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Heaton Mill Flooding

Northumberland • Live river level monitoring on River Till
1 monitoring station
1 river
3 warning areas
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Flood risk in Heaton Mill today: Normal

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

Updated 2026-08-23 23:53:01 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Heaton Mill

Heaton Mill is monitored by 1 Environment Agency river level station on the River Till, in Northumberland. Water levels are updated every 15 minutes.

Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
River Till 1 station
Heaton Mill ▬ Steady
23 Aug 23:30 • High: 1.03m
0.24m
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20 Aug 2026 09:28 Warning no longer in force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18 Jul 2026 11:12 Warning no longer in force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25 Mar 2026 09:12 Warning no longer in force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25 Mar 2026 08:07 Warning no longer in force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 Heaton Mill

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

Monitoring Stations

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

Flood Warning Areas

There are 3 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Heaton Mill. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Properties and low lying land around the Boat House and the Boat House Cottage; Properties and low lying areas around Castle Street; River Tweed, South Bank from Carham to Union Bridge.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 4 storm overflows within 5km of Heaton Mill. 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 Heaton Mill, 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 Heaton Mill

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

  • 2008-09-06 — River Tweed (river)
  • 2008-09-06 — River Till (river)
  • 2005-10-12 — Cornhill on Tweed (river)
  • 1977-02-02 — Crookham (river)
  • 1977-02-02 — Crookham (river)
  • 1977-02-02 — Crookham (river)
  • 1900-01-01 — Cornhill-on-Tweed (river)
  • 1900-01-01 — River Till (river)
  • 1900-01-01 — Twizel Bridge (river)
  • 1900-01-01 — Twizel Mill (river)

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Heaton Mill today?

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

Which rivers affect Heaton Mill?

Heaton Mill has river level monitoring on River Till — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Heaton Mill?

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 Heaton Mill flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 3 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1946, most recently in 2008. Absence of a record does not mean a place has never flooded. See the flood history link below.

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