Flood warnings in England, Scotland and Wales

1 flood warning and 11 flood alerts in force

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

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  • 1Flood warningFlooding is expected. Immediate action required.
  • 11Flood alertsFlooding is possible. Be prepared.

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

Flood alert: Somerset coast at Porlock WeirFlood alert: Coast at North Morecambe BayFlood alert: Tyne estuaryFlood alert: Hunstanton coast in NorfolkFlood alert: North Sea coast from Staithes to Whitby including tidal River EskFlood alert: North Sea coast at Skipsea, Hornsea and MappletonFlood alert: North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and KilnseaFlood alert: Tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and ShirehamptonFlood alert: The north Norfolk coast from Old Hunstanton, to and including CleyFlood alert: The north Norfolk coast from East Cley to Kelling Hard, including SalthouseFlood alert: Wyre estuary from Fleetwood and Knott End to Little EcclestonFlood warning: North Sea coast at Hornsea
England’s EA warning areas and Welsh NRW warning points. Select a dot to read it. Welsh points do not show the full affected area. Scottish warnings are listed below; SEPA RSS supplies no coordinates.

Every flood warning since 2006

87,642 warnings raised across 4,554 areas: 499 severe flood warnings, 22,847 flood warnings and 64,296 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 Brook197 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: River Dart area and 1 nearby area223 warnings: Upper River Eden224 warnings: North Sea coast from Staithes to Whitby including tidal River Esk and 2 nearby areas225 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 areas281 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 areas321 warnings: North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea327 warnings: Keswick Campsite and 11 nearby areas339 warnings: Upper River Tamar341 warnings: The north Norfolk coast from Old Hunstanton, to and including Cley and 5 nearby areas345 warnings: Tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and Shirehampton348 warnings: River Ouse at Naburn Lock and 11 nearby areas357 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 Lower Dove Brooks and Egginton Brook in Derbyshire DerbyshireEgginton Brook, Foston Brook, Hilton Brook
    Message

    High river levels throughout the evening may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 12 March 2026 .We expect levels to remain high into Friday pm 13 March 26. 
    Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the Foston Brook, Hilton Brook and Egginton Brook. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  2. Flood alert Upper Dove Derbyshire, StaffordshireRiver Dove
    Message

    High river levels throughout the evening may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 12 March 2026 .We expect levels to remain high into Friday pm 13 March 26. 
    Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Dove between Izaak Walton and Rocester and the Henmore Brook between Carsington Dam and Mayfield. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  3. Flood alert Lower River Swale North YorkshireRiver Swale, Cod Beck, Bedale Beck
    Message

    Rising river levels this evening may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 12 March 2026 from 08:00PM. 
    The locations most affected will be the River Swale and its tributaries from Catterick Bridge to the confluence with the River Ure. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 9:00PM on 12 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  4. Flood alert Middlesbrough Becks Middlesbrough, Redcar and ClevelandMiddlesbrough Becks
    Message

    Rising river levels overnight may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from the evening of 12 March 2026 and levels will remain high overnight. 
    Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  5. Flood alert Severn Vyrnwy Confluence ShropshireRiver Severn, River Vyrnwy
    Message

    High river levels today may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 12 March 2026 . 
    Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from the Welsh border at Llawnt to Shrawardine near Shrewsbury. Other locations that may be affected include Llanymynech, Maesbrook and Melverley. Roads between Maesbrook, Melverley and Pentre start to flood. Predicted peaks:- Llanymynech 3.5m to 3.8m on 13/03 AM, Cae Howel 3.6m to 4.0m on 13/03 PM. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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

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

    All warnings here
  7. Flood alert River Lugg south of Leominster HerefordshireRiver Lugg
    Message

    High river levels today may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 12 March 2026 . 
    Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Lugg south of Leominster from Stoke Prior to Mordiford. Other locations that may be affected include Bodenham, Lugwardine and Hampton Bishop. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  8. Flood alert River Frome in Herefordshire HerefordshireRiver Frome
    Message

    High river levels today may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 12 March 2026 . 
    Flooding may affect low lying land and roads along the River Frome from Bromyard to Hereford. Other locations that may be affected include Bishops Frome and Yarkhill. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  9. Flood alert Tern and Perry catchments Shropshire, Staffordshire, Telford and WrekinRiver Tern, River Perry
    Message

    Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 12 March 2026 . 
    Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Wolverley to Newport. Other locations that may be affected include Market Drayton, Wem, and Rodington. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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

    Rising river levels overnight may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from the evening of 12 March 2026 and levels will remain high overnight. 
    Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  11. Flood alert Lower River Tees and estuarine tributaries County Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, Stockton-on-TeesRiver Tees
    Message

    Rising river levels overnight may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from the evening of 12 March 2026 and levels will remain high overnight. 
    Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  12. Flood alert Upper River Colne and Radlett Brook HertfordshireRiver Colne
    Message

    Rising river levels throughout the evening may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from overnight on 12 March 2026 to the following morning. 
    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 and consider activating any flood protection products you may have 
    This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  13. Flood alert Upper Bristol Avon area Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, WiltshireBristol River Avon
    Message

    Rising river levels throughout the evening may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 12 March 2026 tonight and during Friday 13 March 2026. 
    Locations most at risk of being affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers, particularly at Reybridge. No properties are expected to flood at this point. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation and checking rivers for blockages. 
    Start acting on your flood plan if you have one and avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded 
    This message will be updated by 9:30AM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  14. Flood alert Upper River Ure North YorkshireRiver Ure
    Message

    Rising river levels this evening may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 12 March 2026 from 05:00PM. 
    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 9:00PM on 12 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  15. Flood alert Chertsey Bourne Bracknell Forest, Surrey, Windsor and MaidenheadChertsey Bourne, The Moat, Moat
    Message

    High river levels today may lead to flooding.

    River levels remain high on the Chertsey Bourne. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 12 March 2026, especially in areas of Chertsey close to the River Bourne. Showers are expected today and tomorrow. We expect river levels to stay high over the next few days.

    We are monitoring rainfall and river levels. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. Go to River levels online for updates on current river levels.

    This message will be updated by 8:00PM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  16. Flood alert River Maun in Nottinghamshire NottinghamshireRiver Maun
    Message

    Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 12 March 2026 . 
    Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around Mansfield, the Sherwood Forest Caravan Park at Clipstone, Edwinstowe, Ollerton, Whitewater Lane at Whitewater Bridge and West Drayton. Rainfall is forecast into the early hours of tomorrow . River levels are rising steadily. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  17. Flood alert River Trent Tributaries in Nottinghamshire Nottingham, NottinghamshireRiver Trent, River Greet, Potwell Dyke, Carr Dyke, Dover Beck, Cocker Beck, Thurgarton Beck, Fairham Brook
    Message

    Rising river levels overnight may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 12 March 2026 . 
    Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around the tributaries of the River Trent in Nottinghamshire, the River Greet, Potwell Dyke, Dover Beck, Cocker Beck, Woodborough Brook, Ouse Dyke, Thurgarton Beck and others. Rainfall is forecast until the early hours of tomorrow. River levels at Lowdham Grange Gauge will begin falling at 04:00 on 13/03/26. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  18. Flood alert River Cole, Dorcan Brook and South Marston Brook Oxfordshire, SwindonRiver Cole
    Message

    Rising river levels overnight may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from the evening of 12 March 2026 . 
    Flooding of low lying land and roads is possible, especially in the Covingham and Nythe areas of Swindon. Heavy rainfall is forecast this evening and overnight. We expect river levels to rise in response to the overnight rainfall. 
    We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . Go to River Levels Online for updates on current river levels. 
    This message will be updated by 12:00PM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  19. Flood alert Rivers Lowther and Eamont Westmorland and FurnessRiver Lowther, River Eamont
    Message

    Rising river and lake levels today may lead to flooding.

    Flooding is possible on 12 March 2026 .

    The current band of rain will clear to the south by this evening. Tonight will then have variable cloud with patchy rain in the early hours, which will fall wintry on higher ground. Staying windy.

    Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers Eamont and Lowther to their confluence with the River Eden at Langwathby.

    We are closely monitoring the situation .

    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .

    This message will be updated by 8:00AM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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

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

    Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near the river Eden and its tributaries from its confluence with the River Irthing through Crosby-on-Eden and Carlisle to the Solway Firth at Rockcliffe. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 8:00AM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  21. Flood alert Rivers Lowther and Eamont Westmorland and FurnessRiver Lowther, River Eamont
    Message

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

    Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers Eamont and Lowther to their confluence with the River Eden at Langwathby. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 8:00AM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  22. Flood alert River Sence in Leicestershire LeicestershireRiver Sence
    Message

    Forecast rising river levels overnight may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 12 March 2026 . 
    Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including the farmland in Great Glen, Kilby Bridge, South Wigston and Blaby as well as the road at Crow Mills. Heavy rainfall is forecast overnight into the early hours of tomorrow morning. River levels at South Wigston Gauge will begin rising at 20:00 on 12/03/2026. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  23. Flood alert Lower River Soar in Leicestershire Derbyshire, Leicestershire, NottinghamshireRiver Soar
    Message

    Forecast rising river levels overnight may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 12 March 2026 tonight. 
    Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. Heavy rainfall is forecast overnight into the early hours of tomorrow morning (13/03/2026). River levels at Pillings Lock Gauge will begin rising from 18:00. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  24. Flood alert Upper Soar catchment Leicester, LeicestershireRiver Soar
    Message

    High river levels today may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 12 March 2026 . 
    Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Sharnford, Croft, Littlethorpe, the Mill on the Soar car park and Falconry. Heavy rainfall is forecast overnight. River levels at Sharnford Gauge will begin rising at 21:00 on 12/03/2026. 
    We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  25. Flood alert Loughborough urban watercourses and local tributaries to the River Soar Leicestershire, NottinghamshireBlack Brook
    Message

    Forecast rising river levels overnight may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 12 March 2026 overnight. 
    Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road and Monarch Way from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston Brook. Heavy rainfall is forecast overnight into the early hours of tomorrow morning. River levels at Loughborough Gauge will begin rising from 18:00. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  26. Flood alert River Arrow and River Alne Warwickshire, WorcestershireArrow, Alne
    Message

    Forecast high river levels this evening may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from the evening of 12 March 2026 . We expect rivers to remain high into Friday afternoon. 
    Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Arrow between Studley and Salford Priors and the River Alne between Bird in Hand and Alcester on the River Alne including farmland and caravan parks. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. 
    This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  27. Flood alert Upper Avon River Swift and Clay Coton Brook Leicestershire, Warwickshire, West NorthamptonshireAvon, Swift, Claycoton
    Message

    Forecast high river levels overnight may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from the evening of 12 March 2026 . We expect rivers to remain high into Friday afternoon. 
    Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Avon between Stanford and Rugby, River Swift between Cosford and Rugby and Clay Coton Brook between Yelvertoft and Lilbourne. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses . Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded 
    This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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

    Rising lake and river levels today may lead to flooding.
    Flooding is possible on 12 March 2026 .
    Locations most affected will be around the shores of Derwent Water Lake.
    We are closely monitoring the situation .
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .
    This message will be updated by 8:00AM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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

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

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

    All warnings here
  30. Flood alert Upper River Eden North Yorkshire, Westmorland and FurnessRiver Eden
    Message

    Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 12 March 2026 . 
    Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near river Eden and other watercourses, from Kirkby Stephen to Temple Sowerby including low lying areas around Brough, Warcop, Great Ormside and Appleby. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 8:00AM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  31. Flood alert Rivers Brathay, Rothay and Winster Westmorland and FurnessRiver Brathay, River Rothay, River Winster
    Message

    Rising river and lake levels today may lead to flooding.

    Flooding is possible on 12 March 2026 .

    The current band of rain will clear to the south by this evening. Tonight will then have variable cloud with patchy rain in the early hours, which will fall wintry on higher ground. Staying windy.

    Locations 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 8:00AM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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

    Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 12 March 2026 . 
    Locations most affected will be around the shores of Derwent Water Lake. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 8:00AM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  33. Flood alert Middle River Eden Cumberland, Westmorland and FurnessRiver Eden
    Message

    Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 12 March 2026 . 
    Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near river Eden and tributaries from Temple Sowerby to the confluence with the River Irthing at Warwick Bridge including Langwathby, Lazonby, Kirkoswald, Armathwaite, Wetheral and Warwick on Eden. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 8:00AM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  34. Flood alert Upper River Swale North YorkshireRiver Swale, Gilling Beck, Skeeby Beck
    Message

    Rising river levels today may lead to flooding.
    Flooding is possible from the evening of 12 March 2026 and overnight.
    Locations most affected will be low‑lying land and roads near rivers, especially low‑lying land in the vicinity of Grinton Bridge and the B6270 at Low Whita, which are expected to flood.
    We are monitoring rainfall and river levels .
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .
    This message will be updated by 9:00PM on 12 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  35. Flood alert Upper River Swale North YorkshireRiver Swale, Gilling Beck, Skeeby Beck
    Message

    Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from the evening of 12 March 2026 and overnight. 
    Locations most affected will be low‑lying land and roads near rivers, especially low‑lying land in the vicinity of Grinton Bridge and the B6270 at Low Whita, which are expected to flood. 
    We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  36. 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 12 March 2026 . 
    The current band of rain will clear to the south by this evening. Tonight will then have variable cloud with patchy rain in the early hours, which will fall wintry on higher ground. Staying windy.

    Locations 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 8:00AM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  37. Flood alert Riseley Brook in Bedford Borough Bedford, CambridgeshireRiseley Brook
    Message

    Forecast high river levels overnight may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 13 March 2026 . 
    Areas most at risk are around the Riseley Brook from Riseley to Pertenhall. We are not expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. 
    We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  38. Flood alert River Tove in Northamptonshire Milton Keynes, West NorthamptonshireRiver Tove
    Message

    Forecast high river levels overnight may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 13 March 2026 . 
    Areas most at risk are around the River Tove between Towcester to Cosgrove, including Silverstone Brook and the Stoke Bruerne Marina. Move cars out of this flood risk area. We are not expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time. 
    We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  39. 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 12 March 2026 . 
    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 8:00AM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  40. 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 12 March 2026 . 
    The band of rain will clear to the south by this evening. Tonight will then have variable cloud with patchy rain in the early hours, which will fall wintry on higher ground. Staying windy.

    Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads 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 8:00AM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here

What the three levels mean

Flood alert

Flooding is possible. Be prepared. Keep an eye on local river levels and forecasts, and get ready to move valuables and put flood protection in place.

Flood warning

Flooding is expected. Immediate action required. Move family, pets and valuables to safety, turn off gas, electricity and water if it is safe to, and put flood protection in place.

Severe flood warning

Severe flooding. Danger to life. Stay in a safe place with a means of escape, and follow the advice of the emergency services. Call 999 if you are in immediate danger.

Where this comes from. England’s current warnings come from the Environment Agency; Scotland’s come from SEPA Floodline. We check each every 15 minutes. Contains SEPA data © Scottish Environment Protection Agency and database right 2026. Used with permission. The history since 2006 covers Environment Agency warnings in England only. Welsh warnings come from Natural Resources Wales, checked every 15 minutes. Contains Natural Resources Wales information © Natural Resources Wales and Database Right. All rights Reserved. Reused under the Open Government Licence. For Northern Ireland nidirect.

The history is the Environment Agency’s record of every warning raised since 2006, which it publishes each quarter, joined to the warnings we have recorded live since. Each count is one warning or alert raised for one area; a warning that was later updated counts once. When a warning is removed that is not counted as a new warning. An area with no warnings on record can still flood.

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