UK Flood Warnings

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Warning services for areas at risk of flooding are provided for England, Wales and Scotland. BBC Weather works closely with its partners to raise awareness of weather events affecting Northern Ireland. Specific flood warnings, however, are not currently issued for Northern Ireland.

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Flooding possible - Be prepared

Flooding expected - Act now

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  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

    Areas affected:Hunstanton coast in Norfolk
    Active Warning
    Started:13:59 BST Thursday 8 October
    Issued:13:59 BST Thursday 8 October

    Strong winds and large waves tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible 04:15am to 08:15am on Friday 9th October Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers or on the coast, with spray being seeing on the seafront paths. Flood gates in the area will be closed by the Local Authority which will make access difficult. Please take notice of the Flood Sign at top of South Beach Road. The detailed forecast is for a peak level at King's Lynn of 3.16mAODN at 06:15am, on 9 October, which is -0.5m above tide tables, Wind Force 6, South Westerley. The high tide tomorrow at 18:15 is expected to also be above flood alert thresholds. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid beaches and coastal promenades, which may be flooded. This message will be updated by 9:00AM on Friday 09 October or as the situation changes.

  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

    Areas affected:River Ash in the Borough of Spelthorne
    Active Warning
    Started:09:37 BST Thursday 8 October
    Issued:09:37 BST Thursday 8 October

    Rising river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on Thursday 08 October . Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. We are closely monitoring the situation and monitoring rainfall and river levels. Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 11:30AM on Friday 09 October or as the situation changes.

  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

    Areas affected:The tidal Rivers Bure, Ant and Thurne
    Active Warning
    Started:15:36 BST Wednesday 7 October
    Issued:15:36 BST Wednesday 7 October

    Tide locking, where high tides restrict normal drainage of the river out to sea, tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 08:00am to 11:00am on Thursday 08 October. We expect to see high water levels around Potter Heigham, Wroxham boat yards and Ferry Road in Horning. Levels can take several hours to peak. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 5:00PM on Thursday 08 October or as the situation changes.

  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

    Areas affected:The tidal River Waveney from Ellingham to Breydon Water
    Active Warning
    Started:15:16 BST Wednesday 7 October
    Issued:15:16 BST Wednesday 7 October

    Tide locking, where high tides restrict normal drainage of the river out to sea, tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible Flooding is possible from 10:00am to 1:00pm on Thursday 08 October. We expect to see high water levels at Beccles Quay. Levels can take several hours to peak. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 5:00PM on Thursday 08 October or as the situation changes.

  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

    Areas affected:The tidal River Yare from Thorpe St Andrew to Breydon Water
    Active Warning
    Started:15:16 BST Wednesday 7 October
    Issued:15:16 BST Wednesday 7 October

    Tide locking, where high tides restrict normal drainage of the river out to sea, tomorrow morning may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible Flooding is possible from 10:00am to 12:30pm on Thursday 08 October. We expect to see high water levels in Brundall and Reedham riverside areas. Levels can take several hours to peak. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water. This message will be updated by 5:00PM on Thursday 08 October or as the situation changes.