Flood warnings in England, Scotland and Wales

Name: Flood warnings raised in England since 2006
Creator: Environment Agency
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3 flood alerts in force

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

0Severe flood warningsSevere flooding. Danger to life.
0Flood warningsFlooding is expected. Immediate action required.
3Flood 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.

England — Environment Agency. 3 flood alerts in force. Last successful check: 18:13 today. Official England warnings.

Scotland — SEPA. SEPA has no flood warnings or alerts in force in Scotland. Last successful check: 18:02 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: 18:03 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.

NRW five-day flood risk outlook. The forecast flood risk across Wales for today and the next four days is very low. Rhagwelir fod y perygl llifogydd ar draws Cymru ar gyfer heddiw a'r pedwar diwrnod nesaf yn isel iawn. Covers Sunday 13 September 2026 to Thursday 17 September 2026; issued 9/13/2026 09:30:00 AM (NRW’s clock).

NRW lists no local authority above very low risk for these days.

Natural Resources Wales flood warnings and outlook. Contains Natural Resources Wales information © Natural Resources Wales and Database Right. All rights Reserved. Reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Flood alerts 3Flooding is possible. Be prepared.

Flood alertTidal

Tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and Shirehampton

City of Bristol, North Somerset, South GloucestershireRiver Avon

Raised 14:51 today

High tides this evening may lead to flooding.

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Flooding is possible from 09:00PM to 11:00PM on 13/09.

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.

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 14/09 or as the situation changes.

Gauges nearby

Ashton Vale 1mASD, normal 3.3 km away Bristol Bedminster St Johns Lane Upstream 0.34mASD, normal 4.3 km away Keynsham, Rivermead 4.71mASD, below normal 11.7 km away

Warned 346 times here since 2012 Area map and gauges

Flood alertTidal

The tidal River Waveney from Ellingham to Breydon Water

Norfolk, SuffolkWaveney

Raised 10:07 today

High river levels today may lead to flooding.

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Flooding is possible today, Sunday, 13th September.

We expect to see high water levels at Beccles Quay. River levels will remain high over the next couple of days.

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 14 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Gauges nearby

Haddiscoe 0.42mAOD, normal, falling 4.5 km away Beccles Quay 0.76mAOD, normal, just past peak 4.7 km away Burgh Castle 0.01mAOD, below normal, falling 10.0 km away

Warned 305 times here since 2006 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 0.02mASD, normal 1.4 km away Allerford -0.09m, below normal 2.5 km away West Luccombe 0.04mASD, normal 2.7 km away

Warned 506 times here since 2012 Area map and gauges

Recently removed 12Removal notices from the Environment Agency, SEPA and NRW. Standing water and debris can remain; check each source’s freshness above.

The Essex coast from Clacton to and including, St Peters Flat and the Colne and Blackwater estuariesTidal17:13 today
The Suffolk coast at SouthwoldTidal17:12 today
Hunstanton coast in NorfolkTidal11:37 today
The north Norfolk coast from East Cley to Kelling Hard, including SalthouseTidal11:32 today
The north Norfolk coast from Old Hunstanton, to and including CleyTidal11:31 today
Coast at North Morecambe BayTidal10:26 today
Tyne estuaryTidal10:19 today
North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and KilnseaTidal09:50 today
North Sea coast from Staithes to Whitby including tidal River EskTidal09:49 today
North Sea coast at HornseaTidal09:49 today
North Sea coast at Skipsea, Hornsea and MappletonTidal09:49 today
Wyre estuary from Fleetwood and Knott End to Little EcclestonTidal09:29 today

Every flood warning since 2006

87,651 warnings raised across 4,554 areas: 499 severe flood warnings, 22,848 flood warnings and 64,304 flood alerts. The busiest year was 2024, with 9,288. January has seen the most.

Warnings raised each year

Select a year to list its warnings.

Severe Flood warning Flood alert

2,241 2006’06 4,004 2007’07 3,893 2008’08 2,273 2009’09 1,892 2010’10 1,267 2011’11 5,859 2012’12 3,757 2013’13 5,353 2014’14 3,701 2015’15 3,972 2016’16 2,554 2017’17 3,257 2018’18 5,615 2019’19 6,761 2020’20 4,266 2021’21 3,195 2022’22 6,360 2023’23 9,288most on record 2024’24 4,249 2025’25 3,894so far 2026’26

Where they were raised

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

By month

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Most-warned areas

Newest first 2,081–2,120 of 87,651

Mon 23 Feb 2026 Flood alert Groundwater flooding in Hursley HampshireGroundwater
Message
High groundwater levels may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible , as a lot of rain (31mm) has fallen in the last week.
Widespread cellar flooding and sewerage system impacts are expected to be ongoing. Groundwater levels are now stable around the level where internal ground floor flooding is expected to begin affecting a small number of properties. From Monday 23/02/2026 to Wednesday 25/02/2026, dry weather is expected. Further rain (between 15 and 25mm) is forecast in Hampshire from Thursday 26/02/2026 into Friday 27/02/2026. If heavy rain affects Hursley, groundwater levels will rise again, and ongoing flooding impacts will increase.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed .
This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 02 March 2026 or as the situation changes.
All warnings here
Mon 23 Feb 2026 Flood alert Groundwater flooding in Pitton, West Tytherley, Nether Wallop and Broughton Hampshire, WiltshireGroundwater
Message
High groundwater levels may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible . Mostly light rain (23mm) has fallen in the last week.
Groundwater levels are slowly rising in all villages. Flooding is affecting cellars of properties in Nether Wallop and Pitton. Sewerage system impacts are expected to be ongoing in Pitton. In Over Wallop, ponding of water will affect gardens. In Broughton, rising river and groundwater will cause land flooding which could begin to affect property. Dry weather is expected until Wednesday 25/02/2026. Further rain (between 15 and 25mm) is forecast from Thursday 26/02/2026 into Friday 27/02/2026. From Friday 27/02/2026, cellar, road and land flooding could occur in West Tytherley.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed .
This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 02 March 2026 or as the situation changes.
All warnings here
Mon 23 Feb 2026 Flood alert Groundwater flooding in Finchdean, Dean Lane End and Rowlands Castle Hampshire, West SussexGroundwater
Message
High groundwater levels may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible , as a lot of rain (42mm) has fallen in the last week.
Groundwater levels at the borehole in Finchdean are relatively stable. The Idsworth and Chalton Lavants are both flowing. Road flooding is expected to be deep in all villages. Cellar flooding in Finchdean, Dean Lane End and Rowlands Castle is ongoing. Sewerage system impacts could also be possible. From Monday 23/02/2026 to Wednesday 25/02/2026, dry weather is expected. From Thursday 26/02/2026 to Friday 27/02/2026, further rain (15 to 25mm) is forecast. If heavy rain occurs, then ongoing flooding impacts will increase. Surface water flooding may occur during heavier rain events.
We are closely monitoring the situation
Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed .
This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 02 March 2026 or as the situation changes.
All warnings here
Mon 23 Feb 2026 Flood alert Groundwater flooding in Twyford and Hensting HampshireGroundwater
Message
High groundwater levels may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible , as 31mm of rain has fallen in the last week.
Groundwater levels are slowly rising. Flooding is affecting cellars of a small number of properties in Twyford and Hensting. Water is flowing on Hensting Lane. From Thursday 26/02/2026, a larger number of properties in Twyford could experience cellar flooding. From Monday 23/02/2026 to Wednesday 25/02/2026, dry weather is expected. Further rain (between 15 and 25mm) is forecast from Thursday 26/02/2026 into Friday 27/02/2026. Groundwater levels are expected to continue rising slowly into March. Water could begin to flow down the main road in Twyford in the next 2 weeks if heavy rain occurs.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed .
This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 02 March 2026 or as the situation changes.
All warnings here
Mon 23 Feb 2026 Flood alert Groundwater flooding in Bramdean and Cheriton HampshireGroundwater
Message
High groundwater levels may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible . Mostly light rain (22mm) has fallen in the last week.
Groundwater levels are slowly rising. Flooding is affecting cellars of a small number of properties in Cheriton. Septic tanks will be struggling to operate effectively. In Bramdean, properties could be affected by cellar flooding from Thursday 26/02/2026. From Monday 23/02/2026 to Wednesday 25/02/2026, dry weather is expected. From Thursday 26/02/2026 to Friday 27/02/2026, further rain (between 15 and 25mm) is forecast in Hampshire. Groundwater levels are expected to continue rising into March 2026. Increased road and cellar flooding in both villages is expected within 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 .
This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 02 March 2026 or as the situation changes.
All warnings here
Mon 23 Feb 2026 Flood alert Groundwater flooding in Littleton, Headbourne, Kings and Martyr Worthy, Easton and Chilland HampshireGroundwater
Message
High groundwater levels may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible . Mostly light rain (21mm) has fallen in the last week.
Groundwater levels are currently slowly falling. Flooding is affecting Springvale Road in Kings Worthy. In Martyr Worthy, Chilland and Easton, drainage ditches and culverts are full and less effective as natural flow paths are restricted. Some properties may be affected as water seeps up through floors. Footpaths near the river may be inaccessible. Dry weather is forecast until Wednesday 25/02/2026. On Thursday 26/02/2026 and Friday 27/02/2026, between 15 and 25mm of rain is forecast. If heavy rain affects the area, levels may rise again, and cellar flooding in Littleton could occur 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 .
This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 02 March 2026 or as the situation changes.
All warnings here
Mon 23 Feb 2026 Flood warning River Severn at Sandhurst and Maisemore GloucestershireRiver Severn All warnings here
Mon 23 Feb 2026 Flood alert Rothley Brook, Quorn Brook and Sileby Brook in Leicestershire Leicester, LeicestershireRothley Brook, Quorn Brook, Sileby Brook All warnings here
Mon 23 Feb 2026 Flood warning Rothley Brook at Glenfield and Anstey Leicester, LeicestershireRothley Brook All warnings here
Sun 22 Feb 2026 Flood alert River Severn in Shropshire Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, WorcestershireRiver Severn All warnings here
Sat 21 Feb 2026 Flood alert Middle River Mersey catchment including areas near Bramhall, Stockport, Sale, Altrincham and Urmston Cheshire East, Manchester, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, WarringtonRiver Mersey All warnings here
Sat 21 Feb 2026 Flood alert Upper River Tamar Cornwall, DevonRiver Tamar, River Strat, River Neet, River Ottery, River Kensey All warnings here
Sat 21 Feb 2026 Flood alert West Cornwall Rivers CornwallRiver Hayle, Perrancoombe Stream, Bolingey Stream, Portreath Stream, Newlyn Coombe River All warnings here
Sat 21 Feb 2026 Flood alert Rothley Brook, Quorn Brook and Sileby Brook in Leicestershire Leicester, LeicestershireRothley Brook, Quorn Brook, Sileby Brook All warnings here
Sat 21 Feb 2026 Flood alert South Devon Rivers DevonRiver Avon, River Erme, River Harbourne All warnings here
Sat 21 Feb 2026 Flood alert Tidal River Crane Greater London, Hounslow, Richmond upon ThamesRiver Crane All warnings here
Fri 20 Feb 2026 Flood alert Stoke Trent Staffordshire, Stoke-on-TrentFord Green Brook, Lyme Brook, River Trent All warnings here
Fri 20 Feb 2026 Flood alert Groundwater flooding in East Kent KentGroundwater
Message
Rising groundwater levels may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible to low lying land, roads and properties with basements around the following areas:
Petham Bourne, Alkham bourne and Nailbourne including Alkham, Temple Ewell, Elham, Barham, Bishopsbourne, Bridge, Patrixbourne and Bekesbourne.
Groundwater levels in East Kent have been rising following significant rainfall during January and early February. Levels are continuing to increase in response to recent rainfall and the Nailbourne is flowing throughout.
We are closely monitoring the situation, and have started operating the Littlebourne Relief Channel.
Keep up to date with groundwater levels on the 'Check for Flooding' site on gov.uk . Riparian owners are reminded to keep rivers on their land clear.
This message will be updated by 4:00PM on 27 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
All warnings here
Fri 20 Feb 2026 Flood alert Coast at North Morecambe Bay Lancashire, Westmorland and FurnessIrish Sea All warnings here
Fri 20 Feb 2026 Flood alert River Thames from Maidenhead to Windsor and Eton Buckinghamshire, Slough, Windsor and MaidenheadRiver Thames All warnings here
Fri 20 Feb 2026 Flood alert Mersey Estuary at Warrington Halton, WarringtonMersey Estuary All warnings here
Fri 20 Feb 2026 Flood warning Fittleworth on the Western River Rother West SussexWest Sussex River Rother All warnings here
Thu 19 Feb 2026 Flood alert River Hull Central catchment East Riding of Yorkshire, Kingston upon HullRiver Hull, Beverley and Barmston Drain All warnings here
Thu 19 Feb 2026 Flood alert Tidal River Stour area from Fordwich to Stonar Cut KentRiver Stour, North Sea All warnings here
Thu 19 Feb 2026 Flood alert Bow and Piddle Brook WorcestershirePiddle, Bow All warnings here
Thu 19 Feb 2026 Flood alert Groundwater flooding in Denmead HampshireGroundwater
Message
High groundwater levels may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible from 20/02/2026, because of a very wet January and February.
Water may begin to flood into Anmore Road and could affect the sewerage network from operating efficiently. From Friday 20/02/2026 to Monday 23/02/2026, only small amounts of rain are forecast to affect Hampshire. In the next 2 weeks, flooding could affect cellars of a small number of properties in Anmore Road. Groundwater levels are expected to remain high throughout February and into March.
We are closely monitoring the situation .
Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed .
This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 26 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
All warnings here
Thu 19 Feb 2026 Flood alert Groundwater flooding in Hambledon HampshireGroundwater
Message
High groundwater levels may lead to flooding.
Flooding is possible , as a lot of rain (46mm) has fallen in the last week.
Groundwater levels in Hambledon are now relatively stable. Currently, widespread cellar flooding is expected. Groundwater is infiltrating into sewers and causing issues with overflowing manholes. Fareham Road is closed, and water is flowing onto the road on the north side of East Street. From Friday 20/02/2026 to Monday 23/02/2026, small amounts of rain are forecast. Groundwater levels will remain very high for the next week, and close to the level at which road flooding on the High Street has previously begun. If the level does rise, the flood alleviation scheme should minimise this impact.
We are closely monitoring the situation and liaising with Hambledon Flood Action Group.
Residents are advised to prepare property resilience measures and ensure that pumps are working where they have been installed .
This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 26 February 2026 or as the situation changes.
All warnings here
Thu 19 Feb 2026 Flood alert Langney Haven East SussexLangney Haven All warnings here
Thu 19 Feb 2026 Flood warning Upper Frome from Maiden Newton to Dorchester Dorset CouncilDorset Frome All warnings here
Thu 19 Feb 2026 Flood alert Northumberland coast NorthumberlandNorth Sea All warnings here
Thu 19 Feb 2026 Flood warning Alfriston on the Cuckmere River East SussexCuckmere River All warnings here
Thu 19 Feb 2026 Flood alert Tidal River Crane Greater London, Hounslow, Richmond upon ThamesRiver Crane All warnings here
Thu 19 Feb 2026 Flood alert Middle Stour and tributaries Dorset CouncilRiver Stour, River Lodden All warnings here
Thu 19 Feb 2026 Flood alert Upper Stour and tributaries Dorset Council, Somerset, WiltshireRiver Stour, River Lodden, River Shreen All warnings here
Thu 19 Feb 2026 Flood warning Lower Frome from Dorchester to East Stoke Dorset CouncilDorset Frome All warnings here
Thu 19 Feb 2026 Flood alert Upper River Derwent East Riding of Yorkshire, North YorkshireRiver Derwent, Sea Cut, River Hertford, Burniston Beck All warnings here
Thu 19 Feb 2026 Flood alert The Rivers Wid and Can EssexRiver Wid, River Can All warnings here
Thu 19 Feb 2026 Flood alert Tidal Thames riverside from the Thames Barrier to Putney Bridge City of London, Greater London, Greenwich, Hammersmith and Fulham, Kensington and Chelsea, Lambeth, Lewisham, Newham, Southwark, Tower Hamlets, Wandsworth, WestminsterRiver Thames All warnings here
Thu 19 Feb 2026 Flood alert River Dene in South East Warwickshire WarwickshireDene All warnings here
Thu 19 Feb 2026 Flood alert Bourne Brook (Tamworth) Staffordshire, WalsallBourne Brook 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.