UK Flood Warnings

Contact Floodline for advice -

Telephone: 03459881188

Textphone: 03456026340

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.

Flood warnings key

Flooding possible - Be prepared

Flooding expected - Act now

Flooding severe - Danger to life

Provided by The Environment Agency

  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

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    High tides tomorrow may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 5:45PM to 6:30PM on 16th May 2026. Locations most affected will be coastal roads and footpaths. We are closely monitoring the situation . Avoid beaches and coastal promenades, which may be flooded . This message will be updated by 8:00AM on 16 May 2026 or as the situation changes.

    What to do before or during a flood

  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

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    High tides tomorrow may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from 6:00pm to 6:30pm on 16th May 2026. Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers or on the coast. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 8:00AM on 16 May 2026 or as the situation changes.

    What to do before or during a flood

  • Flood alert

    Flooding possible - Be prepared

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    River levels are expected to be high as a result of spring tides. The next high tide at Richmond at 1:00 AM on 16/05/2026, may result in brief low-level flooding of riverside roads and open spaces. Astronomical tide levels are rising. The river flow at Teddington Weir is 22 cubic metres per second and is steady. We anticipate the flows to remain normal for the next few days.

    What to do before or during a flood