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Nunnykirk Flooding

Northumberland • Live river level monitoring on River Font
1 monitoring station
1 river
8 warning areas
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Flood risk in Nunnykirk today: Normal

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

Updated 2026-08-24 00:29:41 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Nunnykirk
Nunnykirk
Civil parish in Northumberland, England

Nunnykirk is a settlement and civil parish in the county of Northumberland, England. In 2011 the parish had a population of 160.

Source: Wikipedia
Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
River Font 1 station
Nunnykirk ▬ Steady
23 Aug 23:45 • High: 1.62m
0.35m
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20 Aug 2026 09:28 Warning no longer in force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18 Jul 2026 11:12 Warning no longer in force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25 Mar 2026 09:12 Warning no longer in force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25 Mar 2026 08:07 Warning no longer in force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
Useful Links
Flood Monitoring in Nunnykirk

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

Monitoring Stations

The River Font is monitored by 1 station (Nunnykirk). 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 Nunnykirk. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Properties and low lying areas around, Cromwell Close, Netherwitton and Longshaws Mill; Rivers Wansbeck, Font, Hart Burn and their tributaries; Properties at Lower Maltings, Bridgeway Flats, Bridge House and Pine Tree House; Properties at Rothbury Mart, Gas Works Cottage, Thrum Mill and Burnfoot Lodge.

What To Do During A Flood

If flooding is forecast in Nunnykirk, 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Nunnykirk today?

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

Which rivers affect Nunnykirk?

Nunnykirk has river level monitoring on River Font — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Nunnykirk?

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 Nunnykirk flooded before?

Yes — at least 10 flood warnings and alerts have been recorded for the Northumberland area recently. See the flood history link below for the full archive.

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