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Northumberland • Live river level monitoring on River Blyth
1 monitoring station
1 river
8 warning areas
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Flood risk in Hartford Bridge today: Normal

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

Updated 2026-10-10 00:05:34 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Hartford Bridge

Hartford Bridge is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the River Blyth, in Northumberland. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes.

Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Hartford Bridge’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 Hartford Bridge?

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

Dudley · Blyth · Newbiggin-by-the-Sea · Longbenton · Whitley Bay · Newcastle upon Tyne

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 Hartford Bridge

The nearest watercourse on the river map is the River Blyth, about 10 m from the middle of Hartford Bridge's gauges. It flows on to the sea.

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 Blyth nearest the middle of Hartford Bridge'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.

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Flood Monitoring in Hartford Bridge

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

Monitoring Stations

The River Blyth is monitored by 1 station (Hartford Bridge). 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 Hartford Bridge. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Properties at Bothal Village, Sheepwash Bank, Sheepwash Gardens and The Bungalow at Sheepwash; Properties and low lying areas at East Mill, Wansbeck Street and the Riverside Leisure Centre at Morpeth; Properties and low lying areas at Mitford Road, High Stanners, Morpeth Town Centre, Low Stanners and Middle Greens; Properties located on roads and streets adjacent to Crawford Street, Hodgsons Road, Croft Road, Regent Street, Union Street, Bridge Street and Princess Louise Road.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 13 storm overflows within 5km of Hartford Bridge. None of the 13 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 Hartford Bridge, 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 Hartford Bridge

Hartford Bridge gets about 688 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month November, 76 mm; driest March, 43 mm). That is 41% 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), 3.0 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 Hartford Bridge

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 →

  • 2013-12-05 — Blyth (Sea)
  • 2012-09-06 — Hepscott in 2012 - Fluvial and SW (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2008-09-07 — Hepscott, Northumberland, surface water (Drainage)
  • 2008-09-07 — Hepscott, Northumberland (Main river)
  • 2008-09-07 — Hepscott, Northumberland, ordinary watercourse (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2008-09-06 — Vale House, Blagdon Estate, Stannington (Main river)
  • 2008-09-06 — Plessey Mill Farm, Cramlington (Main river)
  • 2005-04-15 — Scotland Gate at Chopington (Drainage)
  • 2005-04-15 — Scotland Gate at Chopington (Drainage)
  • 1978-01-15 — Ponteland (Main river)
  • 1976-10-01 — Seaton Burn (Main river)
  • 1973-08-01 — Bedlington

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Hartford Bridge today?

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

Which rivers affect Hartford Bridge?

Hartford Bridge has river level monitoring on River Blyth — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Hartford Bridge?

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 Hartford Bridge 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 2008. 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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