Flood warnings in England

12 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.
  • 12Flood alertsFlooding is possible. Be prepared.

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Flood alert: Somerset coast at Porlock WeirFlood alert: Christchurch HarbourFlood alert: Tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and ShirehamptonFlood alert: The Essex coast from Clacton to and including, St Peters Flat and the Colne and Blackwater estuariesFlood alert: The Essex coast at Coalhouse FortFlood alert: The Suffolk and Essex coast from Felixstowe to Clacton including Orwell and Stour estuariesFlood alert: The tidal Deben estuaryFlood alert: Coast at North Morecambe BayFlood alert: Wyre estuary from Fleetwood and Knott End to Little EcclestonFlood alert: Tidal Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington WeirFlood alert: Humber estuary from Spurn Point to Winestead OutfallFlood alert: North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea
Where the 12 warnings are in force. Select a dot to read it.

Every flood warning since 2006

87,628 warnings raised across 4,554 areas: 499 severe flood warnings, 22,846 flood warnings and 64,283 flood alerts. The busiest year was 2024, with 9,288. January has seen the most.

Warnings raised each year

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Where they were raised

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

149 warnings: Lower Exe area and 3 nearby areas149 warnings: River Sence in Leicestershire and 3 nearby areas149 warnings: River Leadon catchment150 warnings: Groundwater flooding in Hambledon and 2 nearby areas151 warnings: Lower Stour and tributaries and 4 nearby areas152 warnings: River Ure at Boroughbridge Camping and Caravanning Site and 3 nearby areas152 warnings: Middle Avon Rugby to Bidford and 2 nearby areas153 warnings: River Severn at Severn Ham, Tewkesbury and 4 nearby areas153 warnings: River Trent Tributaries in Nottinghamshire153 warnings: River Thames from Shepperton to Molesey and 8 nearby areas155 warnings: Lyme Regis Harbour and 3 nearby areas156 warnings: The Essex coast at Coalhouse Fort and 3 nearby areas157 warnings: Mersey Estuary at Arpley Bridge, Warrington and 11 nearby areas157 warnings: Lower River Nidd catchment and 3 nearby areas157 warnings: Lower River Ure and 2 nearby areas158 warnings: The River Bure, Spixworth Beck and surrounding Becks and 1 nearby area158 warnings: West Cornwall Rivers160 warnings: Cuckmere River160 warnings: River Frome in Herefordshire161 warnings: South Devon coast from Start Point to Dawlish Warren and 1 nearby area164 warnings: Somerset coast at Minehead, Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea and Uphill to Kingston Seymour and 1 nearby area167 warnings: The Rivers Wid and Can and 1 nearby area167 warnings: Lower Frome from East Stoke to Wareham and 3 nearby areas168 warnings: Lower River Loddon and 6 nearby areas169 warnings: River Wye in Herefordshire170 warnings: The Essex coast from St Peters Flat to and including Shoeburyness and the Crouch and Roach estuaries and 1 nearby area170 warnings: River Pinn and Woodridings Stream and 6 nearby areas170 warnings: River Ray and its tributaries from Shipton Lee to and including Islip and 3 nearby areas171 warnings: River Arrow and River Alne and 1 nearby area172 warnings: The Suffolk coast from Lowestoft to Bawdsey and 2 nearby areas172 warnings: Middle River Eden172 warnings: River Pang from East Ilsley to Pangbourne and Sulham Brook and 4 nearby areas174 warnings: River Mole and its tributaries from Kinnersley Manor to South Hersham and 2 nearby areas174 warnings: Rivers Cocker, Marron and Derwent174 warnings: Middle Tame and 4 nearby areas176 warnings: Lower River Calder catchment and 8 nearby areas176 warnings: Coast from Silloth to St Bees and 1 nearby area177 warnings: River Cole and 6 nearby areas178 warnings: Rivers Esk and Irthing184 warnings: Tern and Perry catchments185 warnings: Upper Ouse and 2 nearby areas185 warnings: Weymouth Harbour and 6 nearby areas185 warnings: Lower Frome and tributaries and 2 nearby areas188 warnings: Upper Soar catchment and 1 nearby area189 warnings: East Somerset Rivers191 warnings: Lower River Loddon at the River Thames confluence at Twyford and 5 nearby areas193 warnings: Upper River Ouse and 3 nearby areas193 warnings: Rivers Lowther and Eamont and 2 nearby areas194 warnings: River Severn in Shropshire and 1 nearby area195 warnings: River Cole, Dorcan Brook and South Marston Brook196 warnings: The north Norfolk coast from East Cley to Kelling Hard, including Salthouse and 6 nearby areas198 warnings: Rivers Wampool and Ellen and 3 nearby areas199 warnings: River Stour and Smestow Brook in the Black Country and South Staffordshire and 3 nearby areas201 warnings: Tidal River Ouse from Naburn Lock to Selby and 7 nearby areas201 warnings: Coast at Barrow in Furness and 2 nearby areas203 warnings: River Stour in Worcestershire and 8 nearby areas203 warnings: River Severn in Gloucestershire and 3 nearby areas206 warnings: West coast of Dorset and 4 nearby areas207 warnings: Severn Estuary at Severn Beach and 5 nearby areas208 warnings: Rivers Caldew and Petteril and 1 nearby area209 warnings: River Chew catchment and 2 nearby areas209 warnings: Wye Estuary in Gloucestershire and 2 nearby areas209 warnings: North Bank Road alongside the River Nene, east of Peterborough and west of Dog-in-a-Doublet Sluice and 2 nearby areas210 warnings: Exmoor Rivers and 1 nearby area211 warnings: River Seven catchment and 8 nearby areas212 warnings: Mid Bristol Avon area and 1 nearby area214 warnings: River Erewash in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire and 9 nearby areas215 warnings: Lune estuary south west of Lancaster and 5 nearby areas216 warnings: Middle River Mersey catchment including areas near Bramhall, Stockport, Sale, Altrincham and Urmston and 10 nearby areas216 warnings: River Leen, Day Brook and Tottle Brook in Nottinghamshire and 4 nearby areas216 warnings: The Suffolk coast at Southwold and 3 nearby areas217 warnings: Mansbridge and Riverside Park and 6 nearby areas218 warnings: Langstone to Emsworth Harbour and 8 nearby areas218 warnings: River Lugg south of Leominster and 7 nearby areas219 warnings: Upper River Calder catchment and 8 nearby areas219 warnings: South Devon Rivers and 2 nearby areas219 warnings: River Teign area and 1 nearby area220 warnings: Combe Haven and 7 nearby areas220 warnings: River Anker and River Sence and 2 nearby areas222 warnings: River Dene in South East Warwickshire and 1 nearby area222 warnings: River Trent from Cromwell Weir to Gainsborough and 3 nearby areas223 warnings: North Sea coast from Staithes to Whitby including tidal River Esk and 2 nearby areas223 warnings: River Dart area and 1 nearby area223 warnings: Upper River Eden225 warnings: River Maun in Nottinghamshire and 1 nearby area226 warnings: Rivers Ehen, Calder, Irt and Esk227 warnings: Upper Frome and tributaries and 2 nearby areas230 warnings: Rivers Brathay, Rothay and Winster and 1 nearby area233 warnings: River Leam and River Itchen and 1 nearby area237 warnings: Hayling Island and 7 nearby areas237 warnings: River Severn in Worcestershire and 5 nearby areas237 warnings: Upper River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck and Derwent Water242 warnings: River Blythe in Warwickshire and 3 nearby areas244 warnings: South Somerset Rivers, Upper Reaches and 2 nearby areas244 warnings: The Suffolk and Essex coast from Felixstowe to Clacton including Orwell and Stour estuaries and 1 nearby area244 warnings: Climping Seafront and 5 nearby areas244 warnings: Upper Bristol Avon area and 3 nearby areas245 warnings: West Somerset Streams and 4 nearby areas247 warnings: Eastern Yar248 warnings: Rivers Otter and Sid, and Exmouth area and 1 nearby area248 warnings: Somerset coast at Clevedon and 3 nearby areas253 warnings: Rivers Duddon, Crake and Mill Beck254 warnings: Severn estuary from Gloucester to Sharpness and 4 nearby areas257 warnings: River Blackwater and 5 nearby areas259 warnings: Rivers Kent and Bela and 4 nearby areas261 warnings: The tidal Rivers Bure, Ant and Thurne and 2 nearby areas261 warnings: River Sow and River Penk and 4 nearby areas263 warnings: River Trent in Derbyshire and 3 nearby areas265 warnings: Upper Teme and 1 nearby area268 warnings: Middle Exe area and 2 nearby areas274 warnings: South Cornwall coast from Lizard Point to Gribbin Head excluding the Tidal Fal Estuary and 5 nearby areas279 warnings: North Sea coast at Skipsea, Hornsea and Mappleton and 1 nearby area281 warnings: River Wye in Derbyshire and 9 nearby areas287 warnings: River Avon in Worcestershire and 9 nearby areas292 warnings: River Churnet and River Tean and 5 nearby areas297 warnings: Upper River Aire catchment and 15 nearby areas297 warnings: South East Somerset Rivers, Upper Reaches and 1 nearby area302 warnings: North Devon coast from Hartland Point to Lynmouth and 3 nearby areas304 warnings: Upper Avon River Swift and Clay Coton Brook and 2 nearby areas308 warnings: Tyne and Wear coast and 3 nearby areas308 warnings: The tidal Deben estuary308 warnings: River Thames at Trowlock Island and 8 nearby areas312 warnings: Mersey Estuary at Warrington and 7 nearby areas319 warnings: North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea327 warnings: Keswick Campsite and 11 nearby areas339 warnings: Upper River Tamar340 warnings: The north Norfolk coast from Old Hunstanton, to and including Cley and 5 nearby areas344 warnings: Tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and Shirehampton348 warnings: River Ouse at Naburn Lock and 11 nearby areas355 warnings: Wyre estuary from Fleetwood and Knott End to Little Eccleston and 5 nearby areas360 warnings: Severn Vyrnwy confluence and 2 nearby areas361 warnings: Lower Dove and 5 nearby areas364 warnings: River Axe area and 3 nearby areas366 warnings: Humber estuary from Spurn Point to Winestead Outfall366 warnings: Coast from Gretna to Silloth and 1 nearby area371 warnings: The tidal River Waveney from Ellingham to Breydon Water and 6 nearby areas372 warnings: North Sea coast from Whitby to Filey and 4 nearby areas376 warnings: Rivers Clyst and Culm and their tributaries and 2 nearby areas382 warnings: The tidal River Yare from Thorpe St Andrew to Breydon Water and 1 nearby area394 warnings: Lower River Eden and 17 nearby areas420 warnings: Christchurch Harbour and 6 nearby areas456 warnings: Dorset coast at Poole Harbour and 5 nearby areas459 warnings: North Cornwall coast from Lands End to Chapel Porth and 5 nearby areas507 warnings: Lower River Soar in Leicestershire and 6 nearby areas524 warnings: The Essex coast from Clacton to and including, St Peters Flat and the Colne and Blackwater estuaries and 1 nearby area540 warnings: West Dorset Rivers and Streams and 8 nearby areas631 warnings: Somerset coast at Porlock Weir and 3 nearby areas667 warnings: Coast at North Morecambe Bay and 1 nearby area906 warnings: North Sea coast at Bridlington and 2 nearby areas964 warnings: Tidal Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington Weir and 3 nearby areas

Newest first 201–240 of 87,628

  1. Flood alert River Leen, Day Brook and Tottle Brook in Nottinghamshire Nottingham, NottinghamshireRiver Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
    Message

    Forecast high river levels this afternoon may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible this afternoon, 26 August 2026, from midday into the evening. Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas, low lying land and roads around the Tottle Brook. The forecast this morning has improved, however there remains a risk of heavy rainfall from thunderstorms this afternoon. Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout Thursday, 27/08/2026, with lighter persistent rainfall through Friday, We are closely monitoring the situation & clearing debris from weed screens. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses & monitor local water levels and weather conditions. This message will be updated by 17:00 PM on 26 August 2026, or as the situation changes
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    All warnings here
  2. Flood alert Loughborough urban watercourses and local tributaries to the River Soar Leicestershire, NottinghamshireBlack Brook
    Message

    Forecast high river levels this afternoon may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible this afternoon, 26 August 2026, from midday into the evening.
    Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road, Monarch Way and Belton Road industrial areas from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston Brook.
    The forecast this morning has improved, however there remains a risk of heavy rainfall from thunderstorms this afternoon. Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout Thursday, 27/08/2026, with lighter persistent rainfall through Friday, We are closely monitoring the situation & clearing debris from weed screens. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses & monitor local water levels and weather conditions. This message will be updated by 17:00 PM on 26 August 2026, or as the situation changes

    All warnings here
  3. Flood alert Tributaries in Leicester City Leicester, LeicestershireWillow Brook, Evington Brook, Bushby Brook, Thurnby Brook, Scraptoft Brook, Melton Brook, Braunstone Brook
    Message

    Forecast high river levels this afternoon may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible this afternoon, 26 August 2026 From midday into the evening. Areas most at risk are low-lying roads and land around the brooks in Leicester City, including recreational land where water depths could become hazardous. Areas particularly at risk include those around the Braunstone Brook, Lubbesthorpe Brook, Melton Brook, Saffron Brook, Willow Brook, Bushby Brook, Evington Brook, Thurnby Brook and Scraptoft Brook. The forecast this morning has improved, however there remains a risk of heavy rainfall from thunderstorms this afternoon. Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout Thursday, 27/08/2026, with lighter persistent rainfall through Friday, We are closely monitoring the situation & clearing debris from weed screens. Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses & monitor local water levels and weather conditions. This message will be updated by 17:00 PM on 26 August 2026 or as the situation changes

    All warnings here
  4. Flood alert River Maun in Nottinghamshire NottinghamshireRiver Maun
    Message

    Forecast high river levels tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 26 August 2026 . 
    Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around Mansfield, the Sherwood Forest Caravan Park at Clipstone, Edwinstowe, Ollerton, Whitewater Lane at Whitewater Bridge and West Drayton. Heavy rainfall is forecast throughout the day from the early hours of tomorrow, 26/08/2026 with thunderstorms in the afternoon. Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout Thursday, 27/08/2026, with lighter persistent rainfall through Friday, 28/08/2026. River levels across local watercourses are likely to rise rapidly due to the nature of the catchments. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded . 
    This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 26 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  5. Flood alert River Trent Tributaries in Nottinghamshire Nottingham, NottinghamshireRiver Trent, River Greet, Potwell Dyke, Carr Dyke, Dover Beck, Cocker Beck, Thurgarton Beck, Fairham Brook
    Message

    High river levels tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 26 August 2026 . 
    Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around the tributaries of the River Trent in Nottinghamshire, the River Greet, Potwell Dyke, Dover Beck, Cocker Beck, Woodborough Brook, Ouse Dyke, Thurgarton Beck and others. Heavy rainfall is forecast throughout the day from the early hours of tomorrow, 26/08/2026 with thunderstorms in the afternoon. Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout Thursday, 27/08/2026, with lighter persistent rainfall through Friday, 28/08/2026. River levels at Lowdham Gauge may rise rapidly due to the nature of the catchment 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded . 
    This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 26 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  6. Flood alert River Leen, Day Brook and Tottle Brook in Nottinghamshire Nottingham, NottinghamshireRiver Leen, Day Brook, Tottle Brook
    Message

    High river levels tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 26 August 2026 . 
    Areas most at risk are low-lying recreational areas and roads including High School playing fields on Valley Road and other low lying land and recreational areas, low lying land and roads around the Tottle Brook. Heavy rainfall is forecast throughout the day from the early hours of tomorrow, 26/08/2026 with thunderstorms in the afternoon. Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout Thursday, 27/08/2026, with lighter persistent rainfall through Friday, 28/08/2026. River levels at Day Brook Gauge may rise rapidly due to the nature of the catchment 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses . 
    This message will be updated by 9:00AM on 26 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  7. Flood alert Loughborough urban watercourses and local tributaries to the River Soar Leicestershire, NottinghamshireBlack Brook
    Message

    Forecast high river levels tomorrow may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 26 August 2026 From mid-morning into the afternoon and evening. 
    Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including Kingfisher Way, Forest Road, Monarch Way and Belton Road industrial areas from the Wood Brook, the Grace Dieu Brook, Burleigh Brook, Black Brook, Grammar School Brook, Hermitage Brook, Sileby Brook, Long Whatton Brook, King’s Brook and Kingston Brook. Heavy rainfall is forecast throughout the day from the early hours of tomorrow, 26/08/2026 with thunderstorms in the afternoon. Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout Thursday, 27/08/2026, with lighter persistent rainfall through Friday, 28/08/2026. River levels across 
    We are closely monitoring the situation & clearing debris from weed screens. 
    Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses & monitor local water levels and weather conditions. 
    This message will be updated by 10:30AM on 26 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  8. Flood alert Tributaries in Leicester City Leicester, LeicestershireWillow Brook, Evington Brook, Bushby Brook, Thurnby Brook, Scraptoft Brook, Melton Brook, Braunstone Brook
    Message

    Forecast high river levels tomorrow may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 26 August 2026 From mid-morning into the afternoon and evening. 
    Areas most at risk are low-lying roads and land around the brooks in Leicester City, including recreational land where water depths could become hazardous. Areas particularly at risk include those around the Braunstone Brook, Lubbesthorpe Brook, Melton Brook, Saffron Brook, Willow Brook, Bushby Brook, Evington Brook, Thurnby Brook and Scraptoft Brook. Heavy rainfall is forecast throughout the day from the early hours of tomorrow, 26/08/2026 with thunderstorms in the afternoon. Further heavy rainfall is forecast throughout Thursday, 27/08/2026, with lighter persistent rainfall through Friday, 
    We are closely monitoring the situation & clearing debris from weed screens. 
    Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses & monitor local water levels and weather conditions. 
    This message will be updated by 10:30AM on 26 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  9. Flood alert Crossens area in west Lancashire Lancashire, SeftonCrossens
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    Flooding is possible for: Low lying land from Ormskirk to Southport including, Banks, Birkdale, Brown Edge, Mere Brow and Scarisbrick
    Rising river levels today may lead to flooding.
    Flooding is possible on 20 August 2026.
    Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers.

    We are closely monitoring the situation.
    Monitor local water levels and weather conditions.
    This message will be updated by 6:00PM on 20 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  10. Flood warning Fouracres and The Crescent at Maghull SeftonSurface Water
    Message

    Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding today. 
    Flooding is expected on 20 August 2026 . 
    Locations most affected will be properties on Fouracres and The Crescent which are at risk from surface water flooding. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses . 
    This message will be updated by 1:00PM on 20 August 2026 or as the situation changes. 

    All warnings here
  11. Flood warning Walverden Water at Nelson LancashireWalverden Water
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    Flooding is expected for: Properties in Nelson on and close to Riverside Business Park, Pendle Industrial Estate, Southfield Street, Brook Street, Sagar Street, Holme Street, Leeds Road, Pendle Community Hospital, Riverside Business Centre and Nelson and Colne College

    High river levels are expected to cause flooding today.

    Flooding is expected on 20 August 2026.

    Locations most affected will be properties in Nelson on and close to Riverside Business Park, Pendle Industrial Estate, Southfield Street, Brook Street, Sagar Street, Holme Street, Leeds Road, Pendle Community Hospital, Riverside Business Centre and Nelson and Colne College.

    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 20 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  12. Flood warning Walverden Water at Nelson LancashireWalverden Water
    Message

    High river levels are expected to cause flooding today. 
    Flooding is expected on 20 August 2026 . 
    Locations most affected will be properties in Nelson on and close to Riverside Business Park, Pendle Industrial Estate, Southfield Street, Brook Street, Sagar Street, Holme Street, Leeds Road, Pendle Community Hospital, Riverside Business Centre and Nelson and Colne College. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 1:00PM on 20 August 2026 or as the situation changes. 

    All warnings here
  13. Flood alert Middlesbrough Becks Middlesbrough, Redcar and ClevelandMiddlesbrough Becks
    Message

    Forecast rising river levels today may lead to flooding.
    Flooding is possible on 20 August 2026 throughout the morning and afternoon.
    Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Thunderstorms are still possible until this afternoon.
    We are monitoring rainfall and river levels .
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water .
    This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 20 August 2026 or as the situation changes

    All warnings here
  14. Flood alert River Alt, Formby to Huyton Knowsley, Lancashire, Liverpool, SeftonRiver Alt
    Message

    Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 20 August 2026 . 
    Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Avoid using low lying footpaths and any bridges near local watercourses . 
    This message will be updated by 1:00PM on 20 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  15. Flood alert Crossens area in west Lancashire Lancashire, SeftonCrossens
    Message

    Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible on 20 August 2026 . 
    Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Monitor local water levels and weather conditions . 
    This message will be updated by 1:00PM on 20 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  16. Flood warning Millingford Brook at Ashton in Makerfield WiganMillingford Brook
    Message

    Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding today. 
    Flooding is expected on 20 August 2026 . 
    Locations most affected will be properties around Wigan Road and Princess Road 
    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 20 August 2026 or as the situation changes. 

    All warnings here
  17. Flood alert Middlesbrough Becks Middlesbrough, Redcar and ClevelandMiddlesbrough Becks
    Message

    Forecast rising river levels overnight may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from the early hours of 20 August 2026 from 06:30AM onwards. 
    Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected overnight. 
    We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 20 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  18. Flood alert Lower River Wear County Durham, SunderlandRiver Wear, Moors Burn, Smallhope Burn
    Message

    Forecast rising river levels today may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from the early hours of 20 August 2026 from 05:00AM onwards. 
    Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected overnight. 
    We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 20 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  19. Flood alert Rivers Derwent, Team, Don and estuarine tributaries County Durham, Gateshead, Northumberland, South Tyneside, SunderlandRiver Derwent, River Team, River Don
    Message

    Forecast rising river levels overnight may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from the early hours of 20 August 2026 from 03:00AM onwards. 
    Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected overnight. 
    We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . 
    Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . 
    This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 20 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  20. 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 overnight may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from 05:00 AM to 07:00 AM on Sunday 16th August. 
    The forecast high tide at Richmond is 4.60 mAOD at 06:00 AM on Sunday 16th August.

    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 falling. The river flow at Teddington Weir is 4 cubic metres per second and is steady. We anticipate the flows to remain steady for the next few days. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded . 
    This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 16 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  21. Flood alert The tidal Deben estuaryTidal SuffolkRiver Deben, North Sea
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    There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. Coastal conditions are expected to improve and no flooding is expected. We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary. Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.

    All warnings here
  22. 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 this afternoon may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from 04:15 PM to 06:15 PM on Saturday 15th August. 
    The forecast high tide at Richmond is 4.60 mAOD at 05:15 PM on Saturday 15th August.

    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 falling. The river flow at Teddington Weir is 3 cubic metres per second and is steady. We anticipate the flows to remain steady for the next few days. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded . 
    This message will be updated by 7:00PM on 15 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  23. Flood alert Tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and ShirehamptonTidal City of Bristol, North Somerset, South GloucestershireRiver Avon
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    High tides this evening may lead to flooding.

    Flooding is possible around 8:30PM to 11:30PM on Saturday 15th of August 2026.

    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 of 7.37 mAODN at 10:15PM on 15/08/26, which is 0.15 m above tide tables, with North-Easterly force 4 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 16 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  24. Flood alert Coast at North Morecambe BayTidal Lancashire, Westmorland and FurnessIrish Sea
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    There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. 
    We do not expect to see similar impacts from the next high tide. Tide levels have passed their peak but will still be high over the weekend. 
    We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.  
    Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.  

    All warnings here
  25. Flood alert The Essex coast from Clacton to and including, St Peters Flat and the Colne and Blackwater estuariesTidal EssexNorth Sea
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    High tides today may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible between 1.30pm and 3.30pm today, Saturday 15th August. 
    Clacton Promenade, Lee-over-Sands and Brightlingsea sea front may see some wave overtopping and spray. The Strood at Mersea Island, Coast Road and car parks on the front at West Mersea, and the Hythe and Promenade at Maldon may be flooded. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Clacton of 2.76mAODN at 2.30pm, on Saturday 15th August, which is 0.23m above tide tables, Wind Force 5 , North Easterly. 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 5:00PM on 15 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  26. Flood alert The Suffolk and Essex coast from Felixstowe to Clacton including Orwell and Stour estuariesTidal Essex, SuffolkNorth Sea, River Orwell, River Deben
    Message

    There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. 
    Coastal conditions are expected to improve and no flooding is expected.  
    We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.  
    Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.  

    All warnings here
  27. Flood alert The tidal Deben estuaryTidal SuffolkRiver Deben, North Sea
    Message

    There is no longer a threat of flooding, though standing water and debris may still remain. 
    Coastal conditions are expected to improve and no flooding is expected.  
    We will continue to monitor the situation and will issue further alerts or warnings if necessary.  
    Continue to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and don't put yourself in unnecessary danger. Never drive through flood water, just 30cm of fast flowing water is enough to move your car.  

    All warnings here
  28. Flood alert Somerset coast at Porlock WeirTidal SomersetBristol Channel
    Message

    The current sequence of high Spring tides continues this evening and may lead to flooding.
    Flooding is possible around 21:45 on Saturday 15th August.
    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 detailed tidal forecast for those who use it is for a peak level at Hinkley of 6.37 mAODN at 21:45 on 15/08/26, with North Westerly force 4 winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level.)
    After the high tide at 21:45 on 15/8/26, the weather is forecast to improve and no further flooding is currently expected.
    We are closely monitoring the situation.
    Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded.
    This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 16 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  29. 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 overnight may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from 04:30 AM to 06:30 AM on Saturday 15 August. 
    The forecast high tide at Richmond is 4.60 mAOD at 05:30 AM on Saturday 15th August.

    Locations most affected will be 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/falling. The river flow at Teddington Weir is 3 cubic metres per second and is steady. We anticipate the flows to remain steady for the next few days. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Avoid low lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded . 
    This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 15 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  30. Flood alert The Suffolk coast at SouthwoldTidal SuffolkNorth Sea
    Message

    High tides tomorrow may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible between 10.45 am and 12.45pm tomorrow, Saturday 15th August. 
    We expect high tide levels at the harbourside in Southwold. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Lowestoft of 1.60mAODN at 11.45am, on Saturday 15th August, which is 0.27m above tide tables, Wind Force 4 , North Easterly. 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 4:00PM on 15 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  31. Flood alert The north Norfolk coast from East Cley to Kelling Hard, including SalthouseTidal NorfolkNorth Sea
    Message

    High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible between 7.45 am and 09.45 tomorrow morning, Saturday 15th August. 
    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 3.55mAODN at 8.45am, on Saturday 15th August, which is 0.15m above tide tables, Wind Force 4 , North. 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 12:00PM on 15 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  32. Flood alert The north Norfolk coast from Old Hunstanton, to and including CleyTidal NorfolkNorth Sea
    Message

    High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible between 7.45 am and 09.45 tomorrow morning, Saturday 15th August. 
    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 3.55mAODN at 8.45am, on Saturday 15th August, which is 0.15m above tide tables, Wind Force 4 , North. 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 12:00PM on 15 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  33. Flood alert The Suffolk and Essex coast from Felixstowe to Clacton including Orwell and Stour estuariesTidal Essex, SuffolkNorth Sea, River Orwell, River Deben
    Message

    High tides overnight may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible between 1.15 am and 3.15 am tomorrow morning, Saturday 15th August. 
    The flood gates at Felixstowe seafront will be closed. The waterfront at Pin Mill, and The Strand at Wherstead under the Orwell Bridge may be flooded. Water may be on the quay at Mistley. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Harwich of 2.54mAODN at 2.15am, on Saturday 15th August, which is 0.34m above tide tables, Wind Force 3 , North Easterly. 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 9:00AM on 15 October 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  34. Flood alert The Essex coast from Clacton to and including, St Peters Flat and the Colne and Blackwater estuariesTidal EssexNorth Sea
    Message

    High tides overnight may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible between 1.15 am and 3.15 am tomorrow morning, Saturday 15th August. 
    Clacton Promenade, Lee-over-Sands and Brightlingsea sea front may see some wave overtopping and spray. The Strood at Mersea Island, Coast Road and car parks on the front at West Mersea, and the Hythe and Promenade at Maldon may be flooded. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Clacton of 2.76mAODN at 2.15am, on Saturday 15th August, which is 0.32m above tide tables, Wind Force 3 , North Easterly. 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 9:00AM on 15 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  35. Flood alert The tidal Deben estuaryTidal SuffolkRiver Deben, North Sea
    Message

    High tides overnight may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible between 1.15 am and 3.15 am tomorrow morning, Saturday 15th August. 
    Tide levels will be high around the boat yard in Felixstowe Ferry hamlet at the end of Ferry Road, and along riverside areas in Woodbridge and Waldringfield, as well as in surrounding marshland. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Harwich of 2.54mAODN at 2.15am, on Saturday 15th August, which is 0.34m above tide tables, Wind Force 3, North Easterly. 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 9:00AM on 15 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  36. Flood alert Coast at North Morecambe BayTidal Lancashire, Westmorland and FurnessIrish Sea
    Message

    High tides overnight may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from from 00:45 to 02:15 on 15/08/2026. 
    Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths along the coast at North Morecambe Bay from Roosebeck to Carnforth including low lying areas around Ulverston, Greenodd, Haverthwaite, Flookburgh, Grange-over-Sands, Levens, Milnthorpe, Sandside, Arnside and Silverdale.
    We are nearing the end of a period of high spring tides and are not expecting any further tides to reach Flood Alert Level in this cycle. 
    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 15 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  37. Flood alert Wyre estuary from Fleetwood and Knott End to Little EcclestonTidal LancashireWyre Estuary
    Message

    High tides overnight may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from 00:30am to 01:45am on 15/08/2026. 
    Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths. Locations most affected will be Tiger's Tail, Wyre Dock, Burrow's Marsh, Burn Naze, Thornton, Trunnah, Stanah, Poulton-le-Fylde, Skippool, Hambleton, Cold Row, Little Singleton, Little Eccleston and Crow Woods. 
    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 15 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  38. Flood alert Tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and ShirehamptonTidal City of Bristol, North Somerset, South GloucestershireRiver Avon
    Message

    High tides this evening may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible around 8:30PM to 10:30PM on Friday 14th of August 2026. 
    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 of 7.46 mAODN at 9:30PM on 14/08/26, which is 0.14 m above tide tables, with North-Westerly force 3 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 15 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  39. Flood alert Coast from Heacham to north of King's Lynn in NorfolkTidal NorfolkNorth Sea
    Message

    High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from 06.45am to 10.45am on Saturday 15 August. 
    Locations most at risk are Heacham, Snettisham, Ingoldisthorpe, Dersingham and Wolferton. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at King's Lynn of 4.54mAODN at 08:45am on 15 August 2026, Wind Force 5, North Westerly. The high tide tomorrow evening is not expected to be as high.ost affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers or on the coast. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Avoid beaches and coastal promenades, which may be flooded . 
    This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 15 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here
  40. Flood alert Hunstanton coast in NorfolkTidal NorfolkNorth Sea
    Message

    High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. 
    Flooding is possible from 06.45am to 10.45am on Saturday 15 August. 
    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 4.54mAODN at 08:45am on 15 August 2026, Wind Force 5, North Westerly. The high tide tomorrow evening is not expected to be as high. 
    We are closely monitoring the situation . 
    Avoid beaches and coastal promenades, which may be flooded . 
    This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 15 August 2026 or as the situation changes.

    All warnings here

What the three levels mean

Flood alert

Flooding is possible. Be prepared. Keep an eye on local river levels and forecasts, and get ready to move valuables and put flood protection in place.

Flood warning

Flooding is expected. Immediate action required. Move family, pets and valuables to safety, turn off gas, electricity and water if it is safe to, and put flood protection in place.

Severe flood warning

Severe flooding. Danger to life. Stay in a safe place with a means of escape, and follow the advice of the emergency services. Call 999 if you are in immediate danger.

Where this comes from. Warnings in force are the Environment Agency’s own, which we check every 15 minutes. They cover England only: for Wales see Natural Resources Wales, for Scotland SEPA Floodline, and 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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