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Surrey • Live river level monitoring on River Wey
1 monitoring station
1 river
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Flood risk in Newark today: Watch

Conditions are worth watching: the Environment Agency has a Flood Alert in force for Tidal Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington Weir — flooding is possible from 02:15 AM to 04:15 AM on Saturday 10th October. Flooding is possible — be prepared and keep an eye on updates.

Updated 2026-10-10 04:44:59 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Newark
Newark
Market town in Nottinghamshire, England

Newark-on-Trent or Newark is a market town and civil parish in the Newark and Sherwood district, in Nottinghamshire, England. It lies on the river Trent and was historically a major inland port. The A1 road bypasses the town on the line of the ancient Great North Road. The population of the parish was recorded at 30,345 at the 2021 census.

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Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Newark’s gauges and flood maps loads as you reach it.
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Does it flood near Newark?

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

Woking · New Haw · Brooklands · East Horsley · Shepperton · Hersham · Shepperton Green · Penton Hook

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 Newark

The nearest watercourse on the river map is the River Wey, about 10 m from the middle of Newark's gauges. It flows into the River Thames about 13 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 Wey nearest the middle of Newark'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 Newark

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

Monitoring Stations

The River Wey is monitored by 1 station (Newark Weir). 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 Newark. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Hoe Stream at Woking including Mayford, Surrey; East Clandon Stream at Send, Surrey; Lower River Wey including Old Woking, Byfleet, and Weybridge and the West Clandon Stream at Send; Properties closest to the River Wey between Walsham Meadow and Byfleet town, including the Walsham Lock and Ockham Mill, Common Meadows and Plough Bridge areas of Byfleet.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 3 storm overflows within 5km of Newark. None of the 3 with a reporting monitor are currently discharging. Enable "Sewage" on the map above to see their locations.

Each has its own page of live status and past discharges:

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Newark, 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 Newark

Newark gets about 684 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month October, 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), 1.3 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 Newark

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 →

  • 2006-08-13 — 06August2006 (Main river)
  • 2006-08-13 — 06August2006 (Main river)
  • 2006-08-13 — 06August2006 (Main river)
  • 2006-08-13 — 06August2006 (Main river)
  • 2006-08-13 — 06August2006 (Main river)
  • 2002-12-23 — 06JanuaryNewYear2003 (Main river)
  • 2002-12-23 — 06JanuaryNewYear2003 (Main river)
  • 2002-12-23 — 06JanuaryNewYear2003 (Main river)
  • 2002-12-23 — 06JanuaryNewYear2003 (Main river)
  • 2002-12-23 — 06JanuaryNewYear2003 (Main river)
  • 2002-12-23 — 06JanuaryNewYear2003 (Sewer)
  • 2002-12-23 — 06JanuaryNewYear2003 (Sewer)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Newark today?

Current verdict: Watch. Conditions are worth watching: the Environment Agency has a Flood Alert in force for Tidal Thames riverside from Putney Bridge to Teddington Weir — flooding is possible from 02:15 AM to 04:15 AM on Saturday 10th October. Flooding is possible — be prepared and keep an eye on updates.

Which rivers affect Newark?

Newark has river level monitoring on River Wey — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Newark?

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 Newark flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 23 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 2000. 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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