Flood warnings in England

Name: Flood warnings raised in England since 2006
Creator: Environment Agency
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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.

Checked against the Environment Agency at 19:49 UK time. We check every 15 minutes.

Where the 12 warnings are in force. Select a dot to read it.

Flood alerts 12Flooding is possible. Be prepared.

Flood alertTidal

Tidal Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington Weir

Greater London, Hammersmith and Fulham, Hounslow, Richmond upon Thames, WandsworthRiver Thames

Raised 19:12 today

High tides tomorrow morning may lead to flooding.

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Flooding is possible from 02:15 AM to 06:15 AM on 12/09/2026.

The forecast high tide at Richmond is 4.60 mAOD at 4:15 AM on 12/09/2026.

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 6 cubic metres per second and is steady. We anticipate the flows to remain steady over 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 12 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Gauges nearby

Trowlock Island 4.52mAOD, normal, just past peak 5.2 km away Kingston 4.43mASD, normal, falling 6.2 km away Thames Ditton Island 4.41mAOD, normal, falling 8.9 km away

Warned 907 times here since 2011 Area map and gauges

Flood alertTidal

North Sea coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea

East Riding of YorkshireNorth Sea

Raised 18:53 today

High tides today may lead to flooding.

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Flooding is possible from 5.15am to 7.15am

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 5AM on 12 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 0.2mASD, normal 16.7 km away

Warned 318 times here since 2011 Area map and gauges

Flood alertTidal

Humber estuary from Spurn Point to Winestead Outfall

East Riding of YorkshireHumber Estuary, Winestead Drain

Raised 18:50 today

High tides today may lead to flooding.

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Flooding is possible from 5.30am to 8.30am

Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers or on the coast.

We are closely monitoring the situation .

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

This message will be updated by 5:00AM on 12 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Gauges nearby

Patrington Haven Outstrays 0.77mAOD, normal 4.0 km away River Freshney Grimsby 0.2mASD, normal 14.4 km away Burstwick Hall Road Bridge 0.15mAOD, normal 18.1 km away

Warned 365 times here since 2011 Area map and gauges

Flood alertTidal

Wyre estuary from Fleetwood and Knott End to Little Eccleston

LancashireWyre Estuary

Raised 16:46 today

High tides today may lead to flooding.

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Flooding is possible 00:30am on 12/09/2026.

The flood alert threshold for Hambleton is forecast to be reached for tonight's tide and subsequent tides until Sunday evening.

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 12 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Gauges nearby

Poulton Cottam Hall Field Grid 0.16m, normal 3.9 km away St Michaels 0.43m, normal 10.7 km away Catterall 7.02m, normal, 4 h old 11.1 km away

Warned 304 times here since 2006 Area map and gauges

Flood alertTidal

Coast at North Morecambe Bay

Lancashire, Westmorland and FurnessIrish Sea

Raised 16:35 today

High tides overnight may lead to flooding.

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Flooding is possible from 22:30 tonight, Friday 11 September, to 02:30 on Saturday morning 12 September, peaking at 00:30

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

The following two tides, Saturday lunchtime and Saturday night, are also forecast to exceed the Flood Alert threshold.

We are closely monitoring the situation

Avoid beaches and coastal promenades, which may be flooded Do not drive through flood water or put yourself or others at risk.

This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 12 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Gauges nearby

Cartmel Wheelhouse Bridge 0.34m, normal 2.6 km away Newby Bridge 0.84m, normal 8.3 km away Fitz Bridge 0.06m, below normal 11.1 km away

Warned 665 times here since 2006 Area map and gauges

Flood alertTidal

The tidal Deben estuary

SuffolkRiver Deben, North Sea

Raised 16:28 today

High tides overnight may lead to flooding.

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Flooding is possible between 12am and 2am overnight on Saturday 12th September.

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 2.51mAODN at 1am, on Saturday 12th September, which is 0.31m above tide tables, wind force 3, southerly. 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 12 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Gauges nearby

Orford Ness -0.39mAOD, no typical range, falling 13.0 km away Clopton 0.31mASD, normal 14.2 km away Farnham 0.09m, normal 17.5 km away

Warned 308 times here since 2006 Area map and gauges

Flood alertTidal

The Suffolk and Essex coast from Felixstowe to Clacton including Orwell and Stour estuaries

Essex, SuffolkNorth Sea, River Orwell, River Deben

Raised 16:28 today

High tides overnight may lead to flooding.

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Flooding is possible between 12am and 2am overnight on Saturday 12th September.

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 2.51mAODN at 1am, on Saturday 12th September, which is 0.31m above tide tables, wind force 3, southerly. 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 12 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Gauges nearby

Clopton 0.31mASD, normal 14.4 km away Hadleigh 0.32m, normal 17.6 km away Langham 0.21mASD, normal rising 18.3 km away

Warned 239 times here since 2009 Area map and gauges

Flood alertTidal

The Essex coast at Coalhouse Fort

ThurrockThames Estuary

Raised 16:28 today

High tides overnight may lead to flooding.

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Flooding is possible between 12:45am and 2:45am overnight on Saturday 12th September.

Areas most at risk are Coalhouse Fort and car park, and the low lying land between the fort and Coalhouse Point. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at Southend of 3.42mAODN at 1:45am, on Saturday 12th September, which is 0.25m above tide tables, wind force 3, south 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 12 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Gauges nearby

HAWLEY GS 0.15m3/s, no typical range 14.3 km away Hawley 0.05mASD, normal 14.4 km away Noak Bridge -0.7mAOD, normal 14.5 km away

Warned 75 times here since 2022 Area map and gauges

Flood alertTidal

The Essex coast from Clacton to and including, St Peters Flat and the Colne and Blackwater estuaries

EssexNorth Sea

Raised 16:13 today

High tides overnight may lead to flooding.

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Flooding is possible between 12am and 2am overnight on Saturday 12th September.

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 2.86mAODN at 1am, on Saturday 12th September, which is 0.39m above tide tables, wind force 3, southerly. 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 12 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Gauges nearby

BOUNSTEAD BRIDGE FGS COLCHESTER 0.19m3/s, no typical range, falling 8.9 km away Appleford Bridge 0.29mASD, normal 12.1 km away Lexden 0.2mASD, normal 14.2 km away

Warned 523 times here since 2008 Area map and gauges

Flood alertTidal

Tidal River Avon at Bristol, Pill and Shirehampton

City of Bristol, North Somerset, South GloucestershireRiver Avon

Raised 14:41 today

High tides over the next two days may lead to flooding.

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Flooding is possible from 7:30PM to 9:30PM on 11/09, from 08:00am to 10:00am and 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 7.42 mAODN is at 8:30PM 11/09, which is 0.14 m above tide tables, with Westerly force 4 winds. The second forecast high water is at 09:00AM 12/09 with a level of 7.4 mAODN with South-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 1:35PM on 12 September 2026 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 4.71mASD, below normal 11.7 km away

Warned 344 times here since 2012 Area map and gauges

Flood alertTidal

Christchurch Harbour

Bournemouth, Christchurch and PooleEnglish Channel

Raised 11:41 today

High tides today may lead to flooding.

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Flooding is possible from 7:30pm and 11:45pm on 11/09/2026.

The detailed tidal forecast for those who use it is for a peak level at Christchurch Harbour of 1.20mAODN at 9:45PM, 11th September 2026, with force 3 North Westerly winds. (mAODN is height above average sea level.).

We are closely monitoring the situation No operational flood gates will need be closed for this tide.

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

This message will be updated by 10:30AM on 12 September 2026 or as the situation changes.

Gauges nearby

Knapp Mill 0.35mASD, normal rising gently 2.3 km away Iford Bridge 0.01mAOD, normal rising 3.2 km away CHEWTON GLEN GS 0.02m3/s, no typical range, 3 h old 6.0 km away

Warned 326 times here since 2011 Area map and gauges

Flood alertTidal

Somerset coast at Porlock Weir

SomersetBristol Channel

Raised 13:29 yesterday

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 0.04mASD, normal 2.7 km away

Warned 506 times here since 2012 Area map and gauges

Recently removed 1The Environment Agency has taken these down. Standing water and debris can remain.

The tidal Rivers Bure, Ant and ThurneTidal10:27 today

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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Severe Flood warning Flood alert

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 1–40 of 3,972

Sat 31 Dec 2016 Flood alert North Sea Coast at Bridlington East Riding of YorkshireNorth Sea All warnings here
Wed 28 Dec 2016 Flood alert North Sea Coast at Bridlington East Riding of YorkshireNorth Sea All warnings here
Mon 26 Dec 2016 Flood alert The Suffolk Coast from Lowestoft to Bawdsey SuffolkNorth Sea All warnings here
Mon 26 Dec 2016 Flood alert The Suffolk Coast at Southwold SuffolkNorth Sea All warnings here
Mon 26 Dec 2016 Flood alert Humber Estuary from Spurn Point to Winestead Outfall East Riding of YorkshireHumber Estuary, Winestead Drain All warnings here
Mon 26 Dec 2016 Flood alert North Sea Coast at Withernsea, Easington and Kilnsea East Riding of YorkshireNorth Sea All warnings here
Mon 26 Dec 2016 Flood alert Essex Coast from Clacton to St Peters Flat including the Rivers Colne and Blackwater Estuaries EssexNorth Sea All warnings here
Mon 26 Dec 2016 Flood alert Tidal River Waveney Norfolk, SuffolkWaveney All warnings here
Mon 26 Dec 2016 Flood alert The Suffolk and Essex Coast from Felixstowe to Clacton including Orwell and Stour Estuaries Essex, SuffolkNorth Sea, River Orwell, River Deben All warnings here
Mon 26 Dec 2016 Flood alert Norfolk Coast at Great Yarmouth NorfolkNorth Sea All warnings here
Mon 26 Dec 2016 Flood alert The Tidal Deben Estuary SuffolkRiver Deben, North Sea All warnings here
Sun 25 Dec 2016 Flood alert The Suffolk Coast at Southwold SuffolkNorth Sea All warnings here
Sat 24 Dec 2016 Flood alert Rivers Caldew and Petteril Cumberland, Westmorland and FurnessRiver Caldew, River Petteril All warnings here
Sat 24 Dec 2016 Flood alert Rivers Cocker, Marron and Derwent CumberlandRiver Cocker, River Marron, River Derwent All warnings here
Sat 24 Dec 2016 Flood alert Rivers Duddon, Crake and Mill Beck Cumberland, Westmorland and FurnessRiver Duddon, River Crake, Mill Beck All warnings here
Sat 24 Dec 2016 Flood warning Keswick Campsite CumberlandDerwentwater All warnings here
Sat 24 Dec 2016 Flood alert Rivers Wampool and Ellen CumberlandRiver Wampool, River Ellen All warnings here
Sat 24 Dec 2016 Flood alert Rivers Ehen, Calder, Irt and Esk CumberlandRiver Ehen, Rive Calder, River Irt, River Esk All warnings here
Sat 24 Dec 2016 Flood alert Upper River Derwent, Stonethwaite Beck and Derwent Water CumberlandDerwent, Stonethwaite Beck All warnings here
Sat 24 Dec 2016 Flood alert Rivers Kent and Bela Lancashire, Westmorland and FurnessRiver Kent, River Bela All warnings here
Sat 24 Dec 2016 Flood alert Rivers Greta, St Johns Beck and Bassenthwaite Lake Cumberland, Westmorland and FurnessRiver Greta, St Johns Beck, Glendermackin All warnings here
Sat 24 Dec 2016 Flood alert Middle River Eden Cumberland, Westmorland and FurnessRiver Eden All warnings here
Sat 24 Dec 2016 Flood alert Rivers Lowther and Eamont Westmorland and FurnessRiver Lowther, River Eamont All warnings here
Sat 24 Dec 2016 Flood alert Rivers Brathay, Rothay and Winster Westmorland and FurnessRiver Brathay, River Rothay, River Winster All warnings here
Sat 24 Dec 2016 Flood alert Lower River Eden Cumberland, Westmorland and FurnessRiver Eden All warnings here
Sat 24 Dec 2016 Flood alert Upper River Eden North Yorkshire, Westmorland and FurnessRiver Eden All warnings here
Sat 24 Dec 2016 Flood alert Rivers Esk and Irthing Cumberland, Northumberland, Westmorland and FurnessRiver Esk, River Irthing All warnings here
Sat 24 Dec 2016 Flood alert Tidal River Yare NorfolkRiver Yare All warnings here
Sat 24 Dec 2016 Flood alert North Sea Coast at Bridlington East Riding of YorkshireNorth Sea All warnings here
Fri 23 Dec 2016 Flood alert River Calder Upper Catchment Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, RochdaleRiver Calder, Walsden Water, Hebden Water All warnings here
Fri 23 Dec 2016 Flood alert Earby Beck and Glusburn Beck Catchments Bradford, North YorkshireGlusburn Beck All warnings here
Fri 23 Dec 2016 Flood alert The Suffolk Coast at Southwold SuffolkNorth Sea All warnings here
Fri 23 Dec 2016 Flood alert North Sea Coast at Bridlington East Riding of YorkshireNorth Sea All warnings here
Thu 22 Dec 2016 Flood alert North Sea Coast at Bridlington East Riding of YorkshireNorth Sea All warnings here
Thu 22 Dec 2016 Flood alert North Sea Coast at Bridlington East Riding of YorkshireNorth Sea All warnings here
Tue 20 Dec 2016 Flood alert North Sea Coast at Bridlington East Riding of YorkshireNorth Sea All warnings here
Fri 16 Dec 2016 Flood alert Wyre Estuary LancashireWyre Estuary All warnings here
Fri 16 Dec 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
Fri 16 Dec 2016 Flood alert Coast at North Morecambe Bay Lancashire, Westmorland and FurnessIrish Sea All warnings here
Thu 15 Dec 2016 Flood alert Wyre Estuary LancashireWyre Estuary 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.