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
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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.

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Where they were raised

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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 Rivers Wampool and Ellen CumberlandRiver Wampool, River Ellen
    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 Wampool, Ellen and other watercourses from Dalston to Maryport including low lying areas around Wigton, Abbeytown, Silloth, Allonby, Aspatria and Dearham. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 8:00AM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  2. Flood alert Upper River Tees County Durham, Darlington, North Yorkshire, Westmorland and FurnessRiver Tees
    Message

    Rising river levels throughout the afternoon may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from the afternoon of 12 March 2026 into the evening. 
    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 8:00PM on 12 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  3. Flood alert River Rede NorthumberlandRiver Rede
    Message

    Rising river levels throughout the afternoon may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from the afternoon of 12 March 2026 into the evening. 
    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 8:00PM on 12 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  4. Flood alert Rivers Caldew and Petteril Cumberland, Westmorland and FurnessRiver Caldew, River Petteril
    Message

    Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 12 March 2026 . 
    Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers Caldew and Petteril from the Lakeland Fells to Carlisle including Greystoke, Newton Reigny, Plumpton, Stockdalewath, Sebergham and Denton Holme in Carlisle. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 8:00AM on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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

    High groundwater levels are expected to 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 99.01m, and is expected to slowly fall. The forecast remains unsettled, with some moderate showers forecast in the coming days which may cause levels to rise once again into the weekend. 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 19th March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  6. Flood warning Groundwater flooding for the Wylye Valley WiltshireGroundwater
    Message

    Groundwater levels in Salisbury Plain are beginning to fall but remain high. Areas that could be affected include: Kingston Deverill, Monkton Deverill, Hill Deverill, Longbridge Deverill, Crockerton, Norton Bavant, Heytesbury, Corton, Upton Lovell, Boyton, Sherrington, Stockton and Bapton. The groundwater level at the Tilshead MOD borehole is at 106.32m. The current forecast is unsettled with moderate rainfall forecast, which may cause falling levels to respond. 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. Flooding of roads is expected, take particular care when driving, both for your own safety and to prevent flooding to others. Roads may have become damaged by floodwater. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. This message will be updated by 2:00 PM on 19 March 2026.

    All warnings here
  7. Flood alert River Yeo and Parrett, The Levels SomersetRiver Yeo, River Parrett, Kings Sedgemoor Drain, River Sowy
    Message

    Floodwater is reducing but a considerable amount of water remains on the Somerset Levels and Moors. Flooding is still affecting the low-lying Muchelney and West Sedgemoor moors near the Rivers Yeo and Parrett. We are maximising the pumps at Huish Episcopi pumping station and some pumping continues at West Sedgemoor pumping station. Showers are forecast for Thursday during the day with a band of heavier rain overnight into Friday. We are closely monitoring the situation, and our Field Teams continue to operate structures and pumps. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Don’t put yourself or others at risk. This message will be updated by 1pm on 13 March 2026.

    All warnings here
  8. Flood alert River Yeo and River Parrett Moors around Muchelney and Thorney SomersetRiver Yeo
    Message

    The River Yeo level at Huish Episcopi is currently 7.61m and falling. The drain level at Huish Episcopi is 7.26m and falling. Flooding affects the Langport to Muchelney road when this drain level exceeds 7.30m, the Muchelney to Long Load road above 7.86m, the Muchelney to Thorney road above 7.93m and the Muchelney to Drayton road above 8.80m. Property flooding isn't expected below 8.35m. For the latest river and drain levels refer to https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels. We are maximising the pumps at Huish Episcopi pumping station and some pumping continues at West Sedgemoor pumping station. Showers are forecast for Thursday during the day with a band of heavier rain overnight into Friday. We are monitoring the situation closely. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 1pm on 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  9. Flood alert River North Tyne NorthumberlandRiver North Tyne
    Message

    Rising river levels throughout the afternoon may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 12 March 2026 into the evening. 
    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 8:00PM on 12 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  10. Flood warning Groundwater flooding for the Iwerne Dorset CouncilGroundwater
    Message

    Continued high groundwater levels are expected to cause flooding. Flooding is expected from 11:00 on 12/03/2026. Areas that could be affected include: Iwerne Minster. The groundwater level at the Iwerne Hill Farm borehole is 109.07m, and is slowly falling. No significant rainfall is 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 19 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  11. Flood warning Groundwater flooding for the Wylye Valley at Warminster WiltshireGroundwater
    Message

    High groundwater levels are expected to cause flooding. Groundwater levels in Salisbury Plain are beginning to fall but remain high. Areas that could be affected include: the Wylye Valley at Warminster. The groundwater level at the Tilshead borehole is at 99.00m. The weather is forecast to be unsettled in the coming days which may cause falling levels to rise. 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. Flooding of roads is expected, take particular care when driving, both for your own safety and to prevent flooding to others. Roads may have become damaged by floodwater. Where groundwater is near the surface, intense rainfall will lead to surface water flooding. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. This message will be updated by 2:00 PM on 19 March 2026.

    All warnings here
  12. Flood warning Groundwater flooding for the Wylye Valley at Wilton WiltshireGroundwater
    Message

    Groundwater levels in Salisbury Plain are beginning to fall but remain high. Areas that could be affected include: Wilton. The groundwater level at Stoford Cross borehole has fallen to 68.51m. We have had a period of drier weather, but the forecast is unsettled for the coming days which may cause falling levels to rise. 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. Flooding of roads is expected, take particular care when driving, both for your own safety and to prevent flooding to others. Roads may have become damaged by floodwater. Where groundwater is near the surface, intense rainfall will lead to surface water flooding. We will continue to monitor the situation closely. This message will be updated by 2:30PM on 19 March 2026.

    All warnings here
  13. 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, 12 March 2026, including in the Steventon area. The forecast is for a mostly dry day today with light showers possible during the afternoon. Heavy rain is expected this evening and overnight. Friday is forecast to be mostly dry with a chance of showers. We expect river levels to fall very gradually over the coming days. Levels remain 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 12PM on 13 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  14. 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, 12 March 2026, especially in the Shaw area. The forecast is for a mostly dry day today with light showers possible during the afternoon. Heavy rain is expected this evening and overnight. Friday is forecast to be mostly dry with a chance of showers. River levels are high but stable. We expect levels to fall very slowly 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 12PM on 13 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  15. 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 remains possible today, 12 March 2026, including in the Calcot area. The forecast is for a mostly dry day today with light showers possible during the afternoon. Heavy rain is expected this evening and overnight. Friday is forecast to be mostly dry with a chance of showers. River levels are high but falling slowly. We expect levels to fall gradually over the coming days. 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 12PM on 13 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  16. 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, 12 March 2026, including the Hungerford area. The forecast is for a mostly dry day today with light showers possible during the afternoon. Heavy rain is expected this evening and overnight. Friday is forecast to be mostly dry with a chance of showers. River levels are high but falling very slowly. We expect levels to continue to fall gradually over the coming days. 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 12PM on 13 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  17. 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 remains possible today, 12 March 2026, especially around Tidmarsh. The forecast is for a mostly dry day today with light showers possible during the afternoon. Heavy rain is expected this evening and overnight. Friday is forecast to be mostly dry with a chance of showers. We expect river levels to remain high over the coming days. 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 12PM on 13 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  18. 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. 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, 12 March 2026. The forecast is for a mostly dry day today with light showers possible during the afternoon. Heavy rain is expected this evening and overnight. Friday is forecast to be mostly dry with a chance of showers. 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 12PM on 13 March 2026, or as the situation changes..

    All warnings here
  19. Flood alert River Ock from Watchfield to Abingdon, and also the Letcombe Brook at Wantage, Grove and East Hanney OxfordshireRiver Ock, Letcombe Brook
    Message

    High river levels may lead to flooding.

    River levels are high on the Mill Brook. Flooding of low lying land and roads remains possible today, 12 March 2026, especially in the areas around Wantage. The forecast is for a mostly dry day today with light showers possible during the afternoon. Heavy rain is expected this evening and overnight. Friday is forecast to be mostly dry with a chance of showers. River levels are high but stable. We expect levels to fall very gradually over the coming days. Levels along most of the River Ock are below the flood risk threshold. River levels remain 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 12PM on 13 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  20. Flood alert River Dikler from Condicote to Little Rissington GloucestershireRiver Dikler
    Message

    High river levels may lead to flooding.

    River levels on the River Dikler are high but falling slowly. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 12 March 2026, including the area around Bourton on the Water. The forecast is for a mostly dry day today with light showers possible during the afternoon. Heavy rain is expected this evening and overnight. Friday is forecast to be mostly dry with a chance of showers. We expect river levels to remain high over the coming days. Levels remain 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 12PM on 13 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

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

    High river levels may lead to flooding.

    River levels are high but falling slowly on the River Windrush. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 12 March 2026, including areas around Bourton on the Water and Newbridge. The forecast is for a mostly dry day today with light showers possible during the afternoon. Heavy rain is expected this evening and overnight. Friday is forecast to be mostly dry with a chance of showers. River levels are high but falling slowly. We expect levels to continue falling slowly today. Levels remain 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 12PM on 13 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  22. 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, 12 March 2026, especially in the areas around Fossebridge. The forecast is for a mostly dry day today with light showers possible during the afternoon. Heavy rain is expected this evening and overnight. Friday is forecast to be mostly dry with a chance of showers. River levels are falling very slowly. We expect levels to continue falling very slowly over the coming days. Levels remain 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 12PM on 13 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  23. 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, 12 March 2026, especially near Cerney Wick. The forecast is for a mostly dry day today with light showers possible during the afternoon. Heavy rain is expected this evening and overnight. Friday is forecast to be mostly dry with a chance of showers. River levels are falling very slowly. We expect levels to continue falling very slowly over the coming days. 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 12PM on 13 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  24. 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 are falling but remain high on the Chertsey Bourne. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 11 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 12 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  25. Flood alert River Bourne and tributaries Hampshire, WiltshireRiver Bourne
    Message

    This is a Flood Alert update. River levels remain high at the Salisbury Bourne river gauge following the recent rainfall and high groundwater levels. Flooding is still possible. Areas most at risk include tributaries between Aughton and Laverstock, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected. The forecast is for some unsettled weather over the next few days. We will continue to monitor the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk, cycle or drive through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. Check local authority websites for road closures. This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on Friday 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  26. Flood alert Weymouth Rivers and Streams Dorset CouncilWey, Jordan, Pucksey Brook
    Message

    This is a Flood Alert update. River levels remain high at the Broadwey river gauge. Flooding could still affect locations near the River Wey to Radipole Lake, Preston Brook and River Jordan, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected. The forecast is for some unsettled weather over the next few days. We will continue to monitor the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk, cycle or drive through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. Check local authority websites for road closures. This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on Friday 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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  27. Flood alert Lower Frome and tributaries Dorset CouncilRiver Frome
    Message

    This is a Flood Alert update. River levels are dropping but remain higher than normal at the Stinsford river gauge as a result of the recent rainfall and the high groundwater. Flooding could still affect locations near the Lower Dorset Frome and the tributaries between Dorchester and Wareham, with low lying land and roads near rivers expected to be most affected. The forecast is for some unsettled weather over the next few days. We will continue to monitor the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk, cycle or drive through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. Check local authority websites for road closures. This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on Friday 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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  28. Flood alert Lower Avon and tributaries Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset Council, HampshireAvon
    Message

    This is a flood alert update. River levels remain steady but still higher than normal in the Lower Avon and responsive to further rainfall. Flooding is still possible. Areas most at risk include the tributaries between Ringwood and Christchurch. Flooding is possible with low lying land and roads near rivers particularly around Ringwood Old Cottage most affected. The forecast is for unsettled weather in the next few days. We will continue to monitor the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk, cycle or drive through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. Check local authority websites for road closures. This message will be updated by 11:00 AM on Friday 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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  29. Flood alert River Piddle and tributaries Dorset CouncilRiver Piddle, River Trent
    Message

    This is a Flood Alert update. River levels remain high at the Briantspuddle river gauge. Flooding could still affect locations near the River Piddle, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around tributaries between Alton Pancras and Wareham. Unsettled weather is forecast over the next few days, but no impacts are expected. We will continue to monitor the situation. Please avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses, and do not attempt to walk, cycle or drive through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. Check local authority websites for road closures. This message will be updated by 11:00AM on Friday 13 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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  30. Flood alert The tidal River Yare from Thorpe St Andrew to Breydon WaterTidal NorfolkRiver Yare
    Message

    High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from 4am to 5:30am on Thursday 12 March 2026. 
    We expect to see high water levels in Brundall and Reedham riverside areas. River levels will remain high over the next couple of days due to tide locking, which is where tides restrict normal drainage of the river out to the sea. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . Avoid using low lying footpaths which may be flooded. 
    This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 12 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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  31. Flood alert The tidal River Waveney from Ellingham to Breydon WaterTidal Norfolk, SuffolkWaveney
    Message

    High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from 3am to 7am on Thursday 12 March 2026. 
    We expect to see high water levels at Beccles Quay. River levels will remain high over the next couple of days due to tide locking, which is where tides restrict normal drainage of the river out to the sea. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . Avoid using low lying footpaths which may be flooded. 
    This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 12 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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  32. Flood alert The tidal River Yare from Thorpe St Andrew to Breydon WaterTidal NorfolkRiver Yare
    Message

    High tides today may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from 4am to 5:30am on Thursday 12 March 2026. 
    We expect to see high water levels in Brundall and Reedham riverside areas. River levels will remain high over the next couple of days due to tide locking, which is where tides restrict normal drainage of the river out to the sea. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . Avoid using low lying footpaths which may be flooded. 
    This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 12 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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  33. Flood alert The tidal Rivers Bure, Ant and ThurneTidal NorfolkBure, Ant, Thurne
    Message

    High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from 3am to 7am on Thursday 12 March 2026. 
    We expect to see high water levels around Potter Heigham, Wroxham boat yards and Ferry Road in Horning.  River levels will remain high over the next couple of days due to tide locking, which is where tides restrict normal drainage of the river out to the sea. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . Avoid using low lying footpaths which may be flooded. 
    This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 12 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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  34. Flood alert Groundwater flooding in Denmead HampshireGroundwater
    Message

    Groundwater levels in Denmead are high but slowly falling. At the borehole at Rookwood Farm, the level has fallen by 70cm in the last week. Water is expected to be affecting Anmore Road and Mill Close. High groundwater levels could affect the sewage network from operating as effectively. On Thursday 12/03/2026 into Friday 13/03/2026, between 15 and 20mm of rain is forecast to affect Hampshire. Drier weather is expected over the weekend. If heavy rain affects Denmead, ongoing flooding impacts will be prolonged. 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 18/03/2026.

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  35. Flood alert Groundwater flooding in Hambledon HampshireGroundwater
    Message

    Groundwater levels in Hambledon are high but slowly falling. At the borehole at Whitedale Farm, the level has fallen by 1.8m in the last week. Flooding is expected to be affecting cellars in East Street and West Street. Sewerage system impacts are expected to be ongoing in the village. From Thursday 12/03/2026 into Friday 13/03/2026, between 15 and 20mm of rain is forecast. Drier weather is expected over the weekend. If heavy rain affects Hambledon, ongoing flooding impacts will be prolonged. We are closely monitoring the situation and liaising with Hambledon Flood Action Group. 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 18/03/2026.

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  36. Flood alert Groundwater flooding in villages surrounding Andover Hampshire, WiltshireGroundwater
    Message

    High groundwater levels may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible . Little rain (7mm) has been recorded in the last week. 
    Cellar flooding is expected to be occurring in Appleshaw, Hatherden and possibly Penton Grafton. Sewerage system impacts are ongoing in Appleshaw and Penton Mewsey. The main road into Penton Grafton is flooded, and water is affecting Deacon and Down Road, Kimpton. From Thursday 12/03/2026 into Friday 13/03/2026, between 15 and 20mm of rain is expected to affect Hampshire. Drier weather is expected over the weekend. Groundwater levels are expected to remain very high throughout March. Flooding impacts will likely continue 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 . Please remove any valuables stored in cellars. 
    This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 18 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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  37. Flood alert Groundwater flooding in Deane and Ashe in North Hampshire HampshireGroundwater
    Message

    High groundwater levels may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible . Light rain (10mm) was recorded in the last week. 
    At the borehole in Oakley, the level has risen by 10cm in the last week. Flooding is affecting the ability of septic tanks to operate effectively. The River Test will be flowing in Deane and Ashe. Groundwater is now very close to the level we expect cellar flooding in Deane. From Thursday 12/03/2026 into Friday 13/03/2026, between 15 and 20mm of rain is expected to affect Hampshire. Saturday 14/03/2026 and Sunday 15/03/2026 are expected to be mostly dry. If heavy rain affects the area, cellar flooding in Deane is likely from this weekend. Groundwater levels will remain high 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 , including pumps used to help reduce water levels. 
    This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 18 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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  38. Flood alert River Yeo and River Parrett Moors around Muchelney and Thorney SomersetRiver Yeo
    Message

    The River Yeo level at Huish Episcopi is currently 7.69m and falling. The drain level at Huish Episcopi is 7.37m and falling. Flooding affects the Langport to Muchelney road when this drain level exceeds 7.30m, the Muchelney to Long Load road above 7.86m, the Muchelney to Thorney road above 7.93m and the Muchelney to Drayton road above 8.80m. Property flooding isn't expected below 8.35m. For the latest river and drain levels refer to https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels. We are maximising the pumps at Huish Episcopi pumping station and some pumping continues at West Sedgemoor pumping station. A mostly dry Wednesday is forecast but showers return Thursday afternoon and a band of heavier rain overnight into Friday. We are monitoring the situation closely. Please avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 1pm on 12 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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  39. Flood alert River Yeo and Parrett, The Levels SomersetRiver Yeo, River Parrett, Kings Sedgemoor Drain, River Sowy
    Message

    Floodwater is reducing but a considerable amount of water remains on the Somerset Levels and Moors. Flooding is still affecting the low-lying Muchelney and West Sedgemoor moors near the Rivers Yeo and Parrett. We are maximising the pumps at Huish Episcopi pumping station and some pumping continues at West Sedgemoor pumping station. A mostly dry Wednesday is forecast but showers return Thursday afternoon and a band of heavier rain overnight into Friday. We are closely monitoring the situation, and our Field Teams continue to operate structures and pumps. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Don’t put yourself or others at risk. This message will be updated by 1pm on 12 March 2026.

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  40. 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, 11 March 2026, including in the Steventon area. The forecast is for a predominantly dry day today with light showers possible. Tomorrow is expected to start dry with rain moving in from the afternoon. We expect river levels to fall very gradually over the coming days. Levels remain 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 12 PM on 12 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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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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