UK Flood Warnings
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
Flood alert
Flooding possible - Be prepared
Areas affected:River Trent Tributaries in NottinghamshireActive WarningStarted:19:36 BST Tuesday 26 MayIssued:19:36 BST Tuesday 26 MayRising river levels today may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 26 May 2026 . Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around the tributaries of the River Trent in Nottinghamshire, the River Greet, Potwell Dyke, Carr Dyke, Dover Beck, Cocker Beck, Thurgarton Beck, Fairham Brook and others. River levels may rise rapidly due to the nature of the catchment. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water & plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be. This message will be updated by 10:00AM on 27 May 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood alert
Flooding possible - Be prepared
Areas affected:Upper Tame at Sandwell ValleyActive WarningStarted:18:53 BST Tuesday 26 MayIssued:18:53 BST Tuesday 26 MayForecast rising river levels this evening may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from the evening of 26 May 2026 . Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. This flood alert has been issued as heavy rain and thunderstorms have been forecast for this area. There is uncertainty however, over the amount of rainfall expected and their exact location. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 27 May 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood alert
Flooding possible - Be prepared
Areas affected:River Stour and Smestow Brook in the Black Country and South StaffordshireActive WarningStarted:18:53 BST Tuesday 26 MayIssued:18:53 BST Tuesday 26 MayForecast rising river levels this evening may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from the evening of 26 May 2026 . Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. This flood alert has been issued as heavy rain and thunderstorms have been forecast for this area. There is uncertainty however, over the amount of rainfall expected and their exact location. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 27 May 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood alert
Flooding possible - Be prepared
Areas affected:River ReaActive WarningStarted:18:53 BST Tuesday 26 MayIssued:18:53 BST Tuesday 26 MayForecast rising river levels this evening may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from the evening of 26 May 2026 . Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. This flood alert has been issued as heavy rain and thunderstorms have been forecast for this area. There is uncertainty however, over the amount of rainfall expected and their exact location. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 27 May 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood alert
Flooding possible - Be prepared
Areas affected:Upper TameActive WarningStarted:18:53 BST Tuesday 26 MayIssued:18:53 BST Tuesday 26 MayForecast rising river levels this evening may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from the evening of 26 May 2026 . Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. This flood alert has been issued as heavy rain and thunderstorms have been forecast for this area. There is uncertainty however, over the amount of rainfall expected and their exact location. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 27 May 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood alert
Flooding possible - Be prepared
Areas affected:River ColeActive WarningStarted:18:53 BST Tuesday 26 MayIssued:18:53 BST Tuesday 26 MayForecast rising river levels this evening may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible from the evening of 26 May 2026 . Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. This flood alert has been issued as heavy rain and thunderstorms have been forecast for this area. There is uncertainty however, over the amount of rainfall expected and their exact location. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 27 May 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood alert
Flooding possible - Be prepared
Areas affected:River Blythe in WarwickshireActive WarningStarted:18:52 BST Tuesday 26 MayIssued:18:52 BST Tuesday 26 MayForecast rising river levels this evening may lead to flooding. Flooding is possible on 26 May 2026 . Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers.This flood alert has been issued as heavy rain and thunderstorms have been forecast for this area. There is uncertainty however, over the amount of rainfall expected and their exact location.Locations most affected will be low lying land and roads near rivers. We are closely monitoring the situation . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 11:00AM on 27 May 2026 or as the situation changes.
No flood warnings are currently in force for Scotland
No flood warnings are currently in force for Wales
Flood warnings are not currently issued for Northern Ireland