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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Flood alert: Somerset coast at Porlock WeirFlood alert: The tidal River Waveney from Ellingham to Breydon WaterFlood alert: Tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and Shirehampton
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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 River Ock from Watchfield to Abingdon, and also the Letcombe Brook at Wantage, Grove and East Hanney OxfordshireRiver Ock, Letcombe Brook
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    High river levels may lead to flooding.

    River levels are high on the Mill Brook. Flooding of low lying land and roads is expected to continue today, 4 March 2026, especially in the areas around Wantage. The forecast is to remain dry today and for the next few days. Levels are high but stable. We expect levels to decrease 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 12.00 on 5 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  2. Flood alert River Trent from Cromwell Weir to Gainsborough Lincolnshire, NottinghamshireRiver Trent, River Idle
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    River levels remain high. Flooding is possible today. Areas most at risk are Church Laneham to Rampton Road. Lea Marsh, Gainsborough, Morton, East and West Stockwith, Trent Wharfage and Gainsborough Railway Bridge areas are also at risk during this morning and this evening's high tides. No further rainfall is forecast. River levels at Torksey Gauge and Gainsborough Gauge will remain high throughout this week. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 17:00 on 04 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  3. Flood alert Tidal Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington WeirTidal Greater London, Hammersmith and Fulham, Hounslow, Richmond upon Thames, WandsworthRiver Thames
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    High tides today may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from 2:45pm to 4:45pm on 04/03/2026. 
    The forecast high tide at Richmond is 4.71 mAOD at 3:45 PM on 04/03/2026.

    We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Putney Embankment (SW15), Chiswick Mall and Strand on the Green (W4), Thames Bank at Mortlake (SW14), Ranelagh Drive (TW1), Friars Lane and Water Lane (TW9), Riverside and The Embankment at Twickenham, and the Towpath below Teddington Lock. Flooding of properties is not expected.

    Astronomical tide levels are peaking. The river flow at Teddington Weir is 156 cubic metres per second and is falling. We anticipate the flows to fall slowly for the next few days. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 04 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  4. Flood alert River Coln and its tributaries GloucestershireRiver Coln, Dudgrove Brook
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    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, 4 March 2026, especially in the areas around Fossebridge, Coln St Dennis, and Bibury. The forecast is to remain dry today and for the next few days. River levels are high but stable. We expect levels to decrease 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 12.00 on 5 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  5. Flood alert River Lugg south of Leominster HerefordshireRiver Lugg
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    River levels remain high following recent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the River Lugg south of Leominster from Stoke Prior to Mordiford. Other locations that may be affected include Bodenham, Lugwardine and Hampton Bishop. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 5th March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  6. Flood alert Tern and Perry catchments Shropshire, Staffordshire, Telford and WrekinRiver Tern, River Perry
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    River levels remain high following recent heavy rainfall. Flooding continues. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Flooding may affect low lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Wolverley to Newport. Other locations that may be affected include Market Drayton, Wem, and Rodington. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 5th March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  7. Flood alert River Churn and its tributaries Gloucestershire, WiltshireRiver Churn, Hilcot Brook, Daglingworth Stream, Gumstool Brook
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    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, 4 March 2026, especially near Cerney Wick. The forecast is to remain dry today and for the next few days. Levels remain high but stable. We expect levels to decrease 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 12.00 on 5 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  8. Flood warning River Trent at High Marnham and Low Marnham NottinghamshireRiver Trent
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    This warning is for caravans at Marnham Meadows Holiday Park only. Due to a blockage in the Old Trent watercourse near Marnham Meadows Holiday Park, off Hollowgate Road in High Marnham, properties and access in this specific area are at risk. We are closely monitoring the situation and have staff checking the blockage and deploying pumps whilst river levels remain high. No other properties are currently at risk in the Marnham area. This message will be updated by 10:00 on 04 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  9. Flood alert River Thames from Hampton and Thames Ditton to Teddington Greater London, Kingston upon Thames, Richmond upon Thames, SurreyRiver Thames
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    High river levels today may lead to flooding.

    Flooding is possible on 04 March 2026

    The next high tide is expected at Kingston at 4:00AM on 04 March 2026 and is forecast to reach between 4.82m - 4.96m. The following high tide is expected at 16:30 on 04 March 2026 and is forecast to reach between 4.89m - 5.03m. It is forecast to be a dry day. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.

    We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 10:00AM on 04 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  10. Flood alert River Thames at Trowlock Island Greater London, Richmond upon ThamesRiver Thames
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    High river levels today may lead to flooding.

    Flooding is possible on 04 March 2026

    The next high tide is expected at Trowlock Island at 3:30AM on 04 March 2026 and is forecast to reach between 4.78m - 4.92m. The following high tide is expected at 16:00PM on 04 March 2026 and is forecast to reach between 4.85m - 4.97m. It is forecast to be a dry day. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.

    We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 10:00AM on 04 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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

    High tides today may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from 01:45am to 03:45am on 04/03/2026. 
    The forecast high tide at Richmond is 4.63 mAOD at 2:45 AM on 04/03/2026.

    We believe there is a possibility of flooding for Putney Embankment (SW15), Chiswick Mall and Strand on the Green (W4), Thames Bank at Mortlake (SW14), Ranelagh Drive (TW1), Friars Lane and Water Lane (TW9), Riverside and The Embankment at Twickenham, and the Towpath below Teddington Lock. Flooding of properties is not expected.

    Astronomical tide levels are rising. The river flow at Teddington Weir is 150 cubic metres per second and is falling. We anticipate the flows to fall slowly for the next few days. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 04 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  12. Flood alert River Trent in Derbyshire Derby, Derbyshire, LeicestershireRiver Trent
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    High river levels over the next 2 days may lead to flooding. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Willington, Ingleby, Barrow upon Trent, Swarkestone, the B5008 at Willington, the access frontage at Swarkestone, the A5132 between Willington and Barrow, and Meadow Lane, Bargate Lane, and the access roads to Willington Meadows, the Twyford Village access road, Church Lane at Barrow, and Ingleby Lane. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. No further rain is forecast. River levels at the Willington and Shardlow gauges will remain high until at least Thursday, 05/03/2026. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 04 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  13. Flood alert River Trent in Nottinghamshire Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottingham, NottinghamshireRiver Trent
    Message

    River levels remain high. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including communities near to the River Trent, and cellars of low-lying properties at Cavendish Bridge. No further rainfall is forecast. River levels at Shardlow Gauge remain high. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water & avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 04 March 2026 or as the situation changes

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

    River levels at Pillings Lock Gauge are falling, but still pose a flood risk. Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Slash Lane at Sileby and the Mountsorrel to Sileby road. No further rainfall is forecast. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 09:00am on 04 March 2026 or as the situation changes

    All warnings here
  15. Flood warning Groundwater flooding in the Bourne Valley - The Collingbournes WiltshireGroundwater
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    High groundwater levels are expected to cause flooding. Groundwater levels on the Salisbury Plain remain high. Areas that could be affected include: Aughton, Collingbourne Kingston and Collingbourne Ducis. The groundwater level at the Everleigh borehole is at 131.18m, and remains reactive to further rainfall. 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. Flooding of roads is expected, take particular care when driving, both for your own safety and to prevent flooding to others. Intense rainfall will lead to surface water flooding. 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 3:45PM on 10 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  16. Flood warning Groundwater flooding in the upper Avon valley and the Nine Mile river WiltshireGroundwater
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    High groundwater levels are expected to cause flooding. Groundwater on the Salisbury Plain remain high. Areas that could be affected include: Upper Avon Valley and the Nine Mile River. The groundwater level at Everleigh borehole is at 131.18m, and remains reactive to further rainfall. 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. We are closely monitoring the situation . If you have a pump, make sure it is working and switched on. Think about alternative power sources in case of power cuts. This message will be updated by 4:00PM on 10 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  17. Flood warning Groundwater flooding in the Bourne Valley - The Winterbournes Hampshire, WiltshireGroundwater
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    High groundwater levels are expected to cause flooding. Groundwater levels in Salisbury Plain are high. Areas that could be affected include: Winterbourne Gunner, Winterbourne Dauntsey, Winterbourne Earls and Laverstock . The groundwater level at the Clarendon borehole is at 73.448m, and remains reactive to further rainfall. High groundwater levels will influence the level of the River Bourne as well, increasing the risk of fluvial flooding. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Residents may experience inundation of septic tanks and sewer systems. Properties may experience flooding in cellars in affected areas. We are closely monitoring the situation . If you have a pump, make sure it is working and switched on. Think about alternative power sources in case of power cuts . This message will be updated by 4:00PM on 10 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  18. Flood alert River Trent from Cromwell Weir to Gainsborough Lincolnshire, NottinghamshireRiver Trent, River Idle
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    River levels remain high. Flooding is possible today. Areas most at risk are Church Laneham to Rampton Road. Lea Marsh, Gainsborough, Morton, East and West Stockwith, Trent Wharfage and Gainsborough Railway Bridge areas are also at risk during this evening and tomorrow morning's high tides. No further rainfall is forecast. River levels at Torksey Gauge and Gainsborough Gauge will remain high throughout this week. We are closely monitoring the situation. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 09:00 on 04 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  19. Flood warning River Trent at High Marnham and Low Marnham NottinghamshireRiver Trent
    Message

    This warning is for caravans at Marnham Meadows Holiday Park only. Due to a blockage in the Old Trent watercourse near Marnham Meadows Holiday Park, off Hollowgate Road in High Marnham, properties and access in this specific area are at risk. We are closely monitoring the situation and have staff checking the blockage and deploying pumps whilst river levels remain high. No other properties are currently at risk in the Marnham area. This message will be updated by 22:00 on 03 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  20. Flood alert Groundwater flooding in the Alton area HampshireGroundwater
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    Groundwater levels are high but stable at our Farringdon borehole near Alton and flooding of low-lying areas and roads is possible. We expect levels to remain high over the coming days and levels will remain sensitive to further rainfall.

    Due to the nature of groundwater flooding, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are closely monitoring rainfall and groundwater levels.

    Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Take particular care when driving through flood water both for your own safety and to prevent flooding to others. This message will be updated by 12:00PM, on the 10 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  21. Flood warning Groundwater flooding in the South Wiltshire Downs - The Teffont WiltshireGroundwater
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    High groundwater levels are expected to cause flooding. Groundwater levels in Salisbury Plain are high. Areas that could be affected include: Teffont and Teffont Evis. The groundwater level at The Terraces borehole is at 115.45m, the level remains reactive to further rainfall. 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. Flooding of roads is expected, take particular care when driving, both for your own safety and to prevent flooding to others. 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 3:00PM on 10 March 2026 or as the situation changes

    All warnings here
  22. Flood warning Groundwater flooding in the South Wiltshire Downs - The Chilmark WiltshireGroundwater
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    High groundwater levels are expected to cause flooding. Groundwater levels in Salisbury Plain are high due to recent rainfall. Areas that could be affected include: areas around the Chilmark stream and South Wiltshire Downs. The groundwater level at The Terraces borehole is at 115.45m, and remains reactive to further rainfall. 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. Flooding of roads is expected, take particular care when driving, both for your own safety and to prevent flooding to others. 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 3:00PM on 10 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  23. Flood warning Groundwater flooding for the North Winterborne, south of the A354 Dorset CouncilGroundwater
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    High groundwater levels are expected to cause flooding. Groundwater levels in West Dorset are high and remain reactive to further rainfall. Areas that could be affected include: Winterbourne Whitechurch, Winterbourne Kingston, Winterbourne Zelston and Newton Perverill. The groundwater level at the Delcombe Wood borehole is at 139.09m, and remains above the flood warning threshold. The forecast is for drier conditions this week with possible showers for 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. Flooding of roads is expected, take particular care when driving, both for your own safety and to prevent flooding. 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 2:30PM on 10 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  24. Flood warning Groundwater flooding in the Cerne Valley Dorset CouncilGroundwater
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    High groundwater levels are expected to cause flooding. Groundwater levels in West Dorset are high and remain reactive to further rainfall. Areas that could be affected include: Charminster and nearby areas. The groundwater level at the Dickley Down borehole is at 161.84m. The forecast for this week is dry with possible showers at 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. Flooding of roads is expected, take particular care when driving, both for your own safety and to prevent flooding to others. 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 10 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  25. Flood warning Groundwater flooding for the Bere Stream Dorset CouncilGroundwater
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    Flooding is expected as a result of high groundwater levels. Groundwater levels in West Dorset are high. Areas that could be affected include: Milton Abbas and Milborne St. Andrew. The groundwater level at the Delcombe Wood borehole is currently 139.09m, the level is starting to fall but remains reactive to further rainfall. The forecast is for dry weather and possible showers over 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. Flooding of roads is expected, take particular care when driving, both for your own safety and to prevent flooding to others. 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 10 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  26. Flood warning Middle Hampshire Avon at Britford, Salisbury WiltshireHampshire River Avon
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    River levels remain high due to recent rainfall and the high groundwater. Flooding is expected. The areas of Britford that are most at risk include Lower Road and Church Lane. We are expecting some rain today but totals will be low. The Forecast is for dry and bright conditions today and tomorrow. We will continue to monitor the situation . Please continue to use any flood protection products you may have and act on your flood plan if you have one. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. This message will be updated by 2:00PM on Wednesday 4th March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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  27. Flood warning Middle Hampshire Avon from Salisbury to Ringwood Dorset Council, Hampshire, WiltshireHampshire River Avon
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    River levels remain high due to the recent rainfall and high groundwater. Flooding is expected at locations in Britford, Charlton All Saints, Downton and Fordingbridge in close proximity to the River Avon. The forecast is for dry and bright conditions today and tomorrow. We will continue to monitor the situation. Please continue to use any flood protection products you may have and act on your flood plan if you have one. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car. This message will be updated by 2:30PM on Wednesday 4th March 2026 or as the situation changes.

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  28. Flood alert Upper Avon River Swift and Clay Coton Brook Leicestershire, Warwickshire, West NorthamptonshireAvon, Swift, Claycoton
    Message

    River levels continue to decrease at Lilbourne and whilst the level is decreasing the risk of flooding continues and will remain into Wednesday. Flooding may affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the River Avon between Stanford and Rugby, River Swift between Cosford and Rugby and Clay Coton Brook between Yelvertoft and Lilbourne. We continue to closely monitor the situation. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses. Stay away from flood water - it contains hidden dangers such as open manhole covers, sewage and chemicals. This message will be updated by 1100 Wednesday 4 March or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  29. Flood alert Groundwater flooding in the Meon Valley from East Meon to Soberton HampshireGroundwater
    Message

    Groundwater levels in the Meon Valley are high but slowly falling.

    At the borehole at Pound Lane, Meonstoke, the level has fallen by 83cm in the last week. Water is expected to be flowing across Rectory Lane, affecting the electricity sub-station, and behind the Buck's Head pub in Meonstoke. Mostly dry weather is forecast from Tuesday 03/03/2026 to Saturday 07/03/2026. Groundwater levels are expected to continue slowly falling across the next week. If dry weather continues to be forecast, this Flood Alert will be removed next week.

    We are closely monitoring the situation.

    Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working, in case groundwater levels rise once more.

    This message will be updated by 18:00 10/03/2026.

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

    The River Yeo level at Huish Episcopi is currently 8.14m and stable. The drain level at Huish Episcopi, on the other side of the floodbank, is 8.00m and stable.
    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 utilising the Parrett Relief Channel downstream of this alert area and pumping at Long Load, Huish Episcopi and Westover pumping stations, operating as river and water levels on the moors allow.
    Tuesday is forecast to be largely dry and the weather is expected to be more settled until the weekend.
    We have officers in the area today reviewing the situation.
    Avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 1pm on 04/03/2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  31. Flood alert Groundwater flooding in the Candovers and Old Alresford HampshireGroundwater
    Message

    Groundwater levels in the Candovers and Old Alresford are high but relatively stable.

    Flooding is expected to be affecting the ability of septic tanks to operate effectively. In Preston Candover and Old Alresford, a small number of properties will be experiencing cellar flooding. Mostly dry weather is forecast from Tuesday 03/03/2026 to Saturday 07/03/2026. Groundwater levels will begin to slowly fall over this week.

    We are closely monitoring the situation.

    Residents in Preston Candover and Old Alresford are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed, in case groundwater levels begin to rise once more.

    This message will be updated by 18:00 10/03/2026.

    All warnings here
  32. Flood alert River Thames from Hampton and Thames Ditton to Teddington Greater London, Kingston upon Thames, Richmond upon Thames, SurreyRiver Thames
    Message

    High tides today may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 03 March 2026. 
    The next high tide is expected at Kingston at 15:45PM on 03 March 2026 and is forecast to reach between 5.08m - 5.22m. The following high tide is expected at 4:00AM on 04 March 2026 and is forecast to reach between 4.82m - 4.96m. It is forecast to be a dry day. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 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 03 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  33. Flood alert River Thames at Trowlock Island Greater London, Richmond upon ThamesRiver Thames
    Message

    High river levels today may lead to flooding.

    Flooding is possible on 03 March 2026.

    The next high tide is expected at Trowlock Island at 15:15PM on 03 March 2026 and is forecast to reach between 5.04m - 5.18m. The following high tide is expected at 3:30AM on 04 March 2026 and is forecast to reach between 4.78m - 4.92m. It is forecast to be a dry day. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days.

    We are closely monitoring the situation. 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 20:00PM on 03 March 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  34. Flood warning River Yeo and River Parrett Moors, low lying properties around Muchelney SomersetRiver Yeo
    Message

    The River Yeo level at Huish Episcopi is currently 8.14m and stable. The drain level at Huish Episcopi is 8.00m and gradually 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. For the latest river and drain levels refer to https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/river-and-sea-levels.
    We are utilising the Parrett Relief Channel downstream of this alert area and pumping at Long Load, Huish Episcopi and Westover pumping stations, operating as river and water levels on the moors allow.
    Tuesday is forecast to be largely dry and the weather is expected to be more settled until the weekend.
    As property flooding is expected above 8.35m, we have officers in the area today reviewing the situation and whether this Flood Warning can be removed now (but with the Alert remaining).
    Avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.
    This message will be updated by 1pm on 04/03/2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  35. Flood alert Groundwater flooding in Kings Somborne and Little Somborne HampshireGroundwater
    Message

    Groundwater levels in Kings Somborne and Little Somborne are high but slowly falling.

    At the borehole in Kings Somborne, the level peaked on Thursday 19/02/2026 and has since fallen by 12cm. Flooding is expected to be affecting cellars in a small number of properties along Winchester Road, central Kings Somborne and in Little Somborne. Mostly dry weather is forecast from Tuesday 03/03/2026 to Saturday 07/03/2026. Groundwater levels in the villages will continue to slowly fall.

    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 in case levels begin to rise once more.

    This message will be updated by 18:00 10/03/2026.

    All warnings here
  36. Flood alert Groundwater flooding in West Ilsley, East Ilsley, Compton, Chilton and West Hagbourne West BerkshireGroundwater
    Message

    Groundwater levels are continuing to rise at our Hodcot borehole affecting West Ilsley, East Ilsley, Compton, Chilton and West Hagbourne where flooding of low-lying areas roads is possible. The groundwater level is higher than normal for this time and flooding is possible. Due to the nature of groundwater flooding, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Take particular care when driving through flood water both for your own safety and to prevent flooding to others. This message will be updated by 12:00PM, on the 10 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  37. Flood alert Groundwater flooding in Vernham Dean, Upton and the Bourne Valley HampshireGroundwater
    Message

    Groundwater levels in the Bourne Valley are high.

    At the borehole in Vernham Dean, the level peaked on Wednesday 25/02/2026, and has since fallen by 29cm. In Upton, levels are high but steady. Flooding is expected to be affecting a small number of cellars in Upton. Septic tanks will also be struggling to operate properly. Currently, we do not expect impacts to property at Vernham Dean, Hurstbourne Tarrant, Stoke or St Mary Bourne to be occurring. From Tuesday 03/03/2026 to Saturday 07/03/2026, mostly dry weather is expected. Groundwater levels will continue to slowly fall over the next week.

    We are closely monitoring the situation.

    Residents across the Bourne Valley are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed in case levels begin to rise again.

    This message will be updated by 18:00 10/03/2026.

    All warnings here
  38. Flood alert Groundwater flooding in the Upper Aldbourne Valley WiltshireGroundwater
    Message

    Groundwater levels are high but stable at our Water Acre borehole in the Upper Aldbourne Valley and flooding of low-lying areas and roads is possible. We expect levels to remain high over the coming days and levels will remain sensitive to further rainfall. Due to the nature of groundwater flooding, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are closely monitoring rainfall and groundwater levels. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Take particular care when driving through flood water both for your own safety and to prevent flooding to others. This message will be updated by 12:00PM, on the 10 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

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

    Groundwater levels are high but stable at our Northfield Farm borehole in the Great Shefford area and flooding of low-lying areas and roads is possible. We expect levels to remain high over the coming days and levels will remain sensitive to further rainfall. Due to the nature of groundwater flooding, this situation could continue for several weeks or longer. We are closely monitoring rainfall and groundwater levels. Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed. Take particular care when driving through flood water both for your own safety and to prevent flooding to others. This message will be updated by 12:00PM, on the 10 March 2026, or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  40. Flood alert Groundwater flooding in Bishops Sutton HampshireGroundwater
    Message

    Groundwater levels in Bishops Sutton are high but relatively stable. No flooding impacts are currently expected.

    However, groundwater is close to the level we would expect flooding to affect cellars of a small number of properties in Bishops Sutton. Mostly dry weather is expected from Tuesday 03/03/2026 to Saturday 07/03/2026. Groundwater levels in Bishops Sutton will begin to slowly fall during the next week.

    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 in case groundwater levels rise again.

    This message will be updated by 18:00 10/03/2026.

    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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