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Warkworth Flooding

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

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

Updated 2026-10-09 15:11:59 UTC · Official GOV.UK warnings · Flood preparation & help guide

About Warkworth
Warkworth
Village in Northumberland, England

Warkworth is a village in Northumberland, England. It is probably best known for its well-preserved medieval castle, church and hermitage. The population of Warkworth was 1,574 in 2011, increasing to 1,772 at the 2021 Census.

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Flood Contacts
Floodline 24hr
0345 988 1188
Emergency
999
The map of Warkworth’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
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19 Aug 2026 17:03 Flood Alert
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18 Jul 2026 11:12 Flood Alert
Northumberland coast
17 Jul 2026 15:48 Flood Alert
Northumberland coast

The watercourse nearest Warkworth

The nearest watercourse on the river map is the River Coquet (tidal here), about 30 m from the middle of Warkworth's gauges.

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 Coquet nearest the middle of Warkworth'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 Warkworth

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

Monitoring Stations

The River Coquet is monitored by 1 station (Warkworth). 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 Warkworth. When the EA issues a flood warning for any of these areas, it will appear on this page. These include: Properties at Dial Place, Youngers Terrace, The Stanners, Brewery Lane, The Old School House, Bridge View, Elm Grove, The Butts, Ember Gardens, Ceowulph Close, Wellfield and Greens Park; Properties at The Butts and Greens Park; Properties at Lower Stanners (No. 1) and Youngers Terrace (No. 1); Properties at Coquet Lodge.

Sewage Discharge Monitoring

There are 16 storm overflows within 5km of Warkworth. None of the 16 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 Warkworth, 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 Warkworth

Warkworth gets about 730 mm of rain a year on average (wettest month November, 84 mm; driest May, 45 mm). That is 37% 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 Warkworth

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 →

  • 2023-10-19 — Warworth Storm Babet October 2023 (Main river)
  • 2014-01-01 — Warkworth Tidal 01/01/14 at approx 15.00hrs (Main river)
  • 2013-12-05 — Warkworth Northumberland in 2013 - Tidal (Sea)
  • 2013-12-05 — Alnmouth Northumberland in 2013 - Tidal (Sea)
  • 2013-12-05 — Alnmouth (Sea)
  • 2013-12-05 — Warkworth -DRAFT (Sea)
  • 2008-09-07 — Walk Mill, Morwick (Main river)
  • 2008-09-07 — Caravan Parks at Heather Leazes, Warkworth (Main river)
  • 2008-09-07 — Coquet Lodge, Warkworth (Main river)
  • 2008-09-07 — Guyzance, Acklington, Northumberland (Main river)
  • 2008-09-07 — Warkworth (Main river)
  • 2008-09-07 — Acklington Bridge, Acklington, Northumberland (Main river)

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there flooding in Warkworth today?

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

Which rivers affect Warkworth?

Warkworth has river level monitoring on River Coquet — 1 monitoring station in total.

How do I check official flood warnings for Warkworth?

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 Warkworth flooded before?

Yes — the Environment Agency's Recorded Flood Outlines dataset shows 8 recorded flood extents around the town centre since 1703, most recently in 2013. 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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