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Hareshaw Burn Flooding

Northumberland • Live river level monitoring on Hareshaw Burn
1 monitoring station
1 river
4 warning areas
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Flood risk in Hareshaw Burn today: Normal

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

Updated 2026-09-12 11:19:35 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Hareshaw Burn

Hareshaw Burn is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the Hareshaw Burn, in Northumberland. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes.

Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
Hareshaw Burn 1 station
Hareshaw Burn ▬ Steady
12 Sep 10:45
0.13m
Recent Flood Events
20 Aug 2026 09:28 Warning no longer in force
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18 Jul 2026 11:12 Warning no longer in force
Northumberland coast
17 Jul 2026 15:48 Flood alert
Northumberland coast
25 Mar 2026 09:12 Warning no longer in force
Rivers Esk and Irthing
25 Mar 2026 08:07 Warning no longer in force
River South Tyne
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Flood Monitoring in Hareshaw Burn

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

Monitoring Stations

The Hareshaw Burn is monitored by 1 station (Hareshaw Burn). Each station records water levels continuously, with data synced to FloodRadar every 5 minutes.

Flood Warning Areas

There are 4 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Hareshaw Burn. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Properties around West View, Hawthorn Terrace, Brookside Place and Boat Road; Properties at Wark including Riverside Cottage, The Old School House, Wark Sports Club and Sawmill Garage at Warksburn Bridge; Properties and low lying areas in West Woodburn including The Bay Horse Inn, White Acre, The Close, Bridge End, Brae Well Close, Redeside and Redesmouth Mill in Redesmouth; River North Tyne and its tributaries from source to the confluence with the River Tyne.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 2 storm overflows within 5km of Hareshaw Burn. None are currently discharging. Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Hareshaw Burn, 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.

Recorded floods near Hareshaw Burn

Floods whose mapped extent (EA Recorded Flood Outlines) reached within ~5 km of the town centre — most recent first. See them on the map →

  • 2015-12-05 — Bellingham Fluvial 05/12/15 (Main river)
  • 2015-12-05 — Bellingham Fluvial 05/12/15 (Main river)
  • 2007-07-19 — Mousey Haugh (Sewer)
  • 2005-01-07 — Redesmouth Mill (Main river)
  • 2002-02-01 — Bellingham (Main river)
  • 1975-08-01 — Bellingham
  • 1967-10-17 — Wark (Main river)
  • 1900-01-01 — River Rede (Main river)
  • 1900-01-01 — North Tyne (Main river)
  • 1900-01-01 — Bellingham 4 (Main river)
  • 1900-01-01 — West Woodburn (Main river)
  • 1900-01-01 — Bellingham (Main river)

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Hareshaw Burn today?

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

Which rivers affect Hareshaw Burn?

Hareshaw Burn has river level monitoring on Hareshaw Burn — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Hareshaw Burn?

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 Hareshaw Burn flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 9 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1946, most recently in 2015. Absence of a record does not mean a place has never flooded. See the flood history link below.

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