Flood warnings in England, Scotland and Wales

Name: Flood warnings raised in England since 2006
Creator: Environment Agency
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1 flood warning and 11 flood alerts in force

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

0Severe flood warningsSevere flooding. Danger to life.
1Flood warningFlooding is expected. Immediate action required.
11Flood alertsFlooding is possible. Be prepared.

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

England’s EA warning areas and Welsh NRW warning points. Select a dot to read it. Welsh points do not show the full affected area. Scottish warnings are listed below; SEPA RSS supplies no coordinates.

England — Environment Agency. 1 flood warning and 11 flood alerts in force. Last successful check: 00:08 today. Official England warnings.

Scotland — SEPA. SEPA has no flood warnings or alerts in force in Scotland. Last successful check: 00:02 today. Official Scotland warnings.

Scottish warnings are listed with SEPA’s wording below. Their locations are not supplied by RSS, so they are not yet mapped or matched to individual gauges or area notifications.

Wales — Natural Resources Wales. NRW has no flood warnings or alerts in force in Wales. Last successful check: 00:03 today. Official Wales warnings.

Welsh warning points show a reference location, not the whole affected area. Check NRW for the boundary. The historical archive below covers England only.

Flood warnings 1Flooding is expected. Immediate action required.

Flood warningTidal

North Sea coast at Hornsea

East Riding of YorkshireNorth Sea, Stream Dike, Foss Beck

Raised 22:17 yesterday

High tides are expected to cause flooding today.

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Flooding is expected from 5:00am to 7:30am on 13/09/2026

Locations most affected will be Properties from Marine Drive, along South Promenade, Hornsea Burton Road and along Stream Dike and Foss Beck

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 13 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Gauges nearby

Hempholme PS -0.49mAOD, normal 11.4 km away Lissett New Bridge 1.83mAOD, normal 12.3 km away Scurf Dyke 3.16mAOD, normal 13.2 km away

Warned 113 times here since 2017 Area map and gauges

Flood alerts 11Flooding is possible. Be prepared.

Flood alertTidal

North Sea coast from Staithes to Whitby including tidal River Esk

North Yorkshire, Redcar and ClevelandNorth Sea

Raised 22:14 yesterday

High tides today may lead to flooding.

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Flooding is possible from 4:00:am to 5:30am on 13/09/2026

Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths.

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 13 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Gauges nearby

Lealholm 0.06m, normal 10.0 km away Castleton 0.07m, normal 16.4 km away Loftus East Crescent 0.34m, normal 12.0 km away

Warned 209 times here since 2011 Area map and gauges

Flood alertTidal

North Sea coast at Skipsea, Hornsea and Mappleton

East Riding of YorkshireNorth Sea

Raised 22:12 yesterday

High tides today may lead to flooding.

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Flooding is possible from 5:00am to 7:30am on 13/09/2026

Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths.

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 13 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Gauges nearby

Hempholme PS -0.49mAOD, normal 12.0 km away Lissett New Bridge 1.83mAOD, normal 12.8 km away Scurf Dyke 3.16mAOD, normal 13.8 km away

Warned 170 times here since 2011 Area map and gauges

Flood alertTidal

North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea

East Riding of YorkshireNorth Sea

Raised 22:10 yesterday

High tides today may lead to flooding.

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Flooding is possible from 5:30am to 7:00am on 13/09/2026

Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths.

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 13 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Gauges nearby

Patrington Haven Outstrays 0.77mAOD, normal 5.3 km away Burstwick Hall Road Bridge 0.15mAOD, normal 16.5 km away River Freshney Grimsby 0.21mASD, normal 16.7 km away

Warned 322 times here since 2011 Area map and gauges

Flood alertTidal

Coast at North Morecambe Bay

Lancashire, Westmorland and FurnessIrish Sea

Raised 17:49 yesterday

High tides overnight may lead to flooding.

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Flooding is possible from 23:00 12/09/2026 to 03:00 on 13/09/2026.

Areas most at risk lie within the Sandside area of North Morecambe Bay. Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths.

We are closely monitoring the situation .

Avoid beaches and coastal promenades, which may be flooded . No further tides are expected to reach flood alert levels.

This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 13 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Gauges nearby

Cartmel Wheelhouse Bridge 0.5m, normal 2.6 km away Newby Bridge 0.98m, normal rising gently 8.3 km away Fitz Bridge 0.13m, below normal 11.1 km away

Warned 667 times here since 2006 Area map and gauges

Flood alertTidal

Wyre estuary from Fleetwood and Knott End to Little Eccleston

LancashireWyre Estuary

Raised 16:39 yesterday

High tides overnight may lead to flooding.

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Flooding is possible from 00:00 AM to 02:00 AM on Sunday 13th September.

The flood alert threshold for Hambleton is forecast to be reached for tonight's tide peaking around 01:00 AM Sunday.

We are closely monitoring the situation.

Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded.

This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 13 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Gauges nearby

Poulton Cottam Hall Field Grid 0.17m, normal 3.9 km away St Michaels 0.89m, normal, falling 10.7 km away Catterall 7.02m, normal 11.1 km away

Warned 306 times here since 2006 Area map and gauges

Flood alertTidal

The north Norfolk coast from Old Hunstanton, to and including Cley

NorfolkNorth Sea

Raised 16:25 yesterday

High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding.

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Flooding is possible between 7:15am and 9:15am tomorrow, Sunday 13th September.

We expect to see water on roads and paths to beaches and on the quays in Brancaster, Burnham Overy, Holkham, Wells and Blakeney. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Wells of 3.66mAODN at 8:15am, on Saturday 13th September, which is 0.26m above tide tables, wind force 3, westerly. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides.

We are closely monitoring the situation .

Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded .

This message will be updated by 3:00PM on 13 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Gauges nearby

Warham 0.56m, normal 8.6 km away South Creake 0.05m, normal 8.7 km away Little Walsingham 0.1m, normal 10.5 km away

Warned 267 times here since 2006 Area map and gauges

Flood alertTidal

The north Norfolk coast from East Cley to Kelling Hard, including Salthouse

NorfolkNorth Sea

Raised 16:25 yesterday

High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding.

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Flooding is possible between 7:15am and 9:15am tomorrow, Sunday 13th September.

We may see water on Beach Road at Cley, and Beach Road at Salthouse, and footpaths in the marshes may also become inaccessible. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Wells of 3.66mAODN at 8:15am, on Saturday 13th September, which is 0.26m above tide tables, wind force 3, westerly. Tides are expected to be higher than usual, due to the forecast weather conditions during spring tides.

We are closely monitoring the situation .

Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded .

This message will be updated by 3:00PM on 13 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Gauges nearby

Hunworth 0.12m, below normal 8.3 km away Warham 0.56m, normal 12.6 km away Corpusty 0.1mASD, normal 14.4 km away

Warned 134 times here since 2015 Area map and gauges

Flood alertTidal

Tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and Shirehampton

City of Bristol, North Somerset, South GloucestershireRiver Avon

Raised 15:16 yesterday

High tides this evening may lead to flooding.

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Flooding is possible from 08:00PM to 10:00PM on 12/09.

Areas most at risk include the tidal River Avon from Sea Mills to Conham in Bristol and between the Avonmouth Bridge and Shirehampton Park including Pill and Shirehampton. The detailed tidal forecast for those who use it is for a peak level at Avonmouth Portbury. The first forecast high water of 7.46 mAODN is at 9:00PM 12/09, which is 0.12 m above tide tables, with Westerly force 5 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level.)

We are closely monitoring the situation.

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

This message will be updated by 2:00PM on 13/09 or as the situation changes.

Gauges nearby

Ashton Vale 0.99mASD, normal 3.3 km away Bristol Bedminster St Johns Lane Upstream 0.32mASD, normal 4.3 km away Keynsham, Rivermead 4.7mASD, below normal 11.7 km away

Warned 345 times here since 2012 Area map and gauges

Flood alertTidal

Hunstanton coast in Norfolk

NorfolkNorth Sea

Raised 11:17 yesterday

High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding.

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Flooding is possible from 06:00am to 10:00am on Sunday 13 September 2026.

Areas most at risk are around Hunstanton seafront. Flood gates in the area will be closed by the Local Authority which will make access difficult. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at King's Lynn of 4.67mAODN at 08:15am on 13 September, Wind Force 3, Westerly. The current series of high spring tides has now reached its peak and will fall away over the next few days.

We are closely monitoring the situation .

Avoid beaches and coastal promenades, which may be flooded .

This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 13 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Gauges nearby

Heacham 0.06mASD, normal 2.7 km away Castle Rising 0.12m, below normal 14.5 km away Kilham's Bridge -3.39mAOD, below normal, 18 days old 15.5 km away

Warned 119 times here since 2019 Area map and gauges

Flood alertTidal

Tyne estuary

Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, South TynesideRiver Tyne

Raised 09:47 yesterday

High tides on Sunday may lead to flooding.

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Flooding is possible between 4.30am - 5.45am on Sunday 13 September

The location most likely to be affected is Newcastle Quayside, particularly the area around the Swing Bridge.

We are closely monitoring the situation .

Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded . Stay out of any flood water.

This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 13 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Gauges nearby

Crag Hall 0.06m, normal 4.1 km away Gosforth 0.27m, normal 5.8 km away Team Valley 0.21m, normal 7.2 km away

Warned 71 times here since 2011 Area map and gauges

Flood alertTidal

Somerset coast at Porlock Weir

SomersetBristol Channel

Raised Thu 10 Sep, 13:29

High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding.

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Flooding is possible Around high tide

We are entering a sequence of Spring tides that may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible around 06:45 on Friday 11th September. Flooding is forecast to affect locations at Porlock Bay, with low lying land and roads expected to be most affected, particularly around the coastline between Gore Point and Hurlstone Point including Porlock Weir. The first high tide is at 06:45 on Friday with a peak height of 6.12m and a F4 north westerly wind. The second high tide is at 19:00 on Friday with a peak height of 6.37m and a F4 westerly wind

We are closely monitoring the situation .

Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded .

This message will be updated by 12:19PM on 10 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Gauges nearby

Parsons Street 0.03mASD, normal 1.4 km away Allerford -0.09m, below normal 2.5 km away West Luccombe 0.05mASD, normal 2.7 km away

Warned 506 times here since 2012 Area map and gauges

Recently removed 7Removal notices from the Environment Agency, SEPA and NRW. Standing water and debris can remain; check each source’s freshness above.

Humber estuary from Spurn Point to Winestead OutfallTidal11:51 yesterday
The Essex coast from Clacton to and including, St Peters Flat and the Colne and Blackwater estuariesTidal09:57 yesterday
The Essex coast at Coalhouse FortTidal09:55 yesterday
The Suffolk and Essex coast from Felixstowe to Clacton including Orwell and Stour estuariesTidal09:52 yesterday
The tidal Deben estuaryTidal09:49 yesterday
Tidal Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington WeirTidal09:29 yesterday
Christchurch HarbourTidal08:26 yesterday

Flood warnings and alerts in 2016

3,972 warnings raised across 993 areas: 3 severe flood warnings, 831 flood warnings and 3,138 flood alerts. January has seen the most.

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Warnings raised each year

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0 2006’06 0 2007’07 0 2008’08 0 2009’09 0 2010’10 0 2011’11 0 2012’12 0 2013’13 0 2014’14 0 2015’15 3,972 2016’16 0 2017’17 0 2018’18 0 2019’19 0 2020’20 0 2021’21 0 2022’22 0 2023’23 0 2024’24 0 2025’25 0so far 2026’26

Where they were raised

Each dot is a group of warning areas; the bigger the dot, the more warnings.

By month

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Most-warned areas

Newest first 1,401–1,440 of 3,972

Fri 10 Jun 2016 Flood warning River Maun at Clipstone, Edwinstowe and Ollerton All warnings here
Wed 8 Jun 2016 Flood alert Middle Tame Birmingham, Staffordshire, WarwickshireRiver Tame All warnings here
Wed 8 Jun 2016 Flood alert River Rea BirminghamRiver Rea All warnings here
Wed 8 Jun 2016 Flood warning Yeading Brook West at Ruislip Manor Greater London, Harrow, HillingdonYeading Brook West All warnings here
Wed 8 Jun 2016 Flood warning River Pinn at Pinner Greater London, HarrowRiver Pinn All warnings here
Wed 8 Jun 2016 Flood warning Wealdstone Brook at Kenton Brent, Greater London, HarrowWealdstone Brook All warnings here
Wed 8 Jun 2016 Flood alert Upper Tame Birmingham, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, Warwickshire, WolverhamptonRiver Tame, Ford Brook All warnings here
Wed 8 Jun 2016 Flood warning Silk Stream at Edgware and Colindale Barnet, Brent, Greater LondonSilk Stream All warnings here
Wed 8 Jun 2016 Flood alert River Stour and Smestow Brook in the Black Country and South Staffordshire Dudley, Sandwell, Staffordshire, Wolverhampton, WorcestershireRiver Stour, Smestow Brook All warnings here
Wed 8 Jun 2016 Flood alert River Sow and River Penk Staffordshire, WolverhamptonSandyford Brook, Ridings Brook, Saredon Brook All warnings here
Wed 8 Jun 2016 Flood alert Tidal Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington Weir Greater London, Hammersmith and Fulham, Hounslow, Richmond upon Thames, WandsworthRiver Thames All warnings here
Tue 7 Jun 2016 Flood alert Upper River Ure North YorkshireRiver Ure All warnings here
Tue 7 Jun 2016 Flood alert River Sowe, River Sherbourne, Canley Brook and Finham Brook Coventry, Solihull, WarwickshireSowe, Sherbourne, Canley Brook All warnings here
Tue 7 Jun 2016 Flood alert River Rea BirminghamRiver Rea All warnings here
Tue 7 Jun 2016 Flood alert Upper Tame Birmingham, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall, Warwickshire, WolverhamptonRiver Tame, Ford Brook All warnings here
Tue 7 Jun 2016 Flood alert Loughborough Urban Watercourses Leicestershire, NottinghamshireBlack Brook All warnings here
Tue 7 Jun 2016 Flood alert River Maun in Nottinghamshire NottinghamshireRiver Maun All warnings here
Tue 7 Jun 2016 Flood alert River Stour and Smestow Brook in the Black Country and South Staffordshire Dudley, Sandwell, Staffordshire, Wolverhampton, WorcestershireRiver Stour, Smestow Brook All warnings here
Tue 7 Jun 2016 Flood alert River Leen and Day Brook in Nottinghamshire Nottingham, NottinghamshireRiver Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook All warnings here
Tue 7 Jun 2016 Flood alert Lower Lee Tributaries Barnet, Enfield, Essex, Greater London, Haringey, Hertfordshire, Redbridge, Waltham ForestChing Brook, Cobbins Brook, Nazeing Brook, Pymmes Brook, Salmons Brook, Turkey Brook, Small River Lee, Rags Brook, Trinity Marsh Ditch All warnings here
Tue 7 Jun 2016 Flood alert Silk Stream and the Deans, Edgware, Dollis, Mutton and Wealdstone Brooks Barnet, Brent, Greater London, HarrowSilk Stream; Dollis Brook; Deans Brook; Edgware Brook; Mutton Brook; Wealdstone Brook; Wembley Brook All warnings here
Tue 7 Jun 2016 Flood alert Yeading Brooks Ealing, Greater London, Harrow, HillingdonYeading Brook West, Yeading Brook East All warnings here
Tue 7 Jun 2016 Flood alert River Pinn and Woodridings Stream Greater London, Harrow, HillingdonRiver Pinn All warnings here
Tue 7 Jun 2016 Flood alert River Rye North YorkshireRiver Riccal All warnings here
Tue 7 Jun 2016 Flood alert Tidal Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington Weir Greater London, Hammersmith and Fulham, Hounslow, Richmond upon Thames, WandsworthRiver Thames All warnings here
Tue 7 Jun 2016 Flood alert Somerset coast at Porlock Weir SomersetBristol Channel All warnings here
Mon 6 Jun 2016 Flood alert Tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and Shirehampton City of Bristol, North Somerset, South GloucestershireRiver Avon All warnings here
Mon 6 Jun 2016 Flood alert Tidal Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington Weir Greater London, Hammersmith and Fulham, Hounslow, Richmond upon Thames, WandsworthRiver Thames All warnings here
Sun 5 Jun 2016 Flood alert Tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and Shirehampton City of Bristol, North Somerset, South GloucestershireRiver Avon All warnings here
Sun 5 Jun 2016 Flood alert Tidal Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington Weir Greater London, Hammersmith and Fulham, Hounslow, Richmond upon Thames, WandsworthRiver Thames All warnings here
Sat 4 Jun 2016 Flood alert Tidal Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington Weir Greater London, Hammersmith and Fulham, Hounslow, Richmond upon Thames, WandsworthRiver Thames All warnings here
Sat 4 Jun 2016 Flood alert Somerset coast at Porlock Weir SomersetBristol Channel All warnings here
Fri 3 Jun 2016 Flood alert North Sea Coast at Bridlington East Riding of YorkshireNorth Sea All warnings here
Wed 1 Jun 2016 Flood alert North Sea Coast from Whitby to Filey East Riding of Yorkshire, North YorkshireNorth Sea All warnings here
Tue 31 May 2016 Flood alert Silk Stream and the Deans, Edgware, Dollis, Mutton and Wealdstone Brooks Barnet, Brent, Greater London, HarrowSilk Stream; Dollis Brook; Deans Brook; Edgware Brook; Mutton Brook; Wealdstone Brook; Wembley Brook All warnings here
Tue 31 May 2016 Flood alert Rivers Deben and Lark SuffolkRiver Deben, River Lark All warnings here
Tue 31 May 2016 Flood alert River Gipping from downstream of Needham Market to upstream of London Road Bridge, Ipswich SuffolkGipping All warnings here
Tue 31 May 2016 Flood alert River Roach, Prittle Brook and Eastwood Brook Essex, Southend-on-SeaRoach, Prittle Brook, Eastwood Brook All warnings here
Tue 31 May 2016 Flood alert River Bure and Spixworth Beck NorfolkBure, Spixworth Beck All warnings here
Tue 31 May 2016 Flood alert Rattlesden River and River Gipping through and including Stowmarket and Needham Market SuffolkRattlesden River, Gipping 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.