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Chollerford Flooding

Northumberland • Live river level monitoring on River North Tyne
1 monitoring station
1 river
8 warning areas
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Flood risk in Chollerford today: Normal

No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Updated 2026-10-10 04:45:38 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Chollerford
Chollerford
Village in Northumberland, England

Chollerford is a village in Northumberland, England, approximately four miles north of Hexham on the B6318, the Military Road, not far from Hadrian's Wall. There is a roundabout in the village where the B6318 and B6320 roads meet and the traffic light-controlled Chollerford Bridge crosses the River North Tyne. Beside the river is The George Hotel.

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Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Chollerford’s gauges and flood maps loads as you reach it.
Recent Flood Events
27 Sep 2026 18:41 Flood Alert
Northumberland coast
27 Sep 2026 10:09 Flood Alert
Northumberland coast
20 Aug 2026 09:28 Flood Alert
Rivers Derwent, Team, Don and estuarine tributaries
19 Aug 2026 17:03 Flood Alert
Rivers Derwent, Team, Don and estuarine tributaries
18 Jul 2026 11:12 Flood Alert
Northumberland coast
17 Jul 2026 15:48 Flood Alert
Northumberland coast

Does it flood near Chollerford?

Towns and villages near Chollerford with a page of their own: the homes in a flood risk area there, the nearest river gauges, and recorded floods.

Acomb

Place names: Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2026. Contains Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026. Contains National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

The watercourse nearest Chollerford

The nearest watercourse on the river map is the River North Tyne, about 40 m from the middle of Chollerford's gauges. It flows into the River Tyne about 5.8 km downstream.

A gauge downstream shows water that has already passed this point; one upstream sees it first. Distances along the river are from the point on the River North Tyne nearest the middle of Chollerford's gauges. From Ordnance Survey’s river map (OS Open Rivers), which leaves out small streams, ditches and culverts, so a nearer one may exist. This describes where water goes on the map; it says nothing about flooding at any address. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database rights 2026.

Useful Links
Flood Monitoring in Chollerford

Chollerford is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the River North Tyne, in Northumberland. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes, providing real-time flood monitoring for the area.

Monitoring Stations

The River North Tyne is monitored by 1 station (Chollerford). Each station records water levels continuously, with data synced to FloodRadar every 5 minutes.

Flood Warning Areas

There are 8 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Chollerford. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Riverside properties affected at Barrasford, Chollerford, Walk Mill and Wall Mill; Properties at Acomb including Morrison Terrace, Tynedale Terrace, Orchard Avenue, Redburn Villas, Redburn Crescent and Alnmouth Terrace; Properties at South Tyne Mill, Hard Haugh, Coastley Burnfoot, Bridge End including the Boatside Inn and Bridge End Cottages, Toll House, Westboat Cottages and The Old Smithy; Properties including Garden House Farm, Garden House Farm Cottage and Acomb Mill.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 8 storm overflows within 5km of Chollerford. None of the 8 with a reporting monitor are currently discharging. Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

6 of them, nearest first, with their own page of live status and past discharges:

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Chollerford, call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 for the latest information. Move valuables upstairs, turn off gas and electricity if safe to do so, and avoid walking or driving through flood water. Sign up for flood warnings on any station page above to receive email alerts when water levels rise. For emergency numbers, a preparation checklist and insurance guidance, see our flood help & preparation guide.

How much rain falls on Chollerford

Chollerford gets about 821 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month November, 91 mm; driest April, 54 mm). That is 29% drier than the UK as a whole, which averages 1,163 mm a year. See the rain gauges →

A thirty-year average for the area, not a forecast and not a flood risk on its own. Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991–2020 (5 km grid), 2.0 km away. Average rainfall: HadUK-Grid v1.3.2, Met Office. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Recorded floods near Chollerford

Floods whose mapped extent (EA Recorded Flood Outlines) reached within ~5 km of the town centre — most recent first. These are records of mapped extents, not a full list of floods. See them on the map →

  • 2015-12-05 — Storm Desmond in Hexham 5-6 December 2015 (Main river)
  • 2015-12-05 — Storm Desmond in Warden 5-6 December 2015 (Main river)
  • 2012-06-28 — Acomb, 28 June 2012 (Other)
  • 2008-08-14 — Acomb (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2008-08-14 — Acomb (Main river)
  • 2008-08-14 — Acomb (Main river)
  • 2005-01-08 — Warden (Main river)
  • 2005-01-08 — Warden (Main river)
  • 2005-01-08 — Spa Well Wood to Butt Bank (Main river)
  • 2005-01-08 — Fourstones (Main river)
  • 2005-01-08 — Oak Bank (Main river)
  • 1995-01-31 — River South Tyne (River)

Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded.

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Chollerford today?

Current verdict: Normal. No official flood warning is active nearby and the closest river stations are within normal ranges.

Which rivers affect Chollerford?

Chollerford has river level monitoring on River North Tyne — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Chollerford?

Use the GOV.UK Check for Flooding service (check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk) or call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 (24 hours). You can also set up free FloodRadar email or browser alerts from any station page above.

What should I do during a flood warning?

Follow official advice: move valuables and vehicles to safety, never walk or drive through flood water, turn off gas and electricity if safe, and check on vulnerable neighbours. See our flood preparation guide at floodradar.co.uk/flood-help.

Has Chollerford flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 1 recorded flood extent around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 1975. That is a count of mapped extents, not of separate floods. Records, not floods: no outline on the record is not evidence a place has not flooded. See the flood history link below.

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