset CouncilGroundwater
    Message

    High groundwater levels are expected to cause 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 is at 118.18m. Levels are falling slowly but still remain high. The weather is forecast to be dry this week with no further rainfall expected. 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 20th March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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  33. Flood alert Ginge Brook OxfordshireGinge Brook
    Message

    High river levels may lead to flooding.

    River levels are high on the Ginge Brook. Flooding of low lying land and roads remains possible today, 16 March 2026, including the Steventon area. The forecast is for a mostly dry day today and a dry day tomorrow. River levels are falling slowly. We expect levels to continue to fall gradually over the next couple of days, however, river levels are sensitive to further 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 6:00PM on 16 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.

    River levels are high on the River Lambourn from Upper Lambourn down to Newbury. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 16 March 2026, especially in the Shaw area. The forecast is for a mostly dry day today and a dry day tomorrow. River levels are high but falling very slowly. We expect river levels to continue to fall gradually over the coming days. River levels are sensitive to further 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 6:00PM on 16 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  35. Flood alert River Kennet from Thatcham down to Reading Reading, West Berkshire, WokinghamRiver Kennet
    Message

    High river levels may lead to flooding.

    River levels are high on parts of the River Kennet from Newbury down to Reading. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 16 March 2026, including the Calcot area. The forecast is for a mostly dry day today and a dry day tomorrow. River levels are high but falling slowly. We expect river levels to continue to fall gradually over the coming days. River levels are sensitive to further 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 6:00PM on 16 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.

    River levels are high on parts of the River Kennet and its tributaries from Berwick Bassett down to Newbury. Flooding of low lying land and roads remains possible today, 16 March 2026, including the Hungerford area. The forecast is for a mostly dry day today and a dry day tomorrow. River levels are high but falling very slowly. We expect river levels to continue to fall gradually over the coming days. River levels are sensitive to further 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 6:00PM on 16 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.

    River levels are high along parts of the River Pang. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 16 March 2026, especially around Tidmarsh. The forecast is for a mostly dry day today and a dry day tomorrow. We expect river levels to remain high over the coming days. River levels are sensitive to further 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 6:00PM on 16 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  38. Flood alert River Thame, Horsenden Stream and Chalgrove Brook Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, OxfordshireRiver Thame, Horsenden Stream, Chalgrove Brook
    Message

    High river levels may lead to flooding.

    River levels are high on the Chalgrove Brook through Chalgrove. River levels along the River Thame are below the flood risk threshold. Flooding of low lying land and roads in the Chalgrove area remains possible today, 16 March 2026. The forecast is for a mostly dry day today and a dry day tomorrow. We expect levels to remain high over the coming days. River levels are sensitive to further 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 6:00PM on 16 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

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

    High river levels may lead to flooding.

    River levels are high on the River Windrush. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 16 March 2026, including the areas around Bourton on the Water and Newbridge. The forecast is for a mostly dry day today and a dry day tomorrow. River levels are high but falling very slowly. We expect river levels to continue to fall gradually over the coming days. River levels are sensitive to further 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 6:00PM on 16 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  40. Flood alert River Coln and its tributaries GloucestershireRiver Coln, Dudgrove Brook
    Message

    High river levels may lead to flooding.

    River levels are high on the River Coln. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 16 March 2026, especially in the area around Fossebridge. The forecast is for a mostly dry day today and a dry day tomorrow. River levels are high but falling very slowly. We expect river levels to continue to fall gradually over the coming days. River levels are sensitive to further 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 6:00PM on 16 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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