Flood warnings in England, Scotland and Wales

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

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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: The Suffolk coast at SouthwoldFlood alert: The tidal River Waveney from Ellingham to Breydon WaterFlood alert: The Essex coast from Clacton to and including, St Peters Flat and the Colne and Blackwater estuariesFlood alert: Tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and Shirehampton
England’s EA warning areas and Welsh NRW warning points. Select a dot to read it.

Flood warnings and alerts in 2026

3,894 warnings raised across 941 areas: 3 severe flood warnings, 822 flood warnings and 3,069 flood alerts. February has seen the most.

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8 warnings: Wickham on the River Meon and 3 nearby areas8 warnings: The Suffolk and Essex coast from Felixstowe to Clacton including Orwell and Stour estuaries8 warnings: North Sea coast from Staithes to Whitby including tidal River Esk9 warnings: Groundwater flooding in the Allen Vale at Monkton Up Wimborne and Wimborne St Giles and 2 nearby areas9 warnings: Upper Tame at Sandwell Valley and 1 nearby area9 warnings: River Churnet and River Tean9 warnings: River Cober and 1 nearby area9 warnings: Lower River Ure9 warnings: Ings Beck and Oakenshaw Beck and 1 nearby area9 warnings: River Thames and tributaries in the Oxford area9 warnings: River Thames for the Abingdon area9 warnings: River Blackwater and 3 nearby areas9 warnings: River Rye catchment and 1 nearby area9 warnings: Lower Derwent in Derbyshire9 warnings: Lower River Witham and 2 nearby areas9 warnings: Lower Dove Brooks and Egginton Brook in Derbyshire9 warnings: Bow and Piddle Brook9 warnings: Upper Bristol Avon area and 1 nearby area9 warnings: River Leam and River Itchen9 warnings: Middle Nene and 1 nearby area9 warnings: Combe Haven and 2 nearby areas9 warnings: Rivers Clyst and Culm and their tributaries and 2 nearby areas9 warnings: The tidal River Yare from Thorpe St Andrew to Breydon Water9 warnings: The tidal Deben estuary10 warnings: Groundwater flooding in the Lambourn Valley catchment10 warnings: Groundwater flooding in East Kent and 1 nearby area10 warnings: Groundwater flooding in Twyford and Hensting and 1 nearby area10 warnings: River Trent in Nottinghamshire10 warnings: River Thames from Shepperton to Molesey and 1 nearby area10 warnings: Upper River Derwent10 warnings: Hundred Foot Washes in Cambridgeshire and Norfolk10 warnings: River Evenlode from Moreton in Marsh to Cassington and also the River Glyme at Wootton and Woodstock10 warnings: Witham in South Kesteven10 warnings: Upper Ouse and 1 nearby area10 warnings: Upper River Tamar10 warnings: Upper Soar catchment and 1 nearby area10 warnings: North Sea coast at Hornsea and 1 nearby area11 warnings: Groundwater flooding in West Ilsley, East Ilsley, Compton, Chilton and West Hagbourne11 warnings: River Coln from Fossebridge to Quennington11 warnings: Wyre estuary from Fleetwood and Knott End to Little Eccleston11 warnings: Groundwater flooding in the West of Dorset and 1 nearby area11 warnings: River Ouse at York - riverside properties and 2 nearby areas11 warnings: Middle Hampshire Avon and tributaries and 1 nearby area11 warnings: South Cornwall coast from Gribbin Head to Rame Head and 1 nearby area11 warnings: Groundwater flooding in the Cranborne Chase area and 2 nearby areas11 warnings: River Thames and tributaries from Buscot Wick down to Kings Lock and 1 nearby area11 warnings: Upper River Ouse11 warnings: Middle Tame and 2 nearby areas11 warnings: Bourne Brook (Tamworth)11 warnings: Middle Avon Rugby to Bidford and 1 nearby area11 warnings: West Cornwall Rivers11 warnings: Riseley Brook in Bedford Borough11 warnings: Upper River Colne and Radlett Brook11 warnings: River Wreake in Leicestershire11 warnings: Rothley Brook, Quorn Brook and Sileby Brook in Leicestershire11 warnings: The tidal River Waveney from Ellingham to Breydon Water and 1 nearby area11 warnings: The tidal Rivers Bure, Ant and Thurne12 warnings: Groundwater flooding in the Great Shefford area12 warnings: Groundwater flooding in the Alton area12 warnings: Groundwater flooding in Bishops Sutton and 1 nearby area12 warnings: North Sea coast from Whitby to Filey and 3 nearby areas12 warnings: Rivers in the Forest of Dean and 1 nearby area12 warnings: South Cornwall coast from Lizard Point to Gribbin Head excluding the Tidal Fal Estuary and 3 nearby areas12 warnings: River Cherwell from Lower Heyford down to and including Oxford and 1 nearby area12 warnings: River Wreake for mills at Hoby, Thrussington and Ratcliffe12 warnings: River Frome in Herefordshire12 warnings: River Tove in Northamptonshire12 warnings: River Axe area and 3 nearby areas12 warnings: Monks Brook and 4 nearby areas12 warnings: Tyne and Wear coast and 2 nearby areas13 warnings: Lukely Brook and 4 nearby areas13 warnings: Lower River Loddon at the River Thames confluence at Twyford and 3 nearby areas13 warnings: River Ray and its tributaries from Shipton Lee to and including Islip and 2 nearby areas13 warnings: Severn Vyrnwy confluence13 warnings: River Severn in Worcestershire and 3 nearby areas13 warnings: River Cole13 warnings: River Anker and River Sence and 2 nearby areas13 warnings: River Severn in Gloucestershire and 1 nearby area13 warnings: River Arrow and River Alne and 1 nearby area13 warnings: Upper Avon River Swift and Clay Coton Brook13 warnings: River Sow and River Penk13 warnings: The Essex coast from Clacton to and including, St Peters Flat and the Colne and Blackwater estuaries14 warnings: River Soar at caravan parks near Barrow upon Soar and 2 nearby areas14 warnings: River Wye in Derbyshire and 1 nearby area14 warnings: Groundwater flooding in Hambledon and 2 nearby areas14 warnings: Groundwater flooding for the North Winterborne, north of the A354 and 2 nearby areas14 warnings: Groundwater flooding for the Ebble Valley and 5 nearby areas14 warnings: West Dorset Rivers and Streams and 5 nearby areas14 warnings: River Avon in Worcestershire and 4 nearby areas14 warnings: River Salwarpe and 1 nearby area14 warnings: River Sence in Leicestershire and 2 nearby areas14 warnings: Hunstanton coast in Norfolk15 warnings: Groundwater flooding in West Dean, Singleton, Charlton, East Dean and Chilgrove and 1 nearby area15 warnings: Groundwater flooding for the Iwerne and 4 nearby areas15 warnings: Barlings Eau and Duckpool Catchwater and 8 nearby areas15 warnings: East coast of Dorset and 2 nearby areas15 warnings: Tern and Perry catchments15 warnings: Humber estuary from Spurn Point to Winestead Outfall16 warnings: Groundwater flooding in the Bourne Valley - The Winterbournes and 1 nearby area16 warnings: Lower Dove Brooks in Staffordshire and 4 nearby areas16 warnings: Groundwater flooding in the Salisbury Plain area and 1 nearby area16 warnings: River Yeo and Parrett, Yeovilton to Huish Episcopi and 2 nearby areas16 warnings: Groundwater flooding for the South Winterbourne Valley and 2 nearby areas16 warnings: River Dene in South East Warwickshire and 1 nearby area17 warnings: River Lugg south of Leominster17 warnings: Somerset coast at Porlock Weir17 warnings: Groundwater flooding in Finchdean, Dean Lane End and Rowlands Castle and 6 nearby areas18 warnings: Groundwater flooding in upper River Ems Valley and 4 nearby areas18 warnings: River Wylye and tributaries and 4 nearby areas18 warnings: River Blythe in Warwickshire and 1 nearby area18 warnings: River Stour and Smestow Brook in the Black Country and South Staffordshire and 1 nearby area19 warnings: Upper River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck and Derwent Water19 warnings: North Sea coast at Bridlington and 1 nearby area19 warnings: River Leen, Day Brook and Tottle Brook in Nottinghamshire and 2 nearby areas20 warnings: Lower Tone and Parrett Moors and 3 nearby areas20 warnings: River Yeo and Parrett, The Levels20 warnings: River Ock from Watchfield to Abingdon, and also the Letcombe Brook at Wantage, Grove and East Hanney20 warnings: River Dikler from Condicote to Little Rissington20 warnings: South Devon coast from Start Point to Dawlish Warren and 1 nearby area20 warnings: River Erewash in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire and 2 nearby areas20 warnings: Chertsey Bourne and 1 nearby area20 warnings: North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea21 warnings: Rothley Brook at Glenfield and Anstey and 6 nearby areas21 warnings: Coast at North Morecambe Bay21 warnings: Lower Avon and tributaries and 1 nearby area22 warnings: River Bourne and tributaries and 2 nearby areas22 warnings: Minor Watercourses from Heighington to Dunston and 5 nearby areas22 warnings: River Trent in Derbyshire and 2 nearby areas22 warnings: River Trent Tributaries in Nottinghamshire22 warnings: Weymouth Rivers and Streams22 warnings: Christchurch Harbour and 5 nearby areas23 warnings: B1040 Thorney to Whittlesey Road to the South of the River Nene and 2 nearby areas24 warnings: River Churn and its tributaries24 warnings: Ginge Brook24 warnings: River Piddle and tributaries and 3 nearby areas25 warnings: Middle Hampshire Avon from Salisbury to Ringwood and 7 nearby areas25 warnings: Tributaries in Leicester City and 6 nearby areas26 warnings: River Trent from Cromwell Weir to Gainsborough and 1 nearby area27 warnings: Lower Frome and tributaries and 2 nearby areas28 warnings: River Yeo and River Parrett Moors around Muchelney and Thorney and 1 nearby area28 warnings: River Thame, Horsenden Stream and Chalgrove Brook32 warnings: River Thames at Trowlock Island and 2 nearby areas33 warnings: River Windrush from Bourton to Newbridge34 warnings: River Maun in Nottinghamshire and 1 nearby area38 warnings: River Coln and its tributaries and 1 nearby area41 warnings: River Kennet and its tributaries from Berwick Bassett down to Newbury45 warnings: River Lambourn and its tributaries from Upper Lambourn down to Newbury45 warnings: Tidal Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington Weir63 warnings: Lower River Soar in Leicestershire and 4 nearby areas66 warnings: River Pang from East Ilsley to Pangbourne and Sulham Brook and 1 nearby area

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  1. Flood 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Flood alert Rivers Brathay, Rothay and Winster Westmorland and FurnessRiver Brathay, River Rothay, River Winster
    Message

    Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. 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.

    All warnings here
  36. 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.

    All warnings here
  37. 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.

    All warnings here
  38. 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.

    All warnings here
  39. 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.

    All warnings here
  40. 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.

    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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