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Warenmill Flooding

Northumberland • Live river level monitoring on Waren Burn
1 monitoring station
1 river
5 warning areas
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Flood risk in Warenmill today: Normal

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

Updated 2026-10-09 18:45:34 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Warenmill

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

Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Warenmill’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

The watercourse nearest Warenmill

The nearest watercourse on the river map is Waren Burn, about 20 m from the middle of Warenmill'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 Waren Burn nearest the middle of Warenmill'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 Warenmill

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

Monitoring Stations

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

Flood Warning Areas

There are 5 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 10km of Warenmill. 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 in and around Waren Mill, Budle Bay Caravan Park and Spindlestone Mill; North Sea from Berwick to St Mary's Lighthouse; Properties and low lying areas around Bluebell Farm, West Street bridge, central bridge and South Road; Properties including Herring House, St. Oswalds and Athol Brose.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 4 storm overflows within 5km of Warenmill. None of the 3 with a reporting monitor are currently discharging (1 has no live status right now). 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 Warenmill, 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 Warenmill

Warenmill gets about 709 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month November, 79 mm; driest March, 43 mm). That is 39% 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), 2.7 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 Warenmill

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 →

  • 2023-12-05 — Belford (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2023-12-04 — Warren Mill (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2023-12-04 — Warren Mill (Drainage)
  • 2010-03-31 — Belford (Main river)
  • 2009-07-17 — Belford
  • 2008-09-06 — Belford, Northumberland (Main river)
  • 2007-07-03 — Belford (Sewer)
  • 2007-07-03 — Belford -Gas Works Lane (Main river)
  • 2007-07-03 — Belford -Johnson's yard (Main river)
  • 2007-07-03 — Belford - 24 West Street (Drainage)
  • 2007-07-03 — Belford -West Hall (Ordinary watercourse)
  • 2007-07-03 — Belford - Golf Course sewer (Sewer)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Warenmill today?

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

Which rivers affect Warenmill?

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

How do I check official flood warnings for Warenmill?

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 Warenmill flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 4 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 2023. 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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